Toulouse tops the 2024–2025 ranking of the best student cities in France, according to L’Étudiant. This first-place position confirms the excellence and appeal of the Pink City. A distinction that strengthens the desire to head south to begin one’s higher education journey!
Toulouse: A Lively, Student-Friendly City
With a student recommendation rate of over 97%, Toulouse stands out across all the indicators considered by L’Étudiant: attractiveness, academic offering, student life, living environment, and employment prospects. The city boasts numerous strengths:
- a rich cultural and student association scene,
- a relatively affordable cost of living for a major city,
- a pleasant setting, with a mild climate, green spaces, and proximity to the Pyrenees,
- a dynamic economic ecosystem, driven notably by the aerospace, digital, finance, and research sectors,
- a diverse and high-quality university offering.
Every year, Toulouse attracts thousands of French and international students, drawn by its quality of life, friendly atmosphere, and promising future prospects.
Study at TSM, in the Heart of France’s No.1 Student City
Located in the city centre, TSM – Toulouse School of Management, fully benefits from this momentum. TSM students enjoy:
- a human-scale campus within the University of Toulouse Capitole,
- an international learning environment, with several programmes taught entirely in English,
- easy access to Toulouse’s cultural, social and professional life.
Settling in Toulouse: Resources to Help You Get Started
Getting settled in a new city is an important step in any university journey. That’s why we’ve gathered all the essential information on our website to give you the keys to settling in and finding your feet in Toulouse as smoothly as possible.
Whether you’re arriving from within France or from abroad, explore our resources to:
- Find accomodation in Toulouse : advice, types of housing, financial support schemes.
- Eat well as a student : university restaurants and solidarity grocery services.
- Get around the city : public transport, student discount fares.
Are you coming to study in Toulouse? Start preparing for your arrival now and join an environment that fosters academic, personal, and professional success.
