Toulouse

Practical Information

Studying at TSM, housing in Toulouse

Finding a place to live is an important part of student life. Whether you’re looking for a lively area or somewhere quieter, a student residence or a shared flat, Toulouse, the Pink City, has plenty of options for everyone. Here you’ll find helpful tips and resources to help you settle in easily.

 

Please note : It is important to start looking for accommodation as soon as you receive your visa, as many students will be searching for housing in Toulouse at the start of the academic year. As soon as you arrive in France, you’ll also need a postal address, even a temporary one, to carry out essential steps related to housing and settling in, such as residence permit procedures, opening a bank account, and registering with the French social security system.

Crous Student Residences in Toulouse

The Crous Toulouse-Occitanie is a public institution whose mission is to improve the living conditions of students in many areas, including accommodation.

Crous Occitanie – Finding Accommodation


Crous university residences, priority given to scholarship students

The Crous of Toulouse gives you access to its university's residences on social criteria, in order to benefit from accommodation near your place of study at a lower cost.

The housing application is made at the same time as the scholarship application through the Student Social File (Dossier Social Étudiant, DSE).

When completing your application, you can prioritise up to five residences.Thus, just a few minutes walk from the TSM campus, you'll find the following residences: Taur, Larrey, Les Jardins de l'Université, Arsenal, and Armand Duportal.

As international students are not eligible for scholarships, they are generally not entitled to accommodation through this route.

Access to Crous university residences for international students is limited and depends on the internal educational policy of the institution (often prioritised for Erasmus, master's second year, and doctoral students). Applications are made through the international relations office of University of Toulouse Capitole (not TSM) or via Campus France for Campus France scholarship recipients.

Find all the information you need to secure accommodation on the Crous website.

 

Crous Resources for International Students

Crous also offers a wide range of resources to support international students, as well as those wishing to study abroad, in their search for accommodation.

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Types of Accomodation and Available Support for Your Rental Process

In addition to university residences, there are many other types of accommodation available, such as shared housing, social housing, and rooms with host families.

Visit the University of Toulouse Capitole Website

Find all the information related to searching for student accommodation in Toulouse on the University of Toulouse Capitole website such as:

  • Details about the various support schemes available to assist you with your rental procedures (DossierFacile, CAF, Visale, Locapass, Pass-log).
  • Practical information about housing in Toulouse.
  • The University of Toulouse Capitole’s housing guide.
  • Help with preparing your rental application using “Dossier Facile”.
  • A FAQ section to answer your questions (budget, what is home insurance, etc.).

Find all the information about accomodation  on the University of Toulouse Capitole website


Visit the Welcome Desk Website

The Welcome Desk of the Toulouse Community of Universities and Institutions is a dedicated space to support students on many topics, including housing:

It is also a central information point to get help with your administrative procedures or to book personalised appointments.

Welcome Desk, a Reception Space for International Students

Many resources are available online specifically for international students coming to settle in Toulouse, such as:

 

Useful Websites for Finding an Accomodation

Accommodation and flat-sharing apps are also very effective for quickly finding housing within your budget in Toulouse. You can especially use:

  • Studapart: This platform is a partnership with the University of Toulouse Capitole, designed to help you find accommodation within your budget, close to your campus. Create your account and access the available offers!
  • Lokaviz: a platform managed by CROUS featuring private rental listings,
  • La Carte des Colocs,
  • The website bienici.com,
  • The website leboncoin.fr,
  • The website seloger.com,
  • The website pap.fr,

Stay vigilant when searching for accomodation

Beware of fraudulent ads on private housing sites (rentals that are too low for the area, misleading photos, requests for money transfers before signing the rental agreement).
Also, be cautious about the condition of the property to avoid renting an unsuitable place.

If you encounter any problems with your rental agreement or accommodation, you can contact and seek advice from the following organisations:

  • ADIL 31: Free and personalised advice for any legal or financial issues.

  • CDAD: The Departmental Council for Access to Law in Haute-Garonne offers free legal consultations for any legal problem (lawyer, bailiff, notary, defender of rights…).

  • Toulouse City Hall: Support for reporting an unsuitable property.

 

Housing in Toulouse : the Different Districts

Arriving in Toulouse also means choosing a neighbourhood in which you feel comfortable. Explore the pink city and its different districts to find the one that suits you best.

Among the main districts of Toulouse, you will find:

  • The Capitole district: located in the heart of the city, the Capitole is also only a few metres away from Toulouse School of Management. Many lively shopping streets and a multitude of shops and restaurants can be found from its main square;
  • The Carmes district: always lively with its many restaurants and its covered market, it is one of those districts with a crazy charm and a must for tourists;
  • The Saint-Etienne district: located close to the Carmes, it represents a more chic and calm part of Toulouse with its unique architecture and hidden art galleries in its narrow streets;
  • The Daurade district: a few seconds from the Garonne, this district is appreciated for its shopping streets, its sunny terraces and its craft and vintage shops;
  • The Saint-Aubin district: its Sunday morning market has made its reputation and creates a pleasant and charming neighbourhood life not far from the Canal du Midi;
  • The Saint-Cyprien district: a real village in the heart of the city, Saint-Cyprien opens onto the prairie des filtres and the park of the Abattoirs museum. A popular place for epicureans, it is as pleasant to stroll around as it is to enjoy the view of the opposite bank.

There are many other districts on the outskirts of the city centre, such as Les Minimes, Les Chalets, Compans and Saint-Michel. The best way to get to know a neighbourhood is to visit it! What if you went for a walk in Toulouse to discover or rediscover its most beautiful districts?