Once you have enrolled at ESPOL, we advise you to start looking for accommodation as soon as possible. Below you will find several accommodation options and some practical information.
All residences run by the Catholic University of Lille
All residences offer students at the Catholic University of Lille a wide range of accommodation to suit all needs and budgets: rooms and studios spread across some twenty residences located in the heart of the Vauban campus,close to the Humanicité and Plaine Images campuses, as well as in the Lille metropolitan area. Rents range from €350 to €730, all charges included, and cover various services such as laundry, breakfast, and technical and administrative support for students.
Crous university residences
The Crous de Lille offers students the opportunity to rent a private room in one of their residences. Students receiving grants are given priority, but anyone can apply. To apply, you must first complete your student social file and tick the box ‘I am applying for accommodation in a Crous residence’. The accommodation application will then be made directly on the Crous website.
The ESPOL student network
In order to provide the best possible support to future students, the student office has set up a network accessible on Instagram called EspoLocations. It allows you to find rentals, flat shares or even sublets among ESPOL students. Very useful for your search and for taking your first steps in the ESPOL community!
The various agencies and flat search platforms
Some platforms specialise in student rentals, from the classic Studapart to concepts such as Student Factory, and we encourage you to consider them. Of course, more traditional methods are also valid, and estate agents and well-known websites such as SeLoger or even Leboncoin are still worth exploring.
The Visale guarantee, which is very useful for those whose parents or relatives cannot act as guarantors. If you are about to sign your lease for the start of the academic year, it is likely that the landlord will ask you for a guarantor. One solution to this is the Visale scheme, which is available to all students. Managed by Action Logement, this service acts as a guarantor for your accommodation for the entire duration of the lease, regardless of your situation.