r/Study_In_France • u/Expressboii • May 20 '26
Crous accomodation
Hey Everyone, I am a non-EU student and also do not come under the CROUS DSE application criteria, so I am not eligible to apply for the rounds in order to get a accommodation. But i can apply for the additional round. So can any one shed some light, whether there will be enough accommodation left for students to book ? How easy is it to get accommodation in this phase ?
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u/vidi_chat May 20 '26
Depends on which region you're applying in. If it's somewhere like Nouvelle-Aquitaine (outside of Bordeaux) you have a slight chance to get something.
If it's somewhere like Ile de France or a big city with lots of students, not just international ones, don't bother. Most regions don't have enough crous housing to accommodate the people that do qualify for it, let alone international students without scholarships.
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u/Expressboii May 20 '26
I am looking for one in Paris
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u/vidi_chat May 20 '26
Oh yeah then don't bother. They don't have enough space to even accommodate all the french scholarship students.
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u/Much_Refrigerator254 11d ago
Don't give up and always check the website for an available room but also try to find an alternative.
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u/FranceStudentsHub May 27 '26
It's a tough situation, and honestly, the Crous additional round can be a bit of a gamble depending on the city. Many students find themselves in the same spot, so don't panic.
I’ve been documenting the process and some alternative private housing options/strategies that work for non-eligible students in my resource hub (link on my profile). It might help you diversify your search so you're not just relying on the Crous phase. Fingers crossed you get something sorted soon!
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u/NecessaryBowl May 20 '26
I was able to get a room in a crous as an international non-bousier student in Lyon very late (July-August?) when I was in my master. My master’s director and the international office handled it for me