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CROUS & Student Life

What CROUS actually covers, plus the everyday parts of student life that make settling in easier.

General information only — not official guidance. Rules change, so confirm with the official source before you act.

Guides

Key topics in crous & student life

Each guide follows the same pattern: summary, step-by-step sections, checklists, warnings and an official source with a verification date.

Overview
What CROUS does

Housing, catering, social support and cultural activities for students.

Last verified 18 May 2026Official source: etudiant.gouv.fr
Food
Restaurants and cafétérias U

Low-cost campus meals and how payment usually works.

Support
Social support and emergency aid

Meeting a social worker and the specific-aid route for students in difficulty.

Student associations

Finding communities, buddy programmes and international student networks.

Sport and culture

Campus sport, discounted cinema and museum access for students.

Wellbeing
Mental health and wellbeing

Campus psychological support and national student helplines.

Your checklist
  • Get your student card and campus account activated
  • Locate the nearest restaurant U
  • Join at least one association in your first month
  • Save the campus health service contact

Frequently asked

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Validating your VLS-TS after arrivalGetting a guarantor with no family in FranceRegistering for social security as a studentYour first 30 days in FranceOpening a bank account and applying for CAFWorking legally while studying

Sources & disclaimer

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