Erasmus and international students in Lille

Lille, the welcoming city! Many foreign students dream of spending time in Lille, and no wonder. If you come to Lille as a foreign, international or Erasmus student, you’ll discover the perfect place to live an unforgettable experience.

Student Place is here to support you and help you prepare for an exceptional year. With over 20,000 international students in the Hauts-de-France region, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to make friends and enjoy every moment.

Lille is a city of festivities, French heritage and rain. But as we say here, people have the sun in their hearts that’s not outside! You’ll love it!

For an Erasmus student, living in Lille is as expensive as living anywhere else in France. In general, students are quite satisfied. Expenses may vary depending on your lifestyle, but here is an estimate of average monthly costs for a student in Lille:

• Accommodation: between 350 and 600 euros
• Food: between 200 and 300 euros
• Transport: approx. 30 euros
• Leisure: approximately 100 euros to 200 euros

This means you’ll need to budget at least 600 euros a month to live in Lille. However, there are ways of reducing these costs, such as looking for shared accommodation or buying cheaper groceries from discount supermarkets.

Looking for Erasmus accommodation in Lillecan be difficult, especially for foreign students. Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect home:

• Start your search as early as possible, preferably 4 to 3 months before your arrival in Lille.
• Extend your search to other areas of Lille and surrounding towns.
• Use specialized websites such as Student Place and social networks to find accommodation.
• Contactstudent associationsfor help.

It’s important to note that rents in Lille are relatively reasonable, but demand is high, so be prepared to compromise and adjust your budget accordingly.

Lille is a lively city, and there’s no shortage of entertainment. There are bars, clubs, cafés, restaurants, cinemas, theaters, museums and much more. Here are a few ideas for enjoying Lille’s nightlife:

• The most popular clubs are located in the Masséna district and Rue Solférino, near the famous Musée des Beaux Arts. You’ll find plenty of electronic music and dance clubs. My advice would be to go every Wednesday to the Hive Club, an evening organized for international and Erasmus students. The Erasmus Family Party brings together over 300 foreign students every Wednesday.

• If you prefer bars, head for Rue Solférino, where you’ll find a wide variety of bars, pubs and cafés.

• Rue Royale in old Lille is also a popular place to relax and enjoy the evening. There are lots of bars and restaurants with terraces offering great views of old Lille.

• Erasmus parties are also very popular in Lille. You can find out about upcoming events on the Erasmus Place in Lille.

Be careful not to spend too much on outings, as this can quickly add up to a hefty monthly bill. But don’t forget that you’re in Lille for an unforgettable experience, so treat yourself while staying safe.

From Lille you can really visit the whole of France and its neighbouring countries. With several train stations and an airport, you’ll be able to travel more cheaply. Lille is geographically at the heart of Europe, so you can easily visit major European capitals such as Paris, Brussels, London, Berlin and Amsterdam.

You can easily visit Normandy and Brittany, Giverny, the Loire castles, Champagne, the Côte d’Azur, Belgium and Amsterdam.

With Erasmus Place you can travel easily and cheaply with 20 different nationalities every weekend. You can discover all the trips on the platform and take your place directly.

Lille is a cultural and historic city with many tourist attractions and events throughout the year. You’re in the cradle of European history, a multicultural hub and a bustling city. I can only advise you to come to Lille. We look forward to seeing you