Living in Paris
Accommodation
EPITA helps international students to be accommodated in residence halls, private rooms or flats ((€450 to €650 per month prior to the housing aid benefits). Registered students can have access to housing ads on the EPITA web site. Students can also benefit from a privileged access to three student residences situated next to the campuses, in Kremlin-Bicêtre and Villejuif. In addition, the school has several agreements with housing services in Paris.
Housing Aid
If you are a renter with limited financial resources, you may be eligible for housing aid. This financial assistance is a subsidy from the French State and varies according to your personal earnings and situation. It is paid out by the CAF ("Caisse d'Allocations Familiales"). The amount can reach 50% of the rent, within certain limits. All students apply individually to the CAF office.
Dining Facilities*
In addition to numerous bakeries, cafés and restaurants, each campus has its own cafeteria serving a variety of dishes. Also, the student card gives access to university restaurants (Kremlin Bicêtre, Cité Universitaire and so on).
- The cafeterias on EPITA campuses are open every week day (8:00am-5:00pm) and on week-ends during workshops and special events.
- Breakfast (8:00am-11:00am): €1.90
- Hot meals (11:00am-5:00pm): between €3.50 and €6.00
* Prices are for information purposes only and are subject to change.
Living Expenses*
Our staff estimates that budget for a student in Paris is between €850 and €950 per month. Below we have prepared a list of sample prices for you budgetary needs.
- Housing: an average €550/month (CAF benefits can help offset rent)
- Restaurant in the city: starting from €10
- Campus Cafeteria meal: around €5
- Baguette: €0.85
- Cinema: between €6 and €9
- Glass of draft beer: €3.50
- Gas: around €1.20/liter
- Public transportation card:
- Monthly pass: from €53.50 to €70.80
- Yearly pass (available for students under 26): €286.40 to €397.40
Paris offers a wide variety of markets, supermarkets, convenience stores and specialty shops to suit a wide array of eating preferences.
* Prices are for information purposes only and are subject to change.
Organizations and Activities
Students have created many clubs to fulfill their diverse interests ranging from hands-on experience in IT aspects, to Japanese culture and various sports activities. Social events and entertainment are coordinated and promoted by our very dynamic students government through the school network. Dinners, crêpe parties, skiing in the Alps or dancing in famous Parisian nightclubs constitute not only welcome breaks but also invaluable means to experience the French way of life and meet new friends. Read on to the Student Clubs Section to find out more
Staying in touch !
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Agenda
Academic
Research & Innovation Project: realization period
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
10h00
Open Day
EPITA vous ouvre ses portes
Saturday, February 04, 2012
10h00
Academic
EPITA Scholarship for Excellence
Thursday, February 09, 2012
10h00
Academic
Research & Innovation Project: evaluation
Monday, February 13, 2012
10h00
Corporate World
Internship evaluation Cohort 2011 Winter Program
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
10h00
About EPITA
With its inception in 1984, EPITA (Graduate School of Computer Science and Advanced Technologies) is the Engineering School training the best experts who design, develop and improve the future Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The pedagogy of the school focuses on giving students both the fundamentals of Engineering and the highest expertise in the fields of Computer Science and ICT. The International Master's degree delivered by EPITA is accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research as a "Diplôme National de Master".