Looking for accommodation

It is no easy task to look for accommodation in a new city or remotely, but many possibilities are available to you: student residences in the public or private sector, apartment hotels, apartments, shared accommodation, rooms in private homes, etc.
The important thing is to clearly define your needs and constraints (search criteria, budget), and to start your search early enough, ideally two months before the start of your stay.
If you prefer to take the time to look for accommodation locally, you can also book temporary accommodation for the first few weeks of your stay. Even if this solution is more expensive in the short term, it gives you more peace of mind in finding accommodation that meets your expectations.
Webinars for new UGA international students
Are you coming to study at the UGA, in Grenoble or Valence, for the new academic year 2025-2026? You're probably asking yourself lots of questions about accommodation, and that's normal!
In addition to the information available online on the UGA International web portal, the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) is offering a whole series of webinars to help you find accommodation.
Consult the webinars programme

Tips for finding accommodation

Deciding on your criteria, your budget, knowing where to look, making sense of ads.

Accommodation options

The main types of accommodation and associated costs: CROUS student accommodation, shared accommodation, private accommodation, etc.

Temporary accommodation

For short stays, or if you prefer to take the time to look for accommodation in person once you have arrived.
Published on  January 7, 2021
Updated on May 19, 2025