Staying in Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the intellectual, artistic and economic capital of Alsace, It is a city with the scope, atmosphere and advantages of a capital without the stifling immensity. Strasbourg has a rich architectural heritage, a tradition of hospitality, some fascinating museums and is a city of sometimes extraordinary beauty with a much-appreciated quality of life.
Strasbourg is one of the rare cities in the world where the whole of the centre has been classed as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Strasbourg key figures
- Strasbourg has 50,000 students, or about 1 inhabitant out of 5
- 1 student out of 5 comes from outside France.
- Strasbourg has 130,000 bikes for 450,000 inhabitants (Paris: 14,000 bikes for two million inhabitants)
- The city and the suburbs that together make up the communauté urbaine (CUS) have 470 km of cycle paths, and the number is increasing every year.
It's difficult to get tired of living in Strasbourg and many are the students who decide to stay on after their studies, for the city always has something new and exciting to offer. The Romanesque charm of the centre is heightened by the numerous events organized through the year, while the city can also offer residential areas, important business and economic centres, a large number of European institutions and vast parks for relaxation. Strasbourg is a dynamic conurbation with the ideal blend of tradition and modernity.
Strasbourg, student capital of eastern France.
1 out of 5 inhabitants in the centre is a student and 1 out of 10 when the suburbs are included. What would the European capital be without its students?
Strasbourg has 50,000 students and is the largest university town in eastern France. One out of every five students comes from outside France. Strasbourg University itself has some 40,000 students and is the largest in France (excluding Paris).
The city is a favourite destination for foreign students, who represent nearly 20% of registrations in the various higher education establishments. Strasbourg is just behind Paris for the number of foreign students.
One of the reasons for Strasbourg's popularity is its ideal location as a border city in the heart of Europe.
The Guide Ulysse is the students' handbook to life in Strasbourg. 
It will help you in all aspects of student life
- finding accommodation,
- financing the studies,
- administrative procedures,
- sport,
- healthcare,
- getting around,
- eating at the university restaurants...
The Guide Ulysse can be found:
- in the offices of the 3 universities of Strasbourg,
- in the university residences and restaurants run by the CROUS,
- in the student Agora,
- in the local council offices
- in the ticket offices of the main SNCF train stations in Alsace
And on the website : http://www.univ-strasbourg.fr/FR/vie-pratique/index.html
