Reasons to study in Strasbourg
Still on the fence about studying in Strasbourg? Here are 10 good reasons to come and stay!
1. A town on a human scale
Strasbourg is an ideal city for student life thanks to its manageable size. Getting around is easy: whether on foot, by bike, or by tram, it’s quick and simple.
One of Strasbourg’s major assets is its university campus, located right next to downtown. In just a few minutes, you can go from classrooms to libraries, cafés, parks, or cultural venues.
2. A city favored by students
Strasbourg, home to 70,000 students, is a city that is highly regarded by them. Regularly ranked among the top three cities in France for student preference according to *L'Etudiant*'s rankings, students recommend it as a place to study and enjoy student life: quality of life, atmosphere, transportation, and cultural life are among the advantages most frequently cited by young people.
3. Adapted rates
Strasbourg is committed to making student life more affordable through its solidarity-based pricing system. Based on household income, this program allows students to take advantage of discounts on transportation, mobility, and certain municipal services. By making daily life easier, the City reaffirms its role as a welcoming, supportive community that fosters student success.
4. France's leading cycling city
A pioneer in cycling, Strasbourg offers the perfect setting for getting around easily and sustainably. Its dense and continuous network of bike paths, combined with accessible services such as the Vélhop bike-sharing program (which offers rates for students and those receiving financial aid), makes it easy to quickly travel between the campus, downtown, and residential neighborhoods.
5. A city open to Europe
Strasbourg is a city at the heart of Europe that allows students to take full advantage of this unique location to give their academic journey and résumé an international dimension: the World Forum for Democracy, debates at the Council of Europe or the European Parliament, and crossing the Rhine to improve their German.
6. A city close to nature
Strasbourg stands out for its abundant natural surroundings right in the heart of the city , with nearly 450 hectares of green spaces, parks, gardens, and waterways open to everyone.
The city is developing an Urban Nature Park and a Green Belt to connect neighborhoods, natural landscapes, and biodiversity.
This urban greenery makes Strasbourg a sustainable, peaceful, and attractive place to live.
7. Excellence in higher education
Strasbourg is home to a world-class university with 20 Nobel and Kavli Prize winners, and is particularly well-positioned in the field of medical technology. The University of Strasbourg is part of the tri-national EUCOR network—European Campus—and the LERU (League of European Research Universities).
There are prestigious institutions such as the INSP (formerly ENA), leading schools in architecture, art, and engineering, and a business school integrated into the University.
8. Learn from experience
In Strasbourg, there’s no shortage of activities of all kinds: bike rides or canoe trips, 3D design workshops at the FabLab/Makerspace in the community space Les Ateliers éclairés, off-the-beaten-path exhibition tours at one of the city’s 11 museums, retro gaming at the public libraries, swimming in a Nordic-style pool, concerts and festivals in major or legendary venues, opera or ballet, plays of all kinds… all at bargain prices thanks to the Carte Culture.
9. Getting involved in community life
10 To get away from it all
Strasbourg enjoys a unique location as a true European crossroads. You can fly out of Strasbourg Airport, take a train or carpool for a weekend trip to Basel or Brussels, or reach Paris in 1 hour and 50 minutes by TGV. For hiking, rock climbing, or skiing, it’s easy to reach the trails in the Vosges or the Black Forest.
