Every year, Strasbourg welcomes thousands of students from all over France—both mainland and overseas territories—as well as from many other countries.
Some study in the heart of the European capital, while others study in neighboring towns such as Schiltigheim, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, or Lingolsheim, which are fully involved in the region’s academic life.
I'm starting my university year
Everything you need to do to get ready for the new school year
The CROUS, the University, and the City and Eurometropolis of Strasbourg are joining forces to support you as you begin the 2025–2026 academic year. We’re here to help you settle in and navigate the necessary steps, so we invite you to discover the highlights of your first semester and find useful information for your daily life on this page.
Festivals, swimming, concerts, open-air cinema and exhibitions: Strasbourg is getting into the summer spirit. Whether you’re staying in town for the whole summer or just a few weeks, here’s our selection of the best activities to make the most of the sunny days without breaking your student budget.
Students, come and join us in organising the student night at the History Museum! The Strasbourg History Museum is organising its traditional student night on Thursday 22 October, from 7 pm to midnight.
Arriving in a new city to study is exciting… but also a bit stressful. Between lectures, finding accommodation and sorting out administrative matters, it’s not always easy to meet people. Fortunately, Strasbourg is a vibrant student city where there’s no shortage of opportunities to make friends.
The "Strasbourg Loves Its Students" initiative is managed by the Student Life team within the Higher Education, Research, and Innovation Department (ESRI) of the City and Eurometropolis of Strasbourg.
Mayor of the City of Strasbourg: Catherine Trautmann since March 22, 2026
President of the Eurometropolis of Strasbourg: Catherine Trautmann since April 10, 2026
Vice President for Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Student Life: Abdelaziz Choukri.
Useful information all year round
Through the @StrasEtudiants website and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), as well as the Student Life team’s presence at events, you’ll find:
Strasbourg Loves Its Students provides information and welcomes thousands of students from France (both mainland and overseas territories) and around the world who are studying in Strasbourg or the surrounding towns (Schiltigheim, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, Lingolsheim, etc.). This initiative is led by the Student Life Unit of the City and Eurometropolis of Strasbourg’s Department of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation.
At the start of the academic year, the City and Eurométropole of Strasbourg are partnering on numerous highlights to inform you about various services: subsidized rates for various services, the network of public libraries, sports facilities, cultural venues... and offers a back-to-school program listing free events (see below) and themed news (cycling, affordable gear, internships & jobs...).
In partnership with organizations in the Strasbourg area, “Strasbourg Loves Its Students” offers free activities and events exclusively for students: soccer, basketball, and ice hockey games; tours of the cathedral and European institutions; late-night museum hours…
