Housing

You have the choice of staying in a Parisian home or a shared apartment with your own private bedroom. All program-arranged housing is made based on preferences you provide before departure. You will have the option to opt out of program-arranged housing and find your own apartment in Paris, be sure to read the Housing Opt-Out section section below for more information. 
 

Shared Apartment

You will have your own private bedroom within a shared apartment in Paris. All apartments are located in the same building, creating a student-friendly community. Common areas, including the kitchen and bathroom, are shared with other residents. 

Each apartment is fully furnished and includes a washing machine. Your private bedroom includes a bed, desk, and storage space. Linens are provided. All apartments have internet access.

Accommodations

  • Private bedroom
  • Shared kitchen and bathroom
  • Off campus
  • No meal plan

Live with

  • Up to 4 other students in a shared apartment

Commute

Typically a 15-minute walk to the Accent Paris Study Center
 

Homestay (Fall only)

You will initially stay in a local hotel for the first night of the program, then move into your homestay the following day. The homestays (which are typically apartments) are located all over Paris and may host more than one student. Your homestay has the advantage of giving you a real taste for Parisian life and language as you walk the streets, navigate public transportation, and return home in the evenings. The interaction you have with your host depends on the arrangement and the level of interest on both sides.

Accommodations

  • Private bedroom
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Off campus
  • Meal plan (negotiable)

Live with

  • Local residents

Commute

Daily commute times vary by location. Typically, it takes 30-60 minutes to get to class with a combination of walking and public transportation (tram, metro, or bus).
 

Housing Opt-Out

You have the option to arrange your own housing for the duration of your program if you wish. You can do this by completing a housing opt out form that will be available when the predeparture process begins. Please note that arranging your own housing will be more expensive than the housing provided through the program. Neither UCEAP nor the program provider have the capacity to offer resources for searching for private accommodations, nor can they vet the suitability or safety of the housing. After the housing opt out form is signed and submitted, you cannot opt back into the program housing.

Your ability to show up to class and program excursions on time is your responsibility and priority as a participant on your program. It’s important that your housing location is easily accessible by public transportation and within a reasonable distance (25-30 minutes) to the Study Center where classes are held.