Sciences Po is an urban campus without student residences on site. The Summer School offers two housing options for students with external partners. 

We recommend securing housing as soon as you have been accepted into the programme and paid the deposit reserving your spot. 

Atome – My French Homestay (private rooms with a host family)

A great housing option is Atome My French Homestay, a wonderful homestay service with a fabulous team to help find the perfect family for you!

Within a host family, you are independent and free to come and go as you please whilst enjoying the home comforts of a welcoming family! Host families are carefully chosen by Atome. All of these families speak English and are eager to welcome international students in their homes! Families are either couples with children (from 10 to 25 years old), or couples whose children no longer live with them. They all want to share a rich cultural experience and really enjoy the presence of students. These homes usually have 1 or 2 private bedrooms for students, and are located in safe neighbourhoods in Paris, within a 30-minute (maximum) commute to Sciences Po. An ideal way to immerse yourself in French culture during your stay in Paris!

After registration, students will be able to book a room directly with Atome My French Homestay.

With this service, you can also opt for shared family dinners (early registration required!), an additional and entirely optional possibility for you. 

Except for liability insurance (compulsory), there are no extra costs.

Reserve a room:

• For the June session
• For the July session
• For the June & July sessions

CIUP

Upon admission, students will be able to book a room via our admissions portal.

For students registered in the Intensive Policy Lab, please note that the only accommodation option is the full July session.

The Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (CIUP) is a unique site in Paris that serves as the largest provider of student accommodation in the region, with lodging for over 5,800 individuals. The CIUP is located approximately 30 minutes from Sciences Po at the “Cité Universitaire” stop on the RER B line, or the “Porte d’Orléans” stop on metro line 4. Students can travel from the CIUP to Sciences Po by metro, bus, or Vélib', the city’s bike share system.

All CIUP rooms are furnished, single rooms with private bathrooms, and there is a shared kitchen on each floor. The CIUP provides sheets, blankets, and pillows, but students need to bring their own towels and utensils. Each room has a mini refrigerator and Internet access through an Ethernet cable.

Students joining the double session are guaranteed to have the same room for the duration of their stay, should they choose the CIUP housing option. 

Please note that the CIUP does not accept minors; students must be at least 18 years old at the time of the programme to reserve a room.

Please find a list of alternative housing options that we can recommend below.

Alternative housing options

Private accommodation:

• Lodgis (Sciences Po certified)
• Air bnb
• Booking.com

Flat sharing with other students (Sciences Po certified):

• La carte des colocs
• Room4talk

Student hostels (Sciences Po certified):

• The ALJT (Logement Jeunes Travailleurs & Etudiants)
• The CLJT (Centre du Logement des Jeunes Travailleurs, étudiants et stagiaires)
• The CLLAJ (Comité Local pour le Logement Autonome des Jeunes)
• The UNMA (Union Nationale des Maisons d'Etudiants)

Temporary accommodation (youth hostels and cheaper options - Sciences Po certified):

• BVJ Youth Hostels
• Centre International des Séjours à Paris
• Woodstock Hostel
• ALOHA