Erasmus in Toulouse
The official links people use most when they arrive in Toulouse. We opened each one on its website, and each shows the date we checked it.
To start with
Universities
International offices for exchange students.
- Exchange students at Toulouse CapitoleUniversité Toulouse Capitole
Tutorial with the steps of your exchange. Courses are in French or English depending on the course and faculty.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Erasmus exchange at Toulouse Jean JaurèsUniversité Toulouse Jean Jaurès
After your home university nominates you, you receive the link to the online application. Contact: incoming.student@univ-tlse2.fr.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Erasmus+ at Université de ToulouseUniversité de Toulouse
Formerly Paul Sabatier, science and health. You need a nomination and most courses are in French, with B2 as the minimum level.
Checked on 24 October 2026
When you arrive
Student associations and welcome services.
- ESN Toulouse: Erasmus welcome associationESN Toulouse
Local ESN section with the ESNcard, partner businesses and activities for international students.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Welcome service for international students in ToulouseCommunauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse
Personal support and practical information to settle in, with public bodies present at the Welcome Desk.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- Crous Toulouse: university restaurants and student servicesCrous Toulouse-Occitanie
Public body for student life: university restaurants, residences and social support.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Erasmus associations
ESN sections, AEGEE and international student associations: activities, buddies and help when you arrive.
- ESN Toulouse: who they areESN Toulouse
Local ESN section: welcomes and integrates international students with events all year, especially at the start of each semester.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- ESN Toulouse: Buddy SystemESN Toulouse
Access to the Buddy System, ESN's platform that matches you with a local student before you arrive.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- Capitole Buddy ProgrammeUniversité Toulouse Capitole
University mentoring scheme for international students in Law, Political Science, Computer Science and Toulouse School of Management.
Checked on 24 October 2026
- How to find a student mentor in ToulouseUniversité de Toulouse (Welcome Desk)
Explains the mentoring schemes run by ESN and each institution, with a PDF of contacts per university or school.
Checked on 24 October 2026
Parties and events
Welcome parties, language exchanges and events for international students. Buy tickets only on the organiser's own website.
- ESN Toulouse: event ticketsESN Toulouse
Sign-up for its events: French workshop on Mondays, book club, film club and speed friending. Many are free.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Paperwork
What an EU student staying for a semester has to do.
- CAF housing benefit: steps for studentsCaf de la Haute-Garonne
Key steps for the housing benefit. The CAF also sees students by appointment at the Welcome Desk, 41 allées Jules Guesde.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- CVEC: exchange students do not pay itMinistère de l'Enseignement supérieur (etudiant.gouv.fr)
If you come with Erasmus+ and pay no tuition fees in France, you do not need to do anything.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- Right to open a bank accountService-Public.fr
If a bank refuses you, the Banque de France can assign one. You only need to live in France, whatever your nationality.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Transport
Public transport, passes and bikes.
- Tisséo 31-day pass for students aged 20 to 25Tisséo
Unlimited metro, tram and bus, except the airport shuttle. It goes on the Pastel card, which you can order when buying.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- VélôToulouse and getting around by bikeToulouse Métropole
City information on the VélôToulouse bike scheme, secure parking and online subscription.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Health and emergencies
European Health Insurance Card, emergencies and doctors.
- Healthcare for EU students: European Health Insurance CardMinistère de l'Enseignement supérieur (etudiant.gouv.fr)
With a European Health Insurance Card valid for the whole year you do not need to register with Ameli. Without it, register at etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- Emergency numbers: 112 and othersService-Public.fr
112 works across the EU. France also has 15 (medical emergencies), 17 (police), 18 (fire brigade) and 114 by text or app for deaf people.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Student discounts
Cards and reduced prices for young people and students.
- Going out in Toulouse as a young person or studentMairie de Toulouse
Free museums and monuments for students for several weeks in October and March, plus an official welcome at the Nuit des Étudiants du Monde.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Culture and city life
Official tourism, events and libraries.
- Toulouse tourist officeToulouse Tourisme
Official tourism website with ideas for visits, activities and events.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
- Toulouse public librariesBibliothèques de Toulouse
City library network with catalogue, membership and cultural events.
Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in French
Offers for students in your city
Every two weeks, an email with discounts and useful things for Erasmus students in Toulouse: transport, trips, activities and services. Only while you are there.
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Other cities in France
These are links to official websites. If one no longer works or has changed, write to us at hello@erasmuskit.com.