Student Accommodation Questions

A room in a public student residence typically averages around EUR 450 a month in Paris and about EUR 350 elsewhere in France, though rents vary, according to Campus France. Private studios usually cost more, and actual rent depends on the city, the property and what the rental price includes.

Students should typically book accommodation in Spain around 3 to 4 months before the semester starts, especially for dormitories. To rent, you usually need a passport or NIE number, proof of income or an admission letter, sometimes a Spanish bank account, and a deposit.

Irish law typically stops a private landlord from taking more than 1 month's rent as a deposit, and advance rent is also capped at 1 month, with student-only housing an exception. You can choose university residences, purpose-built student blocks, shared private flats or homestays. Check official rules.

Applying for student housing in Paris typically involves filling out application forms on university or housing websites, submitting documents such as proof of enrollment, ID and financial guarantees, waiting for approval, and signing the lease with any required deposits. Check each provider's page.

Fukuoka is described as having the lowest rent among big cities, Osaka as lively and slightly more affordable, and Kyoto as cheaper than Tokyo. In Tokyo, outer areas like Nerima or Suginami typically cost less than Shibuya, Shinjuku or Roppongi.

Accommodation in Malaysia is generally affordable compared with Singapore, Australia and the USA, and it works for almost every budget if you plan smartly. The main downsides are high electricity bills from air conditioning and traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru.

You usually need a valid study visa or work permit, proof of income such as a job offer letter or pay slips, and a government-issued ID such as your passport. Landlords sometimes ask for a reference letter, and some ask for a Canadian bank account or credit check.

Students in Italy can choose university housing, shared apartments, private rooms, studios or private student residences. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs about EUR 500 to 1,522 a month, and outside the centre about EUR 400 to 1,041, depending on the city.