How to live at the MEC?

The MEC offers you a unique experience in the heart of the City of Light. Its strategic location and proximity to other Houses will allow you to meet new people, discover new cultures, build networks, and create wonderful memories.

An enriching experience, an opportunity not to be missed.

The MEC is launching a new recruitment campaign!
Enjoy a unique human and professional adventure, develop your skills, and broaden your horizons.
📲 Interested? Apply for accommodation here.

‼️Important ‼️

Dear applicants,

Given the very large number of applications received to reside at the Maison des Étudiants Canadiens in Paris for the 2025/2026 academic year, we would like to inform you that, as of Friday, June 20, 2025, applications for Bachelor’s and Baccalaureate degrees, as well as those for academic exchanges in France, will no longer be evaluated.

All applications completed and validated before June 20, 2025, are currently being reviewed by the MEC Admissions Committee. However, new applications for the above-mentioned profiles will not be considered.

We therefore ask that you do not proceed with the payment of the $100 application fee, as it is non-refundable.

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What we offer

MEC offers 143 housing units, designed to accommodate Canadian Master’s, PhD and post-doctoral students, researchers, interns and artists.

Admissions

The MEC also admits other types of residents who are studying :

Students
Interns
Canadian researchers;
Canadian artists in training or in residence;
Students of other nationalities who are transferred (brassage) from other houses of the Cité internationale universitaire.

Conditions :

Be of Canadian nationality
Be at least 20 years-old when you arrive at the MEC.
Have a postsecondary degree from a Canadian educational institution.
Study in a Canadian postsecondary educational institution.
Provide proof of admission for university studies, a research program, or an internship in an institution of higher learning, a research laboratory or a business (through an internship) in Île-de-France (greater Paris region).

OR

Be accepted at a French institution of higher learning in Île-de-France.

OR

Demonstrate with a letter from a graduate director in Canada, that a period of research in Paris is necessary to obtain the candidate’s post graduate degree.

OR

Submit an artistic residency project to the MEC (places are limited).

Admission Committee :

The directors of the MEC are the admission committee. The committee meets several times a year, according to needs and availabilities, to accept applications.

The files of doctoral and master’s students are prioritized and reviewed as soon as they are received.
Applications for a full academic year will be given priority.
Other requests (student exchanges, internships, etc.) are processed at the beginning of June for admission in the fall, and in October for admission in the winter.
The MEC is committed to supporting diversity with regard to fields of study and the university of origin.

Summer period (July 1 – August 31)

It is possible to apply to extend your stay during the summer.

During the summer months and the academic year (depending on availability), the MEC also welcomes guests for short, non-academic visits.

Application deadlines

The application process for the current academic year begins in May and ends once the Maison has achieved full occupancy.

Requests can be made all year long. The review of files for second term admission begins in September.

Rates 2023/2024

* Valid from 01/09/2025 until 30/06/2026

Resident-student and resident-academic trainee admitted by the Admissions Committee
	sept. à juin	juillet-août
Single room (standard), per month	610,00 €	660,00 €
Single room (large), per month	720,00 €	770,00 €
Single room (standard, with kitchenette), per month	720,00 €	770,00 €
Single room (large with kitchenette), per month	845,00 €	895,00 €
Single room (large with fridge), per month	725,00€	775,00€
Attic studio, occupancy 1 person, per month	1055,00 €	1 105,00 €
Attic studio for 2 persons, per month	1 200,00 €	1 250,00 €
Standard studio (ground floor and mezzanine), per month	1 305,00 €	1 355,00 €
Contribution to the Residents’ Committee, per month, per person	2,25 €	2,25 €

Application rules

The academic rates are only applicable for stays of over three months.

The monthly rates for residents accepted by the admissions committee are for the first day to the last day of the calendar month (on the 30th and 31st of the month).

Possibility of a single additional night on arrival and/or departure (beyond this night, 1/2 month renting fee will be charged).

Price valid until June 30, 2026

Standard room € 70
Large room € 80
Standard single room, with kitchenette € 90
Large single room with kitchenette € 100
Large single room with fridge € 85
Attic studio 1 person € 90
Attic studio 2 persons € 100
Standard studio (ground floor and mezzanine) € 100

The summer rate (+ 50 €) applies from July 1st to August 31 only for these students.

In the event of early departure, a notice period of one month is required.

Services which are included

Internet (Wi-Fi and wired)
Cleaning once a week
Bedding : duvet, pillow, pillow case, duvet cover set, flat sheet and mattress protector (sheets are washed every two weeks)
Towels are supplied in the studios and apartments

Services which are included

APPLY

You’d like to experience Paris while living at the MEC ?

Apply by completing the following steps :

STEP 1

Check whether or not you fulfill the admission requirements

STEP 2

Complete the application form for the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris (CIUP).
Indicate clearly that you are a Canadian citizen.
The application form is here : https://bienvenue.ciup.fr/questionnaire/?lang=en

STEP 3

An automatic notification invites you to complete your application on the MEC portal and provides you with your login and password.

STEP 4

Complete your application.
Submit the requested documents in your MEC account
Pay the administrative fee of 100€ (non-refundable)
Payment of the administrative fee allows your application to be considered, but does not guarantee a place at the MEC.

Your application will be submitted to the Admission Committee after having completed these 4 steps.

For further information, don’t hesitate to contact the person responsible for admissions, Mr. Mauricio Fernandez: admission@etudiantscanadiens.org

Repatriation Assistance and Civil Liability

The Canadian Student House has entered into an agreement with ACS to offer you preferential rates.

ARE offers a two-fold solution: you are covered for any material damage or bodily injury you may cause to a third party, and you benefit from repatriation assistance coverage.

Who is eligible: students, researchers, and interns residing in France only.

Duration: 12 months minimum (academic stay)

Your benefits:

Personal liability (including during approved internships)
Medical repatriation assistance: actual costs
Repatriation of remains: €1,500 maximum

Annual rate: €33 for individuals

The advantages of ACS for you:

Insurance contract and certificate sent immediately to your email address upon subscription

Quotes, details, and subscription here

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