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Living in the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris

The Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris hosts more than 12,000 students and researchers from 140 different countries. Get ready for an exciting and enriching cultural and social life!

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Social life

At the MEC, friendliness and a warm atmosphere are two of our main strengths. All year long there are events and activities so you can enjoy great experiences with exceptional people.

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Cultural life

Concerts, plays, conferences, film screenings, exhibitions and more! Cultural life at the MEC is as interesting and diverse as the students who live there.

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From the moment I arrived at the Maison des Étudiants Canadiens (MEC), I immediately felt at home in Paris. As a French-speaking and Acadian New Brunswicker, being able to express myself in French with other French-speaking Canadians and Quebecers helped me overcome any linguistic insecurities I might have had. The same is true for all MEC’s Francophile and Anglophone students. MEC’s greatest asset is its cultural, linguistic and professional diversity. It is home to individuals with fascinating backgrounds from across Canada and around the world. The MEC is much more than just a student residence; it’s a place of personal enrichment thanks to a multitude of events. Whether it’s music concerts, painting workshops, sports competitions between residences of the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (CIUP), movie and karaoke nights, or simply socializing on the terrace or the Grande Pelouse, there’s something for every resident.

Pascal Morimanno
24/04/2025

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Official launch of the MECAvenir fundraising campaign and renovation project!

It was with great pride that we officially launched the MECAvenir campaign, an ambitious renovation project for the Maison des Étudiants Canadiens (MEC) located in the heart of the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris.On April 10, the Salon Wilson hosted this landmark event, highlighted by the presence of the Honorable Stéphane Dion, Canada’s Ambassador to […]

The Cité celebrates its 100th anniversary!

In 2025, the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris will celebrate its 100th anniversary, and MEC is getting ready to celebrate in style! Unique in its kind, our multicultural, multidisciplinary campus teems with young students, artists and researchers all participating in the creation of tomorrow’s world. For a century, La Cité has served as a place […]

Femmes Inspirantes 2025 – An evening under the sign of audacity

March 5 saw the 3rdᵉ edition of Femmes Inspirantes, our annual event dedicated to spotlighting female leadership. This unique evening, organized in a friendly and caring atmosphere, enabled participants to share a meal and privileged exchanges with our guests of honor. Together, they spoke sincerely about their careers, their commitments, the challenges facing women in […]

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