The MEC welcomes you, and offers the environment you need to both study, and to experience unforgettable moments.
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!
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.
Concerts, plays, conferences, film screenings, exhibitions and more! Cultural life at the MEC is as interesting and diverse as the students who live there.
As a Francophone Acadian from New Brunswick, being able to speak French with other Canadian and Quebec francophones allowed me to overcome any linguistic insecurity I might have had.
The MEC is a one-of-a-kind place in the heart of Paris that goes far beyond a simple student residence. It’s a space of exchange, culture, and lifelong friendships.
The sense of family, genuine camaraderie, and mutual respect that prevail there made it possible to organize collective events and unforgettable evenings.
The MEC has been a home for me for the 3 years of my doctorate, I’m super grateful to the staff and everyone who has made me feel welcome!
For me, the Maison des étudiants canadiens became much more than a residence. It became a home away from home.
It was a place where I felt safe, a blend of cultures without discrimination, full of respect for others and their privacy, and a place where I met up with friends every evening.
We had the pleasure of welcoming the teams from the Baxter & Alma Foundation to our offices. As a reminder, each year the foundation supports one of our residents by awarding a scholarship for excellence.This year, Jon Gill (our resident in the photo) was lucky enough to be the recipient of this award. During their […]
REMOTE VISIT AS IF YOU WERE THERE In order to provide a clearer, virtual reality experience of all the houses in the city, the CIUP teams have developed an interface that allows you to view all the key areas of each house in virtual reality. Visit the Canadian Student House now by clicking here.
On September 30, MEC teams welcomed this academic year’s new residents to the traditional director’s reception. To help the new residents learn more about their new home, a fun and entertaining tour was organized for them. From the Panet-Raymond lounge to the MEC Avenir model room, they were able to discover the history of the […]
