Accommodations for Students at Mines Saint-Étienne

The Saint-Étienne and Aix-Marseille-Provence campuses have their own Student House. These residences offer a friendly, modern, and fully furnished environment, located in the immediate vicinity of both campuses. The accommodations are reserved for students enrolled in a Mines Saint-Étienne program.


Ingénieur Civil des Mines (ICM) programme – Saint-Étienne Campus

The Student House

The Student House (ME), managed by Mines Saint-Étienne Alumni, is much more than just a student residence. Located a few minutes’ walk from the main campus and city center, it is the center of student life for civil mining engineering students (ICM). The three classes cohabitate there, in a setting offering comfortable and connected accommodations (free and unlimited internet access).

Accommodation Features

  • 4 residential buildings
  • 123 rooms of 12 m² (equipped with shower and some with toilets).
  • 257 studios from 18 to 30 m², including kitchenette and bathroom.
  • Accessibility: 5 accommodations adapted for people with reduced mobility.
  • Shared spaces: 13 communal kitchens and various common areas for entertainment, studying, or sports activities.

Residents have access to common areas dedicated to sports, leisure, and culture, creating a dynamic and stimulating living environment. The Student House also offers administrative and technical assistance, as well as continuous surveillance to ensure a secure environment.

Rents

Type of AccommodationSurface AreaRent (incl. taxes)APL deducted (subject to conditions)Description
Room with shower12 m²€410/month€190/monthSingle bed, desk, storage, fridge, shower, sink. Shared kitchen and toilets
Room with shower toilet12 m²€441/month€221/monthSingle bed, desk, storage, fridge, bathroom with shower and toilet. Shared kitchen
Small studio18 m²€507/month€254/monthSingle bed, desk, storage, kitchenette, bathroom-toilet
Studio20 m²€564/month€311/month120 or 140 cm bed, desk, storage, kitchenette, bathroom-toilet
One-bedroom or Accessible Studio (for 2 people)30 m²€673/month€420/month2 beds, desks, kitchenette, bathroom and toilet
Indicative rates – please refer to the Maison des Élèves website.

The indicated rates include water, electricity, heating, internet and Wi-Fi, and various services. APL amounts subject to eligibility according to CAF criteria.

Information

For more details and to book


Systems, Microelectronics and Computer Engineering Program (ISMIN) – Aix-Marseille-Provence Campus

Aix-Marseille-Provence Campus: The Student Residence

Facing the school building, the residence offers 157 modern studios for first-year students in the ISMIN program.

Accommodation Features

  • 152 studios of 18 m² adapted to student needs.
  • Rent: €485 per month (including water, heating, electricity, internet)
  • 5 accessible accommodations: equipped for people with reduced mobility

Amenities

  • Main room with single bed (90 x 200), desk and storage
  • Kitchenette with cooktop, microwave and refrigerator
  • Private bathroom with shower, sink and toilet
  • Internet access managed by the Minitel student association

Additional Services

  • Laundry accessible at the Student House with washing machines and dryers (€3/machine)
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the campus
  • Common living spaces for activities and student life

Information

If you have chosen the ISMIN program (definitive YES to SCEI calls), you will receive all the necessary information to reserve your studio during the summer.


PDIS preparatory cycle programme – Saint-Étienne Campus

PDIS students enjoy a great deal of freedom regarding their accommodation in Saint-Étienne or the surrounding municipalities. While the standard rental market (studios, shared apartments, student residences) is plentiful, the school has also established a privileged partnership to facilitate its students’ move.

Habitat & Métropole Partnership: Le Néoz Residence

As part of the PDIS curriculum, a partnership with Habitat & Métropole allows students to access new housing within the Le Neoz Residence, located at 4 place de la Sainte Barbe in Saint-Étienne.

Ideally located, the residence is just 3 minutes from the T1 and T3 tram stops (Peuple-Gambetta station), providing direct access to the Centre for Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering.

Housing Features and Equipment

The units are delivered new and benefit from an optimized layout:

  • Furniture provided: bed, table, and chairs included.
  • Integrated kitchenette: equipped with a refrigerator, hot plates, and a microwave-oven combo.
  • Thermal comfort: central heating with individual sub-metering for each unit.

Note: electricity and water (AEP) subscriptions must be taken out individually by each tenant.

Residence Services

  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi access provided by Orange.
  • Practical spaces: shared laundry room (managed by a service provider), secure bike storage, and bike lockers available for rent.
  • Logistics: parcel boxes available for residents.

Rates and Terms

The number of places is limited. Rents are provided as an estimate:

  • Studio (T1): approximately €239/month.
  • Large Studio (T1 bis): approximately €323/month.

Video tour of a typical unit

Contact and Practical Information

For any questions regarding rental management or to submit an application:

Other Housing Solutions

The Crous de Lyon also offers several student residences in Saint-Étienne, accessible to PDIS students.


Student Life and Common Areas

The residences on both campuses are not just living spaces; they also include areas dedicated to student activities and associations. The Student Houses offer: social spaces with meeting rooms, a game room (ping-pong, foosball, billiards), and a sound-equipped relaxation area for events and student parties.


Off-campus Housing: Visale Rental Guarantee Program

For students seeking off-campus housing, Visale is an Action Logement service that guarantees rent payment for young people under 30, facilitating access to private housing.


Practical Information

For any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the campus housing services or consult the provided links and contacts. Whether you are in Saint-Étienne or Aix-Marseille-Provence, Mines Saint-Étienne provides modern and suitable accommodation to make your student experience as enriching as possible!

Stay in Saint-Étienne

Vous êtes de passage à Gardanne-Étienne pour quelques nuits ou quelques semaines ?
An employee, apprentice or intern on assignment?
Are you coming as a group to discover our green city or to attend an event?

The Maison des Élèves welcomes you year-round, in a private room or studio, with bedding provided and breakfast service (from 10 people).
Rate from €29 incl. VAT/night. Accommodation by reservation only.

Stay in Gardanne

Are you visiting the Pays d’Aix for a few nights or a few weeks?
Are you an employee, apprentice, or intern on assignment at our microelectronics center?
Are you coming as a group to discover Provence or to participate in an event on our campus?

The Maison des Élèves (ME) in Gardanne welcomes you from April to August, in individual rooms or studios, with bedding provided. Enjoy a quiet environment and tailored services to facilitate your stay in the heart of the Sud region.
Accommodation by reservation only.