QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Privilodges Campus Universités FAQ aims to help its students better visualize the residence, the accommodations or the services offered in order to make sure no information has been left out.
BOOKING
Q: How to book your apartment at the Privilodges Campus Universités residence?
A: You can submit a reservation request directly on our website by clicking here. You can also ask us for further information on the page contact us.
Q: How long in advance do I have to book my accommodation for the start of academic year?
A: No time limit, the subscriptions are already open for the academic year.
Q: Is a short-stay in the residence possible?
A: Absolutely, regarding the availabilities, a short-stay can be booked. Do not hesitate to contact directly the residence by email or phone.
Q: What are the supporting documents requested to book an accommodation?
A: Future tenant:
- Two-sided ID card or passport of current validity
- Valid student ID
- Bank account details (French bank account details can be provided after your arrival in France for direct debit payment)
- If the tenant is employed and earn a salary about 3 times the rent amount: last 2 most recent pay slips
- If the tenant does not have a guarantor: Garantme (more information on the website)
A: Guarantor:
- Two-sided ID card or passport of current validity
- Bank account details
- Photocopies of the Guarantor’s two most recent pay slips
- The Guarantor’s most recent income tax statement
- Proof of the Guarantor’s address (such as a rent receipt or utility bill)
Q: Is it mandatory to have a guarantor?
A: If you do not have a guarantor, you can ask for a guarantee on Garant me.
Q: Is the home insurance mandatory?
A: Each tenant must be insured against fire, explosion, theft and water damage hazards covering the real estate and equipment of the occupied apartment in France. Tenants must also purchase a civil liability insurance contract. Our partner AXA offers home insurance at a negotiated price (more information directly to the residence manager).
ACCOMMODATION
Q: What types of accommodation are available?
A: Privilodges Campus Universités offers three ranges of apartments from a simple studio to a 2-bedroom apartment depending on your needs, the comfort you want and how many people you are. You will find more information and pictures on the page rates and terms.
Q: Is it possible to visit the residence and apartments?
A: It is possible to organize a tour of the residence and apartments available according to your criteria of choice. It is strongly advised to make an appointment by calling or emailing the residence.
SERVICES
Q: What type of services provides Privilodges Campus Universités?
A: Multilingual staff, free and unlimited Internet access, heating, laundry facility, accessibility for person with disability, reception 5 days a week, commune areas, fitness room, etc.
Q: I must work on the extranet of my faculty: can I do it from my apartment?
A: Of course! The entire residence offers a free and unlimited Internet access as well as an optimal connection in every room.
AREAS AND ACCESSIBILITY
Q: How far is the residence from the campus university?
A: The residence is located 5 minute away from the bus line C25 at the bus-stop St Augustin. It brings you to the university in less than 20 min.
Q: I have a fully-equipped kitchen in my apartment but where can I do my groceries?
A: A Carrefour contact shop is located 5 minutes away from the residence. If you are looking for fresh products, there is a local market each morning (except on Monday) at the corner of the street (2 minutes walking).