Are you joining Bordeaux INP and looking for student accommodation for the coming academic year? Before choosing your apartment, there is one important thing to consider: the exact location of your school.
Bordeaux INP brings together several engineering schools located across different parts of the Bordeaux metropolitan area. Whether you are joining ENSC, ENSMAC, ENSEGID, ENSEIRB-MATMECA, ENSPIMA or ENSTBB, here is what you need to know before choosing your student accommodation.
Located in Gradignan, Ecla Bordeaux offers several accommodation options for engineering students, including studios, mini studios, apartments and private rooms in shared accommodation.
As well as furnished accommodation, you’ll have access to spaces designed for studying, socialising and relaxing after a day of lectures.
Unlike a university concentrated on a single campus, Bordeaux INP brings together six engineering schools with different specialisms and locations.
The École Nationale Supérieure de Cognitique (ENSC) provides engineering education in fields including cognitive technology and information and knowledge sciences.
If you are looking for student accommodation near ENSC Bordeaux, consider options that provide convenient access to the Talence university area.
The École Nationale Supérieure de Matériaux, d’Agroalimentaire et de Chimie (ENSMAC) offers programmes in areas including chemistry, physical engineering, food science and materials.
ENSMAC is located in Pessac, within the university campus.
The École Nationale Supérieure en Environnement, Géoressources et Ingénierie du Développement Durable (ENSEGID) trains engineers in fields related to geosciences, the environment and sustainable natural resource management.
The school is also located in the Pessac area.
Electronics, computer science, telecommunications, mathematics, mechanics and embedded systems are among the many engineering disciplines covered by ENSEIRB-MATMECA.
Its location in Talence places it at the heart of Bordeaux’s main university area.
The École Nationale Supérieure pour la Performance Industrielle et la Maintenance Aéronautique (ENSPIMA) is located in Mérignac.
If you are joining ENSPIMA, transport connections and your daily commute should therefore be important considerations when choosing where to live.
The École Nationale Supérieure de Technologie des Biomolécules de Bordeaux (ENSTBB) trains engineers specialising in biotechnology.
Its programmes are based on a Bordeaux campus, meaning that your daily commute will differ from that of a student attending ENSMAC or ENSEIRB-MATMECA.
This is probably the first question to ask before booking your accommodation.
For students attending a school in the Pessac-Talence area, choosing accommodation in Gradignan can help you remain close to Bordeaux’s main university district.
Ecla Bordeaux can therefore be particularly convenient for students looking to combine access to the Pessac-Talence campuses with a student-oriented living environment.
For schools located in Mérignac or Bordeaux, the situation is different. Make sure you check your exact route and expected travel time according to your timetable before choosing your accommodation.
This distinction matters: Bordeaux INP may be one institution, but the most convenient place to live is not necessarily the same for every engineering student.
An engineering degree involves lectures, practical classes, group projects, revision, internships and, for some students, work-study programmes.
Having dedicated places to work within your residence can therefore make everyday student life considerably easier.
At Ecla Bordeaux, you can study in your accommodation when you need some peace and quiet or use the coworking areas for revision and group projects.
Once the work is done, the communal areas provide a complete change of scene, with spaces for sport, cinema, cooking and socialising with other residents.
Starting engineering school often marks the beginning of a new chapter: a new city, a new timetable and, for many students, a first apartment away from home.
Once you know which Bordeaux INP school you will be attending, start by identifying its campus before comparing the areas that offer convenient connections.
Then consider the factors that will make a real difference throughout the academic year: furnished accommodation, utilities, internet access, workspace, public transport and the services available around your residence.
Ecla Bordeaux combines private or shared accommodation with communal spaces, all within the same residence in Gradignan.
Bordeaux INP comprises ENSC, ENSMAC, ENSEGID, ENSEIRB-MATMECA, ENSPIMA and ENSTBB.
No. Bordeaux INP programmes are spread across several campuses in the metropolitan area, including Talence, Pessac, Bordeaux and Mérignac. Checking the location of your school is therefore essential before choosing your accommodation.
As ENSEIRB-MATMECA is located in Talence, areas including Talence, Gradignan and Pessac are worth considering if you want to stay close to the university district.
Both schools are located in Pessac, so looking for accommodation in Pessac or neighbouring areas such as Gradignan can help you remain close to the university campus.
Yes. Ecla Bordeaux is located in Gradignan and offers both private and shared accommodation. However, how convenient the location is will depend on your particular school, so make sure you check your daily commute to your campus.
Yes. Ecla Bordeaux offers private bedrooms within shared accommodation, as well as individual studios and apartments.
