Are you joining Sciences Po Bordeaux and looking for student accommodation close to the Pessac campus? Choosing the right place to live can make all the difference when it comes to making the most of your studies, student societies and life in Bordeaux.
Located in Gradignan, Ecla Bordeaux offers student accommodation close to the Pessac university campus. Whether you choose a studio, apartment or shared accommodation, you’ll enjoy a place designed for studying, meeting other students and making the most of your new life in Bordeaux.
Whether you prefer to live independently or share your home with others, Ecla Bordeaux offers several types of furnished accommodation, including mini studios, studios, one-bedroom apartments and private rooms in shared apartments.
With utilities and services included, managing your student budget is also easier.
Sciences Po Bordeaux is located at 11 allée Ausone in Pessac, at the heart of Bordeaux’s university campus.
This location places students in a vibrant academic environment. Lectures, group projects, conferences, library sessions and student societies all form part of everyday life, and living nearby makes it easier to get the most out of everything happening on campus.
Choosing accommodation in Pessac, Gradignan or Talence can also help you avoid relying on a daily commute from Bordeaux city centre.
There are several areas worth considering when looking for student accommodation near Sciences Po Bordeaux.
Pessac is the obvious choice if you want to live as close to campus as possible. Much of the university area is located here, along with a wide range of student services.
Talence is another option, particularly thanks to its location between the university campus and central Bordeaux.
Gradignan offers an attractive alternative for students looking for accommodation in a student-friendly environment while remaining close to the university campus. This is where Ecla Bordeaux is located.
The right choice ultimately depends on your priorities: proximity to the university, surroundings, budget, public transport or the facilities offered by your student residence.
From Ecla Bordeaux, you can reach the Sciences Po Bordeaux area by public transport or bicycle.
The university campus is served by tram line B, an especially useful route for students as it connects the campus with Talence and central Bordeaux.
Cycling is also a convenient option for everyday journeys between Gradignan and Pessac.
Living nearby gives you greater flexibility: you can head home between activities, stay on campus to study after class or take part in an evening event without your commute dictating your schedule.
Studying at Sciences Po Bordeaux naturally means lectures, exams and plenty of independent study. But the student experience is also about conferences, group projects, societies and meeting new people.
Your accommodation can become an extension of that student life.
At Ecla Bordeaux, you have your own private space as well as communal areas where you can study or meet other residents, including coworking spaces, shared kitchens, a gym, cinema room, games room and outdoor spaces.
You can prepare a presentation in peace, meet your project group in a shared workspace, then enjoy the residence’s communal facilities once your studying is done.
Living close to Sciences Po doesn’t mean missing out on everything Bordeaux has to offer.
The metropolitan public transport network connects the university campus with central Bordeaux, making it easy to explore the city’s student neighbourhoods, shops, restaurants and cultural venues whenever your schedule allows.
That’s one of the advantages of living in the Pessac-Gradignan area: you can stay close to your university during the week while still enjoying easy access to Bordeaux.
Prefer having your own space? A studio or mini studio gives you greater independence and somewhere quiet to study.
Moving to Bordeaux without knowing many people? Shared accommodation can make it easier to meet others from the moment you arrive.
Whichever type of accommodation you choose, Ecla’s communal areas provide plenty of opportunities to meet other students and residents.
Once your place at Sciences Po Bordeaux is confirmed, finding accommodation is one of the key steps in preparing for your arrival.
By choosing Ecla Bordeaux, you can move into furnished accommodation in Gradignan and enjoy spaces and services designed around student life.
Explore our available accommodation and find the option that best suits the way you want to live and study.
Sciences Po Bordeaux is located at 11 allée Ausone in Pessac, at the heart of the university campus.
Pessac is the most obvious choice if you want to be as close as possible to the university. Talence and Gradignan are also worth considering thanks to their proximity to the university campus.
The Pessac university campus is served by tram line B as well as several bus routes.
Yes. Gradignan is close to the Pessac university campus. Ecla Bordeaux offers furnished private and shared student accommodation in Gradignan.
It depends on how you prefer to live. A studio offers greater independence, while shared accommodation provides a more communal experience. Ecla offers both options.
