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Université François Rabelais

Université François Rabelais, 3 rue des Tanneurs, 37041 TOURS Cedex, France
3.73 / 5 based on 66 reviews.
Description:
Rather than a single campus on the town's outskirts, François-Rabelais University opted for multiple sites harmoniously scattered across the urban area. This unusual lay out, a university in the heart of a town, works out to the students'advantage. It also makes the town's economic, social and cultural life more dynamic.


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83% of students recommend
66 reviews
Housing
3.2/5
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Student life
3.9/5
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Academic
3.6/5
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Languages
4.1/5
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Expenses
3.6/5
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Overall
4.5/5
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Zorin, United Kingdom

66 Expenses reviews of Université François Rabelais

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EXPENSES    
by Marta, Universitat d'Alacant, Alacant, Spain
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
French Government grant (Caisse d´Alocations Famil
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
In Spain , I´m studying in a big city (far from home) and there the housing is much more expensive and there are no helps of the Government. Trains in France are cheaper and there are lots of discounts.Nightlife in Spain is very cheap, in France a beer costs 5 euros!!and you have to pay to enter in the discos.Telephone calls are expensive, specially to mobile phones where you have to pay the minimun fee even if nobody picks up the phone
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Housing:you have to pay two months in advance and a deposit
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EXPENSES    
by Anne, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Linguistics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
CAF
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Housing in a university hall is really cheap, especially with the help from the CAF (that everyone can get): I paid 100 euros/month ! Trains are not so expensive either, especially when you have a reduction ticket called "carte 12-25". Enjoy your time travelling, which means you will be spending more than at home, but it's such a beautiful country. Drinks in bars and clubs are really expensive in France.
Food, Travel, Nightlife: was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Zorin, Trinity and All Saints College, Leeds, United Kingdom
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
I believe that it is because my family supported me mostly when I was back in England.
Food, Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Opening a bank account is not a bad idea, especially if you envisage returning one day.
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EXPENSES    
by Anja, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
History, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Housing was cheaper anyway and CAF made it better. Euro-pound exchange rate is a help.
Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Natasha, University of Surrey, Roehampton, London, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits:
The accommodation is so cheap! Apply for the CAF as with it I paid just €100 per month! I pay around €500 per month in the UK for similar accommodation. Most things are cheaper in France than in the UK...
Travel: was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
One warning about Sanitas - you can't get an internet connection in your room. You can in Europa, but you have to go to France Telecom to set it up yourself. Apply for the CAF - you save around 1/3 of your rent. Look for formules at restaurants. They're the best way to get a two or three course meal.
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EXPENSES    
by istvann, Pécsi Tudományegyetem, Pecs, Hungary
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
The average price level is higher, and at home I lived with my parents.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Insurance fee
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EXPENSES    
by Rebecca, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
Literature, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Funding from CAF and generally far cheaper living costs than in ENgland.
Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by camille, babcock, ilishan remo, Nigeria
Language, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
coz of d exchange rate. france is also expensive
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by eftychia, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
DO NOT GO OVER YOUR LIMIT IF HAVING A BANK ACCOUNT WITHOUT MAKING SURE THAT THE BANK WILL NOT CHARGE YOU EACH TIME YOU TAKE MONEY OVERDRAFT. IT CAN BE VERY COSTLY, MAKE SURE THEY SECURE A LIMIT FOR YOU AND THEY LET YOU KNOW WHEN YOU HAVE NO MONEY IN THE SAVINGS ACCOUNT.
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EXPENSES    
by Sarah-Anne, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, United States
Language, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by teresa, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
History of Art, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife: was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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