A modern student residence
Moving to Lyon, finding accommodation, making friends, learning to live on their own... For young students discovering a new city, the workload goes far beyond academic requirements. The renovation of Maison des Étudiants Saint-Bernard, UCLy's student residence, has been designed to make life easier for them, both at university and beyond, with rents still below market prices in Lyon.
Work on the Saint-Bernard residence was more than just a renovation. The building was redesigned from top to bottom. It now comprises 150 10m² rooms, all air-conditioned and furnished (bed, fridge, closet, desk) with private bathroom facilities. Charline, a student at ESTRI, says: "It was a nice surprise to move in here, and I quickly found some friends."
The friends are Adeline and Nina, who have not regretted their choice either. They particularly appreciate the residence's proximity to the two UCLy campuses. " Being on the campus within a 10-minute walk, we couldn't have dreamed of anything better," explains Nina, an ESTBB student. Where they had only considered the Saint-Bernard residence as a temporary solution, the three students would now like to stay there for the duration of their studies at UCLy. "It's hard to find anything closer, especially for this budget. The 10m² rooms may seem small, but they're very well appointed," explains Charline. "But above all, we spend a lot more time in the kitchens, in the common rooms or in each other's homes...We look out for each other, and when we arrive in the evening we're happy to go home."
A meeting place
Each floor of the residence includes two communal kitchens, where students can get together to share a meal. On the first floor, the residence also includes a library, study and co-working rooms, a gym, a games room (table tennis, table soccer…), a chapel and a private garden with terrace. Workshops and activities are also offered to students outside the building (rock climbing, visits, etc.). Whatever your preference, there's always something to share!
UCLy housing department
"Providing quality student accommodation is a matter of social responsibility for UCLy," explains the Rector of UCLy. "Housing impacts the quality of life, and therefore the success of our learners. It's a parameter that we need to consider more and more and integrate into our overall support."
UCLy's housing service offers individual support for students looking for accommodation. The housing solutions on offer include UCLy's two university residences (Saint-Bernard and Saint-Laurent), as well as intergenerational solidarity housing, homestay and assistance with renting.