Toulouse (also known as ‘La Ville Rose’ – the Pink City) is a city based on the Garonne river in southwestern France, near the Pyrenées in the Midi-Pyrenées region, halfway between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Toulouse is the fourth largest city in France after Paris, Marseille and Lyon and is renowned for being a city of rugby and violets. Toulouse is a sporty university with over 33 different sports activities available at all levels, and also has a strong arts and culture scene. Accommodation on campus is available through CROUS but not guaranteed, so students should apply as early as possible and the University can also advise on other housing options off campus.
