What’s the cost of living for one semester?

The cost of living may vary, depending on your standards.
The average monthly rent in Troyes ranges from € 300 to € 450 depending on the type of accommodation.
The CVEC (Contribution vie étudiante et de campus) is the Student and Campus Life Contribution. Compulsory €105 tax per year for all freemover students (fee-paying students) https://cvec.etudiant.gouv.fr/. Payment certificate and specific number will be delivered automatically; they will have to be presented for online registration at Y SCHOOLS.
Compulsory residence permit for non-European students holding ‘Visa Etudiant CESEDA R311-3 6°.
Home insurance: approx. € 60 per year (compulsory)
Student Union (BDE) fees: approx. € 25 / semester (optional)
Sports Union (BDS) fees: approx. € 20 / semester (optional)
Compulsory Student Card (includes access to exams, library, photocopies…) given upon arrival.
Re-issues will cost € 10.
Lunch ticket at school: approx. € 5
Food: approx. € 250 / month
Public transport: approx. €35 / month
“Baguette of bread”: approx. € 1.25

You can also refer to the Campus France city leaflets for:

Any question?