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 euros depending on the type of accommodation.
The CVEC is the Student and Campus Life Contribution (Contribution vie étudiante et de campus). Compulsory €91 tax per year for all freemover 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° (60 € in 2019/20).
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: €3.95 (2019/20)
Food: approx. € 250 / month
Public transport: approx. €35 / month
“Baguette of bread”: approx. € 1

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

Any question?