Metz

France · 1 university

Where it is

Photo: Philippe Gisselbrecht/ Ville de Metz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Study

Sorted by the deadline that closes first.

Ecole Supérieure d'Art de Lorraine23 days
Nomination · spring term30 October 202623 days
Application · spring term4 November 202628 days
Nomination · autumn term30 April 2027205 days
Application · autumn term31 May 2027236 days

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Average cost of living

What a month costs, where it goes and how it compares.

865€a month

Estimate

Usually between 690 and 1,040 € a month.

Where the month goes

  • Rent405 €
  • Food275 €
  • Transport45 €
  • Leisure and other140 €

France average · 895 €

Compared with other destinations

France average · 895 €European average · 691 €Metz · 865 €375 €1,540 €

More expensive than 79% of Erasmus destinations.

Where do these figures come from?

This is an estimate: it starts from Eurostat price indices (2024) for rent, food, transport and leisure in France, adjusted for city size and checked against Numbeo (2026-09) and the European Commission's Erasmus student survey. Think of a shared flat and cooking at home. It is not a market price and does not include flights or your home university fees.

What others say

Stories and questions from students who were there.

  • Mi erasmus en el culo del mundo (METZ ep 1) - YouTubeyoutube.com
  • erasmusu.com

    Experiencias Erasmus Metz

    It compiles more than 20 testimonials from students who completed their university exchange in Metz, mostly published between 2017 and 2021. The students positively value the monumental heritage of the city center, with the Saint-Étienne cathedral and the Pompidou-Metz contemporary art center, as well as the uniqueness of the island campus of Île du Saulcy, surrounded by the Moselle River. On the economic side, they highlight very moderate prices, with rooms in CROUS or in shared apartments between 200 and 350 euros per month and total budgets of 550 to 700 euros after receiving the CAF aid. Several accounts highlight the advantage of being next to Luxembourg and Germany for affordable getaways, although they warn of the cold climate and frequent rain during the winter semester.

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  • How and when do you apply for the CAF (APL) housing aid in Metz, and what is the average monthly amount discounted for a university room?

  • Grupo Erasmus Metz

    • Erasmus student

      What are the advantages and disadvantages of staying in the CROUS residence of Île du Saulcy compared to the Technopôle or Bridoux residences?

      19:36
    • Erasmus student

      How do lines A and B of the Mettis rapid transit bus connect the Metz central train station with the different university campuses?

      19:38
    • Erasmus student

      Is it preferable to look for a shared apartment in the center of Metz (near Place Saint-Louis or Sainte-Croix) or to live next to the university campus?

      19:40
  • erasmusu.com

    Foro Erasmus Metz, Francia | Erasmusu.com

    Student interaction channel with around twenty topics created by cohorts spanning from 2020 to the 2025/2026 academic year. Participants use the forum to locate other Spaniards before the start of the academic year, form WhatsApp groups, and compare residential options among the different campuses (Saulcy, Bridoux, or Technopôle). Queries about social life in a medium-sized city and recommendations of neighborhoods to live near the shopping and leisure center stand out. It constitutes a reliable thermometer of the initial concerns of newcomers, although many conversations are cut short when moving to private messaging.

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  • How is the Visale guarantee processed with private landlords in Metz to meet the requirement of a guarantor with a French payslip?

  • What monthly passes or transport tickets from the LE MET' network are available at a reduced rate for university students?

  • What real possibilities are there to take courses in English at the Universidad de Lorena in Metz, or is a B2 level of French required in all faculties?

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From Metz

Other Erasmus destinations close by.

  1. Nancy48 km
  2. Differdange49 km
  3. Luxembourg57 km
  4. Saarbrücken61 km

Questions

How many universities in Metz take Erasmus students?

1 university in Metz publish their Erasmus+ deadlines in the European Commission's database, and the first to close is Ecole Supérieure d'Art de Lorraine, on 30 October 2026. Which of them you can actually apply to depends on the bilateral agreements your home university has signed.

When is the Erasmus deadline in Metz?

The earliest one in Metz is nomination · spring term at Ecole Supérieure d'Art de Lorraine, on 30 October 2026. Every university has its own: the full list, sorted by what closes first, is on this page.

How much does it cost to live in Metz as an Erasmus student?

We estimate about €865 a month in Metz (typically between €690 and €1040): €405 for rent, €275 for food, €45 for transport and €140 for leisure. This is an estimate built on Eurostat price indices (2024) and cross-checked against Numbeo, not a market price, and it does not include flights or your home university's tuition.

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