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Théo Gueydan
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This is a ranking that is highly regarded by students or future students, looking for a city in which to carry out their studies. The media lՃtudiant has just published, this Wednesday, May 27, 2026, its annual ranking of the best student cities. If in Occitanie, Toulouse (1st) and Montpellier (3rd) remain the most popular, N̨mes (Gard) continues to make his way there.
Average rent for a studio at 450 euros and a varied cultural offer
If the departmental capital today has nearly 12 000 étudiantsthe city remains attractive on many points. In 2026, the city of Antonins ranks in what can be considered as the “soft stomach” of the ranking, between 22nd and 30th place. The criteria are as follows: attractiveness, training, student life, living environment and employment.
Out of 103 points distributed in total, Nîmes collected 60. Among the strong points of the city: the price of rent. With an average price of a studio of 450 euros, the city is positioned at the 12th place for the cheapest accommodationaccording to a ranking by the National Union of Students of France, established in 2023.
What makes the prefecture also attractive to students is the cultural offer offered and the living environment. Maison Carrée, arenas, Fountain Gardens… The city is not short of things to discover. Finally, the positioning of Nîmes on the map of France makes it interesting…: less than an hour from the sea and the mountains, a few hours from Spain and the southeastthere is plenty to do.
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More than 360 training courses
Last criterion bringing a lot of points to Nîmes…: la diversity of training offers. Universities and higher education establishments offer more than 360 courses in many fields, making the city attractive to everyone. In addition, the territory benefits from a diversified economic fabricthus facilitating access to internships and work-study programs.
With 7.84% students among its population, Nîmes continues its progression in the ranking step by step. With first admissions expected to fall early June on the Parcoursup platformthere is no doubt that many future students should come and enjoy Nîmes and Gard from the start of the school year in September.
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