FROM SEPTEMBER 8th TO 31st OCTOBER 2025

Find your community in Paris

Whether you are a student, researcher, or former resident of the Cité internationale, joining a community means exchanging, integrating, and enriching your stay in Paris.

The Welcome Desk Paris connects you with student, scientific, and alumni networks to:

  • Take part in cultural and scientific events
  • Meet other students and researchers
  • Develop your projects and expand your network.

On this page, discover the different communities you can join and how to get involved.

GET INVOLVED IN STUDENT LIFE

Several organizations help you meet other students and develop your projects in Paris.

La Maison étudiante (MIE)

The Maison étudiante is a public service run by the City of Paris. It provides free support for students in their associative, artistic, entrepreneurial, or student life projects.

Its two locations in Paris (3rd and 6th districts) offer spaces and facilities to bring your ideas to life: computer stations, rehearsal rooms, a film studio, exhibition gallery, and more.

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