Dunkirk campus: our accommodation and services

Location and getting there

Located on the Channel-North Sea coast, ULCO is in the heart of three port towns, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais and Dunkirk, as well as further inland in Saint-Omer. Located in the Hauts-de-France region, at the gateway to Northern Europe, 125 miles from Paris, Brussels and London, ULCO enjoys a privileged geographical location.

In the immediate vicinity of Dunkirk city centre, between the Freycinet docks and the Citadel, the Dunkirk campus is ideally situated. With an Institute of Technology (IUT), an engineering school (EILCO), an international business school and several research firms, this campus is easily accessible by public transport – bus lines N2 or 16 – or by car, with several car parks on campus.

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Travel on Dunkirk’s bus network is 100% free! So using public transport won’t hurt your budget.

Campus history and development

Created in 1991, the Université Littoral Côte d’Opale has four sites. With 10,400 students, including 1,200 foreign students, it has 12 teaching departments, 3 research centres and institutes, 14 research units and 2 doctoral schools. 540 teachers and 325 researchers work there every day. The Dunkirk campus was built in the early 1990s and the main buildings were completed in 1990, 1994 and 1997. As well as the ULCO branch, the city of Dunkirk is also home to other schools, such as IMT Nord Europe and Campus Pro.

Accommodation close to the campus

Student housing options

Heading to university in Dunkirk this year? Looking for accommodation? A student residence, a room in university halls, lodgings in a private house, student guesthouse, private rental or shared accommodation, there are a number of different options available to you. It all depends on your needs, your budget and, above all, the availability depending on where you are looking.

University halls and student residences

The ULCO Dunkirk website provides students with available housing solutions. From the rental file to booking accommodation, everything is done online. You can also apply for accommodation through the Lille Crous organisation.

But in Dunkirk, one student residence stands out: the All Suites Study residence. Located on Quai Freycinet, it offers a central location, a 10-minute walk from Dunkirk train station. Enjoy a modern, functional and welcoming living environment in the immediate vicinity of the university, just a 2-minute walk away.

From single rooms to superior studios, discover a wide variety of all-inclusive accommodation, with included and à la carte services. Bedding, bed linen, tableware and kitchen utensils, parking or bike shelter, free unlimited Wi-Fi, gym, sauna or gaming area, enjoy turnkey accommodation that is ready to move into. To benefit from accommodation in an All Suites Study residence, all you need to do is submit a booking application by downloading the form, filling it in and sending it to the residence of your choice. Our teams will be in touch to confirm your booking for the start of the academic year!

Student life in Dunkirk

Culture, events, shopping centres and shops and Malo-les-Bains beach just 1.5 miles from the university, Dunkirk is very appealing. Enjoy an exceptional environment in a city with a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Restaurants, cafés, shops and shopping centres

When you’re a student, budget is important. And Dunkirk has plenty of surprises in store at the right price for an evening with friends: frites, pizza, crepes, Asian or French cuisine, many establishments offer a good meal for €20 or less!

Dunkirk, renowned for its friendly atmosphere, offers many cheap bars for a night out. As the university campus is close to the city centre, you can easily get to the historic centre where most of the establishments are located on foot (in about 15 minutes) or by public transport (about 10 minutes).

But Dunkirk also has a wide variety of shops. Two shopping centres – Pôle Marine and Cité Marine – are less than a mile from the All Suites Study student residence. The city centre and its pedestrian streets are also great for an afternoon of shopping and leisure pursuits such as cinema, theatre, concerts, etc.

Sports facilities, clubs and activities

The 5th largest urban centre in the Hauts-de-France region, Dunkirk is a dynamic yet modestly sized city. With the second largest student population in France, the region offers numerous facilities, a rich and lively community life as well as many activities:

• Theatres;
• Olympic-size swimming pool;
• Ice rink;
• Music conservative;
• Equestrian centres;
• Golf course;
• Jazz club;
• Water sports centres;
• Museums;
• Numerous free activities in the summer on the beach or via community centres and organisations;
• Dunkirk Carnival and more!

But ULCO’s various associations also give you the chance to have fun, work out or improve your knowledge. In terms of cultural life, ULCO organises various shows and events throughout the year via the Service Commun de la Culture (SCC) at La Piscine and La Chapelle, the Maisons de l’Étudiant (MDEs) and the Library (BU). The university also offers a wide range of sports at different levels: leisure or competition. The ULCO gives you the chance to incorporate sports into your curriculum through the SUAPS (Service Universitaire des Activités Physiques et Sportives).

So welcome to Dunkirk and its modestly sized, dynamic campus, where you can learn in an environment conducive to personal development!