Valenciennes campus: our accommodation and services

The main campus of the UPHF, the Mont Houy campus, extends over the towns of Valenciennes, Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes and Famars, with nearly 10,000 students, this reasonably sized university is the leading polytechnic university in France.

Location and getting there

The Mont Houy campus is very easy to get to. By car, it is easily accessible from the Paris-Brussels motorway (A2) and there are numerous spaces on campus for easy parking. Also close to the Poirier Université and Trith Saint-Léger stations, the campus is easy to get to from other nearby cities. Finally, a tram line runs through Mont Houy from one side to the other, connecting it to central Valenciennes and, in particular, the Valenciennes train station in 19 minutes. Three T1 tram stops serve the campus. There are also regular buses (day and night) to the campus.

Campus history and development

The Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France was founded in 1964, under the name of the Centre d’Enseignement Supérieur Scientifique de Valenciennes, as a branch of the University of Lille. Although it obtained full university status – as the University of Valenciennes and Hainault-Cambrésis – in 1979, it did not take its current name until 2017. The first polytechnic university in France, it offers an original model organised around two hubs: humanities on the one hand, science and technology on the other.

Accommodation close to the campus

Student housing options

Heading back to university means looking for accommodation. Are you registered at the Hauts-de-France Polytechnic University for the next academic year? Don’t panic, there are plenty of options available to you. In Valenciennes, the average price for student accommodation is €532 and for a studio €431 per month. So, whether you want shared accommodation, lodgings in a private house, a studio or an apartment, it all depends on what you want and what your budget is!

But there is another solution, the All Suites Study student residence. A serviced residence, with an on-site manager-coordinator, this solution also makes your admin easier!

The All Suites Study student residence in Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes

The All Suites Study Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes residence offers everything from studios (from 183 sq.ft) to 2-bedroom apartments (366 sq.ft) for shared living. Only 4 minutes by tram or 2 minutes by bike, it is an ideal location if you are studying on the Mont Houy campus!

These all-inclusive student apartments are fully furnished and equipped. Offering you all the comfort you need, but also included or à la carte services, all you have to do is pack your bags! By moving into the All Suites Study in Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes, you get a studio or apartment with quality bedding, bed linen, kitchen utensils, tableware and appliances (microwave, kettle and hob). With TV and unlimited Wi-Fi, you benefit from turnkey accommodation that is ready to move into. You also have the option of a secure car park, a self-service launderette and housekeeping.

To book at the All Suites Study Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes residence, all you need to do is apply online. Just download the form, fill it in and send it to the residence. Our teams will be in touch to finalise your booking for the start of the academic year.

Student life in Valenciennes

The Valenciennes campus is a reasonably sized site with quality amenities and a lively student life, but the city centre also has plenty to offer its student population!

Museums, community and widespread appeal

Valenciennes is nicknamed the Athens of the North! A city of artistic tradition, Valenciennes holds no fewer than 48 “Prix de Rome”. A record that makes Valenciennes a world-renowned artistic hub supported by renowned artists like Lucien Brasseur, Gustave Crauk, Lucien Jonas, Antoine Watteau and Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. Its must-see cultural venues include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Le Phénix national theatre, the Art Zoyd Studios musical creation centre, Espace Pasolini, the Simone Veil media library and the Odyssée, as well as other nearby sites such as the Boulon, a national street art centre (in Vieux-Condé), the Anzin theatre, Espace Barbara (in Petite-Forêt), Les Nymphéas (in Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes), the Matisse Museum (in Cateau-Cambrésis), MusVerre (in Sars-Poteries) and Le Manège (in Maubeuge).

With an illustrious industrial past, Valenciennes is a changed town, in the heart of an attractive, friendly region and in the centre of Europe. The perfect setting for studying and a great location for travelling to nearby European cities (Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris or Lille).

Sports facilities, clubs and activities

To find out more about campus life, the Maison des Services de l’Étudiant (campus entrance A) can provide you with information about all the opportunities on offer at UPHF. The university offers a range of outdoor and indoor physical activities to practice alone or in a group. On the Mont Houy campus, you can enjoy two gyms, each with:

• 2 multi-sport platforms
• 1 dance studio
• 1 weight training room
• 1 dojo

But you can also benefit from other facilities such as a running track, two ‘city stades’, seven cross-training platforms (smart station, cardio-muscular strengthening, etc.) and table tennis tables.

Besides sport, the city of Valenciennes offers a rich and lively community life. All you have to do is choose what to do with your free time… Welcome to the Valenciennes Mont Houy campus!