Paris Cergy Campus
Located just 35 minutes from the center of Paris and a few minutes from the Cergy-Préfecture RER station, ESSEC's Paris Cergy Campus is a place specifically designed for student life. This campus is primarily devoted to full-time education, a perfect place for studying, and more! The city of Cergy is well connected to public transportation (25 min to international airport, several train stations and bus lines in addition to the RER line), and offers a wide range of cultural and sporting activities and numerous green spaces. ESSEC Business School's historic campus is driven by innovation and is resolutely forward-looking, thanks to the school's ambitious "Campus 2023" project which will make it a place to live and study worthy of the highest international standards.
Located in the heart of the second-largest university hub of the Île-de-France region with over 25,000 students, the dynamic city of Cergy offers a great quality of life. After classes at ESSEC, you will be able to enjoy a pleasant environment and a host of activities.
Nearby, you will find: five theaters, one of which was awarded the “national stage” label, and a music conservatoire, numerous performance venues, multiplex cinemas, national festivals (Cergy Soit, Jazz au fil de l'Oise, Festival Baroque, etc.) and a multitude of sports facilities (swimming pools, ice rink, golf course, etc.). Plenty to do in your spare time.
Nature lovers will enjoy Cergy’s location in the countryside, opening onto 2,000ha of green spaces, a regional nature conservation area and 20km of riverbanks along the Oise River.
For shopping, one of the region’s largest malls, Les Trois Fontaines, is just a few minutes walking distance from the campus. The mall, which was renovated in 2022, features numerous stores and a brand new food court.
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Because life on campus is not limited to the classroom, the Paris Cergy Campus offers a rich and lively student life. The many clubs operating on the campus host numerous events and activities that promote multicultural interaction, and for good reason: ESSEC's international students account for over 40% of the total student body. With students from all over the world, over 100 different nationalities are proudly represented.
It is in this cosmopolitan context that, over the years, successive classes of ESSEC students have founded and managed more than 100 student organizations with a wide variety of themes: sports; culture; humanitarian; international; or community-oriented.
These student organizations are the heartbeat of the campus and student life at ESSEC. They organize conferences, festive events, trips, tournaments, concerts, plays, community-driven initiatives, to name just a few of the many events you will get the opportunity to discover throughout the academic year. Getting involved in one or more student organizations will be a great way for you to grow, both personally and professionally.
Redesigning traffic flow for a green and eco-responsible campus
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Full pedestrianization of the campus;
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The establishment of green spaces and trees contributing to biodiversity;
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Landscaping the campus for continuity with the François-Mitterrand Park;
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The development of soft mobility;
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The provision of charging stations for electric vehicles;
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The optimization of rooftops at the center of the campus.
Establishing a new Sports & Recreation Center shared with the local community
A brand new, two-story, multi-purpose sports center, to meet the needs of students: a 1,300m² sports hall; a 120m² climbing wall; two 200m² multi-sports halls; and a rooftop tennis court. It will be wrapped in a glass shell looking onto the park, with direct access via the park to enable access by local sports clubs.
Transforming the “historical” administrative Tower into the Research Green Tower, which will be exemplary in its bioclimatic design
Driven by a willingness to set an example in its design, this space will be profoundly transformed to become an eco-responsible and eco-sufficient building.
It will be completely reorganized to promote rigorous, relevant, experimental and multidisciplinary academic research based on flexible, agile and user-friendly spaces.
In particular, it will feature dedicated spaces for international research seminars, thesis rooms, and new work spaces for professor-researchers and doctoral students.
Establishing the Pierre Nanterme Center for Responsible Leadership, which includes new innovative educational spaces
Two stories of educational spaces designed to meet the needs of tomorrow: versatility; modularity; multi-campus courses; integration of pedagogical digital innovations, etc.
Ground floor: 700m² devoted to the Enlightening Entrepreneurship pillar
First floor: 700m² devoted to new teaching methods
The building is designed to accommodate two additional floors, in order to meet future developments.
A symbol of ESSEC’s Paris Cergy Campus, the Grand Amphitheatre lecture hall welcomes entire cohorts of students at various stages of their academic journey: onboarding at the start of the academic year for the school’s various programs (Global BBA, MiM, Masters, etc.); academic experiences; lectures, etc. It also hosts numerous ESSEC and student association events. It can accommodate up to 500 people.
The Paris Cergy Campus has a total of 29 different-sized lecture halls, which are used for courses, conferences, etc. The largest of these are called “PAs”. There are 10 such lecture halls, most often tiered, with the largest ones accommodating up to 100 students. All are equipped with video-conferencing equipment.
ESSEC Ventures, an incubator in the heart of the campus bringing students' entrepreneurial projects to life
Since it was founded, ESSEC has always cultivated a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, placing these values at the very core of its educational approach, research, and managerial practices.
The Cergy campus offers a unique space for supporting students in their entrepreneurial ventures: the ESSEC Ventures incubator. Our goal is to guide and advise you throughout your studies at ESSEC.
Since its launch in 2000, the ESSEC Ventures incubator has supported nearly 500 business projects.
The Dôme: a versatile space
The Dôme is ESSEC’s multipurpose hall. With a capacity of 2,400 standing places for special celebrations, it is used as an examination room for the competitive entry exams and as a dance floor during the yearly La Nuit de l'ESSEC campus-wide party.
And other recreation and entertainment spaces
After a day of hard work, visit the ESSEC cafeteria to grab a refreshment and relax. Or you might prefer to visit the clubs corridor to get a feel for the school’s associative life.
Getting to the campus
- 3 avenue Bernard Hirsch
- 95021 Cergy-Pontoise
Public transportation
Transilien lines H or J, Cergy-Préfecture station
RER A, destination: Cergy Le Haut - Cergy-Préfecture station
Bus lines: 95-19, 95-20, N150
In 2009, ESSEC entrusted Accesmétrie with an accessibility diagnosis of the Paris Cergy Campus. The historic buildings, which were built in the 1970s, were brought up to the accessibility standards for establishments open to the public (disabled access elevators, etc.). The more recent buildings, built in the 2000s, were already built to current standards and are equipped with all necessary facilities to ensure our campus is accessible to all.
Since then, regular improvements have been made, such as the addition of tactile paving and tactile strips on stairs, and the installation of low mirrors in certain washrooms. The improvement of the accessibility of the campus is an integral part of the requirements for new construction projects, for instance for the Campus 2023 project.
On-campus dining services
- The Jali cafeteria, open from 11:30am to 2pm
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The Between Us cafeteria, open from 7:30am to 6:15pm
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The cafeteria also has microwaves to heat up your meals
Access to all the subsidized CROUS restaurants, brasseries and cafeterias throughout Cergy Pontoise
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The price per meal for students is capped at €3.15. All you need to do is show your ESSEC student card.
- There are four subsidized CROUS restaurants near the campus
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- «Le Parc» 5, avenue du Parc - 95000 Cergy-Pontoise Opening hours : 11:30 am- 1:30 pm
- «Saint-Christophe» Site universitaire de Saint-Christophe 49, rue des Genottes - 95024 Cergy-Pontoise 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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- «Saint-Martin» Site universitaire de Saint Martin 2, rue Adolphe Chauvin - 95000 Cergy-Pontoise Restaurant : 11:30 - 13:30 / Cafeteria : 9:00 - 14:00
- «Les chênes» 33, boulevard du Port - 95000 Cergy-Pontoise Cafeteria : 8 am - 4 pm / Brasserie : 11:30 - 2 pm
How to apply?
For all students
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Apply for the APL on the CAF website, ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE KEYS TO YOUR ACCOMMODATION, following the procedure sent to you on the day you were given the keys.
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If you previously received APL for another accommodation, you must contact your former CAF to inform them of your new address and they will guide you through the necessary steps.
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A bank account number from a French bank (RIB) is required.
For French nationals
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The APL cannot be combined with the family allowance from the CAF.
For international students
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For students from outside the European Community, a student visa or residence permit is required.
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The validity dates of the residence permit must cover the period of occupancy.
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Eligibility for APLs is based on the type of visa, but not the duration of the visa.
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Required: your birth certificate and its translation into French stamped by the French embassy or consulate in your home country.
How to book a room?
As soon as you receive your B00xxxx identifier, you will be able to access the ALEGESSEC online portal from your “myessec” space to submit your housing application: https://housing.alegessec.fr/authenticate
External students should contact us by email (alegessec-gestion@essec.edu) or by phone (+33 (0) 1 34 20 60 00)
Learn more about our quick and easy application process and our all-inclusive* packages* !
* Housing tax and internet from a private operator at student’s expense.
You can find photos of the residence and the studios on our website.
You need to provide your credit/debit card information and a copy of an identity document. For the scholarship holders, they will have to provide an updated proof of scholarship.
As soon as you receive your B00... login, you can access the ALEGESSEC online portal from your "myessec" space to apply for accommodation. You can also access the ALEGESSEC portal via the following link:
https://housing.alegessec.fr/authenticate
The students that are not from ESSEC should contact us and send an email to algessec-gestion@essec.edu
Yes, minors on September 1st of the Academic year have priority in the room allocation. The priority criteria are indicated in Article 4 of the Rules and Regulations.
Depending on the program and the period of year, the waiting time varies. For the start of the school year in September, you will be given a definitive answer by the end of July.
At other times of the year, we do our best to give you an answer as quickly as possible.
It is preferable to ask your program what the dates are for the beginning and end of your education program. However please keep in mind that it is possible to adjust your departure date when you arrive. However, the length of your housing contract cannot be shorter than the length of your program.
Yes, there are indeed annual fees that are due regardless of the duration of the program.
To make the reservation request, you give the bank details, but the card will not be charged immediately. It will be charged when we have assigned you a room. You will receive an email informing you that your credit card will be charged within 5 days.
If your payment has been refused, you will receive an email informing you of this refusal. To finalize your reservation, you will have the possibility to reconnect and proceed to the manual payment by credit card.
The guarantee deposit is refundable subject to the conditions set out in Article 24 of the internal Rules and Regulations. You can ask to have it transferred to the bank account of your choice, whether it be a French or international account. It will be returned to you by bank transfer within one month upon receipt of your bank details.
The rent is due from the date you collect your means of access subject to the application of Article 5 of the Rules and Regulations. You will have to pay your rent on the “My student account” portal with your credit / debit card before the 10th of each month.
We offer a formula that includes water, electricity, heating, maintenance and assistance with your housing subsidy (APL) application process. The internet contract of a private provider is not included in the formula.
We do our best to answer the requests. You have to fill in the form completely so that it is validated. Thanks to our partnership with a student-housing platform, we will be able to offer you a solution outside our ALEGESSEC residences in Cergy in case there is no available room in one of our residence.
The student who has applied for housing can cancel his/her reservation request. We remind you that there will be cancellation fees. Please see Article 27 of the Rules and Regulations.
If you are renewing your contract, you can indicate that you would like to stay in your current room. We will try to respect your request depending on availability.
You can leave 3 luggage and/or boxes in the luggage room of your residence only if you renew your contract at ALEGESSEC residences.
Yes, sure, once your request has been confirmed. To drop them off, you need to make an appointment and come to the Parc residence. You can also send them by mail during our office hours, by providing us with the day of the arrival of the parcels.
The address is the following:
Your last name and first name
ALEGESSEC
7 avenue du Parc
CS 90065
95020 Cergy Pontoise cedex
FRANCE
Please don’t forget to write your contact details on each suitcase as well as your arrival date. Your items will be kept in a secured room and then brought to your future room. We are not responsible for the luggage or the items damaged before they arrive. Please do not send or leave perishable goods.
Please note that we can only accept maximum 3 suitcases or boxes not exceeding 60 cm (height) x 40 cm (width) x 40 cm (depth).
NB: all taxed parcels (custom fees…) will be refused.
You can get a housing insurance with your personal insurance company, your bank, or online.It is mandatory
When you receive a confirmation of the housing insurance, please put it on the ALEGESSEC student before your arrival.
On average, our rooms are 19 m2. The surface of the couple’s apartments is between 36 and 39 m2.
The number of your room will be given to you the day of your arrival. You do not need it to subscribe the insurance
Directly at our offices, Résidence du Parc, 7 avenue du Parc, 95000 CERGY, during opening hours or at the security desk outside opening hours ( subject to conditions, see Rules and regulations).
N.B.: For the start of the new school year in September, a distribution will be organized at ESSEC.
As soon as you have collected the access card
You can get it from the ESSEC security office that is open 24/24. It is necessary to send us an email at alegessec-gestion@essec.edu to inform us (subject to conditions, see Rules and regulations).
You have 48 hours after your arrival to do it online on your portal. After that time, it will be automatically validate, without objection.
Yes, there is a secure private parking lot on each of our residences. The port and Hauts de Cergy residences also have an underground one.
You need to specify it on your housing application where you choose your residence. We will try to respect your request depending on availability. Both students must mention it in her/his the request.
This is the equipment of first necessity, which you can order at your reservation (135 euros for an individual kit, 179 euros for a couple kit).
Simple kit: 1bed comforter - single bed, 1 pillow, 1 comforter cover - single bed, 1 pillow case, 1 fitted sheet - single bed, 2 plates, 2 forks, 2 knives, 2 tablespoons, 2 teaspoons, 2 glasses, 1 mug, , 1 frying pan (all burners including induction), 1 saucepan (all burners including induction), 1 colander, 1 bath sheet, 1 bath towel, 1 tea towel, 1 sponge, 1 dustpan and brush
Couple kit: plates, 4 forks, 4 knives, 4 soup spoons, 4 teaspoons, 4 glasses (set of 2), 2 mugs, 1 frying pan (all burners including induction), 1 saucepan (all burners including induction),1 comforter 220 x 240 / 420g/m²- double bed, 1 comforter cover 220x240, 1 fitted sheet 160 * 200, LOT 2 pillows 60x60 / 500g, 2 pillowcases 60x60, 2 bath sheets 70x130, 2 bath towels 50x90, 1 sponge, 1 colander, 1 shovel/sweeper, LOT 2 tea towels
Yes, the water can be drank.
There is no cafeteria on the residences. However, as a student of ESSEC, you have access to the DéliMarché of ESSEC where you can find sandwiches, salads, hot meals, drinks… Some associations also offer a special lunch formula for students. You can also find many restaurants around the campus. The kitchens in your studios are also lovely to cook a good meal !
The ALEGESSEC office is located at the Parc residence and is open:
- Monday and Wednesday from 2 p.m to 5:30 pm.
- Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 5:30 pm without interruption,
- Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm without interruption.
We are closed on weekends.
You can also contact us by telephone at 01 34 20 60 00 or by email: alegessec-gestion@essec.edu
The APL stands for “Aide Personnalisée au Logement” and is a financial aid from the Caisse d’Allocations Familales (CAF) meant to reduce your monthly rent, giving you housing subsidies. You can apply for the subsidies as soon as you receive your access card by following the instructions that we will send you by email after your arrival. The CAF will then study your application and decides whether or not you are eligible for the APL. In the case you are eligible, the CAF will send the subsidies on your ALEGESSEC account and the amount received will be automatically deducted from your rent. ALEGESSEC will not be responsible for any delays in the APL payments, and if so, you would be liable for the amount of your entire rent.
If you decide to receive packages you must be present when the delivery takes place. Alegessec will only accept the parcels from your family or friends but no commercial packages, in that case you must choose a pick-up pint when you order online.
You must send the family or friends parcels to the following address specifying your room number:
Your last name and first name
Room number
ALEGESSEC
7 avenue du Parc
CS 90065
95020 Cergy Pontoise cedex
FRANCE
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