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Three Twenty Campus residences are located in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, with rents starting at €670 per month, services included*.
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The Olympium residence hosted handball and basketball athletes during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, before opening to students in September 2024.
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The residences are located right next to Lille’s two main university campuses: Pont-de-Bois and Cité Scientifique.
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Our apartments are furnished, fully equipped student housing units eligible for CAF housing benefits.
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The application file is submitted entirely online, with no mandatory viewing required.
Looking for student housing in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, close to the University of Lille, the Pont-de-Bois campus, Cité Scientifique or the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium? Twenty Campus offers three residences with furnished student apartments, services included, and a fully online booking process.
Villeneuve-d’Ascq is one of the major university hubs of Hauts-de-France. The town is home to two major campuses of the University of Lille, several prestigious schools, and an unusual natural environment for a town of its size. The 110 hectares of Parc du Héron make it the green lung of the Lille metropolitan area. On top of this, a dense transport network puts central Lille less than 20 minutes away by metro.
Thousands of students move here every year for university studies, engineering school, or business school. Since summer 2024, the town has also taken on another identity: that of an Olympic host city.
Villeneuve-d’Ascq, a town marked by the 2024 Olympic Games
For sixteen days, Villeneuve-d’Ascq hosted the only Olympic venue in Hauts-de-France. The Pierre-Mauroy Stadium hosted 52 matches in total, from July 27 to August 11, 2024: first the basketball rounds, then the handball finals. The venue saw very high attendance: these competitions drew more than one million spectators in total between Villeneuve-d’Ascq and Paris, with close to 877,000 people for the first week of basketball alone within the metropolitan area.
Next to the Stadium, a brand-new residential complex was built for the sports delegations: the Olympium residence. Converted into student housing right after the Games, it welcomed its first tenants in September 2024.
Olympium has 495 housing units in total, including around 380 student apartments and 115 co-living units. The co-living section is now home to high-level athletes and young professionals, in particular from clubs in the Lille metropolitan area. Some fittings and decorative elements from the Olympic period have also been kept and remain visible in the residence’s common areas.
Studying in the Lille metropolitan area
Two University of Lille campuses and several prestigious schools are located in Villeneuve-d’Ascq or in its immediate surroundings.
Pont-de-Bois campus
The Pont-de-Bois campus brings together the humanities and social sciences departments of the University of Lille. Metro line 1 serves the station of the same name directly. The Olympium residence is about fifteen minutes from the station.
Cité Scientifique campus
The Cité Scientifique campus brings together the science and engineering departments. Cité Scientifique is served by metro line 1, with several dedicated stops. Centrale Lille and Polytech Lille are also located there.
Nearby schools
Several prestigious schools complete the area’s offering:
- EDHEC Business School (Croix-Roubaix campus), easily accessible via the metropolitan transport network
- Centrale Lille, on the Cité Scientifique campus
- Polytech Lille, on the Cité Scientifique campus
- ENSAIT (textiles) in Roubaix, easily accessible by metro
- IMT Nord Europe, located in Villeneuve-d’Ascq
- ICAM, in Lille
Living in Villeneuve-d’Ascq
Between Parc du Héron, the shops at the V2 shopping centre, and the Maillerie food hall, everything is just a few minutes from your future student studio in Villeneuve-d’Ascq.
Parc du Héron
Parc du Héron spans 110 hectares of water and greenery just steps from the Olympium residence. It’s the green lung of the Lille metropolitan area, perfect for running, cycling, or simply strolling.
Shops and everyday life
The V2 shopping centre offers around 120 shops, restaurants and services, less than 10 minutes from the Twenty Campus Villeneuve-d’Ascq residence. The Maillerie district, around Le Wax, has a food hall, cafés, a rooftop, and several local shops.
The Twenty Campus residences in Villeneuve-d’Ascq
Twenty Campus has three residences in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, each in a different neighbourhood. The table below summarises the main features of each student residence.
| Residence | Address | Unit types | Starting from* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympium | 1 chemin Ray Charles | Studio, 1-bed, large 1-bed, 2-bed, premium 2-bed | €670 / month |
| Twenty Campus Villeneuve-d’Ascq | 231 boulevard de Tournai | 1-bed | €675 / month |
| Le Wax | 146 allée des Modélistes | Studio, 1-bed | €670 / month |
*Indicative rates (all-inclusive rent) as of July 2026, excluding application fees and security deposit.
Olympium
The Olympium residence is located at 1 chemin Ray Charles, next to the Stadium and Parc du Héron. Units range from the 17 m² student studio to the 36 m² premium 2-bed. The large 1-bed and 2-bed layouts allow flatsharing. Bus lines 6 and 32 stop right outside the building, and metro line 1 is about fifteen minutes away via Pont de Bois station.
Twenty Campus Villeneuve-d’Ascq
This residence is located at 231 boulevard de Tournai, right next to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The 18 m² 1-bed units are furnished student apartments with everything included in the rent: water, heating, electricity. The V2 shopping centre is less than 10 minutes away on foot. Triolo metro station, on line 1, connects directly to central Lille.
Le Wax
The Le Wax residence is set on allée des Modélistes, at the heart of the new Maillerie district. The 18 m² studios and 23 m² 1-bed units are fully furnished and equipped. The neighbourhood offers a food hall, shops, cafés and a rooftop. Croix-Centre metro station, on line 2, and Villa Cavrois tram stop are both within walking distance.
Services and shared spaces at the Twenty Campus student residences
Each Twenty Campus residence includes a core set of services and shared spaces in the rent. Olympium stands out with extra amenities inherited from its original purpose.
- Unlimited internet in every unit
- Breakfast Monday to Friday
- Housekeeping twice a month
- On-site manager
- CCTV and secure access
- Parcel reception
- Fitness room for residents
- Music room
- Lounge area with pool table and table football
- Coworking space
- Pétanque court within the residence
- Cafeteria with terrace
- Evening snack bar
- Furnished and equipped unit
- Kitchenette with dish set
- Bathroom with toilet
- Desk area and dining area
- Cleaning kit provided on arrival
- Smart TV in some units
At Olympium, residents also have access to a free bike storage room, paid parking subject to availability, and a paid self-service laundry room.
Everything is in one place: a way to study, relax and manage everyday life without multiple trips or subscriptions.
Getting around from the Twenty Campus residences
Two metro lines, a tram, several bus lines and an extensive cycling network serve Villeneuve-d’Ascq. All Twenty Campus residences are located right next to a stop.
Metro, bus and tram
- Metro line 1: serves Pont de Bois, Triolo and Cité Scientifique
- Metro line 2: serves Croix-Centre (close to Le Wax)
- Tram: Villa Cavrois stop near Le Wax
- Bus 6 and 32: Stadium stop right outside the Olympium residence
Reaching central Lille takes about twenty minutes by metro from most of the residences.
Bike and on foot
The V’Lille bike-share network covers Villeneuve-d’Ascq with several stations near the residences. Pont-de-Bois metro station is about a fifteen-minute walk from Olympium. Local shops are less than 10 minutes away from each residence.
Budget and steps for student housing in Villeneuve-d’Ascq
The monthly budget to plan for student housing in Villeneuve-d’Ascq depends on the unit type chosen and eligibility for housing benefits.
Student housing rates
All-inclusive rents start at around €670 to €675 per month depending on the residence, services included. Exact rates and availability should be checked on the residence pages when submitting an application. As a guide, rents (all-inclusive) start at €670 for a studio, €690 for 1-beds, €730 for large 1-beds, €790 for 2-beds and €820 for premium 2-beds. Application fees and the security deposit remain payable on top of the first month’s rent.
Available housing benefits
The units are eligible for personal housing benefits paid by the CAF (French family allowance fund), subject to conditions. The APL (personalised housing benefit) or the ALS (social housing allowance) can cover a significant part of the rent depending on the tenant’s income. The CAF simulator lets you estimate the amount before submitting your application.
Putting together your application for a Twenty Campus student residence
The application is submitted online. The required supporting documents are as follows:
- Valid ID
- Proof of enrolment or student status
- Tax notice or proof of income for the guarantor
- Bank details for rent payment
- Home insurance certificate (to be provided before key handover)
For those without a physical guarantor, Twenty Campus offers BailProtect, a guarantee solution built into the booking process.
Frequently asked questions
Can student residences house other types of tenants?
Yes. The term “student residence” describes a type of housing, not an exclusive status. Apprentices, interns and young professionals can also rent an apartment there.
How do I book a Twenty Campus student unit?
Booking is done online, from each residence’s page on the Twenty Campus website. The “Submit my application” button opens the application form. Choosing the unit and signing the lease then both happen remotely.
Are pets allowed in the apartments?
Policy varies by residence. The request must be made to the on-site manager before signing the lease, who will approve or decline the pet.
What documents do I need for a student housing application?
A student housing application includes several documents: valid ID, proof of enrolment (or an apprenticeship contract for apprentices), a guarantor or guarantee solution, bank details, and a home insurance certificate. At Twenty Campus in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, everything is submitted online, with fast approval and an electronic lease signature.
Find your student housing in Villeneuve-d’Ascq
Three residences available, unit types ranging from studio to premium 2-bed, right next to the University of Lille’s campuses.
