{"id":3952723,"date":"2026-05-13T09:55:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T07:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.twenty-campus.com\/?p=3952723"},"modified":"2026-05-13T09:55:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T07:55:40","slug":"studying-in-roubaix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.twenty-campus.com\/en\/blog\/studying-in-roubaix\/","title":{"rendered":"Studying in Roubaix: the rising city for digital and creative students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 100%;\">\n<p><!-- ENCADR\u00c9 R\u00c9SUM\u00c9 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 28px 0 36px; padding: 28px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #ed7fd4; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.07); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 8px 14px; background: #ed7fd4; color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 18px;\">Key Takeaways<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\">Roubaix is home to one of the most dense creative and digital ecosystems in France. Here is what you need to know before starting your housing search:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; margin: 0 0 24px; padding: 0;\">\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; margin: 12px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\"><span style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 24px; height: 24px; background: rgba(237,127,212,.15); color: #ed7fd4; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 900; font-size: 13px; border-radius: 0%; margin-top: 1px;\">\u2713<\/span>ArtFX, Piktura, Le Fresnoy, ESAAT, ENSAIT, ESMOD: rare programs in France covering digital creation, textiles, and fashion, all gathered in a compact area.<\/li>\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; margin: 12px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\"><span style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 24px; height: 24px; background: rgba(237,127,212,.15); color: #ed7fd4; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 900; font-size: 13px; border-radius: 0%; margin-top: 1px;\">\u2713<\/span>Rents in Roubaix are among the most affordable in the Lille metropolitan area, generally well below Lille&#8217;s prices.<\/li>\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; margin: 12px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\"><span style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 24px; height: 24px; background: rgba(237,127,212,.15); color: #ed7fd4; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 900; font-size: 13px; border-radius: 0%; margin-top: 1px;\">\u2713<\/span>Two Twenty Campus residences in Roubaix: Roubaix e-Camp by the canal, offering flat-sharing from \u20ac499, and Twenty Campus Roubaix, offering studios from \u20ac550, with utilities and internet included.<\/li>\n<li style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; margin: 12px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\"><span style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 24px; height: 24px; background: rgba(237,127,212,.15); color: #ed7fd4; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 900; font-size: 13px; border-radius: 5%; margin-top: 1px;\">\u2713<\/span>Online application, fast response, electronic lease: no need to visit an agency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 8px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ffdb5c; padding: 15px 32px; color: #111; font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.13);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty-campus.com\/en\/villes\/roubaix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See residences in Roubaix<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Studying in Roubaix means joining one of France&#8217;s densest student ecosystems for digital and creative arts. The city concentrates rare programs in a restricted area: 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, video games, design, fashion, and textiles. The schools in this sector attract hundreds of high school graduates each year who come to prepare degrees from bachelor&#8217;s to master&#8217;s level. And the rents are much lower than in central Lille.<\/p>\n<p><!-- PLAINE IMAGES --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 42px 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">La Plaine Images, the driving force of Roubaix&#8217;s creative ecosystem<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">La Plaine Images occupies a 5-hectare former textile wasteland, the Vanoutryve factory, converted into a campus dedicated to the creative industries, straddling Roubaix and Tourcoing. Structured since 2012 around its flagship building, the Imaginarium, the site now brings together a unique ecosystem in France where companies, schools, researchers, and creators cross paths daily:<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin: 22px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; padding: 18px 16px; background: rgba(237,127,212,.06); border-left: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-sizing: border-box;\"><strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; color: #c45faa; margin-bottom: 4px;\">150+ companies<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.4;\">Audiovisual, video games, animation, virtual reality, design<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; padding: 18px 16px; background: rgba(237,127,212,.06); border-left: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-sizing: border-box;\"><strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; color: #c45faa; margin-bottom: 4px;\">3 leading schools<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.4;\">ArtFX, Piktura, and Le Fresnoy, National Studio of Contemporary Arts<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; padding: 18px 16px; background: rgba(237,127,212,.06); border-left: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-sizing: border-box;\"><strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; color: #c45faa; margin-bottom: 4px;\">2,000 professionals<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.4;\">Present daily on the site<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; padding: 18px 16px; background: rgba(237,127,212,.06); border-left: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-sizing: border-box;\"><strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; color: #c45faa; margin-bottom: 4px;\">1 incubator<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.4;\">Shooting studios and playtest laboratory<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; padding: 18px 16px; background: rgba(237,127,212,.06); border-left: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-sizing: border-box;\"><strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; color: #c45faa; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Rubika Design<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.4;\">Design-focused branch, by the canal (opening soon)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">La Plaine Images is recognized as the <strong>leading European hub dedicated to cultural and creative industries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \u00c9COLES NUM\u00c9RIQUES --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 42px 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Digital creation schools in Roubaix: animation, video games, VFX<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Three major digital creation schools are established in the La Plaine Images ecosystem, soon to be joined by a Rubika branch. 2D and 3D animation, video games, visual effects, illustration: the programs cover the entire spectrum of image-related professions.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Carte ArtFX --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 22px 0; padding: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); border-top: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #ed7fd4; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">ArtFX: VFX, animation, and video games<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">ArtFX is one of the leading French schools for visual effects, animation, and video games. Founded in Montpellier in 2004, the school opened its new campus at La Plaine Images in 2023, in an 18,000 sqm complex combining training areas and a student residence. The campus is designed to host <strong>up to 700 students<\/strong>. The 5-year curriculum is accessible after high school via a competitive exam and application file. Graduates go on to join VFX, animation, and video game studios in France and internationally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Bloc saviez-vous --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #57ced6; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f0feff 0%,#fff 100%); padding: 18px 22px; margin: 28px 0;\">\n<div style=\"color: #57ced6; font-weight: 800; font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Did you know?<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2b2b2b; line-height: 1.65;\">ArtFX is ranked <strong>#1 worldwide in visual effects (VFX)<\/strong> by The Rookies (for the 7th consecutive year in 2025) and ranks in the global top 15 of creative schools. The 2025 Animation Career Review ranking places it #12 in the world (excluding the USA), #7 in Europe, and #3 in France.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Carte Piktura --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 22px 0; padding: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); border-top: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #ed7fd4; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Piktura: 2D\/3D animation, video games, and illustration<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">Piktura is the art and design school of the Universit\u00e9 Catholique de Lille, specializing in 2D\/3D animation, video games, and illustration. Founded in 2003 under the name P\u00f4le 3D, the school now has two sites in Roubaix, including one at La Plaine Images. The program lasts 5 years, with four specializations offered from the 3rd year:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">2D Animation<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">3D Animation and visual effects<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">Video games<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">Illustration and digital graphics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">Admission depends on your level and the desired program: some applications go through Parcoursup, involving an application file, an interview, and the presentation of a personal portfolio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Carte Rubika --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 22px 0; padding: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); border-top: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #ed7fd4; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Rubika Design: coming soon to Roubaix<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">Rubika is soon opening a branch in Roubaix dedicated to design professions. The campus will be located along the canal on the former TERKEN site, alongside housing, shops, and restaurants. The project is part of the city&#8217;s ongoing transformation of former industrial sites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ARTS APPLIQU\u00c9S --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 42px 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Applied arts, fashion, and textile schools in Roubaix<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">The field of creation is not limited to digital arts in Roubaix. The city maintains a strong tradition in applied arts, fashion, and textiles, rooted in its industrial heritage and revitalized by three major institutions.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Carte ESAAT --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 22px 0; padding: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); border-top: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #ed7fd4; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">ESAAT: design and applied arts<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">The Higher School of Applied Arts and Textiles, located on Avenue des Nations-Unies, is a public institution offering courses from post-high school to master&#8217;s level in design, visual communication, and animation:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">STD2A high school diploma<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">DSAA: higher diploma in applied arts, depending on the path<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">DNMADE: national diploma in fine arts, crafts, and design<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">BTS Textile Innovation, as a work-study program with ENSAIT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">Admission via Parcoursup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Carte ENSAIT --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 22px 0; padding: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); border-top: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #ed7fd4; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">ENSAIT: textile engineering school<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">Founded in 1881, the National Higher School of Arts and Textile Industries is located on All\u00e9e Louise et Victor Champier, opposite the La Piscine museum. It trains <strong>about 60 to 70% of French textile engineers<\/strong> and 15% of European textile engineers. Three training paths:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">Textile Engineering degree (3 years)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">Specialized Master in Fashion Management and Innovation (with the Institut Fran\u00e7ais de la Mode and IAE Lille)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">BTS Textile Innovation (work-study program with ESAAT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Bloc saviez-vous ENSAIT --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #57ced6; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f0feff 0%,#fff 100%); padding: 18px 22px; margin: 28px 0;\">\n<div style=\"color: #57ced6; font-weight: 800; font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Did you know?<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2b2b2b; line-height: 1.65;\">ENSAIT, located right across from the La Piscine museum, trains the vast majority of French textile engineers on its own. This almost national exclusivity is part of the long industrial tradition of Roubaix, the former French capital of textiles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Carte ESMOD --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 22px 0; padding: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); border-top: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #ed7fd4; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">ESMOD Roubaix: fashion design and pattern making<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">ESMOD Roubaix, located on Boulevard du G\u00e9n\u00e9ral Leclerc, offers two post-high school, 3-year state-recognized paths (depending on the program):<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">Fashion Design (stylist and pattern maker)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">Fashion Business (fashion marketing and communication strategy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">The ESMOD network includes 14 schools worldwide, allowing students to consider an international path from their first year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- AUTRES FORMATIONS --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 42px 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Other programs in Roubaix: law, data, business, digital communication<\/h2>\n<p><!-- Carte IUT --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 22px 0; padding: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); border-top: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #ed7fd4; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">IUT of Lille: Roubaix campus<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">Affiliated with the University of Lille, the Roubaix campus on Rue de l&#8217;Alma prepares students for three BUTs (University Bachelor of Technology) in three years:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">BUT Legal Careers<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">BUT Data Science<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\">BUT Marketing Techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">Professional bachelor&#8217;s degrees and apprenticeship paths complete the offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Carte Lybre --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 22px 0; padding: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); border-top: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #ed7fd4; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">\u00c9cole Lybre: digital marketing and HR work-study programs<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">\u00c9cole Lybre, located on Rue d&#8217;Isly, prepares students for state-recognized degrees (RNCP titles) from bachelor&#8217;s to master&#8217;s level in digital marketing, digital communication, and human resources. Courses are available in initial training or as work-study programs, alternating 3 weeks in a company with 1 week of classes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ADMISSION --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 42px 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Successfully applying and enrolling in Roubaix<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Applying in Roubaix requires adapting to the schedule of the targeted school: some go through Parcoursup, while others recruit via direct application.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 28px 0 10px; color: #ed7fd4; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Open house days<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Most institutions organize their open house days between January and March. It&#8217;s the perfect opportunity to visit the premises, meet the teaching staff, and talk with students. ArtFX also offers open campus events once or twice a month throughout the year.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 28px 0 10px; color: #ed7fd4; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Parcoursup and non-Parcoursup applications<\/h3>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px; margin: 10px 0; border-left: 4px solid #ed7fd4; background: rgba(237,127,212,.06); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Via Parcoursup:<\/strong> ESAAT, ENSAIT, IUT of Lille, and certain Piktura programs.<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px; margin: 10px 0; border-left: 4px solid #ffdb5c; background: rgba(255,219,92,.15); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Outside Parcoursup:<\/strong> ArtFX, ESMOD, \u00c9cole Lybre, as well as certain specific paths or entry levels depending on the school.<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 28px 0 10px; color: #ed7fd4; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Work-study programs: a strong lever for studying in the North<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty-campus.com\/en\/blog\/work-study-housing\/\">Work-study programs<\/a> in Roubaix rely on a dense professional network. The IUT of Lille, \u00c9cole Lybre, and the BTS Textile Innovation (ENSAIT \/ ESAAT) open their courses to apprenticeships. Students in digital creation and video games also benefit from the La Plaine Images ecosystem, which concentrates studios and potential employers.<\/p>\n<p><!-- VIE \u00c9TUDIANTE --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 42px 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Daily student life in Roubaix<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Between the La Piscine museum, La Condition Publique, and the 34 hectares of Parc Barbieux, the city gives students plenty to do on evenings and weekends, all within an area that is often walkable.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Carte La Piscine --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 22px 0; padding: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); border-top: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">La Piscine and La Condition Publique<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">Ranked by the New York Times among the most fascinating places in the world, La Piscine is located on Rue de l&#8217;Esp\u00e9rance, in a former Art Deco municipal swimming pool built between 1927 and 1932, and converted into the Andr\u00e9 Diligent Museum of Art and Industry in 2001. A few minutes away, La Condition Publique occupies a former textile conditioning factory, now dedicated to exhibitions, concerts, and artist residencies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Carte Parc Barbieux --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 22px 0; padding: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); border-top: 4px solid #ed7fd4; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Parc Barbieux: 34 hectares in the heart of the city<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">Nicknamed the &#8220;little Bois de Boulogne,&#8221; Parc Barbieux spans 34 hectares of classified green space, just a few minutes&#8217; walk from the center. It&#8217;s a landmark for running, student sports, and weekend outings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 28px 0 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Shops, restaurants, and outings<\/h3>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px; margin: 10px 0; border-left: 4px solid #ed7fd4; background: rgba(237,127,212,.06); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">The Grand-Place and the city center for daily shopping.<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px; margin: 10px 0; border-left: 4px solid #ed7fd4; background: rgba(237,127,212,.06); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">Rue de Lannoy for cafes and small restaurants.<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px; margin: 10px 0; border-left: 4px solid #ed7fd4; background: rgba(237,127,212,.06); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">Weekly markets for fresh produce.<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px; margin: 10px 0; border-left: 4px solid #ed7fd4; background: rgba(237,127,212,.06); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">The EuraCreative ecosystem for after-work events and professional gatherings.<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 28px 0 10px; color: #ed7fd4; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Roubaix in the Lille European Metropolis<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Twenty minutes by metro are all it takes to reach the center of the metropolis from Roubaix via line 2, which also provides access to the Villeneuve-d&#8217;Ascq campuses and the University of Lille. From the Lille train stations, Paris is about 1 hour away by TGV, and Brussels is easily reached by train via Lille Europe.<\/p>\n<p><!-- LOGEMENT & BUDGET --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 42px 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Student housing in Roubaix: budgets and options<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Roubaix is one of the most affordable student cities in the Lille metropolitan area. Rents are significantly lower than in central Lille.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 28px 0 10px; color: #ed7fd4; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Rent ranges<\/h3>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0; border: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.22); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05);\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; min-width: 640px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #c45faa; color: #fff; padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; white-space: nowrap;\">Type of accommodation<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #ed7fd4; color: #fff; padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; white-space: nowrap;\">Included services<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #ed7fd4; color: #fff; padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; white-space: nowrap;\">Student profile<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.15); font-weight: bold; color: #444;\">Private student residence<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.15); color: #222;\">Internet, gym, cafeteria, cleaning depending on the residence<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.15); color: #222;\">Students looking for secure, furnished, ready-to-live-in housing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.15); font-weight: bold; color: #444; background: rgba(237,127,212,.04);\">CROUS residence<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.15); color: #222; background: rgba(237,127,212,.04);\">Basic services<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.15); color: #222; background: rgba(237,127,212,.04);\">Students eligible for social criteria, willing to wait for uncertain allocation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.15); font-weight: bold; color: #444;\">Private flat-sharing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.15); color: #222;\">Varies depending on the property<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.15); color: #222;\">Students who want to optimize their budget and share a living space<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #444; background: rgba(237,127,212,.04);\">Private studio<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #222; background: rgba(237,127,212,.04);\">Rarely included<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; color: #222; background: rgba(237,127,212,.04);\">Students who prefer independence and individual housing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 28px 0 10px; color: #ed7fd4; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Housing allowances<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0;\">\n<li style=\"padding: 10px 14px; margin: 6px 0; background: rgba(237,127,212,.05); border-left: 3px solid rgba(237,127,212,.4); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55;\"><strong>APL or ALS<\/strong>: can be calculated via the CAF simulator on caf.fr<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 10px 14px; margin: 6px 0; background: rgba(237,127,212,.05); border-left: 3px solid rgba(237,127,212,.4); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55;\"><strong>Loca-Pass Advance<\/strong>: to finance the security deposit, subject to conditions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 10px 14px; margin: 6px 0; background: rgba(237,127,212,.05); border-left: 3px solid rgba(237,127,212,.4); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55;\"><strong>Mobili-Jeune<\/strong>: for work-study students under 30 with an apprenticeship or professionalization contract, subject to conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">It&#8217;s best to apply for housing aid as soon as the lease is signed to receive the first payments without delay.<\/p>\n<p><!-- R\u00c9SIDENCES TWENTY CAMPUS --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 42px 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Twenty Campus residences in Roubaix<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Two Twenty Campus residences are located in Roubaix, in two neighborhoods with different atmospheres. The format of the accommodation and the environment guide the choice between the two.<\/p>\n<p><!-- R\u00e9sidence e-Camp --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 24px 0; padding: 26px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid rgba(237,127,212,.45); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.06); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 12px; background: #ed7fd4; color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 14px;\">By the canal<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Roubaix e-Camp<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> 56 Quai de Boulogne: 5 minutes walk from the M2 Mercure metro station and Jean Lebas train station, right next to La Plaine Images.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\"><strong>Housing:<\/strong> flat-sharing from \u20ac499, as well as studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments available. Utilities and internet included.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\"><strong>Process:<\/strong> online application, fast response, electronic lease, no agency visit required.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">Ideal for students looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty-campus.com\/en\/blog\/student-shared-housing\/\">a flat-share<\/a> or a larger apartment, in the heart of Roubaix&#8217;s creative hub.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ffdb5c; padding: 15px 32px; color: #111; font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.13);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty-campus.com\/en\/residences\/roubaix-e-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the e-Camp residence<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- R\u00e9sidence Parc Barbieux --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 24px 0; padding: 26px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid rgba(237,127,212,.45); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.06); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 12px; background: #57ced6; color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Parc Barbieux area<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Twenty Campus Roubaix<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> 177 Rue Edouard Vaillant: 10 minutes from Parc Barbieux, less than a 15-minute walk from EDHEC.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\"><strong>Housing:<\/strong> studio from \u20ac550. Utilities and internet included.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\"><strong>Process:<\/strong> online application, fast response, electronic lease, no agency visit required.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #222;\">Ideal for students looking for an individual studio in a residential neighborhood, close to a large green space.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ffdb5c; padding: 15px 32px; color: #111; font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.13);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty-campus.com\/en\/residences\/twenty-campus-roubaix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the TWENTY CAMPUS Roubaix residence<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FAQ --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 42px 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(237,127,212,.3); color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">FAQ: Studying and living in Roubaix<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 30px;\">\n<details style=\"border: 1.5px solid rgba(237,127,212,.4); margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 16px 18px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.4; list-style: none; gap: 14px;\">Which schools to choose in Roubaix for 2D or 3D animation training?<span style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 26px; height: 26px; background: #ed7fd4; color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; border-radius: 50%;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 4px 18px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; border-top: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.2);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 14px 0 0;\">Two institutions offer comprehensive paths in 2D and 3D animation: ArtFX and Piktura. ArtFX provides a 5-year program in visual effects, animation, and video games on an 18,000 sqm campus at La Plaine Images. Piktura, affiliated with the Universit\u00e9 Catholique de Lille, offers a 5-year program with specializations in 2D animation, 3D animation, video games, and illustration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border: 1.5px solid rgba(237,127,212,.4); margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 16px 18px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.4; list-style: none; gap: 14px;\">How much does student housing in Roubaix cost?<span style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 26px; height: 26px; background: #ed7fd4; color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; border-radius: 50%;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 4px 18px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; border-top: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.2);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 14px 0 0;\">Student housing in Roubaix costs between \u20ac400 for a room in a flat-share and \u20ac850 for a furnished 1-bedroom apartment. Studios are mostly priced between \u20ac450 and \u20ac600. Private student residences include utilities and internet, which simplifies the monthly budget. The two Twenty Campus residences offer accommodations from \u20ac499 in a flat-share and from \u20ac550 in a studio, including utilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border: 1.5px solid rgba(237,127,212,.4); margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 16px 18px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.4; list-style: none; gap: 14px;\">Is Roubaix well connected to Lille by public transport?<span style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 26px; height: 26px; background: #ed7fd4; color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; border-radius: 50%;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 4px 18px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; border-top: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.2);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 14px 0 0;\">Roubaix is directly connected to Lille by metro line 2. The center of the metropolis can be reached in about twenty minutes. The Mongy tramway completes the network towards Lille Flandres and the Grand Boulevard. The Jean Lebas train station also offers regional connections to the entire Hauts-de-France region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border: 1.5px solid rgba(237,127,212,.4); margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 16px 18px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.4; list-style: none; gap: 14px;\">What housing aids are available for a student in Roubaix?<span style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 26px; height: 26px; background: #ed7fd4; color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; border-radius: 50%;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 4px 18px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; border-top: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.2);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 14px 0 0;\">The main aids are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty-campus.com\/en\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-apl\/\">the APL<\/a> or ALS paid by the CAF, as well as the Loca-Pass advance to finance the security deposit. Twenty Campus accommodations are eligible for CAF aids. The amount depends on the rent, the type of housing, and the student&#8217;s personal situation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border: 1.5px solid rgba(237,127,212,.4); margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 16px 18px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.4; list-style: none; gap: 14px;\">How to apply to a private creative school in Roubaix?<span style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 26px; height: 26px; background: #ed7fd4; color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; border-radius: 50%;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 4px 18px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; border-top: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.2);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 14px 0 0;\">Some private schools or specific programs recruit outside Parcoursup, notably ArtFX, ESMOD, and \u00c9cole Lybre. Piktura also has programs listed on Parcoursup, depending on the level and desired path. The application usually includes a resume, a cover letter, an interview, and, for art schools, a portfolio of personal work. Application sessions open in the fall for the following school year. ArtFX organizes open campus events once or twice a month throughout the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border: 1.5px solid rgba(237,127,212,.4); margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 16px 18px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.4; list-style: none; gap: 14px;\">What work-study programs are available in Roubaix?<span style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 26px; height: 26px; background: #ed7fd4; color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; border-radius: 50%;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 4px 18px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; border-top: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.2);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 14px 0 0;\">Work-study programs are offered at the IUT of Lille, \u00c9cole Lybre (digital marketing, communication, HR), and the BTS Textile Innovation led by ENSAIT and ESAAT. The La Plaine Images ecosystem constitutes a pool of host companies for apprentices in digital creation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border: 1.5px solid rgba(237,127,212,.4); margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 16px 18px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.4; list-style: none; gap: 14px;\">Private student residence or CROUS residence?<span style=\"flex-shrink: 0; width: 26px; height: 26px; background: #ed7fd4; color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; border-radius: 50%;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 4px 18px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; border-top: 1px solid rgba(237,127,212,.2);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 14px 0 0;\">CROUS offers the lowest rents but selects based on social criteria, and the procedures are often lengthy. A private residence costs a little more but simplifies moving in, includes utilities and internet, and does not require a social file. Before choosing a CROUS residence, always check if your program is eligible for social criteria scholarships and the conditions for housing allocation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CTA FINAL --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 36px 0 24px; padding: 28px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #ed7fd4; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.07); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3;\">Your student housing in Roubaix is waiting for you<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 22px; font-size: 15px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\">The two Twenty Campus residences in Roubaix accept online applications, offering a fast response and an electronic lease. Spots fill up quickly as the start of the academic year approaches!<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ffdb5c; padding: 15px 32px; color: #111; font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.13);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty-campus.com\/en\/residences\/roubaix-e-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roubaix e-Camp<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ed7fd4; padding: 15px 32px; color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.13);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty-campus.com\/en\/residences\/twenty-campus-roubaix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TWENTY CAMPUS ROUBAIX<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Roubaix is home to one of the most dense creative and digital ecosystems in France. Here is what you need to know before starting your housing search: \u2713ArtFX, Piktura, Le Fresnoy, ESAAT, ENSAIT, ESMOD: rare programs in France covering digital creation, textiles, and fashion, all gathered in a compact area. \u2713Rents in Roubaix [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":3952556,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[116],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3952723","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cities-universities"],"acf":{"show_author_bloc":false,"list_featured_post":"","time_to_read":13},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Studying in Roubaix: Schools (ArtFX, Piktura) &amp; Student Housing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Future student in Roubaix? 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