Students take intensive language courses until they are ready to take regular university courses in any subject taught in French. The university offers courses in a wide variety of subject areas. Students in engineering and the sciences are encouraged to study abroad at Blaise Pascal as well as students in other majors. The Service Universitaire Culture offers dance, music, drama, cinema, and other activities for students. The residence halls are a 10 minute walk from the central campus.
Single rooms are available.
Students have the option of purchasing a meal ticket for the cafeterias. The city has a population of 260,000 and offers all urban amenities as well as outdoor opportunities in its natural surroundings. The Auvergne region is known for its National Parks, such as Parc des Volcans, and its small villages with castles dating back to medieval times. Clermont-Ferrand has a rich and long history and, therefore, has a number of museums, historic buildings and neighborhoods, ancient Roman structures, etc. It is known as a City of Arts and it is also known as the world center of the Michelin Tire Company.