Crous de Bordeaux-Aquitaine

What Crous de Bordeaux-Aquitaine does

Crous de Bordeaux-Aquitaine (Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires de Bordeaux-Aquitaine) is a French public administrative establishment created by law on April 16, 1955, operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research as one of 27 regional Crous institutions coordinated nationally by Cnous (Centre national des œuvres universitaires et scolaires). It serves higher education students across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region's Academy of Bordeaux, including campuses in Bordeaux, Pessac, Talence, Gradignan, Périgueux, Agen, Bayonne, Anglet, Pau, and Mont-de-Marsan. The institution delivers a statutory mandate covering four core service lines: university housing in dedicated residences, university restaurants (Restos U), scholarships and financial aid administered through the Dossier Social Étudiant (DSE), and social/cultural support services. Specialized offerings are extended to international students, students with disabilities, and students from French overseas territories (Outre-mer).

The underlying service delivery is built on a shared national digital infrastructure: the messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr portal handles DSE applications, housing requests, and rent payments; trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr provides centralized housing search; the Cité'U portal manages lease documents and rent; and the Izly mobile payment system processes meal transactions at subsidized rates (€1 for scholarship holders, €3.30 for non-scholarship holders, with €1 pricing extended to all students from May 2026). Revenue is generated through four streams: operating subsidies from the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, the mandatory CVEC student contribution, monthly housing rents, and per-meal payments at Restos U. Partnerships with regional universities (Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Montaigne, UPPA, Bordeaux INP, Sciences Po Bordeaux, ENSEIRB-MATMECA), the Conseil régional de Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Campus France, Erasmus+, CAF, and Action Logement anchor service coordination across the region. Cultural programming is funded via CVEC and includes the annual Les Campulsations festival, the (S)pace' Campus cultural center in Pessac, and Crous Relax' sports/recreation facilities.

The organization employs 501-1000 staff and operates through a network of campus-based service offices, residences, restaurants, and digital portals. As a public administrative institution, it has no private shareholders, no venture funding, and is not subject to market competition for its core mandate — its position is protected by statute and funded through government allocations and regulated student contributions.

Name

Crous de Bordeaux-Aquitaine

Legal name

Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires (Crous) de Bordeaux-Aquitaine

Website

https://crous-bordeaux.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

French public administrative establishment (one of 27 regional Crous) serving higher education students in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region with university housing, subsidized meals, scholarships via DSE, social support, and cultural programming, funded by government subsidy and the CVEC student contribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Student Welfare Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Guest, Visitor & Conference Housing Services (Summer/Break Housing) (EDAEAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student/Academic Serviced Residences (THAGAEAF), Inbound Exchange Hosting & Visiting Student Administration (EDAIABAK), Student Welfare, Pastoral Care & Safeguarding Services (EDAIAHAI)

Keywords

• Student housing services
• University restaurant meals
• Student financial aid
• Student social support
• Campus life programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Public Funding: Core operational funding provided by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research as a public administrative establishment under government supervision
2. CVEC - Contribution Vie Étudiante et de Campus: Mandatory student contribution collected by Crous to finance campus life projects, cultural activities, and student well-being initiatives. Amount set annually by the French government.
3. Student Housing Rent: Monthly rent payments from student residents in university residences, with rates based on room type and income-based subsidies for eligible students
4. University Restaurant Revenue: Meal payments from students at subsidized rates (1€ for scholarship holders, 3.30€ for non-scholarship holders) at Restos U locations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Crous de Bordeaux-Aquitaine delivers public student welfare services to higher education students in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine academy, including subsidized university housing in residences across multiple campuses, university restaurants (Restos U) offering meals at social prices, government scholarships and financial aid managed through the Dossier Social Etudiant (DSE), social and accompaniment services for students in difficulty, and cultural and campus-life programming. Supporting offerings include the Izly digital meal payment system, the Cité'U housing portal, the CVEC campus life contribution, and international student services coordinated with Campus France and Erasmus+.

Product overview

Crous de Bordeaux-Aquitaine operates as a public student service network offering a comprehensive suite of support services for higher education students in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The core offerings include: (1) Scholarships and Financial Aid managed through the Dossier Social Etudiant (DSE) system, covering grants based on social criteria, merit scholarships, and mobility assistance; (2) University Housing through student residences across Bordeaux, Pessac, Talence, Gradignan, Pau, Bayonne, Périgueux, Mont-de-Marsan, and Agen; (3) University Restaurants (Restos U) offering meals at social prices with €1 pricing for scholarship students; and (4) Social Support Services including assistance for students in difficulty and those with disabilities. Supporting services include the CVEC (Contribution Vie Etudiante et de Campus) funding student life projects, Campus Life programming through the (S)pace' Campus cultural venue, Les Campulsations festival, Crous Relax' recreational facilities, and artistic competitions. The Izly digital payment system enables meal purchases, while Cité'U provides online housing management. International student services include Erasmus+ coordination, Campus France support, and dedicated housing assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Izly: Mobile payment application used by students to pay for meals at university restaurants (Restos U) and for housing payments.
• Cité'U
• Restos U
• Les Campulsations
• Crous Relax'
• (S)pace' Campus

Products and services

• Bourses et aides financières (Scholarships and Financial Aid) Government grants and financial assistance for higher education students managed through the Dossier Social Etudiant (DSE) system, covering social-criteria scholarships, merit-based aid, and mobility assistance programs.
• Logement universitaire (University Housing) Student residences across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region (Bordeaux, Pessac, Talence, Gradignan, Pau, Bayonne, Périgueux, Mont-de-Marsan, Agen) offering subsidized accommodation including adapted housing for students with disabilities.
• Restaurants universitaires (Restos U) University restaurants and cafeterias offering meals at social prices (€1 for scholarship holders, €3.30 for non-scholarship students), with varied and balanced menus including vegetarian options.
• Social et accompagnement (Social Support Services) Social services and accompaniment for students in difficulty, including appointments with social assistants, support listening services, and assistance for students with disabilities.
• CVEC — Contribution Vie Étudiante et de Campus Mandatory student life and campus contribution collected by Crous, used to finance numerous student quality-of-life projects in environment, sports, health, and culture.
• Dossier Social Étudiant (DSE) Student social file required for all scholarship and housing requests, submitted through messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr as the entry point for Crous student aid.
• Études internationales (International Studies Support) Support services for international students coming to study in France, including housing assistance, Campus France coordination, Erasmus+ information, and guidance on international mobility programs.
• Izly Digital Payment Account Digital payment account enabling students to pay for meals at university restaurants (Restos U) and on-campus services electronically.
• Festival Les Campulsations Annual rentrée festival initiated by Crous Bordeaux-Aquitaine in partnership with higher education institutions, local authorities, and cultural associations across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
• Crous Relax' (Recreation and Leisure Facilities) Recreation and leisure facilities for students including fitness rooms, dojo, beach area, esports room, dance studios, music studios, and creative workshops.
• (S)pace' Campus (Cultural and Student Life Center) Cultural and campus-life space located at 18 avenue de Bardanac in Pessac, housing student cultural spaces, coworking areas, performance venues, and CVEC services.
• Concours de création étudiante (Student Creative Competitions) Annual national creative competitions for students across seven artistic disciplines: music (Pulsations), theater, dance, new writing, photography, comics, and short film.
• OLENA — Observatoire du Logement Étudiant en Nouvelle-Aquitaine Student housing observatory in Nouvelle-Aquitaine tracking housing conditions and student needs across the region.
• Carte d'aide à la restauration étudiante Aid card for students whose place of study is more than 20 minutes from a university restaurant or affordable meal solution.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Université de BordeauxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the main public university in Bordeaux for student services, housing coordination, and campus life activities including the Campulsations festival
• Université Bordeaux MontaignecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with this humanities-focused university for student services and cultural programming
• Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for student services at the Pau campus including housing and cultural activities
• Université Bordeaux INPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Institut Polytechnique de Bordeaux for engineering student services
• ENSÉIRB-MATMECAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for engineering school student services and housing coordination
• IEP Sciences Po BordeauxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with political studies institute for student housing and services
• Conseil régional de Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council as institutional partner for funding and regional student policy initiatives
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility programme enabling international student exchanges with Crous housing and support services for participating students
• Campus FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agency for international students providing scholarship housing reservations and coordinated reception for international students studying in France
• UCPA (Union Nationale des Centres Sportifs de Plein Air)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for '1 bus 1 campus' ski trips and sports activities for students
• Association MedusyneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for free DJ mixing workshops for students, funded by CVEC, running since 2024
• La BoîteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for 'Bus des curiosités' cultural events and activities on campus
• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)coreOthersGovernment agency providing housing assistance (APL) to eligible students renting Crous accommodations
• Action Logement (Visale)coreOthersHousing guarantee service for international students and young renters covering security deposits
• Lokaviz.frminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate housing platform with some Crous-labeled quality listings for students
• Cnous (Centre national des œuvres universitaires et scolaires)coreOthersNational headquarters of the Crous network providing technical infrastructure, hosting, and coordination for all 27 regional Crous establishments

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Crous de Lyon: Sister regional Crous serving the Lyon-Saint-Étienne academy under the same national Cnous framework. Operates an analogous portfolio of university residences, Restos U, scholarships, and social services, making it the closest direct peer for benchmarking operational scale and service delivery.
• Crous de Paris: The largest regional Crous, serving the Île-de-France student population with the same statutory mission. It is the benchmark for maximum-scale Crous operations and is directly comparable for housing inventory, restaurant volume, and scholarship administration.
• Crous de Toulouse-Occitanie: Regional Crous covering the Toulouse-Occitanie academy. Shares identical mission, governance, and revenue model with Crous de Bordeaux-Aquitaine, providing a comparable mid-sized regional peer for performance and footprint analysis.
• Crous de Lille: Regional Crous serving the Lille academy with the same national mandate for student housing, dining, and welfare. Comparable in scale and service mix to Bordeaux-Aquitaine.

Broad incumbents

• Cnous: National headquarters of the Crous network, providing technical infrastructure, coordination, and policy direction to all 27 regional Crous including Bordeaux-Aquitaine. Acts as the parent body and shared-services platform.
• Nexity Studéa: Largest private student residence operator in France, offering market-rate furnished student housing across major university cities. Comparable to Crous's housing mission but with commercial pricing flexibility and no statutory social-aid mandate.
• Estudines: French private student residence brand offering furnished studios and shared apartments near universities. Competes with Crous for non-scholarship students who can afford market-rate rents and value-added services.

Emerging players

• Cardinal Campus: Private French student residence operator competing with Crous for student tenants in regional university cities. Comparable target customer (students seeking furnished, serviced housing) but with private business model and differentiated amenity positioning.

Others

• Campus France: French national agency promoting international student recruitment and managing scholarship programs. Coordinates inbound mobility flows that feed Crous housing and support services, making it an adjacent ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor.
• Caisse d'Allocations Familiales (CAF): French government agency administering housing assistance (APL) that supplements rents paid to Crous. Operates alongside Crous in the student welfare ecosystem and is structurally tied to Crous's housing affordability proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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