Student housing

Are you a student looking for student accommodation in Geneva?

The brand-new building can accommodate up to 238 students, in individual studios or shared apartments. The rapidly developing Concorde neighbourhood offers shops, restaurants and other amenities.

Please note: applications for the September 2026 intake are now closed. The next application period will take place in November 2026, for accommodation available from January/February 2027.

Student accommodation close to schools and universities

Located in the Châtelaine neighbourhood, the accommodation is ideally situated for student life:

2-minute walk from the CFC Dance facilities (Federal VET Diploma at CFP Arts)
15-minute walk from HEAD – Geneva School of Art and Design
10-minute bike ride from CFP Arts
10-minute bike ride from HEPIA
15-minute bike ride from the University of Geneva (30 minutes by bus on route 19 from Châtelaine)

Direct bus routes also connect to Cornavin train station in 17 minutes, making daily travel easier.

Fully furnished and equipped accommodation

Each unit is fully furnished and includes:

Shared apartments: each bedroom is furnished with a 90 × 200 cm bed, wardrobe and desk with chair. The shared areas include a dining table, chairs, sofa, coffee table and storage unit.
Studios: a 90 × 200 cm bed, wardrobe, desk with chair, armchair and small dining table with chair.
All units (studios and shared apartments) have a fully fitted kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and extractor hood.
Storage space
Bathroom with shower or bath and toilet

The residential building also includes shared spaces designed to encourage students to meet and socialise, as well as a laundry room equipped with washing machines and tumble dryers.

A vibrant and culturally engaged student community

Concorde is designed as a place where culture and everyday life come together, open to the neighbourhood and its residents.

To help bring this project to life, each student is expected to contribute a few hours each month to the life of the venue. Depending on their interests and skills, students can get involved in areas such as:

Welcoming visitors and audiences
Organising events
Creating content
Providing logistical and technical support

Benefits

2 communal rooms on each floor, available to residents
Affordable lunchtime meals at the canteen and takeaway options in the evening
Discounted tickets for performances, plus special events for students at the cultural centre

Support on site

A coordinator and a member of the housing team are available to welcome students when they arrive and support them throughout their stay.

Submit your application dossier

You can submit an application if you:

are at least 18 years old;
are enrolled in Geneva at a university, university of applied sciences (HES), higher vocational school or other recognised educational institution;
are undertaking or about to begin higher education studies, or an apprenticeship in Geneva;
have at least one year remaining on your studies or internship at the time you move into the accommodation.

Applicants must also share Concorde’s values and commit to contributing a few hours each month to the life of the venue.

The student accommodation is designed to foster an engaged, welcoming student community that is connected to the neighbourhood.

Whether you value independence or prefer community living, Concorde offers a range of accommodation options to suit different needs, with affordable rents:

Individual studios: 41 studios for one person, with monthly rents ranging from CHF 770 to CHF 800.
3-room apartments: 24 units for 2 people, with monthly rents ranging from CHF 570 to CHF 610 per person.
4-room apartments: 27 units for 3 people, with monthly rents ranging from CHF 530 to CHF 580 per person.
6-room apartments: 13 units for 4 people, with monthly rents ranging from CHF 570 to CHF 630 per person.
6-room penthouse apartments: 4 units for 4 people, with monthly rents ranging from CHF 960 to CHF 1,030.

Additional charges of CHF 140 per person per month apply.

Each unit is designed with comfort and privacy in mind: all shared apartments have private bedrooms and functional communal spaces.

Please note: applications for the September 2026 intake are now closed. The next application period will take place in November 2026, for accommodation available from January/February 2027.

Applications must be sent to etudiants(at)concorde.ch.

Your complete application must include:

The application form, to be downloaded and completed: download here
A copy of your ID card/passport or residence permit
A certificate from the debt enforcement office (for applicants residing in Switzerland)
Your three most recent payslips, if available
A certificate of enrolment for the September 2026 academic year, or any other document confirming your enrolment at an educational institution in Geneva.

The same documents must be provided for any guarantor, together with a signed letter confirming their commitment to cover the rent.

Once your complete application has been sent to etudiants(at)concorde.ch, we will contact applicants to arrange an interview. During the interview, we will explain how the building and cultural centre work, and what life there is like.

Please note: incomplete applications will not be considered.

The furnishing of the accommodation is supported by La Redoute Suisse.