Campus
Located in the heart of the Toulouse Capitole University campus, the Toulouse School of Economics (TSE) is part of an exceptional learning environment right in the center of Toulouse. Between the Manufacture des Tabacs, the Arsenal, the Rempart building, and the Anciennes Facultés, students move through complementary spaces that combine historical heritage, modern infrastructure, and a dynamic campus life.
These spaces accommodate the entire academic program and provide an environment conducive to both academic success and student engagement. Libraries, lecture halls, sports facilities, health services, and student organizations contribute to a rich student experience, punctuated by classes, group projects, and student club activities.
The TSE building, meanwhile, is reserved for research and administrative activities. This is where you’ll find all your services (student services, academic affairs, international relations, career services, etc.).
Located in the heart of Toulouse, along the Brienne Canal and near the Bazacle, the Manufacture des Tabacs is an iconic landmark of Toulouse’s architectural heritage. Opened in 1843 and now fully renovated, this historic industrial site has been transformed into a vibrant university campus where students and faculty come together every day.
It is within this exceptional setting that the majority of the School’s courses take place, from the 3rd to the 5th year (L3/A1 to M2). The campus offers comprehensive and modern facilities: lecture halls, fully equipped classrooms, gyms, a library, and a cafeteria all contribute to creating a study environment that is both functional and welcoming.
La Manufacture is also a central hub of student life. It houses the offices of TSE’s student organizations, which play an active role in organizing campus activities and fostering student life.
The Arsenal, the central campus of the Université Toulouse Capitole, is a vibrant hub of learning and community life, located in the heart of Toulouse. Formerly a military site, it has been completely renovated to house modern facilities such as lecture halls, classrooms, and computer labs, as well as various support and counseling services, not to mention social spaces that encourage interaction among students. It thus provides an environment that is both studious and lively, conducive to both academic work and campus life. This campus hosts a significant portion of the courses in the preparatory cycle (Undergraduate years 1 and 2).
The Arsenal University Library also offers a wide range of resources essential for studying economics, in a quiet setting conducive to concentration and independent study.
Opened in January 2025, the Rempart building spans 5,800 m² across four floors. Designed as a modern, multipurpose space, it is dedicated to sports, health, and education, offering students and staff an environment that is both functional and innovative. From time to time, undergraduate students may attend classes there.
The site notably features a multipurpose gymnasium that serves as a vibrant hub for university sports, where matches and competitions involving the School’s athletic teams are held regularly.
Beyond sports, the Rempart building also plays a central role in supporting students through the Student Health Service (SSE). The service provides care and support tailored to each individual’s needs, contributing to their overall well-being and academic success.
With its modern architecture and versatility, the building stands out as an essential part of campus life, at the intersection of athletic performance, well-being, and student success.
Just a short walk from Place du Capitole, the Anciennes Facultés site combines architectural heritage with contemporary university life, offering a unique study environment right in the heart of downtown.
The site includes several classrooms and lecture halls, as well as workspaces designed for teaching and academic exchange. It also features a green space—a true oasis of calm and conviviality—accessible to all university students and particularly popular on sunny days.
Now home to the Toulouse School of Management - TSM, the site remains a central hub for education and academic outreach, occasionally hosting classes for students in TSE’s preparatory program.
Throughout the year, it also hosts numerous cultural events, conferences, roundtables, and gatherings, contributing to the richness of intellectual life and fostering openness to a variety of topics. These highlights make it a vibrant space, conducive to exchanges among students and faculty.
1 st French University
and ranked 15th in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, in Economics (2025)
2 Student Organizations
Team sports, tutoring, the magazine, festive events, or orientation weekends…
2000 Students
with 80 different nationalities
The Toulouse School of Economics Building
Inaugurated in late 2019, the Toulouse School of Economics building spans six stories and eight levels between the Garonne River and the Brienne Canal. Designed by Grafton Architects, it combines tradition—with its local bricks—and modernity—with bright spaces and innovative technology—offering researchers an optimal working environment. As the first university building in France managed directly by the university itself and designed in consultation with researchers, it enhances TSE’s international reputation.
This building houses the heart of TSE’s administration. From the Student Services Office to the Registrar’s Office, International Relations, Career Services, and Student Experience—this is where you’ll find your local points of contact.