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11/09/2026
After several years of development, Neostar has now welcomed its first students in the heart of the new Campus Santé in Chavannes-près-Renens.To tell the story of this human and architectural a...
4/08/2026
YouTube link hereLocated in the heart of Sévelin, one of Lausanne’s most dynamic and creative neighbourhoods, Square offers students a modern and welcoming living environment. Once an industria...
13/07/2026
The studios at Cèdres are being progressively modernized. In 2026, 12 studio kitchens are being renovated, with 12 more scheduled for 2027 and the final 12 in 2028. Once completed, all 36 studi...
6/07/2026
YouTube link hereOchettes is a simple and classic residence, reflecting the architecture of the 1980s. Its elegant and timeless Italian brick façade is complemented by interiors with a distinct...
9/06/2026
The Vortex is a student residence ideal for living in the heart of the UNIL campus.
4/05/2026
The FMEL provides its tenants, whenever possible, with spaces dedicated to social interaction and collective activities. At Stähli House, new board games are now available in the leisure and st...
26/03/2026
Committed to continuously improving the comfort of its tenants, the FMEL maintains and modernises its residences.
18/02/2026
Ancienne présidente du Conseil de fondation de la FMEL et ex-directrice générale de l’enseignement supérieur vaudois, Chantal Ostorero a joué un rôle clé dans le lancement du Campus Santé. À l’occasion d’une visite sur le chantier, elle revient sur les débuts du projet, les enjeux des logements étudiants et sa vision pour l’avenir.
22/12/2025
Here links YouTubeLocated in the hills above Lausanne, just opposite the CHUV hospital and close to the city centre, Maison des Falaises offers a bright, functional and friendly living environm...
11/12/2025
The FMEL makes a new leisure room available to tenants at Falaises, inaugurated in December 2025 and located behind the new kiosk.This space is open to all Falaises tenants by reservation, thro...
1/12/2025
The worktops in the communal kitchens at Falaises were replaced in 2025. The kitchens are now fully operational. These improvements aim to provide a more functional and pleasant environment for...
27/11/2025
Link youtubeLocated near Lake Geneva and the Vidy Theatre, Rhodanie is an FMEL student residence that combines comfort, history, and community living.Originally built for Expo '64 and carefully...
Link youtubeFMEL invites you to explore the Cèdres residence through video — a student housing option with original, light-filled architecture, nestled in a green setting just a few steps from ...
6/11/2025
Committed to fostering living conditions that encourage social interaction and collective activities, the FMEL provides its tenants, whenever possible, with suitable shared spaces. At Marcolet,...
20/10/2025
A partner of the Vortex Race since its inception in 2021, FMEL created the #challengefmel in 2024 to recognize the participation of its tenants.This year, the teams “À nous le Rabais” (mixed te...
14/10/2025
Here YouTube linkLocated in a peaceful residential neighbourhood in Crissier, Marcolet offers the ideal living environment for students seeking peace and comfort. In this new video, immerse you...
9/10/2025
FMEL provides multipurpose rooms to its tenants whenever possible, encouraging social interaction and moments of relaxation. At Atrium, a brand-new space has been set up where residents can gat...
2/06/2025
Here is the YouTube linkJordils is the ideal home for students looking for peace, comfort and a friendly atmosphere. This house enjoys a prime location with a bus stop nearby and a cycle path t...
Here YouTube linkRainbow is a modern, colourful house designed to offer a peaceful and friendly living environment. Located close to the campus, Rainbow is perfectly connected thanks to six bus...
26/05/2025
The common room at Rainbow has been enhanced with a leisure area provided by FMEL. Board games, table football, sports balls, and outdoor games are now available to tenants in a friendly and we...
29/04/2025
The ground-floor study room at Jordils has been transformed into a leisure area accessible to all tenants. Thanks to the hub Village initiative, a variety of board games, a table football, a pi...
3/03/2025
The future student housing (LET) is taking shape near La Bourdonnette! Work is progressing, and the FMEL plans to welcome its first students in September 2026.With 776 additional beds, this new...
18/11/2024
Link youtubeAtrium offers the unique privilege of living at the heart of the EPFL campus in a contemporary architectural complex that includes commercial arcades with restaurants, supermarkets,...
20/10/2024
FMEL is proud to be a partner of the Vortex Race, a unique event where participants run along the 3-km internal ramp of the Vortex, our iconic building on the UNIL campus. This remarkable setti...
14/10/2024
Thirty years ago, these former tenants shared a memorable year within our house at Cèdres. They left with lasting memories and a friendship that has endured over the decades, 30 years later.We ...
9/10/2024
FMEL has recently launched the "Village Hub Group," composed of 7 dedicated tenants. Their mission: to facilitate the integration of new residents, strengthen the bonds among tenants, and promo...
3/10/2024
The FMEL has signed a collaboration agreement for the management of Planète Bleue, a property of the Fondation du Centre Universitaire Protestant de Lausanne (FCUPL), on October 3, 2024. This p...
26/09/2024
FMEL is taking over the management of Planète Bleue, student housing located on Rue de Genève in Lausanne. This new residence will allow for an additional 44 beds, thereby expanding our catalog...
7/08/2024
The Technical Services team, which undertook the conversion of the former reception and Technical Services office at Les Ochettes at the beginning of June 2024, is pleased to announce that the ...
10/06/2024
On Thursday 6 June, a ceremony was held to mark the laying of the foundation stone for the Campus Santé. The FMEL was represented by its director, Yves Ferrari, members of the management and th...
29/05/2024
FMEL is constantly renovating, fitting out and innovating wherever possible. Over the last few months, it has refurbished brand new premises in Les Ochettes for its Technical Department, which ...
21/05/2024
FMEL is delighted to announce the introduction of a new, safe cycle route linking its two Echandens residences, Jordils and Rainbow, to the university campuses, as a result of its collaboration...
20/12/2023
The FMEL has acquired four new electric utility vehicles for its entire technical service. These vehicles reinforce our commitment to sustainability and efficiency, following the introduction o...
28/09/2023
The FMEL has introduced a new payment system with the Convera GlobalPay platform, which has been available since 1 September for the payment of all your bills. This solution allows you or a thi...
23/08/2023
At FMEL, the summer period is always a good time to renovate our facilities and flats. The Cèdres residence now has a brand new flat designed for a shared apartment for 4 people. At Les Cèdres,...
25/07/2023
The FMEL would like to congratulate Aldina Esteves, the first FMEL employee to undergo on-the-job training (art. 32). Her determination and perseverance have enabled her to obtain her CFC as a ...
1/03/2023
The FMEL has grown significantly in recent years to meet the demand for accommodation for university students, increasing from 1,300 to almost 4,000 beds by 2022. The management team has develo...
3/01/2023
In response to recommendations from the Swiss Confederation and the current energy market situation, FMEL has decided to limit the heating temperature in all its homes. It is now crucial to put...
9/12/2022
On 7 and 8 December, the FMEL had a stand at UNIL to introduce our foundation to our future tenants. These days are aimed at final-year students at gymnasia, collèges and lycées, as well as any...
20/10/2022
The FMEL was once again a partner in the 2nd edition of the Vortex Race, which took place on 20 October in the heart of the Vortex and in a festive atmosphere.This year, the organisers added a ...
19/10/2022
Following the renovation and refurbishment of the offices at Maison de Rhodanie, FMEL is now offering its tenants a new multi-purpose room. It's a new space where you can meet up, watch films, ...
25/08/2022
The FMEL celebrated its 60th anniversary on 1 June 2021. A number of events have been organised to mark this date, but one that we are particularly proud of is the exhibition that has been crea...
20/07/2022
FMEL was certified as a training company on 30 May 2022. This means that it can now take on apprentices wishing to train as commercial employees in the real estate fiduciary sector. This is a n...
15/06/2022
The FMEL cleaning staff met at the Vortex at the beginning of June for their bi-annual get-together. To mark the occasion, all the FMEL "fairies" wore their new uniforms bearing the new logo. S...
9/03/2022
The mission of the Fondation Maisons pour Étudiants Lausanne (FMEL) is to design, build and manage housing for students at the canton's universities. For 60 years, it has put its expertise at t...
FMEL has opted for ecological and sustainable transport with its new "corporate" electric Mobility. It is located in the Vortex car park and is just waiting for you! FMEL is increasingly concer...
25/11/2021
The first edition of the Vortex Race took place on 25 November 2021. The 300 or so people who signed up to take part were delighted and all expressed their desire to come back !The FMEL was del...
24/11/2021
In response to ongoing demand and interest from a number of players in the building, property and general public sectors, the owner, the Caisse de pensions de l'Etat de Vaud (CPEV), represented...
21/10/2021
Over the summer, the FMEL launched its "Everyone a photographer" competition on Instagram and Facebook. After a selection by the administration, submitted to the community on its social network...
1/10/2021
In October, FMEL launched its "Bottles in the Sea" operation. A new operation, this time focusing on eco-responsibility. 3,500 bottles, stamped FMEL, were distributed personally to all our resi...
9/09/2021
The FMEL celebrated its 60th anniversary on 9 September 2021 in the company of State Councillor Nuria Gorrite, its staff, its Foundation Board, its partners, its association representatives and...
30/06/2021
The Board of Trustees of the FMEL has appointed Yves Ferrari as the new Director of the FMEL. Yves Ferrari, who has been FMEL's Director ad interim for almost 3 months, has more than 20 years' ...
1/06/2021
Since 1 June, you've been browsing our brand new website and discovering our new visual identity. We hope you'll enjoy the new look and feel. Follow us on our social networks and join the FMEL ...
1/04/2021
RTS's mini mobile radio station Caravane FM spent a week at Le Vortex, living at the heart of student life and getting close to students and the whole community who work there. For three days, ...
After the success of "Operation Pumpkin" last autumn, FMEL's management organised "Operation Chocolate Bunnies" this spring. 3,500 bunnies were distributed to reach out to all our tenants and c...
15/01/2021
We are pleased to inform you that the FMEL community now has the option of printing or scanning free of charge 24/7. This new service, available in all our houses from January 2021, has been de...
24/12/2020
Imagine a Christmas away from your family, immersed in another culture in the middle of a pandemic... Faced with this difficult situation, the FMEL management set up the "Santa's sleigh" operat...
9/10/2020
On Friday 9 October 2020, the official inauguration of the Vortex took place in the presence of a delegation from the Conseil d'Etat and the President of the FMEL Foundation Board, Chantal Osto...
1/09/2020
Between August and September 2020, just before the start of the academic year, the first tenants moved into the brand new Vortex complex. The letting of rooms and studios has been a dazzling su...
22/06/2020
On 22 June 2020, the FMEL's administrative headquarters moved into the emblematic Vortex building, which was home to the 1,800 young athletes of the 2020 YOG. Located at the heart of the univer...