Finding student housing in France is not always easy, especially in Paris. We recommend that you begin your search as soon as your plans begin to take shape, and at least 3 months before your arrival in France.
International students receiving grants from the French government have priority.
In Paris and the surrounding region, it is hard to find housing unless one has a contact or representative on site. Because of the housing problem, we recommend choosing a university outside the Paris region. Many universities and schools also keep track of private rentals available nearby. Some even own rooms that they make available to their students. You should ask about housing in the course of your intitial contacts with the institutions that interest you.