The second step you must take after you arrive is to obtain your residency permit from the local authorities. The validity of the temporary residency permit cannot extend beyond the validity of your passport or the duration of your studies. The residency permit must be renewed annually. It is not possible to obtain housing assistance without a residency permit. Your university or school can tell you where to obtain the permit.
Many institutions batch the permit applications of their students.
You should submit originals and French translations that have been certified by a French embassy, consulate, or other official government entity. A notice from the student health service. All students, regardless of nationality, must undergo a physical examination. The cost of the examination is 360 francs.