To rent housing in France, a physical guarantor is really necessary. However, for inostIt may not be easy for early students because of the large number of required documents. An excellent solution would be to register insurance, which will replace the guarantor.

We recommend starting the search for housing in the summer, especially if you are planning to move to France by the beginning of the school year. As a rule, to apply for a visa, you are required to provide a lease agreement, and homeowners prefer long term rentals.It is important to remember that by September, due to high demand, the choice may be severely limited.

The French system is not typical, in that dormitories are not offered.Instead, there are many modern student residences in France, including those near universities. Quartier Latin has an extensive partner network of such residences, which guarantees you a choice of comfortable options.

In terms of housing prices, France is often divided into "Paris" and "other cities". The difference in the cost of living can be significant, especially if you compare the capital with other regions. Details about the cost of living in Paris and in general in France can be found on our video.