Before Leaving

If you are a student of the European Union or the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, and the 27 EU Member States) you need a valid identity card.

If you are a non-European Community, non EEA student: You need a valid passport/visa. http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/studying-in-france_2192/what...
To obtain your visa, you need to contact the French embassy or consulate in your home country. You also should bring your Health record (vaccinations)