Study Abroad in France

Region:

Europe

Country:

France

What to Expect in France

Study abroad in France and explore world-famous heritage sites, try internationally renowned cuisine, and spend days checking out artistic masterpieces.

From the cosmopolitan streets of Paris to the lush parks and gardens of Nantes, the sophisticated markets of Nice to the charming town of Arles, our study abroad programs in France offer it all.

Experience la vie française firsthand by studying abroad in France with us. Courses and excursions make your host city into your classroom. Take in an opera or ballet at Le Palais Garnier, spend the afternoon in Nantes’ Jardin des Plantes, explore chateaux in the south of France, and more.

Languages Spoken:

French

Climate:

Temperate

Currency:

Euro (€)

Time Zone:

GMT+1

Paris

Nice

Nantes

A group of students walk together down a road in Saint Rémy de Provence, France.

Arles

Our Programs

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Study Abroad

Paris, France

Arts & Culture

Length: Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Experiential Learning, Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Estimated Cost:

Pending

Study Abroad

Paris, France

Arts & Culture

Length: Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Experiential Learning, Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Study Abroad

Paris, France

Psychology & Social Sciences

Length: Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Experiential Learning, Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Estimated Cost:

Pending

Study Abroad

Paris, France

Psychology & Social Sciences

Length: Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Experiential Learning, Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Study Abroad

Nice, France

Arts, Culture & Creativity on the French Riviera

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Experiential Learning

Estimated Cost:

Pending

Study Abroad

Nice, France

Arts, Culture & Creativity on the French Riviera

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Experiential Learning

Study Abroad

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Arles, France

Summer - Study in Provence

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: 4 Semesters College-level

Estimated Cost:

8,816

Study Abroad

Arles, France

Summer - Study in Provence

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: 4 Semesters College-level

Study Abroad

Students looking at museum ceiling in Paris

Rome, Italy | Paris, France

Summer - Museums, Art & Culture in Rome & Paris

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Estimated Cost:

8,268

Study Abroad

Rome, ItalyParis, France

Summer - Museums, Art & Culture in Rome & Paris

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Study Abroad

Nantes, France

French Language Immersion & Area Studies

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: 4 Semesters College-level

Program Options: Experiential Learning, Part-Time Internship

Estimated Cost:

20,990

Study Abroad

Nantes, France

French Language Immersion & Area Studies

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: 4 Semesters College-level

Program Options: Experiential Learning, Part-Time Internship

Study Abroad

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Nice, France

Business, Sustainability & Immigration

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Experiential Learning, Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Estimated Cost:

19,560

Study Abroad

Nice, France

Business, Sustainability & Immigration

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Experiential Learning, Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Study Abroad

Nice, France

Direct Enrollment - SKEMA Business School

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Direct Enrollment, Experiential Learning

Estimated Cost:

19,560

Study Abroad

Nice, France

Direct Enrollment - SKEMA Business School

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Direct Enrollment, Experiential Learning

Study Abroad

Paris, France

Business & International Affairs

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Experiential Learning, Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Estimated Cost:

20,959

Study Abroad

Paris, France

Business & International Affairs

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Experiential Learning, Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Study Abroad

Paris, France

French Studies

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: 4 Semesters College-level

Program Options: Experiential Learning, Part-Time Internship

Estimated Cost:

21,579

Study Abroad

Paris, France

French Studies

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: 4 Semesters College-level

Program Options: Experiential Learning, Part-Time Internship

Full-Time Internship

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Paris, France

Summer - Internship

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Estimated Cost:

6,900

Full-Time Internship

Paris, France

Summer - Internship

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

About the IES Abroad Centers

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Arles
Nantes
Nice
Paris

The Center is where our highly trained local staff provide on-the-ground support throughout your time abroad.

The IES Abroad Arles Center is located in the Center of Arles near the Théâtre d’Arles. With classrooms, office space, and a nice garden, the Center is your study abroad hub.

The Center is where our highly trained local staff provide on-the-ground support throughout your time abroad.

The IES Abroad Nantes Center is located in a gorgeous 19th-century residential building, just steps away from the historic Center of the city. Whether you’re finishing up a show at the Théâtre Graslin, absorbing the art at the Passage Pommeraye, or looking for a cozy place to read, the Center is your study abroad hub.

The Center is where our highly trained local staff provide on-the-ground support throughout your time abroad.

The IES Abroad Nice Center is located in the heart of the modern area of Nice. Here you take your IES Abroad courses in the Center’s classrooms, meet with staff in their offices, meet up with friends in the student lounge, and use our resource room whenever needed. The Center is your study abroad hub.

The Center is where our highly trained local staff provide on-the-ground support throughout your time abroad.

The IES Abroad Paris Center has two locations that cater to students on different programs. Visit nearby staples like the bustling street market by the Cimetière du Montparnasse, or any number of shops in the area. Regardless of which location is part of your commute, the Center is your study abroad hub.

Health & Safety

With 70 years of experience, we are proud to set the standard for health and safety in study abroad. Our Chicago-based and on-site staff are all highly trained and experienced in the matters of health, safety, and crisis management. We are here for you from predeparture to your return, and are ready to support you—no matter which time zone you’re in. We plan for "what ifs" so that you don’t have to. From international health insurance included in the cost of your program to highly-trained local staff who can connect you to English-speaking healthcare providers, we are working around the clock to ensure your health and safety while abroad.