France: Universities of Paris

For detailed information regarding deadlines and how to apply, go the the CSU International Programs website here.

Program Highlights

City: Known as "La Ville Lumière" or "The City of Lights," Paris attracts more than 25 million tourists a year, providing some of the world's finest foods, museums, and culture.

Universities: 16 universities located around Paris provide CSU IP students with a Parisian education experience with tremendous offerings.

Academics: Earn Major, Minor, and General Education credit.

Tuition: Same tuition cost as home CSU campus.

Language of Instruction: French

Special Notes: Students are responsible for verifying that they meet individual course pre-requisites prior to registration with the overseas institution. Please contact your IP Coordinator for details.

About the Universities of Paris

Universities of Paris is an exchange program through Mission Interuniversitaire de Coordination des Échanges Franco-Américains (MICEFA), an academic exchange organization which works with several branches of the University of Paris. Through this organization, you will be matched with one of 16 universities in Paris that best fits your French proficiency and study plan.

This program is designed for students whose preparation in French language is sufficient to permit them to enroll in French-taught courses within regular departments of the University of Paris. The program begins with a four-week intensive French Preparatory Language Program (PLP) organized by MICEFA. The PLP is designed to provide linguistic and cultural preparation for the year in Paris. MICEFA also arranges field trips and visits to local sites as an introduction to Paris.

During the fall and spring semesters, students will enroll in courses for their major and/or minor within regular departments of the University of Paris. Placement in a branch of the University of Paris will be determined by the courses available and by the student's language ability. In addition, students take at least one French language support course offered by MICEFA or at the Nanterre or St. Denis branches of the university.

For detailed information regarding deadlines and how to apply, go the the CSU International Programs website here.