Paris
Paris, France

Liberal Arts

Study Program

Dates

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18 weeks

Costs

Credit

12 - 18 semester hours

18 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Dates

TBD

Costs

Credit

12 - 18 semester hours

18 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

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Tentative Dates

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18 weeks

Costs

Credit

12 - 18 semester hours

18 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

Request Information

Tentative Dates

-

18 weeks

Credit

12 - 18 semester hours

18 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

Request Information

Overview

Your Liberal Arts program in Paris lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds who have French language skills. You will enroll in 91ÇÑ×Ó courses and host institution courses delivered in French. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in French culture. Live and learn in Paris!

Unique Experiences

Extend your reading of famous French writers

by visiting Victor Hugo’s apartment, Honoré de Balzac’s house, or Alexandre Dumas home

Go on a guided walking tour of Paris

like Montmartre, Le Marais, and Butte-aux-Cailles

Treat yourself to fresh baguettes and croissants

at every boulangerie and take a stroll in the gorgeous squares that line the city

Experience
  • paris girls ice cream

Your Destination

Paris is France's capital city where French culture and language thrive, creating the perfect environment for language immersion and cultural exploration. Whether you're practicing French with locals in bustling markets, engaging in lively discussions at a traditional café, or exploring the historic streets of Le Marais, every experience deepens your connection to the language and culture. With a perfect blend of history, modern energy, and artistic expression, Paris is the perfect place to study abroad.

paris-saint-chappelle-stained-glass

Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from 91ÇÑ×Ó courses and host institution courses that align with your academic major.
  • Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activites, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Paris

Excursions & Activities

91ÇÑ×Ó’s excursions and cultural activities in Paris will open doors for you to explore France's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.      

Samples of past excursions and activities: 

  • Explore the hidden corners of Parisian culture, art, and society through weekly extracurricular activities
  • See the Mona Lisa with your own eyes at the Louvre Museum
  • Test your skills as a nose at the Fragonard Perfume Museum and learn about the history of perfume-making in southern France   

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 91ÇÑ×Ó's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  

Program Blogs

From 91ÇÑ×Ó

Food in France

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at 91ÇÑ×Ó

By: Coltrane McRae One thing about me is that I love food. I’m always up for any meal and excited about trying new foods from different cultures. It is a... keep reading

From 91ÇÑ×Ó

A Guide to Paris Museums for Art History Lovers

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at 91ÇÑ×Ó

By: Xinpeng Huang Paris is heaven for art history students. It offers unparalleled access to world-renowned collections that span centuries and styles. Museums in Paris are more than repositories of... keep reading

From 91ÇÑ×Ó

A Weekend in Normandie and Caen with 91ÇÑ×Ó Paris

By College Study Abroad Ambassador at 91ÇÑ×Ó

By: Noelani Stewart During my time abroad in Paris with 91ÇÑ×Ó, I had the chance to go on a weekend trip to Normandie and Caen. This experience offered a fascinating... keep reading

Housing
Academics

Academics

91ÇÑ×Ó Paris: Study in Paris' 12th arrondissement at the foot of subway line #1 near grocery stores, organic supermarkets, cafés, bakeries, and famous landmarks. 91ÇÑ×Ó Paris features a main classroom, a student lounge, a study space, and an academic advising office.

Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3) is a branch of the University of Paris (UP), the second oldest university in Europe, the founder of the first doctorate degree, and the alma mater of many historic intellectuals. It hosts nearly 20,000 students.    

GPA

2.75

Language Requirements

A minimum of four semesters of college-level French (or equivalent) is required. Students will need to complete an online language placement test post-acceptance to confirm their level.  

Immigration/Entry Requirements

Visa Required: Yes

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 91ÇÑ×Ó courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 91ÇÑ×Ó staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

  • Students enroll in 12 - 18 credits (recommended 15 credits) taught in French comprised of the following:  
    • Two to three courses at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (University of Paris 3).  
    • Two to three 91ÇÑ×Ó courses 

Program Credit

Total credit: Between 12 – 18 semester/ 18 - 27 quarter credits

Course Credit

  • 91ÇÑ×Ó courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours  
  • 91ÇÑ×Ó Internship: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100-120 internship placement hours  
  • 91ÇÑ×Ó Directed Independent Research: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100-120 research hours  
  • Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (University of Paris 3) courses: Typically, 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 39-45 contact hours   

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 91ÇÑ×Ó courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 91ÇÑ×Ó staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

91ÇÑ×Ó courses are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The class environment typically features a combination of traditional lecture and discussion with co-curricular excursions and activities. Heavy emphasis is placed on student participation. To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel out of Paris and plan trips for the long weekends when classes are in session.   

French university courses are often more formal and consist of lectures with little class participation. They are called "cours magistral" or CM and typically take place in auditoriums. But you may also attend "Travaux dirigés" or TD, discussion or practical sessions in smaller groups that take place in classrooms. Depending on the department and the course, a CM and a TD might be taken together.   

Great importance is placed on oral presentations and written essays, so strong French speaking and writing skills are important. Professors also expect students to work independently and determine their own study and reading schedules. 

Class Format

Courses taught at the 91ÇÑ×Ó Center are typically for 91ÇÑ×Ó students only. Classes are scheduled Monday-Thursday. Attendance is strictly enforced both for classes and required co-curricular excursions. Students should expect an average of two hours of preparation required for each hour in class.   

Grading

French university grades are based on a combination of midterm and final examinations, research papers and oral presentations, and are on the French grading scale of 0-20, which 91ÇÑ×Ó then converts into recommended U.S. letter grade equivalents.  

The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used for 91ÇÑ×Ó classes. Students are graded on the basis of class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in the course syllabi.   

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 91ÇÑ×Ó courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 91ÇÑ×Ó staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

French 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 91ÇÑ×Ó courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 91ÇÑ×Ó staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

Academic Projects

Course
Language
Semester Credit
French
3
French
3

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit
French
3
French
3
French
3
French
3

Visual and Performing Arts

Course
Language
Semester Credit
French
3

Social Sciences

Course
Language
Semester Credit
French
3

Academic Projects

Course
Language
Semester Credit
French
3
French
3

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit
French
3
French
3
French
3
French
3

Visual and Performing Arts

Course
Language
Semester Credit
French
3

Social Sciences

Course
Language
Semester Credit
French
3

SORBONNE NOUVELLE &²Ô²ú²õ±è;&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Students will enroll in UP courses on site but indicate the department of interest during course selection. For past course offerings, visit the university websites listed below. 91ÇÑ×Ó cannot guarantee courses offered in the past will be offered again.

Courses at the Sorbonne Nouvelle focus on literature, language, cinema studies, and theater studies.  

Sample Fall Courses (in French) &²Ô²ú²õ±è;&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

  • Art History and Theory    
  • Business Communication    
  • Cinema and Audiovisual Theories: Study of Theoretical Texts    
  • Cinema History: The 1960s and 1970s    
  • Communication and Image: Social Psychology    
  • Communication Psychology    
  • Comparative poetics: Feel-Good Literature and Personal Development    
  • Comparative Poetics: Mid-20th Century Mystical Correspondences    
  • Comparative Poetics: Myths and Journeys to the Ends of the World    
  • Comparative poetics: Writing War or How to Restore Meaning to Words    
  • Cultural Construction of National Identities    
  • Economies and Comparative European Economic Policy    
  • General and Comparative Literature: Facing Reality. Literature and/or Journalism    
  • General and Comparative Literature: Imaginary Languages and Fiction    
  • General and Comparative Literature: Saying and Seeing the Offstage    
  • Intellectual History of Modern and Contemporary Worlds    
  • Intercultural Relations: Marginality, Creativity, Criminality    
  • International Politics, 20th-21st Centuries    
  • Introduction to Communication Law and Economics    
  • Introduction to Political Communication    
  • Legal Cultures in Europe and Around the World    
  • Management of Cultural Organizations    
  • Sociology of Culture    
  • The Press and Journalism    
  • Theoretical Approaches to Audiences    
  • Theories and Models of Information and Communication    

 Sample Spring courses (in French)    

  • Communication and Image: Semiotics    
  • Comparative History of National Constructions, Europe-Americas    
  • Comparative Poetics: The Frontiers of Dialogue    
  • Cultural Institutions and Policies    
  • Cultural Marketing    
  • Culture, Arts and Societies    
  • Economics of Communication    
  • Economics of Culture    
  • European Social Area    
  • General and Comparative Literature: Comics and Gender    
  • General and Comparative Literature: Europe on the Move    
  • General and Comparative Literature: Narratives of Gender Affirmation in Literature    
  • History of Cinema: From the 1980s to Today    
  • History of Integration in Europe    
  • Image Culture    
  • Intercultural Relations: Modern Saints    
  • Introduction to Political Communication    
  • Issues in Development    
  • Media and Politics    
  • Methods and Analyses in Sociology and Cultural Studies    
  • Research Awareness: Introduction to Postcolonial Theories: Narrative of Exile and Wandering    
  • Research Awareness: Minimalism and Maximalism    
  • Rhetoric/Communication/Speech    
  • Semiology of Communication    
  • Sociology of Communication    
  • Sociology of Mass Media    
  • Television and Society   

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 91ÇÑ×Ó and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 91ÇÑ×Ó's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 91ÇÑ×Ó sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

91ÇÑ×Ó offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
  • 91ÇÑ×Ó Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant

To be considered, submit the 91ÇÑ×Ó Scholarships & Grants application within your 91ÇÑ×Ó program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 91ÇÑ×Ó, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Fall 2025 18 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $20,950
Program Academic year 2025-2026 Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date * End Date TBD* Fees & Housing $41,800
Program Spring 2026 18 weeks Start Date * End Date * Fees & Housing $21,950
Program Fall 2026 18 weeks Start Date * End Date *

*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 91ÇÑ×Ó's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

91ÇÑ×Ó offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 91ÇÑ×Ó iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $12,956 **
Housing $7,500 ***
Insurance $194
Total Fees $20,950

Optional Housing

91ÇÑ×Ó accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee $1,800
Select Plus Housing Fee $2,700

Financial Aid

91ÇÑ×Ó offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $1,728 †
International Airfare $1,250 †â¶Ä 
Local Transportation $440
Books & Supplies $300
Visa Fees $420 †â¶Ä â€ 
Potential travel to consulate for visa $500 †â¶Ä â€ â¶Ä 
Personal expenses $300 †â¶Ä â€ â¶Ä â€ 
Total Costs $4,938

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

†For students in homestays, families provide breakfast and 5 meals a week. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $388 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

†â¶Ä round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†â¶Ä â€ average cost, including Campus France fees

†â¶Ä â€ â¶Ä If no consulate in your home area

†â¶Ä â€ â¶Ä â€ $100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

91ÇÑ×Ó offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 91ÇÑ×Ó iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $26,306 **
Housing $15,000 ***
Insurance $194
Total Fees $41,800

Optional Housing

91ÇÑ×Ó accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee $1,800
Select Plus Housing Fee $2,700

Financial Aid

91ÇÑ×Ó offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $1,728 †
International Airfare $1,250 †â¶Ä 
Local Transportation $440
Books & Supplies $300
Visa Fees $420 †â¶Ä â€ 
Potential travel to consulate for visa $500 †â¶Ä â€ â¶Ä 
Personal expenses $300 †â¶Ä â€ â¶Ä â€ 
Total Costs $4,938

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

†For students in homestays, families provide breakfast and 5 meals a week. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $388 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

†â¶Ä round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†â¶Ä â€ average cost, including Campus France fees

†â¶Ä â€ â¶Ä If no consulate in your home area

†â¶Ä â€ â¶Ä â€ $100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

91ÇÑ×Ó offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 91ÇÑ×Ó iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $13,956 **
Housing $7,500 ***
Insurance $194
Total Fees $21,950

Financial Aid

91ÇÑ×Ó offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $1,944 †
International Airfare $1,250 †â¶Ä 
Local Transportation $490
Books & Supplies $150
Visa Fees $420 †â¶Ä â€ 
Potential travel to consulate for visa $500 †â¶Ä â€ â¶Ä 
Personal expenses $325 †â¶Ä â€ â¶Ä â€ 
Total Costs $5,079

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

†For students in homestays, families provide breakfast and 5 meals a week. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $388 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

†â¶Ä round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†â¶Ä â€ average cost, including Campus France fees

†â¶Ä â€ â¶Ä If no consulate in your home area

†â¶Ä â€ â¶Ä â€ $100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

91ÇÑ×Ó offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 91ÇÑ×Ó iNext travel protection with benefits.

Financial Aid

91ÇÑ×Ó offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

91ÇÑ×Ó iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Some Meals

For students living in homestays

Staff

Our Staff

Delphine Mauny

Center Director

A born-and-bred Parisian, Delphine has extensive experience in international education, having worked with American high school students, college students, and adults traveling to France.

Franck Le Gac

Academic Director

Franck oversees the coordination, quality, and planning of all courses and educational programing in Paris. He is responsible for faculty staffing, finalization of syllabi, the course evaluation process, and program...

Linda Ponte

Student Life Manager

With a background in intercultural communication, Linda is a key contact for students and helps participants discover and understand the French culture.

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here’s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.

3

Contact Us

Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

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