Paris: French Studies website  (map)

Sponsor: IES Abroad

Location: Paris, France

Description: 

The IES Abroad Paris French Studies program allows students to combine coursework at the IES Center with a variety of course options at one of the best known universities in the world: la Sorbonne. Northwestern Music students also have the opportunity to audition for a spot at the prestigious Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris/Alfred Cortot, which specializes in the study of classical instruments.

Terms: 

• Full Year
• Fall
• Winter/Spring

Requirements: 

• Full Year students must take one “regular” University course (taught in French for local university students) during Fall Quarter and two during Winter/Spring Quarters.
• Fall Quarter-only or Winter/Spring Quarters students must take one “regular” University course during their term abroad.
• Northwestern students attending the IES Paris program may only participate in the "French Studies" track.  Northwestern does not accept credit from the IES Paris Business and International Affairs program.

Languages: French

Language Requirements: 

2 years or the equivalent of college-level French

Recommended: The Northwestern Department of French and Italian recommends that students take at least two or three 200-level French courses at Northwestern before beginning the program.

Housing: 

Home stays required by Northwestern

Program Costs: 

Estimated costs, Fall 2012
(See the program site for the most updated cost information.)

• Tuition: $14,325
• Room & board: $5,525
• SAAF: $2,400
• Transportation: $1,425
• Books & supplies: $150
• Personal expenses: $1,855
• HTH: $138
• Required IES insurance: $200
• Visa & fees: $215
• Total estimated costs: $26,233