- Spend a semester abroad at 永利皇宫463cc France in beautiful Aix-en-Provence, a charming university city in the south of France.
- Enjoy life outside of class with a variety of activities, cultural events, and outings. Travel and experience other parts of France and the rest of Europe.
- Experience French culture through your daily life and through excursions in the region and around the country.
- Learn and/or improve your French language skills and study art in the birthplace of Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne.
- Take courses to fulfill your core curriculum or major requirements with options including courses in languages, studio art, political science, business, history, and literature. France will become the classroom by combining lectures with excursions.
Discover Aix-en-Provence
永利皇宫463cc France is located at The American College of the Mediterranean in beautiful Aix-en-Provence, a charming university city in the south of France.
You'll be perfectly situated to explore art, culture, food, and history. Indulge in French pastries and experience the world-class music and arts scene. You'll also have easy access to trains, buses and budget flights that will enable you to explore the region of Provence, the French Riviera, the Mediterranean, as well as the rest of France and the European continent.
Living in Aix-en-Provence
Housing
To further your language knowledge and cultural understanding, you'll live with a French host family. Host families will provide breakfast and dinner.
Orientation
You'll begin your study abroad experience before even leaving home by participating in information sessions and a pre-departure orientation with the Global Education team. The orientation will enable you to connect with other students in the group, reflect on your goals and get important information about the program. In addition, peer advisers are available to answer questions.
Academics
You will enroll in semester courses taught at The American College of the Mediterranean, a school that specializes in hosting American students participating in semester abroad programs. The faculty typically combine lectures and excursions to transform France into the classroom.
Program details
What's Included
- Tuition
- Airport reception
- Pre-departure and on-site orientation
- Accommodation with a local host family, including breakfast and dinner
- Support from ACM staff in-country and 永利皇宫463cc staff in 永利皇宫463cc
- Cultural activities and excursions
- Travel medical insurance
- Student visa fees
Prerequisites
Students are required to have a 2.5 minimum GPA. Previous French language experience is recommended but not required. All majors are welcome.
Semester Dates
Students spend 15 weeks in France. Fall semester students arrive in early September and return home in mid-December. Spring semester students arrive at the end of January and return mid-May.
Costs
Students keep all 永利皇宫463cc scholarships and financial aid and are billed the same tuition as for a traditional on-campus semester, plus standard 永利皇宫463cc study abroad room and board rate. Students are required to arrange their own flight to Marseille airport (MRS) or arrange to arrive by TGV train if flying to Paris or another gateway.
Scholarships
A $500 scholarship is automatically applied to the semester tuition bill. Outside scholarships may be available; visit the scholarship opportunities listing or contact the Global Education team for more details.
Apply
Ready to apply for a semester in Aix-en-Provence, France? Fill out our easy online application or visit us at the Global Education desk on the 2nd floor of the Commons or Decary Hall 126.
Application Deadlines
SPRING 2024
October 1, 2023
Fall 2024
April 15, 2024
Spring 2025
October 1, 2024