Paris-IES

• This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
• Semester Program with IES Abroad at IES Center in the 14th arrondissement

• IES Abroad "French Studies" program* 
• Orientation program on-site
• Courses in French language, art history, literature, history and political science taught in French for IES Abroad students only
• French university courses with French students
  • Partner institutions include: Universite de Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV), Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP), and Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris
• Optional Internship
  • 10-12 hours/week, 2-4 half days
  • Placements in business, non-profit organizations, publishing and media

Course Load

Course Equivalencies: Please see the Paris-IES course equivalency list for program enrollment requirements and a list of IU course equivalencies that students have received in the past.

*Note: IU selectively co-sponsors IES Abroad program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all IES Abroad tracks/offerings. Please contact Education Abroad for clarification.

• Program Website
• Getting Started Handbook
• Diversity, Identity, and Accessibility Resources

• IES Abroad Housing options include:
  • Homestay (includes breakfast daily and three evening meals per week)
  • Apartment with private bathroom and kitchen en-suite
    • An additional fee applies to this housing option
  • Female-only Residence Hall (single rooms with private bathroom and shared kitchen)
    • An additional fee applies to this housing option
  • Residence Hall (single rooms)
    • Single rooms with private bathroom and shared kitchen
    • An additional fee applies to this housing option
  • See more information on IES's website (select "Housing" from the navigation bar). 
• Note: Indiana University will not support plans for students to obtain independent housing

You may apply if you:

• are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
• are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college
• are academically prepared for courses available on this program (primarily 300-level social sciences and humanities courses)
• have taken or are enrolled in either:
  • fourth semester college-level French for (fall) OR
  • fifth semester college-level French for (spring)
• have approximately a 2.75 cumulative GPA

Students must have a passport valid for six months beyond program's end date.

Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of Education Abroad. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.

Fall 2024

Spring 2024

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

• IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
• IES Abroad guaranteed aid of up to $7,000 (semester) or up to $3,000 (summer) based on confirmation of official FAFSA Expected Family Contribution. See details. Also see IES Abroad Scholarships and Aid available.

Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.