Paris is the intellectual, artistic, and political center of France. On this semester co-sponsored program students will enroll in courses at the IES Abroad center with other U.S.-based students. Students will also have the option to participate in either an internship or take a course at a local university alongside French students.
Paris-IES
French Studies
Program Dates
Spring 2019: 1/14 - 5/4
Fall 2018: 9/3 - 12/19
- Program Organization
- This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
- Semester Program with IES Abroad
- Typical enrollment: 100 students from U.S. colleges and universities
- Academic Program
- IES Abroad "French Studies" program* at the IES Abroad Center in Montparnasse on the Left Bank
- 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), Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris/Alfred Cortot, Paris Marais Dance School, Paris School of Business, and La Villa Bastille
- Optional Internship
- 10-12 hours/week, 2-4 half days
- Placements in business, non-profit organizations, publishing and media
Course Load
- Program requires enrollment in 16 credits including:
- 4-credit required French language course
- 9-12 credits selected from a combination of IES Abroad courses,
- 3-credit internship, and/or a 3-credit French university course
- Optional in fall, required in spring
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 Overseas Study for clarification.
- Additional Information
- Housing
- Placement in French home
- Limited number of apartments in a private building
- Program Eligibility
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
Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. 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.
- Costs and Financial Aid
Fall 2019
- IU portion of fee: $232.56
- IES portion of fee*paid to IU bursar: $16,600 (IES tuition, health insurance, housing, some meals depending on housing choice, orientation)
- Additional meals: $1,845 - $3,705
- International Airfare: IES estimates $685 - $760
- See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.
*Program fee reflects discounted fee for IU students after benefit of the $2,000 IES Public University Grant. Based on published IES materials. Indiana University cannot guarantee the prices charged by IES and is not responsible for any price increase or change.
Airfare, personal expenses, and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due April 1, 2019.
Spring 2019
- IU portion of fee: $228
- IES Abroad portion of fee* paid to IU bursar: $16,600 (tuition, health insurance, housing, some meals)
- Additional meals: $1,900-$3,800
- International Airfare: IES Abroad estimates $500-$600
- See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.
*Program fee reflects discounted fee for IU students after benefit of the $2,000 IES Abroad Public University Grant. Airfare, personal expenses, and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due October 16, 2018.
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 Merit-based, Diversity Scholarships, Legacy Scholarships and Disability Grants available.
Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.
- Program Contacts
For general information about this program, please visit or contact our office. You may set up an appointment with a specific advisor through the scheduling site.
Study Abroad Advisor
Provides detailed guidance and answers questions about specific programs or coursework available.
Elizabeth Shuman
Email: ehshuman@iu.edu
Student Services Coordinator
Helps students navigate the application process and coordinates with cosponsoring organizations.
Sarah Wilkinson
Email: slwilkin@iu.edu