French Study Abroad Programs
All current information on cost, dates, deadlines and applications for the programs below are available at the Office of International Affairs.
French Study Abroad Programs
By participating in this program, students will be able to articulate how each of the locations studied throughout the course has evolved over time to shape the ultra-modern and global city we know Paris to be today. Students will be able to identify how the Parisian landscape has shaped society and how society in turn shaped and transformed the landscape to suit the evolving needs and desires of the people of Paris.
We achieve these goals through two pre-departure classroom sessions, followed by a 14-day trip in Paris. Each day in Paris, we will visit different sites that represent the century we will be discussing that day. Through museums and monuments visits, shows, restaurants, discussions with Parisians, walks, subway rides, and short trips to Versailles, Blois, and Giverny, we will understand what the city of Paris has become. Instruction is in English, no knowledge of French is required.
Global May Paris Travel Fund
Thanks to a generous donator, the Global Mary Paris program will award three competitive fellowships of $1100 each to admitted participants. The money will be used to help pay for the program. If you wish to be considered for this fellowship, submit to Prof. Lucille Toth AND Dr. Kate Schlosser one personal statement (500 words maximum). You will indicate your name, campus (Columbus or Newark), GPA, Major and Minor, and write two paragraphs (max 250 words each). In the first paragraph, you will demonstrate financial need. In the second paragraph, you will explain why the Global May Paris Program is important to reach your personal and professional goals. Please submit your application by March 1. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
Location
Paris, France
Duration
Four weeks during Summer 4-week Session 1
Prerequisites
None, taught in English.
Credits
French 1803 (3 credits hours), GE Culture and Ideas
Contact
globaledspecialist@osu.edu / Professors Lucille Toth and Kate Schlosser (FRIT)
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In partnership with SIS Intercultural Study Abroad, The Ohio State University is pleased to offer a full-immersion Program in French Language and Culture based in Brussels, Belgium. This program is designed for French Language students hoping to complete coursework for their minor and major studies in the Department of French and Italian.
The program is taught entirely in French using the EUFICCS approach with a focus on social and political sciences. Students will have a chance to experience Brussels' diverse environment while also benefiting from opportunities offered by European Institutions and NGOs. Participants can expect their SIS Program to increase their development of intercultural and democratic competencies with a strong emphasis on reflection and critical thinking.
Direct enroll programs require a higher level of independence and the ability to navigate a foreign educational system without assistance designed to cater to the needs of global education students from the United States.
The level of services provided varies widely between institutions, but interested students should be prepared for:
- Minimal or no U.S.-based staff representing the host institution
- Basic pre-departure orientation materials
- International student orientation upon arrival
Locations
Students will be based in Brussels, Belgium.
Accommodations
SIS Intercultural Study Abroad will carefully evaluate each student's housing request and place them with an appropriate host family. The program director individually selects the families, who have hosted SIS students for years. Host families will provide students with breakfast, dinner, and a packed lunch.
Ohio State Program Contact
Dr. Kelly Campbell (FRIT)
The information in this brochure should be used for general planning purposes only and can change at any time. Not every program will run every year. Please refer to this brochure throughout your planning process for the most up-to-date information regarding this program.
This is a bilateral exchange program based on an agreement between The Ohio State University and the Université Savoie Mont Blanc in France. Through this exchange, students have the chance to meet hundreds of other international students (who constitute 12% of the student body) and local French students while taking classes at one of France's leading universities. Savoie is a medium-sized university that provides students with easy access to the teaching staff, as class sizes are often small, and offers the additional support of tutorials. The university also operates a "welcoming program" for incoming international students and offers continuous assistance in achieving full integration into French university life.
Université Savoie Mont Blanc is especially attractive for Romance Studies majors for its proximity to Italy as well as its historically unique dialect.
Spring 2025 applications open! Deadline: Monday, September 9, 2024
Location
Chambéry, France
Duration
Semester or year
Contact
globaledspecialist@osu.edu / Dr. Kelly Campbell (FRIT)
Learn more through the Global Education Office website.
Located in the 6th arrondissement, near the famous Latin Quarter and the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Institut Catholique de Paris (la Catho) is an ideal setting for students. ISA students at the Catho will take courses through the university's Institut de Langue et de Culture Française (ICLF), which offers courses in French language, culture, and civilization. While the host university lies in the heart of the bustling city, it consists of multiple buildings enclosed by a relaxed courtyard and gardens. The Catho is fully accredited and recognized by the French Ministry of Education (Ministère de l'éducation nationale).
Students attend French language classes at France’s renowned Institut Catholique de Paris. Upon arrival, the institution administers a language placement test to determine your level of French. There are courses for all levels. The ISA office in Paris arranges for housing and meals through local homestays, coordinates cultural activities and field trips, and has an on-site resident director, computer lab, and small resource library.
Location
Paris, France
Duration
Semester or Year
Prerequisites
NA
Credits
Credit Evaluation Required
Contact
globaledspecialist@osu.edu / Dr. Kelly Campbell (FRIT)
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ISA Paris, France: French Language & Liberal Arts at the Institut Catholique de Paris
Immerse yourself in the French language in one of the most famous, beautiful, and culturally rich cities in the world. Paris will be your classroom as you explore the open-air markets, 19th-Century passageways, diverse neighborhoods, and so much more. You will discover that Paris is a city of tradition and innovation—a city alive with energy as it prepares for its green, sustainable future in addition to preparations to host the Summer Olympics in 2024.
Your French language level will be determined on-site. All of our courses are taught by native French speakers and incorporate course-related trips in Paris, including visits to art museums and to architectural and historical landmarks.
We want you to feel at home in Paris, so we do everything we can to help you integrate into life in the city. From housing to cultural events, our job is to make sure you have the most authentic study abroad experience possible.
Location
Paris, France
Duration
Summer
Prerequisites
2 or more semesters of French
Credits
6 credits
Contact
globaledspecialist@osu.edu / Dr. Kelly Campbell (FRIT)
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Study in Montpellier, with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance. Enjoy the college-town atmosphere, nightlife, and student-centered community. Choose beginning through advanced French language courses as well as courses in humanities, engineering, sciences, and business.
The Language & Culture Program focuses on French language, humanities and the liberal arts with electives available in many fields of study. There are three different tracks available and students should select their track level to see detailed course offerings according to their level of French.
- Beginning Track (0 - 1 semesters of college-level French)
- Intermediate Track (2 - 3 semesters of college-level French)
- Advanced Track (4+ semesters of college-level French)
Students take a placement test to assess their level of proficiency in French and then enroll in French language courses during their four-week stay in Montpellier. These courses are designed to help students develop strong language skills and deepen their cultural understandings. Students can live in dorms, apartments or with French families and enjoy the region, which is within easy reach of both mountains and the Mediterranean.
Location
Montpellier, France
Duration
Summer Semester
Prerequisites
No language prerequisite for summer.
Credits
1 course (3-5 credits) per session
Contact
globaledspecialist@osu.edu / Dr. Kelly Campbell (FRIT)
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The French Language Immersion & Area Studies Program has two important goals: to improve your written and verbal proficiency in French through language and area studies courses, and to introduce you to contemporary France and its role in the European Union. This program has a close relationship with the Université de Nantes, so you will have the opportunity to enroll in local university courses. IES Abroad courses are taught in French by native French faculty, many of whom are professors at the Université de Nantes. You may also enroll in an art course at the École des Beaux-Arts de Nantes, or take Business and Communications courses in English at the AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited Audencia Business School.
Students attend French language classes at the IES Center in Nantes and may attend courses at the University of Nantes as well. Students must have at least sophomore rank at OSU. Upon arrival, IES administers a placement test to determine your level of French. The IES Center coordinates cultural activities and field trips, and has an on-site resident director, computer lab, and small resource library.
Location
Nantes, France
Duration
Semester or year
Prerequisites
4 or more semesters of college-level French
Credits
15-19 per semester (5-6 courses)
Contact
globaledspecialist@osu.edu / Dr. Kelly Campbell (FRIT)
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IES Abroad Nantes - French Language Immersion & Area Studies
Study international development in Senegal, a fascinating French-speaking country seen as a bridge between Africa and the West. You’ll also contribute through an internship or research project with a nonprofit organization while you are there. Explore the complexities created by issues such as environment, globalization, public health, and social justice.
This program normally runs August through December in the fall semester, and January through May in the spring semester.
Locations
Senegal has long been seen as a crossroads where black African, Islamic, and European civilizations have met, clashed, and blended. Today it is still seen as a bridge between Africa and the West; yet it is also a place where Senegalese people remain deeply attached to traditional values and cultures. This program is based in Dakar, Senegal's cosmopolitan capital, with internship sites scattered throughout the country. Heated by the African sun while surrounded on three sides by cool Atlantic waters, Dakar has a climate often described as "eternal spring."
Accommodations
Homestays are an integral component of the MSID learning experience. All students live and share most meals with at least one family, and many with two different families--one during the classroom phase and one during the internship/research phase. Students with internships in the main city typically choose to remain with the same family throughout.
*Due to COVID 19, homestays may not be possible, and in that case you would be housed in shared student apartments. Apartments are fully furnished, include cooking facilities. Apartments are located within walking distance of the program center at WARC. Weeknight dinners will be provided by the program (Monday - Friday). You will be responsible for providing breakfast, lunches and weekend dinners throughout the program.
Faculty
Dr. Ousmane Sène of the Department of English, Université of Cheikh Anta Diop, directs the program. There are various program coordinators, and Senegalese faculty provide all instruction.
Ohio State Program Contact
Department of French and Italian Contact
Dr. Kelly Campbell (FRIT)
More information available through Global Education Office website.
Institute for American Universities (IAU) is an American institution of higher learning located in southern France offering study abroad opportunities and degree programs in various fields including business administration, international affairs, art and art history and French studies. Its main campus is in Aix-en-Provence, France, and satellite programs span throughout Spain, Morocco and the United Kingdom. Established in 1957, IAU was one of the first American-style, English language, liberal arts educational institutions in Western Europe. It is chartered by the Regents of the State University of New York and is recognized by the Rectorat of Aix-Marseille University and the French Ministry of Education. IAU is often considered the oldest and largest study abroad program in Europe and the first institution to offer a study abroad program to those studying programs other than French language.
This program normally runs September through December for the autumn semester, January through May in the spring semester and has summer term programs and internships that run varied lengths during the months of May, June and July.
Please note that IAU's application requires a passport or proof of passport application.
Direct enroll programs require a higher level of independence and the ability to navigate a foreign educational system without assistance designed to cater to the needs of global education students from the United States.
The level of services provided varies widely between institutions, but interested students should be prepared for:
- Minimal or no U.S.-based staff representing the host institution
- Basic pre-departure orientation materials
- International student orientation upon arrival
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