Study Abroad in France
France is one of the largest and most populous western European countries. Approximately 17,000 American students will study abroad in France each year, making it one of the most popular study abroad destinations. Over the past 500 years, France has been a major power with strong cultural, economic, military and political influence in Europe and in the world with many territories and islands located in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans and many others still influenced by French language and culture. France enjoys a high standard of living as well as education, more reasons why France is a top study abroad destination.
Below you will find our list of Study Abroad programs in France. It is an index to international education in France listing university level study abroad, internships, volunteer and intensive language school programs oriented to American college and university students. Some pre-college and post-graduate options are also included. We invite you to read the student reviews, see the ratings scores and use this site to compare programs and understand what other students have encountered during their education abroad.
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Top Cities to Study Abroad
1. Paris | 1681 reviews | |
2. Aix-en-Provence | 518 reviews | |
3. Traveling in France | 240 reviews | |
4. Strasbourg | 225 reviews | |
5. French Alps | 189 reviews |
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Study Abroad in France - Featured Programs
SAI invites students to experience an American-style education in the heart of Paris!
Founded in 1962, The American University of Pa...
See the world, experience a new culture, make friends from 100 countries – and prepare for your global future. Start any Monday and study fr...
Wellesley-in-Aix is located in Aix-en-Provence a lively, charming city of 145,000 inhabitants located in southern France within easy distanc...
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Designed for students at an advanced level of French, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in France provides ...
Wellesley-in-Aix is located in Aix-en-Provence a lively, charming city of 145,000 inhabitants located in ...
Set upon the edge of the Mediterranean Sea on the glamorous French Riviera, Nice beckons with its mild climate and clear skies. Whether you’re strolling along the famous p...
Join us for a unique program in Paris and discover French business culture and learn key skills to successful international business interactions in the context of this bu...
Study Abroad at AUPWhether you’re already working toward your degree at another institution or looking for a unique program to launch your studies, spending a summer, a se...
Our French Language Immersion & Area Studies Program has two important goals: to improve your written and verbal proficiency in French through language and area studie...
Available for study abroad/gap year/leave of absence:Improve your French, take unique courses in nearly any field of study, and learn lifelong skills coveted by employers....
Designed for students at an advanced level of French, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in France provides opportunities to experience French culture in one of three locati...
The IES Abroad Arles program offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in French language study in the charming provencal town of Arles, with courses in history of ph...
Have the ultimate summer study abroad experience with Forum-Nexus! Visit 9 incredible cities in Italy in just 1 month and earn 3-9 credits. Students from the U.S. and othe...
At FWI, we run year-round internship programs working with over 2,000 of the industry's brightest and best businesses and organisations, matching you with them based on yo...
Experience cultural diversity at its best while studying in the capital of Europe, located on the French and German border in the town of Strasbourg France.The EU Studies ...