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.
Top Cities to Study Abroad
1. Paris | 1592 reviews | |
2. Aix-en-Provence | 444 reviews | |
3. Strasbourg | 155 reviews | |
4. French Alps | 154 reviews | |
5. Grenoble | 127 reviews |
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Study Abroad in France - Featured Programs
You can make your dreams of studying in Paris a reality with APA's new program. Live, study like a local even if you’ve only studied French for 2...
The Lyon semester and yearlong program offers an intensive language approach at L’Université Lumière Lyon 2 (University of Lyon 2), where you will...
Customized Internships for all majors in a variety of European countries!
Linguistic Horizonsarranges customized internship placemen...
This engaging and interactive summer study abroad program combines classroom instruction with high profile guest lectures, visits and excursions, ...
The Pau program offers a unique opportunity to study the French language intensively, take courses in other disciplines, and to experience student...
Study Abroad in France - All Programs
The International Business Traveling Seminar is designed for students interested in an academic and cultur...
Spend your summer traveling to London and Paris with the AIFS War and Society study and travel program! You’ll earn 3 credits through Richmond, the American International ...
Spend a semester, academic year or summer in Paris, France with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 24 credits at The American Business School, Paris (ABSParis) depending on program s...
Learn French in Paris, French language school in FranceWe don’t believe that language learning is just about studying grammar notions and vocabulary. We do believe, howeve...
This program is designed for students who want to study abroad in Grenoble at one of the premier universities in France, and take courses in Political Science, Humanities,...
A valuable complement to the academic and cultural immersion of a semester or year abroad, an internship in Paris provides meaningful work experience in a student's prefer...
IPSL’s language and volunteer program in Montpellier, France offers participants an opportunity to study language, while also doing an internship, preceptorship or volunte...