Study abroad in
Paris, France

Make the City of Light your classroom when you study abroad in Paris. From business to cultural studies, finance to fashion, the art scene to the foodie scene, Paris offers limitless opportunities. France’s capital city has long been a center of intellectual thought, politics, art, and social change, where diversity and modernity thrive alongside centuries of rich history. Home to high fashion, world-renowned cuisine, and some of the world’s best museums and galleries, Paris draws thinkers, artists, writers…and thousands of students from around the world. Studying abroad in Paris at the CEA Center and our Parisian partner universities offers stimulating approaches to learning by combining in-class work with group projects, co-curricular activities, and excursions, all designed to foster a deeper understanding of local language and culture, as well as a broader global perspective.

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Programs to love in Paris

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

CEA Paris Center

Deepen your understanding of local and global culture, politics, and current events while earning credits in your field of study. Electives are taught in English and focus on an active learning approach; French language courses are available at all levels.

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Starting at $6,195

Study + Internship in Paris

CEA Paris Center

The Study + Internship program in Paris is designed for students who are aspiring professionals that want to distinguish themselves in an evolving global job market. The program allows you to make progress toward your academic degree and remain on track for graduation, while developing the top skills employers want you to gain by the time you enter the job market. During the program, you will intern at a local host organization while also taking our mandatory Global Internship Course and additional courses. Our diverse range of courses will provide you with a platform to excel academically, and your personalized internship placement will help you acquire professional experience from a global perspective and learn from professionals in an international context. Program options are dependent upon location, but may include: Semester, Summer, Part-Time and Full-Time Internships, and English and host language speaking placements.

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Starting at $7,295

Engineering

CEA Paris Center

Set yourself apart from the competition by taking engineering courses abroad. Paris is an ideal destination for engineering majors, a city where many scientists and mathematicians have made significant contributions to the field. You’ll experience Paris as a learning lab through site visits and lectures which complement your classroom curriculum. Additional elective courses focus on aspects of French culture and may fulfill a humanities or social science requirement. While French language skills are not required for the program, you’ll likely acquire basic French and use it to navigate this historic city.

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Starting at $6,895

International Business

CEA Paris Center

Internationalize your profile and acquire business skills applicable to both the French- and English-speaking worlds, all while broadening your global perspective. Many courses incorporate an active learning style that takes you out of the classroom and into the city, lending real-world context to lessons learned in the classroom. An Early Start option in the Fall semester allows you to jump start your language learning before the program starts.

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Starting at $18,895

Liberal Arts & French Studies

CEA Paris Center, Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne

Designed for students at all French language levels, this program allows you to acquire and improve French language skills while earning credit toward your major or graduation requirements. Combine these intensive language courses at the Sorbonne’s Cours de Civilisation Française (CCFS) with a wide range of electives, taught in English at the CEA Paris Center.

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Communication, Politics & Global Issues

CEA Paris Center

As the lines blur between traditional and new media, the constant flow of information impacts political and cultural trends around the world. This high-impact program places you in the heart of Paris to help you develop critical communication skills and real-world understanding of political and global issues.

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Fashion Studies in Paris

CEA Paris Center

While you don’t need us to tell you that Paris is the fashion capital of the world, we can show you how it earned and kept this title. Our CEA Fashion Studies in Paris program is designed to give you critical insight into the fashion industry in Paris and in Europe. Tour the luxury fashion district in Paris & some of its boutiques to learn how the experts leverage industry trends. Visit fashion & decorative arts museums with expert faculty to deepen your knowledge of fashion & art history. Analyze how digital marketing has transformed the fashion industry and how you communicate identity through what you wear. In this program you can choose to approach fashion from the perspective of business, art history, or communication studies, or a combination of these three angles. Additional elective courses focus on aspects of French culture and may fulfill a humanities or social science requirement. While French language skills are not required for this program you may enroll in a French-language course in order to more readily navigate the world’s fashion capital.

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Internship in Paris

CEA Paris Center

Designed for students of all language levels who want to distinguish themselves in an evolving global marketplace, the Internship in Paris program allows you to develop practical skills in fields such as business, communication, hospitality, marketing, international relations, the arts and more. Our strong academic focus and personalized placements dedicated to meaningful experiences that make a real impact, allow you to give your career a boost while gaining the international experience you’ve been seeking.

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French Language Studies at Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne

Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne

Immerse into French language at France’s most well-known language schools. Attend class with other international students at the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne. All courses are taught in French and according to the traditional French instruction method.

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French Language Studies at Institut Catholique

Institut Catholique de Paris

Want to optimize your language learning by taking all your courses in French? Enroll in this immersive program, designed for all French language levels. Small class sizes and a broad liberal arts curriculum enhance your experience, allowing you to take elective courses focused on French culture and history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I study abroad in Paris?

Studying in Paris is a life changing event for many students. When you study abroad in France, you experience learning outside the traditional classroom setting, gain international experience and expand your sense of cultural awareness. You will experience new culture, food, and meet people from all over the world making lifelong friends and expanding your network. Plus you get to travel to places you've only read about.

Is it expensive to live in Paris?

As a student there are tons of experiences you can have for free or at a discounted cost, particularly at museums! For food, there are plenty of affordable options, especially by CEA's Paris Center – check out Hure or O'Bao. Planning ahead can help cut costs; for example, buy the month metro (Navigo) pass instead of individual tickets. Having access to the metro can get you anywhere in the city for cheap – you can take a baguette and some cheese for a picnic in a park, explore a farmer's market, and so much more!

Is Paris safe?

Paris is a fantastic choice for a students' who want to participate in study abroad or internship abroad programs. Paris is very safe for such a large city, but like all big cities, it does have its risks. Typically, crimes are those of opportunity, so it is important to take steps to make sure your experience abroad will be positive and you can enjoy all that Paris has to offer while on your program abroad.

Where will I live in Paris?

CEA offers many housing options while you're studying abroad in Paris. Standard CEA housing is included in your program price. In some study locations you may also have the option of arranging your own independent housing.

CEA Paris offers several housing options for students depending on their preferences and desired location.

Paris Housing options include:

Apartments
Residence Hall – Shared
Foyer
Independent Living

What makes Paris unique?

Paris has long been a center of intellectual thought, politics, art, and social change, in the city’s centuries of history. Home to high fashion, world-renowned cuisine, and some of the world’s best museums and galleries, Paris draws thinkers, artists, writers…and thousands of students from around the world to study. Studying abroad in Paris with CEA offers stimulating approaches to learning by combining in-class work with group projects, co-curricular activities, and excursions, all designed to foster a deeper understanding of local language and culture, and a broader global perspective.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our inclusions make studying abroad easy!

Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
Visa & Immigration Advising
Financial Advising
Tuition and Registration
Airport Pick-up
Onsite Orientation
City Tour
Onsite Staff Support
24/7 Emergency Assistance
Travel Medical Insurance
International Emergency Service Support
Welcome & Farewell Events
Centrally Located Housing
Wellness Activities
Cultural Engagement
Language Exchanges
Volunteer Opportunities
Excursions
Student Clubs & Organizations
Host Institution Services & Amenities
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Bruges, Belgium

Avignon and Provence

Strasbourg, France and Fribourg, Germany

Giverny

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You’ll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we’ve offered in the past.

Bruges, Belgium

Board the high-speed train Thalys and cross the northern border to discover the delights of the city of chocolates, waffles, and French fries. Observe the colorful architecture of the Bruges townhouses, climb to the top of the Belfry, and try to catch a glimpse of the North Sea. Listen to the rhythm of horse shoes as a horse-drawn carriage passes nearby. Discover the last brewery still operating in town and sample the local cuisine. End your journey relaxing in a tea room with the best whipped-cream-topped hot chocolate for the ultimate chocolate experience, before returning to Paris with a huge smile on your face…and a full tummy!

Avignon and Provence

Hop on the high speed train to Avignon and visit the Palais des Papes, one of Europe’s largest, most important medieval Gothic buildings. We’ll take a private coach to discover the Alpilles of the Provence region on the way to Roussillon, a beautiful village on top of a hill that’s known for its ochre trail. Follow the trail among ochre cliffs, a landscape that inspired Cezanne and Van Gogh. The next day, we’ll visit one of the most beautiful villages in France: les Baux de Provence and its castle. On the way back to Avignon, we’ll visit the open air "Provencal" market in Saint Remy de Provence, and stop at a wine cellar to sample "vin de provence" and local delicacies.

Strasbourg, France and Fribourg, Germany

Discover the eastern region of Alsace. The excursion starts with an in-depth walking tour of the center of Strasbourg, where you’ll immediately notice the strong Germanic influence in the architecture and way of life. We’ll enjoy a cruise down the Ill River that carries us through the Petite France district and to European Parliament, the central institution of European integration. The regions of Alsace and Lorraine have been the object of much conflict over the centuries, with France and Germany fighting for ownership. The mix of two cultures has produced delicious food such as "choucroute" or "flammekueche," and fine local beers you can sample during a traditional Alsatian meal. Before leaving, we’ll cross the border to Germany and enjoy a glimpse of the black forest and the city of Fribourg. You’ll also have the pleasure of tasting Alsatian wine in a small, family-run vineyard.

Giverny

Whether you’re a novice or a confirmed fan of the Impressionist art movement, Giverny is a don’t-miss destination. The day begins with a visit to a museum dedicated to Monet's life and works. From here, take a trail leading through lush gardens where a lily pond, bamboo patches, and flowers bursting with color (a.k.a. the beautiful scenery that inspired many of Monet's paintings!) wait to be discovered. Meandering through Monet's gardens will surely work up your appetite; be sure to try some traditional dishes from Normandy. During your free time, you may opt to explore the Impressionist Museum, which displays works from several famous artists who flocked to this remarkable place to visit Monet throughout his life.

Loire Valley Châteaux

Nowhere else in the world can one discover such a rich collection of magnificently preserved castles—dating from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance—as the Loire Valley. In the comfort of a private coach, you’ll travel through mystical forests to visit Chambord and Chenonceau castles. A stop in Amboise, a lovely pedestrian town in the region’s heart, includes a visit to its castle. After some souvenir shopping, you will have the opportunity to see Le Clos Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci's former home, now a museum dedicated to the artist. The weekend doesn't stop there; you’ll learn about wine production and the particular qualities of Loire Valley wine at a local wine cellar and satisfy your appetite during a traditional French meal. The natural beauty of the landscapes, the phenomenal masterpieces of royal architecture, and the magnificently manicured gardens of the Loire Valley will charm you.

Mont St Michel

For centuries, Mont St Michel has been the object of admiration. Regardless of whether you arrive at low or high tide, you’ll be immediately overwhelmed by the majestic rocky island on the horizon. Mont St Michel has been standing for over 1,000 years; throughout the ages, the site has been the object of dispute between Normandy and Brittany to determine proper ownership.

Spend the morning climbing up the winding streets and enjoying an informative historical tour of the remarkable Gothic monastery. After all that climbing, you’ll want to sample traditional Norman dishes such as poulet à la crème and tarte aux pommes. After a night spent near the island, we’ll make our way to St. Malo, a pirate town on the Brittany coast. Before returning to Paris we’ll stop at an apple cider cellar where you’ll learn the process of making cider and taste the brut and doux versions of this lightly alcoholic apple drink.

Reims

This trip will tantalize your taste buds with delectable delights. Experience firsthand how French chocolates are made, spend an afternoon learning about world famous Brie cheese from Meaux and, visit the champagne cellars in Reims and Epernay. Seeing the magnificent Cathédrale Notre-Dame, where every French king has been crowned since the days of Jeanne d'Arc, is an incredible experience.

Take advantage of the unique flavors of Paris. CEA offers a variety of local immersion activities to match your interests. Whether you enjoy music concerts, clubs, sports, cooking classes, language exchanges or something entirely different, CEA Paris staff will help you engage with local culture and speak with Parisian students.

Language Practice

During most CEA-sponsored activities, you can practice your French with Parisians who wish to improve their English language skills and who are eager to help others learn French. CEA hosts a variety of activities designed to help you meet French peers; in fact, we’ve combed the city to recruit French students and young people who are interested in meeting newcomers and sharing language and culture. Outdoor activities include bike riding and rollerblading through Paris, tree climbing, and picnics where CEA students can get to know their French friends—they may even become friends for life! Here are some examples of activities students have participated in:

Dégustation de Fromage (Cheese Tasting)

CEA and local French students organize an evening activity to help initiate students to the world of French cheese. With hundreds of cheeses to choose from at the market or grocery store, it can be hard to know where to start. We select a variety of cheeses from the different regions of France, representing cow, goat, and sheep varieties. Carefully selected wines accompany the cheeses, allowing you to learn the importance of a good match, the role of cheese at a French meal, the methods of storing and serving cheese, and how best to select and enjoy the many different varieties. Team up with French students to defend your favorite cheese!

Allez les Bleus!

Pick up some sports vocabulary, learn the stadium cheers en français, and get to know more about French sports culture. CEA and local French students gather to cheer on the French national team (les Bleus!) as they tough it out on the field. Don’t forget to wear your bleu, blanc, rouge!

Soirée Crêpes

Everyone loves crepes, but how many people have mastered the art of making them? Spend an evening with local French students and learn a skill that will be useful for years to come. CEA sponsors a crepe-making and tasting evening where you’ll first observe the secrets for making a perfect batter. Crepe-making experts will walk you through recipes and show you how to stuff sweet and savory crepes. Try your hand at flipping crepes, and if that’s too ambitious, feel free to simply enjoy as many crepes as you want!

Paris Vert (Green Paris)

Put on your walking shoes and join CEA for a 5K walk through the City of Light. We’ll explore the greener side of Paris, strolling through hidden gardens and forests, and stopping to enjoy refreshment from one of the city’s sparkling water fountains (oui!) Take this opportunity to reflect on Paris’ urban planning and environmental initiatives, to stay healthy while abroad, and to discover the spots where the Parisians go to exercise and to relax. On y va!

Bien-être Abroad

CEA Paris offers a program of activities focused on your bien-être (wellbeing). Sign up for your favorite sport or try a new one, keep your mind and body healthy and happy, and get to know CEA staff and faculty outside of the classroom by joining us for one of many opportunities throughout the year.

Career and Re-entry Workshop

Explore the skills and knowledge you’ve gained and learn how to articulate your growth in your future job searches. In this interactive workshop, you’ll reflect and process your study abroad experience, connect study abroad with your career goals, and obtain practical advice to help you transition back to the U.S.

Mobile Journalist Program

Want to build your digital portfolio while you study abroad? Join the Mobile Journalist (MOJO) program! You’ll blog, photograph, and video your experience abroad, then share them on social media.

Alumni Ambassador Program

Your study abroad adventure doesn’t have to end when your program is over. Keep sharing your study abroad love on your home campus…become an Alumni Ambassador! This internship allows you to help other students on their study abroad journeys while gaining work experience and growing your professional network.

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Paris Housing

*Housing options may change term over term and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Studio

Residence Hall - Shared

Apartment

Homestay

Independent Living

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Studios are located in student residences that house approximately 200-300 local and international students in single or shared studios. The Studio residences are a typical housing solution for local students, both providing the privacy of an apartment (with kitchenettes and bathrooms in-suite) and the environment of student living. The Studio residences are located in a several different neighborhoods across the city, including the 20^th arrondissement, the 13^th, 15^th, and 17 ^th, as well as in nearby St Mandé, Montreuil, and Ivry. Living in a studio in Paris will provide you with a true sense of French student life, will allow you to cook your own meals at home, and meet up with other residents in your building.

Typical Commute

CEA Paris Center: 30-45 minutes by metro
Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne: 30-45 minutes by metro
Catholic University of Paris: 30-45 minutes by metro

Meals Included

Not included

Roommates

1-3 students per studio

Unit Amenities

Kitchenette
Bathroom
Full bed linens included
Towels included
Internet access
Pay-per-load washing machines and dryers
In-room heater or central heating

Additional Fees

Semester (Single room only): $1,000 - $2,000
Summer (Single room only): $600 - $1,800

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