Engineering

Paris, France
Engineering

About the Program

Set yourself apart from the competition by taking engineering and math courses abroad. Paris is a city where many scientists and mathematicians have made significant contributions to the field making it an ideal destination for engineering majors or students in other STEM fields looking to satisfy technical and/or math requirements. 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.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Paris

Dates:

5/12/25 - 6/25/25

Price:

$8,095

Credits:

6 - 7

Deadlines

Apply By:

2/1/25

Withdraw By:

3/1/25

Requirements

Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee
Program Participation Agreement
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

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Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Paris Center

Located in the heart of the Marais district, the CEA CAPA Paris Center was founded in 2005 to provide North...

Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Room
Study Room
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
CEA CAPA Academic Resources
CEA CAPA Academic Resources
6-7

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Choose to take 1-2 Engineering courses, or 1 Engineering course and 1 elective course from the social sciences or humanities. 

Engineering courses meet for 45 or 60 contact hours/3 or 4 credits, and elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. If you choose the 1-course option, you may earn 3-4 credits (45-60 contact hours); if you choose the 2-course option, you may earn 6-7 credits (90-105 contact hours). 

Elective courses typically meet daily, Monday-Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.  

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines. 
 

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Electrical Circuits 300 En 60 4
Statics 300 En 45 3
Thermodynamics 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Calculus III 200 En 60 4
Differential Equations 300 En 60 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Haute Couture in Paris: History of Style & Fashion * 300 En 45 3
History of Paris: An Architectural Perspective * 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
French Civilization & Culture * 300 En 45 3
Sport & Culture in Contemporary France 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Photography in Paris 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change 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.

Excursions

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.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Paris. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • 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
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
May 12
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive in Paris on this date.

May 13
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

May 14
Classes Begin

Classes begin at the CEA CAPA Study Center on this day.

June 24
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at the CEA CAPA Study Center.

June 25
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of CEA CAPA housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$8,095
$8,095
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$900
$1,600
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$165
$165
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$84
$294
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$1,638
$2,275
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$910
$2,275
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$728
$1,456
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,520 $16,160