Liberal Arts & Business

Aix-en-Provence, France

Available with an Internship

Liberal Arts & Business

About the Program

Study abroad in the south of France while participating in an American form of university education. Choose from a wide range of electives in subjects from business to communication, art history to psychology, education to humanities. Most elective courses are taught in English, allowing you to take full advantage of IAU College’s offerings. French language instruction is available at all levels of proficiency, from beginning to advanced. Semester students are required to take a French language course, while Summer students are encouraged, but not required, to enroll in a French language course.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Aix-en-Provence

Dates:

1/21/25 - 5/10/25

Price:

$20,995

Credits:

15 - 16

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

11/1/24

Requirements

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

Eligibility

Education
Completed:

1 Year of College

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Other:

Some students may attend US colleges/universities already affiliated with this host institution and therefore will not be eligible to attend this CEA program. Please call CEA for further details regarding eligibility specifics.

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

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Where You'll Study

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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Beginning French speakers will enroll in 1 language course and 3 elective courses. Intermediate and advanced speakers will enroll in 1 language course and 4 elective courses. Language courses meet for 45-90 contact hours/3-6 credits; electives meet for 15-90 contact hours/1-3 credits per semester. You may earn up to a total of 15-16 credits (up to 225-270 contact hours).

Classes meet Monday-Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

Before you leave for Aix, you'll submit an IAU course selection form and an IAU language questionnaire that estimates your language knowledge. An IAU advisor will evaluate your language questionnaire and transcript and either enroll you in courses or schedule a language placement exam that you'll take before your program starts. After you arrive on-site, French faculty will determine if you're the in correct language level; you'll have two weeks to add/drop if necessary.

It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for France. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

Beginner Level Course Structure

Available Levels

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
ARA 151 Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I 100 Ar 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ENS/WGS 380 Applied Sustainable Viticulture 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART/BUS 327 Arts Administration: Cultural Management & Leadership 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
COM/IRL 316 Media and Conflict * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ECO 301 International Economics and the European Union 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART/ENG 377 Creative Writing - Spirit of Place 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
FIN 300 Financial Management 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
BUS 305 Global Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
MTH 101 College Math: An Applied Approach 100 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
MUS/ART 245 Music and Sound of the Mediterranean 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
PSY 304 Human Development in Cultural Contexts 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
REL 311 Early Christianity in Europe 300 En 45 3
REL/PHI 301 The Problem of God 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 112 Ceramics I: Introduction to Ceramics 100 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 Aix-en-Provence. 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
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • 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
January 21
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Marseille Provence airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

January 22 - 23
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

January 26 - 27
Orientation

Mandatory IAU Orientation will be held.

January 28
Classes Begin

Classes begin at IAU on this day.

March 17 - 28
Midterm Exams

Midterm exams will be held at IAU.

March 29 - April 06
School Break

IAU is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.

April 21
Holiday

Easter Monday is a public holiday in France. No classes will be held.

May 01
Holiday

Labor Day. No classes today.

May 02
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at IAU.

May 05 - 09
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at IAU.

May 09
Farewell Reception

IAU Graduation and Spring Closing Ceremony will be held on this day.

May 10
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of 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.
$20,995
$20,995
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$800
$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.
$290
$290
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.
$0
$554
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$2,604
$4,991
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.
$434
$1,085
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$0
$3,255
TOTAL EXPENSES $25,123 $32,770