
Spend a semester abroad in the heart of French Alps, at one of France’s prestigious “Grande Ecoles”. Instruction is available in both French and English, and coursework is organized in tracks based on your language level. Each track includes courses that ground you in foundations of social and political science as well as a variety of elective courses to round out your curriculum, and further enhance this once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity.
French Alps: Grenoble
8/27/24 - 12/21/24
$17,295
14 - 17.5
Closed
5/31/24
1 Year of College completed prior to program start
Some courses may have prerequisites.
2.5
All Levels
You’ll enroll in a track based on your language level:
Each track has 3 mandatory courses and 3-4 elective courses as part of the curriculum. Mandatory courses include: a French language course, a French society course taught in English or French (FSIS/FEIS), and a seminar on international/comparative politics (CMINT/CM). In addition, you’ll choose 3-4 elective courses from a variety of subject areas taught in English or French. Elective courses may be taught in a lecture format (Cours specializes/CS) or as seminars (Conférences de méthode/CM), which emphasize discussion and student interactions in class.
Class meeting times and days per week vary by course. Contact hours vary by course and may be comprised of lectures, seminars and independent work. In general courses are granted 5 ECTS, which convert to 2.5 US credits per course. You enroll in 6-7 courses and may earn a total of 14 – 17.5 US credits per semester. 15 US credits are recommended.
You'll take a language placement exam online prior to departure and confirm your level after you arrive in Grenoble. If you are a complete beginner, you may opt out of taking the language placement exam by providing a sworn written statement explaining your complete beginner status. You’ll enroll in the appropriate program track based on the results of the language exam. You’ll complete a course registration after you arrive in Grenoble and choose elective courses within the selected track. 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.
Please be aware that in the fall semester the university exam period runs past the CEA program dates. Therefore, it is your responsibility that you enroll in courses with continuous assessment or arrange an alternate exam due date or assessment, if necessary, with your instructor. We recommend speaking about this with your instructor at the beginning of the semester.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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Beginner French | 100 | Fr | 65 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
France, State, Institutions and Society | 300 | En | 50 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Change in Global Politics | 300 | En | 56 | 2.5 |
Contemporary Issues in the Arab and Muslim World | 300 | En | 56 | 2.5 |
Globalization & Security: A Perspective in Border Studies | 300 | En | 56 | 2.5 |
International Policy Lab | 300 | En | 56 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Language and Methodology Peer Tutoring | 100 | En | 0 | 0 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
German Language - High Beginner to Advanced | 300 | De | 44 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
International Issues in the Middle East - The Two Gates to the Middle East: Egypt and Turkey | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Italian Language - Intermediate & Advanced | 300 | It | 44 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sports Elective | 100 | En | 0 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Contemporary Theories of Justice | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
Environment, Natural Resources, and Armed Conflict | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
Geoeconomics of International Security | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
Geopolitics | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Science for Society? Socially Responsible Research in the Western World | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Spanish Language - Intermediate & Advanced | 300 | Sp | 44 | 2.5 |
Interested in taking your career to the next level?
*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.
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.
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 Grenoble. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
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 |
---|---|
August 27
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
August 28 - 30
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held. |
September 02 - 06
|
Academic Orientation
Mandatory Academic Orientation will be held at Sciences Po on this day. |
September 09
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at Sciences Po on this day. |
November 01
|
Holiday
All Saints day. No classes will be held. |
November 11
|
Holiday
Armistice Day. No classes will be held. |
December 20
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at Sciences Po. |
December 21
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
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.