Study Abroad in France
Study in France with CIEE in one of three treasured locations for a semester, summer, or year.
Beauty. Glamour. Taste. Countless artists and scholars have been allured and inspired by France. Explore CIEE’s study abroad programs in France and experience a country with over 1,000 years of history. When you study in France, you can explore all that the country has to offer, from its influential cuisine and fashion to its fairytale-like villages and interesting history.
Choose the city that intrigues you most – the bright lights of magical Paris, rural charm of Rennes, or student-populated Pink City of Toulouse. Whether you choose to study for a summer, year, or semester abroad in France, you can complete a variety of courses including business, marketing, music, communication, French language, film, fashion, architecture, art history, and more.
In France, CIEE gives students access to homestays, internships, volunteering opportunities, and direct enrollment options with added cultural clubs, activities, and excursions that provide a uniquely immersive international experience. Come write your story of France with CIEE and begin or improve your French language skills in this charming country.
Best Places to Study Abroad in France
Paris
Explore Parisian culture in France's capital city full of art, fashion, food, and more.
Rennes
Study in this festive city 1.5 hours from Paris abundant with arts, culture, and music.
Toulouse
In the South of France, Toulouse provides students with history and culture that dates back to ancient times.
France Study Abroad Programs
- Study Program
Put your French skills to work in the glimmering City of Light!
- Art Capital
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Designed for students interested in international business, Parisian culture, and the French language.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Art Capital
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Designed for students from all academic backgrounds.
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
- Paris, France
- Study Program
This four-week Parisian adventure will be music to your ears
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Paris, France
- Study Program
Discover Paris's rich past and vibrant present with CIEE this January!
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Paris, France
- Full-Time Internship
Build new skills and intercultural competencies with an internship and become an active member of the Paris professional community.
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Paris, France
- Study Program
Explore a wealth of fascinating courses
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Rennes, France
- Study Program
Improve your abilities to speak, write, and read French
- Language Immersion
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Toulouse, France
- Study Program
Develop your French language skills in a city recently voted as the best city to study abroad in France.
- Small City
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Learn about business in a hub for the European aerospace industry.
- AACSB-Accredited
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Toulouse, France
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Toulouse is a breathtaking city to explore
- Host Institution
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Rennes, France
- Study Program
- Part-Time Internship
Put learning on fast-forward
- Host Institution
- Language Immersion
- Small City
- Volunteering
- Paris, France
- Study Program
- Multi-Location Offering
- Part-Time Internship
Our Open Campus Block program allows you to start studying in Paris, then study in two other countries in one term.
- Art Capital
- Big City
- Bike Friendly
- Host Institution
Frequently Asked Questions
There are several reasons why you should study abroad in France, from its rich culture, famous cuisine, and architecture, to its thriving student population, course options, and the opportunity to improve your French language skills. One of the highest visited European countries, France offers a diverse learning environment for students with much to see, including the Eiffel Tower, Louver Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes, the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, and more!
If you’re wondering how to study in France, students can complete a few simple steps – search our study abroad programs in France, connect with your campus study abroad office, and start your application.
France is a good place to study abroad for students looking to live in an international city with great opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. A multicultural society, study abroad programs in France offer students a variety of courses to complete, all while learning French in an immersive environment.
While a packing list for France varies on the season and duration of a student’s stay, we recommend that students pack a backpack, comfortable shoes, and sunglasses. With warm summers, cold winters, and mild springs and falls, students should make themselves aware of the predicted weather during their study abroad period and pack accordingly.
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STUDY IN UP TO 3 CITIES THIS SEMESTER
With CIEE’s Open Campus Block programs, you’re in charge! You can design your semester abroad to include up to three dynamic locations - plus, select your academic focus and length of stay.
