Institute for American Universities – Aix en Provence
The Institute for American Universities is one of the oldest and largest education abroad programs in Europe. IAU’s mission is to make study in France available to students who want to explore the culture of France. The Institute enrolls more than 400 students each academic year.

Aix is a university town which offers students a natural intellectual environment. The many concerts, summer festivals, libraries, museums, bookstores, markets, and cafés have earned Aix its reputation as one of France's most engaging cities. This is a city whose diverse offerings are easily accessible for students-it is small enough that one can walk across the main part of town in 15 minutes. Aix is emphatically not, however, a sleepy village. It bustles with pedestrians, cars, mopeds, and the voices of its inhabitants.

Program Type
Third party provider agreement through the Institute for American Universities, facilitated by Duquesne University’s OIP.

Academic Highlights
The curriculum is broad, offering archeology, art history, studio art; French language, literature, and civilization; European/international studies and social sciences: business, comparative literature, economics, education, government, history, philosophy, political science, and psychology. Students choose courses that best meet their individual academic and personal needs.

Language of Instruction
English and French

Academic Calendar
Fall Semester: September –December
Spring Semester: January - May

Housing and Board Options
Students are placed with French families and are provided with breakfast and dinner.

Services Provided
The Aix Center's experienced staff greatly minimizes the inevitable culture shock of the first few days in France and provides a broad spectrum of support during the student's stay. The Office of Student Services is an information base where students can get help with any concern, be it related to housing, weekend excursions, activities, or arrangements for language exchange.

Outline of Estimated Costs (Category I Program)

For a more in-depth look: http://www.iaufrance.org/Aix/