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 has served as an academic center for more than 700 colleges and universities and more than 16,000 students-its present annual enrollment overall is at more than 400-and continues to make study in France available to students who recognize the life-long value of living in and exploring a culture other than their own.

A bustling city steeped in history and the sophistication of modern France, Avignon is both very provençal and contemporary. A major art and cultural capital, it is a university town with a vibrant, energetic pace. Avignon is thirty minutes from the Mediterranean Sea and under three hours from Paris by train. IAU's Le Centre d'Avignon is housed in the remodelled 13th Century Chapelle St. Antoine in the heart of town, close to the Papal Palace.

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

Academic Highlights
The Avignon program is an opportunity for serious students to immerse themselves in French culture, and pursue the study of language, literature, and the civilization of contemporary France for a semester. It is a French-only environment for students with an advanced level of proficiency, enabling them to take a multiplicity of courses in many disciplines (visual arts, history, political science, literature, philosophy, linguistics, phonetics, etc.,) and to audit courses at the French university. In addition, internships are available to students who wish to apply their language and work skills in a practical French environment.

Language of Instruction
French - Students must have at least two years of college French (or the equivalent) and a 3.0 GPA or higher in that field.

Academic Calendar
Fall Semester: September –December
Spring Semester: January – late April/early-May

Housing and Board Options
Students are generally individually housed in the homes of French hosts, though independent living arrangements can be made when necessary, and are provided with breakfast and dinner.

Services Provided
The Avignon Center has an all French staff mostly from the Avignon area. Three one-day excursions are part of the IAU-Avignon experience. Cultural, social, and althetic events and outings are arranged through a local organization. Language partners are also available.

Outline of Estimated Costs (Category I Program)

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