Founded over 700 years ago in 1253, the fame and prestige of the Sorbonne is matched by few institutions. Students attend courses offered by the Cours de CivilisationFrançaise de la Sorbonne designed especially for foreign students. Students also have access to courses at the American University of Paris, the British Institute, and other English-speaking institutions.

Paris, one of the most famous and beautiful cities in the world, has over 90 museums, fine restaurants, sidewalk cafes, and a romantic, urbane tone. Long a mecca for intellectuals, free-thinkers, artists and revolutionaries, Paris is a special city in which to study.

Program Type
Third-party provider, American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), facilitated by Duquesne University’s OIP.

Academic Highlights
French language and literature (placed according to proficiency), art history, philosophy, history, sociology, political science. Students are NOT in classes with French students but with other international, non-native French speaking students.

Courses Available at the University of Paris, Sorbonne

Language of Instruction
English and French

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

Housing and Meals
AIFS arranges for students to rent a room in a Parisian home, typically owned by a single woman or a professional couple. Most AIFS students are housed as a pair in a shared room. AIFS also offers students the option of finding your own apartment. For board, AIFS offers students the option of purchasing restaurant vouchers good in many Parisian restaurants.

Services Provided
AIFS provides a wonderful package of services including a 3-day stop-over orientation in London; a two-week orientation in Cannes where students get intensive French language (appropriate to your level) preparation; day trips to Chartres, Giverny, Fontainebleau, and many others; a full-time resident director; and academic support services.

Estimated Costs (Category I Program)

Scholarships available through AIFS.

For a more in-depth look: www.aifsabroad.com