Study in France

Recommended Programs in France

Immerse yourself in French language and culture, gain valuable global experience, earn credit towards your French major or minor, and fulfill GE requirements! Opportunities available for students with varying levels of French language skills, from beginner to advanced:

UCEAP:

Sciences Po, Paris

Study at a world-class institute of political science in Paris. (Limited capacity, apply early!)

  • Location: Paris, France
  • Term: Fall semester, spring semester, or full year
  • Taught in: English OR French*
    • *Courses taught in French can be applied toward the French major or minor upon review by the Staff Advisor for French.
  • Language prerequisite: None for courses taught in English. Students with 2 years of university-level French, or equivalent, may opt to take some or all courses taught in French. 
  • Eligible Majors: Political Science, Economics / Business Economics, History, International / Global Studies, Legal Studies, Sociology.

University of Bordeaux

Engage in university study in a charming, historic French city.

  • Location: Bordeaux, France
  • Term: Fall semester, spring semester, or full year
  • Taught in: English OR French*
    • *Courses taught in French can be applied toward the French major or minor upon review by the Staff Advisor for French.
  • Language prerequisite: None for courses taught in English. Students who wish to take courses taught in French must have skills beyond the intermediate level of French, which is the equivalent of about two years of university-level French.
  • Other Features:
    • Coursework offered in any academic discipline.
    • Enroll in French university courses and/or special courses for international students.
    • Dedicated local advisor for UC students.
    • Live in student residence or homestay.

See what it's like to be a student at the University of Bordeaux:

Student Spotlight: University of Bordeaux 

Institute for Field Education (IFE) 

Gain high-quality internship or research experience in any field aligned to fit your personal interests.

  • Locations: Marseille, Paris or Strasbourg, France
  • Term: Fall or spring semester
  • Taught in: French
  • Language prerequisite: FRE 100 or equivalent
  • Other Features:
    • Small supportive cohort – preparation for success.
    • Live in student residence or homestay.

See what it's like to be an IFE student in Strasbourg, France:

Student Spotlight: IFE Strasbourg 

UC Davis Faculty-Led Summer Abroad:

Monuments & Memory in Paris

​​​​​​​​​​​Make Paris your classroom during a month-long program exploring the connections between art, history and society. 

  • Location: Paris, France
  • Term: Summer
  • Taught in: English*
    • *If you are a French minor/major: you will need to opt to complete your assignments for the course in French for them to count as electives for your French major/minor. Otherwise, you will receive GE credit/units toward graduation only. 
  • No language prerequisite
  • Other Features:
    • Cohort with experienced faculty
  • For more information, talk to Dr. Zachary Scovel or register for a virtual program info session:

Other Programs

UCEAP: Global Studies, Geneva 

  • Location: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Term: Spring semester
  • Taught in: Taught in: English OR French*
    • *Courses taught in French can be applied toward the French major or minor upon review by the Staff Advisor for French.
  • Language prerequisite: None for courses taught in English. If you have two years of university-level French, you have access to a broader range of courses taught in French.
  • Eligible Majors: Economics / Business Economics, Development / Community Studies, International / Global Studies, Legal Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Business Administration / Management.

Types of Global Learning Opportunities

The Global Learning Hub offers programs, workshops, and resources that enhance your academic and career pursuits through four broad areas of opportunity:

Resources

  • The Global Learning Programs Search Tool allows students to quickly and easily search programs related to their global learning interests. Students can search by program type, term, region of the world, or subject area.
  • The Scholarships & Funding Search Tool allows students to filter funding opportunities based on programs, degree level, term, subject, region of the world, or type of award.

Course Articulation

Use the searchable database of identified courses for French that students have taken previously through UCEAP.

Residency Requirements

Majors: A student must complete at least 18 units of upper-division credit for the major in residence at UC Davis. This means that up to 22 units may be taken elsewhere, including on an approved study abroad program. If a student completes less than 18 units of upper-division course work for the major at UC Davis, s/he may request a waiver of the major residence requirement from the College of Letters and Sciences if the department chair will support the waiver.

There is no residence requirement for the minor.

For More Information

Teach English in France with TAPIF after Graduation

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