Undergraduate
Study Abroad in France of the Francophone World
Students are strongly encouraged to add an international dimension to their undergraduate education through studying abroad.
By participating in an approved study abroad program, students can earn credits toward their major as well as CAS credits. Please consult with French program faculty for guidance in choosing a suitable program and for information on study abroad scholarships and financial aid.
Planning and Application
Students are encouraged to study abroad during their junior year, though another moment may be more suitable for certain students. We encourage students to investigate different options including summer, semester, and full-year study periods, in consultation with the following appliction timelines:
Please see the Study Abroad Checklist for more detailed guidance.
| Period of Study | Application Deadline | Begin Planning by |
|---|---|---|
| Whole year | March | November of previous year |
| Fall term | April | December of previous year |
| Spring term | October | July of previous year |
Transferring study abroad credits to the French major
We strongly encourage students to enroll in rigorous and challenging programs whose courses will count toward the French major. Not all programs offer courses that are suitable for the University of Pittsburgh French major. Please see French program study abroad advisor for information about appropriate programs.
Pitt in France, Nantes
The Department of French and Italian and the Office of Study Abroad are excited to once again offer a six-week summer study abroad program in Nantes, France. This program will be lead by French program faculty, and run jointly with the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES).
Pitt-in-France 2009 in Nantes
Recommended Programs
On the basis of our students’ experience, we can suggest the following from the numerous study abroad programs available:
- Université Laval: Quebec City, Canada. This program offers two total immersion five-week summer sessions concentrating mainly on the development of language skills. One and two semester programs during the Fall and Spring terms are also available. www.elul.ulaval.ca
- Institute for the International Education of Students (IES): Nantes and Paris. This program offers summer, semester or full-year options. www.iesabroad.org
- Institut d’Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po): Paris, France. This is a full-year exchange program. Students pay University of Pittsburgh tuition to attend one of Europe’s most prestigious universities. Fields of study include: political science, economics, history, European society and the liberal arts. For more information, please contact Stephen Lund of ESC: slund@ucis.pitt.edu