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Study abroad in the south of France while participating in an American form of university education. Choose from a wide range of electives in subjects from business to communication, art history to psychology, education to humanities. Most elective courses are taught in English, allowing you to take full advantage of IAU College’s offerings. French language instruction is available at all levels of proficiency, from beginning to advanced. Semester students are required to take a French language course, while Summer students are encouraged, but not required, to enroll in a French language course.
Aix-en-Provence
1/21/25 - 5/10/25
$20,995
15 - 16
10/1/24
11/1/24
1 Year of College
2.5
Some students may attend US colleges/universities already affiliated with this host institution and therefore will not be eligible to attend this CEA program. Please call CEA for further details regarding eligibility specifics.
All Levels
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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FRE 151 Immersive Elementary French I then II | 100 | Fr | 90 | 6 |
FRE 251 Immersive Elementary French II then Intermediate French I | 200 | Fr | 90 | 6 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ART 341 Islamic Art and Architecture in Europe * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
ART 382 Cezanne and Van Gogh | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
ART/ARH 201 Introduction to Art History: Prehistory to Modern Times | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
ART/ARH 340 The Mediterranean and Beyond: Cross-Cultural Studies in Medieval Art and Architecture | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
ART/ARH 363 Baroque Art and Architecture * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
MSM/ARH 391 Museums Today: Mission and Challenges (Museology Seminar) | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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BUS 301 International Business Today and Tomorrow | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
BUS 302 International Strategic Branding * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
BUS 303 Intercultural Management | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
BUS 304 Business Ethics in the Global Market | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
BUS 307 International Strategic Branding & Luxury Brand Management | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
BUS 323 Socially Responsible and Sustainable Fashion Management | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
BUS/WS 310 International Wine Trade | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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COM/IR 316 Media and Conflict * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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WS 101 An Overview of Wine * | 100 | Fr | 15 | 1 |
WS/CHM 305 Chemistry and Biochemistry of Wine Production | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
WS/HSP 307 Wine and Food Pairing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
WS/MKT 302 Wine Marketing and Analysis * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ECO 301 International Economics and the European Union | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
ECO 304 Economic Globalization: Growth and Development | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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LIT/COM/ANTH 375 The European City in Literature and the Visual Arts * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ENS 200 Ecology the Mediterranean | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
ES 201 Principles of Environmental Science in Society | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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FIN 300 Financial Management | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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FRE/LING/EDU 379 Deep-Dive into the French Language: History, Acquisition and Teaching | 300 | Fr | 45 | 3 |
FRE/LIT 362 Women and the Mediterranean: from the 16th to the 19th century | 300 | Fr | 45 | 3 |
LIT 325 The European Novel | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ARC/ARH 313 Powers and Identities in the Ancient Mediterranean | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
HIS 303 France and Europe in the Cold War | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
HIS/COM 314 France During the Occupation: 1939-1945 * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
HIS/POL 321 French Colonialism in the Middle East and North Africa | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
HIS/SOC 304 Muslim Presence in Europe * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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IR 305 US Diplomacy in an Age of Change: Case Studies and Practical Exercises * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
IR/POL 303 International Relations * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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BUS 305 Global Marketing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ART 106 Drawing & Painting (Studio Art) * | 100 | En | 90 | 3 |
ART 306 Intermediate/Advanced Painting and Drawing * | 300 | En | 90 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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PHI/POL 312 Ethics in Society * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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ART 110 Photography | 100 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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POL 307 The European Union: Integration, Enlargement, Unity | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
POL/ES 309 Global Environmental Politics * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
POL/IR 318 Palestinian Israeli Conflict | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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PSY 304 Human Development in Cultural Contexts | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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REL 301 The Problem of God | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
REL 311 Early Christianity in Europe | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Aix-en-Provence. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
Date | Description |
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January 21
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Marseille Provence airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
January 22 - 23
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held. |
January 26 - 27
|
Orientation
Mandatory IAU Orientation will be held. |
January 28
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at IAU on this day. |
March 17 - 28
|
Midterm Exams
Midterm exams will be held at IAU. |
March 29 - April 06
|
School Break
IAU is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held. |
April 21
|
Holiday
Easter Monday is a public holiday in France. No classes will be held. |
May 01
|
Holiday
Labor Day. No classes today. |
May 02
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at IAU. |
May 05 - 09
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at IAU. |
May 09
|
Farewell Reception
IAU Graduation and Spring Closing Ceremony will be held on this day. |
May 10
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.