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Spend a semester abroad in the heart of French Alps, at one of France’s prestigious “Grande Ecoles”. Instruction is available in both French and English, and coursework is organized in tracks based on your language level. Each track includes courses that ground you in foundations of social and political science as well as a variety of elective courses to round out your curriculum, and further enhance this once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity.
Grenoble
1/2/25 - 5/24/25
$17,995
14 - 17.5
10/15/24
11/15/24
Some courses may have prerequisites.
All Levels
2.5
1 Year of College completed prior to program start
You’ll enroll in a track based on your language level:
Each track has 3 mandatory courses and 3-4 elective courses as part of the curriculum. Mandatory courses include: a French language course, a French society course taught in English or French (FSIS/FEIS), and a seminar on international/comparative politics (CMINT/CM). In addition, you’ll choose 3-4 elective courses from a variety of subject areas taught in English or French. Elective courses may be taught in a lecture format (Cours specializes/CS) or as seminars (Conférences de méthode/CM), which emphasize discussion and student interactions in class.
Class meeting times and days per week vary by course. Contact hours vary by course and may be comprised of lectures, seminars and independent work. In general courses are granted 5 ECTS, which convert to 2.5 US credits per course. You enroll in 6-7 courses and may earn a total of 14 – 17.5 US credits per semester. 15 US credits are recommended.
You'll take a language placement exam online prior to departure and confirm your level after you arrive in Grenoble. If you are a complete beginner, you may opt out of taking the language placement exam by providing a sworn written statement explaining your complete beginner status. You’ll enroll in the appropriate program track based on the results of the language exam. You’ll complete a course registration after you arrive in Grenoble and choose elective courses within the selected track. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for France. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Please be aware that in the fall semester the university exam period runs past the CEA program dates. Therefore, it is your responsibility that you enroll in courses with continuous assessment or arrange an alternate exam due date or assessment, if necessary, with your instructor. We recommend speaking about this with your instructor at the beginning of the semester.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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Beginner French | 100 | Fr | 65 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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France, State, Institutions and Society | 300 | En | 50 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Change in Global Politics | 300 | En | 56 | 2.5 |
Comparative Regionalism | 300 | En | 56 | 2.5 |
Foreign and Security Policies | 300 | En | 56 | 2.5 |
International Policy Lab | 300 | En | 56 | 2.5 |
Policy Lab 3 - European Union | En | 56 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Language and Methodology Peer Tutoring | 100 | En | 0 | 0 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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German Language - High Beginner to Advanced | 300 | De | 44 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Economic Globalization: Successes and Pitfalls | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Between Fiction and Politics. (Mis)representations of the United Nations in Films and Literature | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Public Policy and the Indo-Pacific | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Italian Language - Intermediate & Advanced | 300 | It | 44 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Sports Elective | 100 | En | 0 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Environmental Politics | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
Interest Groups and Collective Action in the EU | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
Othering and State Institutions | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Comparative Family and Childhood Studies: Social Class, Race and Gender | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
Introduccion a la Civilizacion Española | 300 | Sp | 38 | 2.5 |
Science for Society? Socially Responsible Research in the Western World | 300 | En | 38 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Spanish Language - Intermediate & Advanced | 300 | Sp | 44 | 2.5 |
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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 Grenoble. 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 02
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Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
January 03 - 04
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held. |
January 06 - 12
|
Academic Orientation
Mandatory Academic Orientation will be held on this day. |
January 13
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at Sciences Po on this day. |
March 03 - 08
|
School Break
Sciences Po is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held. |
April 21
|
Holiday
Easter . No classes will be held. |
April 28 - May 03
|
School Break
Sciences Po is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held. |
May 01
|
Holiday
Labor Day. No classes will be held. |
May 08
|
Holiday
Victory in Europe Day. No classes will be held. |
May 12 - 23
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at Sciences Po. |
May 23
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at Sciences Po. |
May 24
|
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.