Affordable Quality Programs in Paris

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer Session

Description: Looking for an affordable program in Paris with a focus on European business and politics, French language and culture, liberal arts and humanities? KEI offers quality customizable programs with a wide selection of courses taught in English. Study along side French and international students from around the world.

KEI is ideal for students looking for an affordable program at a reputable university in the Paris city center. Complete your academic major, minor and general education requirements while studying in Paris. Visit the KEI website or contact our program advisers for more information.

Highlights: Host University:
Students study at the Institut de Gestion Sociale (IGS), is one of France's most dynamic private universities. IGS consists of 10 schools and over 3,000 students, mostly French. The campus is situated in central Paris, five minutes from the Gare de l'Est train station. KEI students study at the American Business School (ABS), a unit of IGS. Three hundred students are enrolled at ABS; 48% are French; 52% are international from 75 different countries. Small class size, diversity and tolerance create an environment for cross-cultural exchange and understanding.

Student Life:
Students live in furnished apartments in the center of Paris. Student life revolves around campus, cultural, social and recreational activities. Many students also choose to travel in Europe.

Excursions:
* Paris City Tour
* Versailles
* Strasbourg or Lyon
* Belgium or other destination

Cost in US$: Summer = 5,950; Semester = 13,850; Academic Year = 27,925

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Worldwide Participants.

Scholarships are Available.  Scholarships, grants and interest-free payment plans are available for qualified students. Students can also use their federal and institutional financial aid and grants. Visit the KEI website for more information.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement: The Knowledge Exchange Institute was founded on the belief that study abroad should go beyond language and culture studies to include discipline-specific courses and internships. Our goal is to provide affordable, high quality programs that allow students to complete major-specific requirements and gain practical experience while enhancing their understanding of the world through cultural and social immersion.

Year Founded: 1997