Study in Montpellier, France

  France

• Montpellier: 
Montpellier

Term: Spring 
Dates: Early January-Mid May

Description: The Integrated Studies program offered by the University of Minnesota, in Montpellier, France, allows students to balance direct enrollment courses with program courses. Montpellier captures the essence of picturesque southern France. Nestled among rolling hills leading down to the nearby sea and scattered medieval towns, it is a popular cultural and intellectual haven.

Participants of the program can choose to live in a homestay, an apartment, or in a university dormitory (limited space available). In the homestay options, breakfast and dinner are included in the program fee. The apartment and dorm options have kitchen areas so students can cook their own meals. Meals in the cafeteria cost around five Euro. Detailed information about each housing option is provided with the application materials.

An excursion to a site of interest in or around Montpellier is included in the program fee. In addition, the administrative assistants organize activities to familiarize participants with the city and provide opportunities to meet French students. Costs involved with these activities are not included in the program fee. Students are encouraged to participate in local clubs that offer activities such as skiing, hiking, and photography.

Students will also have a one week on-site orientation.

Highlights: Located just ten miles from the Mediterranean coast, Montpellier boasts many cultural activities, manicured parks, and quaint narrow streets. Take in the sights and sounds of Montpellier at the Place de la Comedie where you can relax at one of the many cafes along this oval-shaped central hub. Meander through several outdoor and indoor farmer's markets around the city where you can buy fresh fruits, vegetables and cheeses to practice newly learned French recipes.

As the administrative capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, the central area of Montpellier embodies Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance history; whereas newer parts of the city feature modern architecture, fountains and parks. The people of Montpellier mirror the warm and friendly climate of Southern France. The city, with a population of 250,000, offers a rich array of international theatre, ballet, and concerts at discounted rates for students.

Montpellier's intellectual life is centered at the prestigious University of Montpellier, one of the oldest universities in France. The Universite Paul Valery, the liberal arts campus of the University of Montpellier, lies in a 25-acre park at the foot of an alpine-covered hillock. With over 23,000 students, it offers a wide variety of courses in the humanities, arts, and sciences.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Experience Required: yes

Fifth Semester French and students must have taken a French class during the year prior to participation.

This Program is open to American Participants.

Scholarships are Available. Contact us for more information.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home