Description

The program at the University of Pau offers an extraordinary opportunity to study the French language intensively and to experience student life at a French university. In addition to elementary, intermediate, or advanced French, you can choose elective courses in literature, business, culture, art, and art history taught in English or French. Located in southwestern France in the Atlantic Pyrenees, Pau is a provincial capital that is small enough to have everything within walking or biking distance but large enough to offer theaters, outdoor cafes, and beautiful shops. As a USAC student you can take part in the extracurricular activities at the university, for example choosing between tennis, swimming, folkdance, rugby, yoga, karate, or handball. Field trips to surrounding areas are included, and an optional tour of Paris is available. The summer Pau program offers one five-week session in June and one four-week session in July, and an optional tour of Paris. You may participate in one or both of the sessions.

Highlights

This program offers intensive language study - up to two years of university language courses may be taken in one semester. In addition to opening an academic window on the French people, this program introduces you to the rich cultural diversity of France through field trips to Paris and Versailles (optional), as well as Bearn and the Basque country. Most USAC students opt to board with families. Others opt to live in the student residence halls or in apartments. These housing options, particularly the home stays, give you the chance to know local people, learn more about French culture, and practice your language skills.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Semester: USD 5,980 Year: USD 11,460 Summer: Session 1: USD 3,860 Session 2: USD 3,680 Both Sessions: USD 7,440

Program Fees Include:

* Summer:
- tuition and fees
- housing placement
- residence hall/apartment rent (shared room) or homestay fee
- homestay fee includes daily breakfast and two dinners per week
- personalized pre-departure advising
- immigration visa assistance
- parental support and advisement
- financial aid/scholarship advising and assistance
- transcript assistance
- student health insurance
- airport pick-up for those on the group flight/tour
- USAC mandatory orientation in Pau
- host university student ID card
- 24-hour local staff support
- program-organized field trips
- local travel resources, tips, and suggestions
- volunteer opportunities

* Semester/Year:
- tuition and fees
- housing placement
- personalized pre-departure advising
- immigration visa assistance
- parental support and advisement
- financial aid/scholarship advising and assistance
- transcript assistance
- student health insurance
- medical center on campus
- airport pick-up for those on the group flight
- USAC mandatory orientation in Pau
- host university student ID card
- local staff support
- program-organized field trips
- local travel resources, tips, suggestions
- volunteer opportunities
- registration and testing fees (TCF or DELF) at the University of Pau

Experience Required

no

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Requirements vary. Please contact USAC.

Typically The Application Process Time is

One week

University Studies Abroad Consortium's Mission Statement

We are a nonprofit consortium of 33 U.S. universities offering quality study abroad programs for the past 30 years. USAC helps arrange everything for students like housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, to your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return, USAC will be there for you. The mission of the University Studies Abroad Consortium is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes to prepare them for the global society of the 21st century. We believe study abroad is the most effective way to accomplish these goals.

Year Founded

1982