Arts Study Abroad Programs in Nice, France

AIFS Abroad’s Study + Travel programs offer students the unique opportunity to combine academic coursework with immersive travel experiences. These programs are designed for those who want to explore multiple destinations while earning academic credit. Students can participate in cultural excursions, educational trips, and guided tours to nearby countries or regions, enriching their understanding of history, culture, and global perspectives. AIFS Abroad ensures students have a well-rounded and adventurous experience with full support, housing, and travel logistics—whether exploring European capitals, such as London, Paris, and Rome, or venturing through scenic landscapes. This flexible approach allows them to broaden their horizons while achieving academic goals abroad. Here are the Study + Travel Programs currently offered: Comparative Healthcare (England, Italy, Spain) European Art + Culture (England, France, Italy) European Cinema (England, France, Italy) Fashion Marketing (England, France, Italy) Inquire today for more information about our Study + Travel Programs.

Your Arts + Sciences program in Nice lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in French culture. Live and learn in Nice! Nice is France’s Mediterranean gem, celebrated for its stunning coastline, artistic heritage, and dynamic mix of French and Italian culture. The city effortlessly blends historic charm with modern sophistication, offering world-class art museums, vibrant open-air markets, and scenic spots like the famous Promenade des Anglais. Whether you are studying business, art history, sustainability, or international relations, Nice provides top-tier academics in a relaxed yet intellectually rich setting. With its mild climate, coastal beauty, and access to the broader French Riviera, Nice is the perfect place to study abroad.

In Nice, you will live in a modern student apartment, in the beautiful Old Port neighborhood, in the very heart of town. Every student chooses two classes as their academic focus: a major and an elective. The French major class meets every morning Monday to Friday while electives meet three afternoons a week. Electives include French Conversation, Photography, Sports, and Studio Art. Abbey Road provides three meals a day of high-quality food through a variety of venues. We often cook together using traditional French recipes. On some nights we go out for group dinners. In any case, our students eat authentic, quality food, as opposed to fast food or tourist meals. Our teaching method emphasizes active, hands-on learning, cultural and language immersion. Most of our French classes include interacting with locals, practicing French, and small group French conversation workshops. The program also offers a great variety of cultural, educational, athletic, and travel activities. You will visit some of the most beautiful destinations on the French Riviera: St. Jean, Beaulieu, Monaco, Eze, Antibes, Cannes, and many others.

Study abroad in France and immerse yourself in the country’s elegance and romantic culture. NPSA connects you to a broad range of non-profit, low-cost, direct study programs. These university-level, academic-type programs are available all year round. Weekly, monthly, summer, quarterly, semester, and academic year—pick the best term for you. Plus, stay in low-cost housing on campus or in nearby areas. Overall, avoid expensive, for-profit programs and register directly with a school in France. After successful completion, you will earn academic credits that are transferable to your home school. These study abroad programs are open to students worldwide. See more details on the NPSA website. Use this website to review and book your study abroad program in France.