Study Abroad Programs in Monaco

With a total population of around 40,000 people, Monaco is extremely small and compact. International students can easily explore all the different areas of Monaco — it’s even possible just on foot. As a city state, let’s zero-in on the key neighborhoods for your studies and wanderings.

Monaco-Ville, also known as Le Rocher, is the oldest part of the city, where some medieval architecture still lingers. The royal palace perches on this rocky outcrop, and a small old town gives quaint vibes. One of the higher points in the city, the views from Le Rocher are nothing short of dazzling.

Monte-Carlo is the main business center of the town, where you can find the famous Monte-Carlo Casino. Shiny, expensive cars crowd the front of the casino, and even from the outside you can get a glimpse of the excessive marble and gold dripping from every surface. Monte-Carlo is also where the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival takes place, and of course, the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Other areas include Fontvieille and Condamine, which are pleasant to wander through. Streets wind around Monaco in a completely confusing manner, and you and actually ride elevators up and down some of the steeper sections of the hills. You’re almost guaranteed to get lost, but its is all part of the fun of exploring.

With frequent train connections to Nice and other small towns along the Cote d’Azur, there is also the possibility of living in France and commuting to Monaco for classes (although be prepared to fight tourists for space on the crowded SNCF trains).