France

France: Immersion Program, University of Bordeaux

Host Institution

University of Bordeaux (University web sites)

Highlights

EAP students may study for the spring or academic year and take regular university courses at the four Bordeaux universities. Most EAP students take courses at Bordeaux III, which specializes in the arts and social sciences. All instruction is in French. (details)

Duration

Fall Semester: late August to late December (calendar)
Academic year: late August to late June (calendar)
Spring semester: early or mid-January to late June (calendar)

Qualified fall students can extend their participation to the year program in Bordeaux.

Academic Focus

Fall: Regular university courses. Course work is only appropriate for social science majors and others interested in receiving social science credit.

Spring and Year: Regular university courses. Most academic disciplines are available. See Subject Areas. See Course Finder for approved courses previously taken by EAP students. Due to calendar issues, courses in political science are not available to students in the spring program.

Students attend classes with international students, host country students, and UC students.

Language of Instruction

French

Language Study

Fall and Year: Program begins with a two-week French intensive language program (ILP). Students take a language test upon arrival that determines the level of classes permitted during the first semester. Those who place in the two lowest levels must take a French language class.

Spring: Program begins with a one-week intensive language program (ILP) at the DEFLE, Bordeaux’s institute of foreign language study. This program includes an introduction to French academic culture and an extensive writing project.

Units

Students are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad.

ILP: 3 to 6 UC quarter units are required

Term: 18 UC quarter units are required

Housing

Year students live in private homes, apartments, or studios with international students, host country students, or UC students. Fall students may live in homestays, private homes, apartments, or studios. During the ILP, year and fall students live in dormitories. Spring students may live in homestays, private homes, apartments, or studios.

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Estimated Cost

For estimated program costs, see the Financial Overview page.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this program, see the Selection Criteria and Application Deadlines.