Study Abroad at Arcadia in Paris

• Earn undergraduate credit in this unique semester program based in the lively and incomparable city of Paris
  
  
• Interdisciplinary focus on politics, history, international relations, and French language and culture
  
  
• Based at the American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy (AGSIRD) and the Alliance Française
  
  
• Intensive summer program also available

Program

The core of each student's academic program is a six-credit seminar: History, Politics, and Diplomacy of France and Europe. The course will incorporate academic research projects and field study excursions that will take full advantage of many French, European, and international institutions discussed in the classroom.

A major component of the core course is the capstone project that will enable students to do research in many areas of current events in Paris and Europe. In addition to the mandatory French language study, the program offers electives in European and French international relations, politics, and government. View a list of the program's main courses.   

For exceptional students with a demonstrated background in the appropriate academic areas, Arcadia is pleased to provide the opportunity to study at the graduate level and with graduate program students, by following selected graduate courses. Students will earn undergraduate credit for attending graduate classes and completing independent assignments and exams.

One important component of these courses is the opportunity to develop an undergraduate research project in conjunction with the appropriate AGSIRD faculty member and program director. There are only two undergraduate student placements per graduate class, so early application and discussion with your program manager are encouraged. 

Scholarships Available for Semester Study Abroad in France
Special scholarships are available for semester study abroad in France, thanks to the generosity of Marie-Louise Vermeiren Jackson, a member of Arcadia University’s Board of Trustees. These funds are specifically directed toward undergraduate students participating in this new semester program at Arcadia’s affiliated campus in Paris. Please contact your program manager for more information.

Credits and Grades

Students will earn 16-18 semester hours of credit per semester.  

Admission Requirements

GPA Requirements: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 

Students must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. Students need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation, and an advisor's form before an application will be considered.