Programs by Language: French + Traditional


DAKAR: CIEE – CIEE Study Center

Traditional | Dakar, Senegal

Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)

If you are interested or majoring in French/Francophone studies, African studies, international relations, or development studies and are seeking an opportunity to live and study in a French-speaking West African country considered by many to be one of the most developed and democratic nations in that region, then this program is right for you. The program is geared toward students interested in continuing French language study and learning Wolof, while taking other courses in English and having a cultural immersion experience.


FRIBOURG: University of Fribourg – American College Program

Traditional | Fribourg, Switzerland

Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)

The American College Program (ACP) is a study abroad program at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. The tradition of American students coming to Fribourg dates back more than 80 years. The ACP is one of the oldest study abroad programs available to American students and, since its inception, has hosted over 5000 participants.


GRENOBLE: API

Traditional | Grenoble, France

Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)

API provides beginning to high-level coursework for both the language and the non-language student, in English (in some locations) and the foreign language of the host country.


PARIS: API

Traditional | Paris, France

Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)

Students can choose between one of three program tracks in Paris, France. Students can choose a language immersion program, where all classes are taught in English or a program where the language course is required and take English language electives.


PARIS: Sciences Po

Traditional | Paris, France

Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)

Sciences Po (Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris) is one of the world's foremost universities for the study of government and politics. It offers a well-rounded curriculum and offers many courses in English.  Sciences Po has six additional campuses in other cities that are also open to NU students. Each of these campuses has a regional focus, such as Latin American Studies or Eastern European Studies. Sciences Po has a very international campus, with nearly half of all students coming from abroad to study.

Sciences Po's other campuses:

  • Le Havre: Europe-Asia campus
  • Poitiers: Latin America campus
  • Dijon: Central and Eastern Europe campus
  • Reims: Europe-North America campus
  • Nancy: European Franco-German campus
  • Menton: Middle East and Mediterranean campus

Read about these campuses here