Paris, France: Semester at American University of Paris

Study abroad in France at the American University in Paris.

Founded in 1962, AUP is an internationally renowned liberal arts university with a focus on preparing its students for global careers. The campus is within close walking distance to the Eiffel Tower and other monuments and cultural attractions.

Rollins student studying in Paris, France, poses in front of the Louvre Museum.

Why study abroad in France?

“After leaving Paris, I largely miss the city culture and French food!... I will forever be grateful for my experience in Paris, France, and the memories I made there and as I traveled around Europe over the last five months!” - Rollins Study Abroad Alum

Courses

All students must take one French language course AND a core France-related course.
With the exception of language courses, classes are taught in English.
Many courses involve activities outside of the classroom and in the urban environment of Paris.
AUP is an excellent fit for many majors at Rollins.
Find further information about available classes in the course catalog.

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Housing & Meals

Students will live in shared apartments in residential areas of Paris close to the metro and approximately 40 minutes by metro from the AUP campus.
Housing is located in non-touristy neighborhoods that reflect the diversity of Paris.
Apartments have fully equipped kitchens and include bed linens, on-site washing machine, high-speed Wi-Fi, utilities allowance, property insurance, and on-call maintenance.
Students can buy groceries and cook in their apartments, as there is no meal plan. Cheap Eats Out and Easy Make-it-Yourself Meals
There are many restaurants and cafes within walking distance of the campus.

Student Life

AUP offers competitive and recreational sports, student clubs and organizations, volunteer opportunities, and an SGA.
Discounted memberships at local gyms are available to students.
Many courses at AUP include a component of learning outside the classroom.
AUP runs a cultural program which organizes faculty-led study trips associated with courses and cultural excursions. Recent cultural excursion destinations include Disneyland Paris, Burgundy, Champagne, Normandy, Barcelona, and the Loire Valley. These excursions come at an additional cost.

Costs

Program Fee

Most Rollins financial aid and scholarships will apply to the semester abroad.
Tuition: $31,475
Housing: $5,315
Also Includes

Airport pick-up, orientation, some cultural activities, program administration, and emergency insurance.
Scholarships

Scholarships based on financial need are available to off-set costs associated with international airfare and other costs associated with study abroad. Students can apply for scholarships through the Rollins program application.
Living and Working

Having a credit card while abroad is very helpful. France has a comparable cost of living to the United States though since Paris is a large city, costs will be higher than in Central FL. Students are able to work part-time on a student visa while in France.