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API at the Center Universitaire d'Etudes Francaises (CUEF)
Location: France: Grenoble
Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Academic Year, Throughout the year
Dates: Aug-May; Aug-Dec; Jan-May; June-July; short term
301 Camp Craft Road Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78746-6501 United States
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Phone: (TF) 800-844-4124 (P) 512-600-8900
Fax: 512-600-8999
Description
Established in 1389, the Universite Stendhal - Grenoble III is one of the oldest in Europe. A longtime educational institution for French students, the department of the university for foreign students was established in 1896. With over 100 years of history and quality of education, the Centre Universitaire d'Etudes Francaises (CUEF) - (The University Centre for French Studies) has welcomed foreign students from around the world. Vigdis Finbogadottir and Richard von Weizacker - the former presidents of Iceland and Germany, respectively -- have attended the CUEF, as has Masako Owada, the Princess of Japan. Students can choose from programs in Intensive Language, Language and Culture, and Tourism Studies.
Semester, summer, year and intensive month terms are available. Students typically receive 15-18 credits for a semester; 5-6 credits for a summer or intensive month session.
Highlights
Located in southeastern France in the French Alps, Grenoble is a town that offers a wealth of natural beauty, art, history and culture. A university town with a population of 400,000, Grenoble is the perfect location to learn and absorb the French language and culture, while experiencing the scenery and customs of the Alpine region.
Degree Level
Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Minimum Education
High School
Cost in US$:
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Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, and Scholarships.
ON-SITE SERVICES Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Transit Pass, Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.
RE-ENTRY SERVICES Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.
Credit Available
no
This Program is open to
American, Canadian Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
- Other
Participants Travel to France
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Written Application
Post Services Include
- Alumni Network
Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement
Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.
Year Founded
1997
