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Dates

Aug 25, 2025 - May 16, 2026

38 weeks

Costs

$38,900 See Full Breakdown

Credit

14 - 18 semester hours

21 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Dates

Jan 7 - May 16, 2026

18 weeks

Costs

$19,950 See Full Breakdown

Credit

14 - 18 semester hours

21 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Extended Deadline

November 15, 2025

Tentative Dates

Aug 24 - Dec 9, 2026

15 weeks

Costs

$19,950 See Full Breakdown

Credit

14 - 18 semester hours

21 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

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Your Liberal Arts program in Rennes lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds who have French language skills. You will enroll in 91�� courses and host institution courses delivered in French. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in French culture. Live and learn in Rennes!

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Unique Experiences

Live in a not-so-typical destination

with an authentic French and Breton experience that’s incredibly unique

Enjoy an immersive and rich intercultural experience

by living with a host family signing a language pledge

Make a difference locally

as you earn credit or volunteer at the Franco-American Institute

Your Destination

Rennes is France's historic city where French language and culture intertwine, creating the perfect environment for language immersion and cultural exploration. Whether you're practicing French with locals in bustling markets, engaging in lively discussions at a traditional café, or exploring the historic streets of the medieval quarter, every experience deepens your connection to the language and culture. With a perfect blend of history, modern energy, and artistic expression, Rennes is the perfect place to study abroad.

Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from 91�� courses and host institution courses that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Rennes will open doors for you to explore France's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

• Indulge in delectable crêpes and other regional specialties
• Explore Brittany’s privateers’ haven and enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery from the walled city of Saint-Malo
• Embark on a journey through time as you discover medieval cities such as Fougères, Dinan, or Vannes

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 91��'s discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  

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Housing & Meals

Housing

CIEE Rennes offers various housing options, including homestays or single-studio apartments. All housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to the center of Rennes and the host institution. The city is very easy to get around on foot, by metro, or by bus courtesy of an excellent and modern public transport system.

Standard Housing: Includes a single room at a homestay. Homestays are in Rennes or a close suburb within a 15-40-minute commute to 91��, and feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family, in an apartment or a house.

Select Housing: Includes a limited number of single studio apartments at a residence hall located within 20 minutes from the 91�� Center. Studio apartments are equipped with a private bathroom and kitchenette and share common areas and laundry facilities with other residents. Select housing requires an additional fee.

A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.

Meals

Homestays: Students typically have weekday breakfasts and dinners, and all weekend meals (included in the program fee) with their host family. On weekdays, students are responsible for their lunch, which may be purchased at local cafés, boulangeries, crêperies, or mini-markets in downtown Rennes.

Studio-Apartments: Students living in a studio apartment are responsible for budgeting and preparing their own meals. Food can be purchased at a nearby supermarket, bakery, or outdoor market.

Homestay

A student with her host parents

Homestay

Student bedroom

Homestay

Students prepare a meal at their homestay

Homestay

Student bedroom

Homestay

A student works on a puzzle with her host brother.

Homestay

Student bedroom

Meals

Students enjoy local street food.

Academics

CIEE Rennes: Study in the charming and cozy business center near the Vilaine River, with convenient access to restaurants, cafés, public parks, a post office, a gym, a metro station, and green spaces. 91�� Rennes boasts one main classroom, a combo student lounge and kitchenette, and two main offices.

Université Rennes II was established in 1969 and hosts more than 24,000 students. The campus is located a mile from Rennes’ downtown, just an 8-minute metro ride from the historic center.

CIREFE, which can be considered as a department within Université Rennes II, was created in 1983 and hosts on average 300-500 international students (40-60 nationalities represented) each semester.

Eligibility

On-Program Requirements

Academic Culture

French students specialize in one discipline from the start, with a prescribed set of courses and limited electives. Professors in France are more formal than in the U.S. and French students are generally self-disciplined and do not look to their instructors for motivation to succeed. CIREFE, where 91�� students take most of their classes, provides some individual attention to international students, but students should expect to be independent and self-directed. Syllabi are seldom as detailed as in the U.S. and students need to determine what’s important. There is strong emphasis on writing skills because many international students at CIREFE go on to study at French universities and need a strong command of the written language. Core language classes at each level emphasize written French and written work is considered the most reliable indicator of competency. Thus, French professors are concerned with students’ ability to demonstrate logical thinking and produce well-structured written arguments.

Class Format

Students take most of their classes at CIREFE with other international students. Our students often describe their experience at CIREFE as studying at an international school and enjoy this mutually enriching diverse environment and intercultural experience. The average class duration is 2 hours. The average class size is 14-18 students depending on class subjects and levels. All CIREFE courses are taught in French. Université Rennes II classes are open to French students. Advanced 91�� students may enroll in one or two courses at Université Rennes II and must attend lectures, complete assigned work, and take exams as scheduled. Classes meet Monday through Friday. Students usually take 2 two-hour classes per day.

Grading

Assessment is typically based on essays, tests, oral presentations, out-of-class project reports, participation, midterm, and final exams. Students can expect at least two major exams per term. The final exam may count for up to 50 percent of the final grade. Teachers notice when students are absent, and this can affect grades. Université Rennes II professors use a French grading scale of 0 to 20. 91�� and other international students who take Rennes II courses are also graded on this scale. 91�� converts all final grades into recommended U.S. letter grade equivalents.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 91�� courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 91�� staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

Course Information

Course Notes

Students will register for courses after arrival and after completing the CIREFE online language placement test.
In case of insufficient enrollment, some courses may not be offered. Courses are offered in the fall and spring semesters unless otherwise indicated. All courses are junior and senior-level.

DUEF DIPLOMA (DIPLÔME UNIVERSITAIRE D’ETUDES FRANÇAISES)
Students can opt for a diploma track and receive a diploma from Université Rennes II/CIREFE that validates their academic coursework and their level in French at the end of the semester. Although this diploma will not be necessarily recognized in the U.S., this track may be of interest to students who wish to pursue future academic or professional endeavors in French, in France or in Europe.

The CIREFE diploma (Diplôme Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises - DUEF) is offered to all students who complete a specific list of courses. In the 91�� course listings, these courses correspond to the required language courses plus the recommended language and culture courses, and one to four electives depending on the level at which students are placed.

Fall 2025 91�� Courses

Spring 2026 91�� Courses

Fall 2026 91�� Courses

Host Institution Courses

CIREFE COURSES
A1 (BREAKTHROUGH LEVEL) & A2 (WAYSTAGE LEVEL)

A1: BREAKTHROUGH LEVEL - Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows, and things he/she has.

A2: WAYSTAGE LEVEL - Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can perform simple and routine tasks that require a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Students who place into CIREFE’s A1 and A2 take the following four French language required courses and one civilization class.

REQUIRED COURSES

French Language - The focus of this course is to expand the student’s ability to express him/herself in a concise manner. Students write short, well-organized texts in which they use indirect discourse, description, retelling, and simple argumentation. Students learn how to construct descriptive, narrative, and argumentative texts by learning logical connectors, more complex verb tenses, cause and effect, hypothesis and the conditional, and finally, opposition and concession. There are weekly one-hour laboratory sessions and writing assignments. Contact hours: 78 classroom hours and 26 language lab hours (8 hours per week including 2 hours of laboratory) in A1 or 78 classroom hours and 13 language lab hours (7 hours per week including 1 hour of laboratory) in A2.

From Listening Comprehension to Written Expression - This class is designed to help students increase their listening comprehension through various audio/visual materials by learning to recognize distinct information and then responding through written work with the appropriate and newly acquired lexical, grammatical, and syntactic tools. Students are guided in acquiring a more natural expression in French. They also learn to structure a text in a coherent manner using logical links, pronouns, and expressions of substitution so as not to repeat themselves. By producing their own written texts, students learn how to relate an incident, a visit, or an experience in various tenses; to integrate examples or arguments; and to reconstruct spoken language into indirect discourse.

From Written Comprehension to Oral Expression - By working on comprehension of various written documents, students improve their oral expression by listening to rhythm and intonation, then producing a global synthesis and pointing out pertinent details.

Oral Expression - Students increase their oral French proficiency through spoken exercises that concentrate on introducing oneself, purchasing something in a store, pointing out directions, etc.

French Civilization and Culture: Initiation – Students explore French culture in its various lifestyles: family, students, and leisure in Brittany. Students participate in interactive communicative exercises to comprehend and practice introducing oneself appropriately in different contexts, requesting information, inviting/refusing an invitation, etc.

B1 (BREAKTHROUGH LEVEL)

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, and leisure situations. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

REQUIRED LANGUAGE COURSES

French Language - This course emphasizes the ability to express oneself in diverse communicative settings. Students are taught to report an event in the past tense; to express tastes, feelings, or opinions using the subjunctive and relative pronouns; to formulate hypotheses; to express certainty, uncertainty, or fear using the subjunctive and conditional; and to announce or expose a factual event using the correct form of past verb tense and/or voice. Students apply these skills to argumentative discourse and concentrate on logical syntactical connectors, causes, consequences, goals, expressing opposition, and concession. Weekly one-hour laboratory sessions take place, and writing assignments are given.

From Listening Comprehension to Written Expression - Students work on improving their listening comprehension skills through various audio/video recordings, by learning to recognize distinct information, and then responding through written work with the appropriate and newly acquired lexical, grammatical, and syntactic tools. Through activities using written French, students advance in their ability to produce correct sentence structure using the appropriate vocabulary. In writing assignments with specific syntactical and style constraints, they are asked to produce work that reflects daily life in France—emails, letters asking for information, report of a visit or an event, and description of places or objects. Emphasis is placed on making coherent connections, avoiding repetition through use of pronouns and alternative expressions.

RECOMMENDED LANGUAGE COURSES

It is recommended that students at this level take the following courses.

Oral Expression – Students increase their fluency through spoken exercises that concentrate on expressing emotions, feelings, opinions, obtaining information, and matters concerning daily life in France.

French Civilization and Culture: Introduction - This is an introduction to politics, contemporary society, and cultures of France, with a focus on the lexicology needed to understand French society more fully. Authentic materials are used, such as newspaper and magazine articles and films.

ELECTIVE COURSES

Introduction to Modern Art - This course examines and analyzes the Impressionist movement as a precursor to 20th century art. Students learn how to analyze a painting according to aesthetic and sociohistorical criteria.

�侱��é�� - Films are used to analyze French as spoken in everyday contexts, become aware of cultural and social phenomena depicted in French films of the last 20 years, and introduce film analysis and cinematic codes of communication. Students view films, read scripts and reviews, and discuss socio-cultural connotations and elements.

History of France – Students will understand key moments in French history from the end of the Ancient Roman period to the end of the 20th century through the study of texts and audiovisual documents (maps, films extracts) and historical figures (Clovis, Charlemagne, Jeanne d’Arc, François 1er, Louis XIV, Louis XVI, Robespierre, Napoléon 1er, Charles de Gaulle).

Introduction to French Literature – Students will be introduced to French literature through the exploration of different literary genres (i.e., descriptive, narrative, poetic texts) using a thematic approach. Students are given the necessary vocabulary for literary analysis. Focus is on 20th Century literature.

Writing Practice – Designed to help students foster better writing practices in French. Working with short texts, students are asked to produce variations changing gender and number; narrator’s point of view; verb tenses and modes; and vocabulary and form. Students keep a journal and write weekly passages on a chosen topic.

B2 (VANTAGE LEVEL)

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that make regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

REQUIRED LANGUAGE COURSES

French Language – Students work on improving their French language skills by moving from basic sentence structure to compound phrases; this is achieved in part by learning to accurately express: feelings, wishes, orders, advice, causes, consequences, and opposition. Special emphasis is placed on structuring one’s thoughts and students produce argumentative texts that rely upon grammatical tools such as verb tense/cause and effect, logical ties, vocabulary to enhance or depreciate; ordering of arguments and examples; and ability to recognize thesis/antithesis.

Written Expression and Reading Comprehension – This course aims to develop the student’s comprehension of written French (developing reading strategies, going from global comprehension to more detailed comprehension) as well as the student’s written expression, using mainly authentic documents. The activities used for written expression and comprehension may be used in tandem to help deepen the student’s skills and understanding of both.

RECOMMENDED LANGUAGE COURSES

It is recommended that all students take the following courses.

Oral Expression – Students will develop competence in oral expression. This is not a conversation class, but rather a class aimed at improving the student’s linguistic and communication skills. The student will practice describing, explaining, arguing, and improvising. This course will offer interactive activities aimed at improving oral expression. The student will be evaluated throughout the semester, while participating in role-play activities as well as short, individualized interventions. Contact hours: 26 (2 hours per week).

Oral Comprehension – Students will develop oral comprehension in French (developing listening strategies, going from global to more detailed comprehension) using mainly authentic documents.

French Civilization and Culture – This class includes analysis and discussion of current events in the French press, radio, and television. Students are given the necessary historical and cultural background to better understand current affairs. Topics include regionalism and Breton culture and identity, political and social institutions, the educational system, and cultural heritage.

ELECTIVE COURSES

Students enroll in at least two of the following courses.

�侱��é�� – Students will develop a mastery of cinema-related vocabulary and initiate students to a cinematic reflection and analysis, while also offering a look at certain emblematic works of French cinema.

French Literature – Based on literary excerpts and novels adapted to films, this course initiates students to textual analysis by examining several literary genres and movements representing a historic and stylistic coherence and applying basic analytical approaches to texts. Themes and authors studied in the fall include the difficulty of being (Cohen), hell with others (Sartre), and passion as an escape (Stendhal, Duras). Themes and authors studied in the spring include the passing of time (Ronsard, Kristof), the war (Prévert, Duras), social differences (Hugo, Proust) and escape through travel (Nothomb).

��Գ��Ǳ��ǲԾ�� – Using various cultural aids including film, music, radio, television, the press, and literature from the many French-speaking regions throughout the world, this course helps students understand the diversity and richness of these different countries and cultures. It also asks students to reflect on the question of identity in both an individual and a societal context. The notion of “francophonie” itself is studied in both historic and literary terms. Several cultural events organized throughout the region offer an opportunity for students who would like to have a more “hands-on” exploration of la francophonie.

France in the World During the 20th Century – This course proposes to explore the geopolitical importance, financial expansion, and cultural influences of France in the world at the beginning of the 20th century through different themes: The colonial Empire at its peak (1920-1940): territories, organization, economy, colonizers and colonized peoples; Crises, stages and consequences of the decolonization (1945-1960) in Asia, North Africa, and West Africa; Geopolitics of the Francophony in today’s world; France and Europe.

Creative Writing – Students will discover the pleasure of writing personal essays in a foreign language and reading those of classmates from different cultures. Writing assignments focus on a variety of styles. Through continual revision and rewriting, students develop self-editing skills and learn to self-correct.

French for Business – Students will be introduced to the business world and study the professional know-how (identifying and classifying different types of businesses, comparing business cultures, defining a branch of industry, consulting and/or drafting a job advertisement, etc.) and the economic environment (understanding the subprime crisis, Europe and the debt crisis, etc.).

C1 (EFFECTIVE-PROFICIENCY LEVEL) & C2 (MASTERY LEVEL)

C1 (EFFECTIVE-PROFICIENCY LEVEL)

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognize implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.

C2 (MASTERY LEVEL)

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.

Students who place into C1 and C2 are required to take two two-hour French language classes. Students take three or four additional courses from the list of electives. The C1 level is offered in the fall and the spring, while the C2 level is only offered in the spring.

REQUIRED LANGUAGE COURSES

French Language (C1 & C2) – In this course, students will reinforce and master their knowledge of the basic structures of the spoken and written language (to talk about the past, report what someone else has said, and argue). Students will work on the nuances of the language such as how to formulate degrees of appreciation (formulas for toning down and intensifying), degrees of intensity (superlatives, adverbs, prefixes, and suffixes), and negative and positive nuances, and will learn to master the verb “devoir” plus infinitive (capacity, authorization, or possibility), the verb “pouvoir” plus infinitive (obligation or supposition), the passive pronominal forms “se laisser,” “se voir,” plus infinitive.

Written Expression and Reading Comprehension (C1 & C2) – This course aims to develop the student’s reading comprehension (developing reading strategies, going from global to more detailed comprehension) and written expression, using authentic documents. Reading comprehension and written expression activities may be used in tandem to help deepen the student’s skills and understanding of both. The student will need to produce at least one written exercise each week, either in class, at home, or both.

RECOMMENDED COURSES

It is recommended that all students take the following courses.

Oral Expression (C1 & C2) – The objective of this course is to develop the student’s competence in oral expression. This is not a conversation class, but rather a class aimed at improving the student’s linguistic and communication skills. The student will practice debating, exhibiting, taking/keeping the floor, modifying one’s speech, reformulating, handling difficult or hostile questioning, and writing a press review. This course will offer interactive activities aimed at improving oral expression.

Phonetics (C1 & C2) – This course provides students with a background in phonetics and improved pronunciation. The course follows a systematic study of French phonetics, including the classification of French vowels and consonants according to mode of articulation, phonetic transcription of French, and work on intonation.

Grammar Reinforcement (C1) – The goal of this course is to improve the following skills: grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Students will work on eliminating almost fossilized errors and expanding prior language knowledge that requires revision.

From Oral Comprehension to Expression (C1) – This course aims to develop the student’s competence in listening comprehension (developing listening strategies, going from global to more detailed comprehension) using authentic documents. Oral comprehension and expression activities may be used in tandem to help deepen the student’s skills and understanding of both.

Oral Comprehension (C2) – This class aims to develop the student’s listening comprehension in French (developing listening strategies, going from global to more detailed comprehension) using mainly authentic documents.

French Literature I: Representations of the Foreigner (C1) – The course looks at representations of the foreigner. French authors from the Renaissance to 20th century are analyzed to reveal figures of style—discrepancies with natives and questioning one’s status as foreigner and nostalgia. Authors and themes studied in the fall include: Montesquieu & Voltaire (Criticism of French society), Flaubert & Gide (The search for one’s positive self-liberation), and Céline & Camus (The search for one’s negative self- alienation). Authors and themes studied in the spring include: Molière (The exoticism of the foreigner), Montaigne (The superiority of the foreigner), Etcherelli (Integration problems facing the foreigner), and Duras, Camus, & Cardinal (The story of French colonization).

French Literature II: The Theater (C1) – Students will follow the evolution of French theater across the centuries and analyze different forms of theatrical discourse—not only a text’s literary characteristics but also how a text’s characters interacts and communicates, and the specificities of a project meant to be both seen and heard by means of a public representation. In an effort to encourage oral debate, filmed extracts of each play will be projected in class, allowing students to reflect and comment on the staging and direction of each. During the fall semester, course studies will concentrate on the evolution of theatre across the centuries, using the works of six playwrights: Racine, Phèdre (classical theater in the 17th century), Hugo, Ruy Blas (romantic theatre in the 19th century), Beckett, Waiting for Godot (theatre of the absurd in the 20th century). During the spring semester, course studies will concentrate on 20th century contemporary theater (Sartre, Ionesco, Sarraute).

French Literature III: Fiction (C2) – In fictional works, narration is organized using various structures that this course will help to identify and to analyze. The objective is to explore different narrative forms by reading various works (both short stories and novels) based on categories defined in advance during the course.

French Literature IV: Literature, Women, and Gender (C2) – The objective of this course is to study the evolution of literary forms as well as social ideas in France from the 16th to the 21st century using major works written by women. This course is designed for students who like to read and who would like to learn how to understand a literary work based on French academic study criteria. The goal is to put together a file comparing the works of different female writers chosen by the student. The student will benefit from regular personal consultation with the instructor throughout the semester.

French Society I: Contemporary France through Current Events (C1) – This course analyzes French society through a study of current events of a varied nature: political, social, cultural, and other news items. Studying these events allow students to understand what is being talked about in the media and what could or might be a subject of daily conversation for the French, and to deepen the students’ understanding and questioning of French society, through current events.

French Society II: French and European Institutions (C1) – This course focuses on French and European institutions. Using both written and audiovisual documents, the course enables students to understand the implications of these institutions on French society. These presentations sometimes are accompanied by critical discussions in class. Areas of study include: French presidential and parliamentary regimes, the French constitution of the 5th Republic, centralization and decentralization, and institutions of the European Union.

French Society III: Problems in Contemporary French Society (C2) – Based on current events and using documents taken from the press and televised news reports, certain events are analyzed in a manner that shows how they express the questions, crises, and current evolutions of French society.

French Society IV: The French Press (C2) – This course is focused on becoming acquainted with various French newspapers (daily and weekly), and comparing them to each other. Students work to acquire the language of the press and learn to use the analytical tools which are specific to the press itself. The students are asked to write a special report on the subject of their choice. Current newspapers are furnished for the students each week.

ELECTIVE CIREFE COURSES

Open only to students in the C1 and C2 levels unless approved by CIREFE instructor and center director.

C1 (Fall)

Features of the French Economy - This course offers an introduction to economics, including major theories and currents of thought. It provides an overview of history of the French economy from 1945. Topics include: an original economic model (state, capitalism, social democracy), economic growth 1945-1974 (reconstruction, the bases and branches of power, territorial and societal transformations), the integration in the European economic community, the French economy in crisis and the new world order (1974-2011).

History of Modern Art - The course begins with an examination of major avant-garde movements of the early 20th century including Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Constructivism, and Dada. Students are then exposed to the emergence and development of abstraction through the works of Kandinsky, Malevich, and Duchamp, among others.

Architecture and Arts of Colors at the Middle Ages - This course focuses on Breton architecture, with special emphasis on examples in Rennes. Using a number of specimens of civil architecture from the Middle Ages, both inside and outside the classroom, students learn to identify and appreciate the specifics of this architectural style.

French History: 1870 to 1914 - Providing an overview of the history of France from 1870 to 1914, the course begins with a brief introduction of the French Revolution. The focus is on France in 1870 and the Third Republic: the republican ideology, nation and nationalism in France at the end of the 19th century, the crises of the Republic (the Dreyfus affair).

Film Analysis: An Introduction - A hands-on introduction to film, this course provides students with an overview of French film culture, the methodological tools needed to analyze cinematic works, and the technical language used to discuss image and sound. The course engages the students in activities at Rennes II such as conferences with film experts and film festivals.

C1 & C2 (Spring)

19th-20th Century French Architecture – This course offers an overview of French architecture, notably through the study of major works from famous architects such as Viollet-le-Duc to Jean Nouvel and symbolic architectural realizations during the period covered (la Tour Eiffel; les stations du "Métropolitain" à Paris; la Cité Radieuse; le musée du Quai Branly). Students go on an architectural tour in Rennes with their professor and learn how to recognize and understand various architectural styles from the 19th century until today and master the architectural vocabulary of this period.

The French Approach to International Relations – This course is an overview of France’s approach to international relations. Topics covered include France’s foreign policy, defense policy, relations with the U.S. and Russia, integration and role in the European Union, and foreign policy with respect to the Arab world and Africa.

History of Contemporary Art – The objective of this course is to sensitize students to the esthetics of contemporary art as well as furnish the analytical tools to evaluate and reflect on art of this period. Students are introduced to new concepts in 20th century art by examining specific examples of contemporary sculpture.

20th-Century French History – Students focus on the period of French history starting with WWI and leading to General de Gaulle’s Fifth Republic. Special emphasis is placed on France during WWII, the occupation and “Free France,” the liberation, and the short lived Fourth Republic.

Film Analysis: Reading Films – By exposing students to the art of scenario writing, narrative techniques, and the actual cutting of films, the course’s goal is to help students develop a better French film culture as well as more sophisticated means of film analysis. The course engages the students in activities at Rennes II such as conferences with film experts and film festivals.

The World of Work – See the panorama of the business world in France, as well as of French enterprise. It aims to develop four linguistic skills for professionals. The students will study the various aspects of the business world—companies (creation, operation, etc.), human resources, cover letters, resumes and interviews, as well as learning how to assess a firm’s current economic state.

Philosophy – The objective of this course is to introduce the foundations of Western philosophy, with a strong emphasis on French philosophy. The great authors—Descartes, Pascal, and the Enlightenment philosophers will be studied. Twentieth century French philosophy (Bergson, Sartre, Camus, Derrida, and Deleuze) will also be presented. Depending on the students’ interests, this course could also touch on authors situated at the margins of philosophy, such as Levi-Strauss (anthropology) and Lacan (psychoanalysis). The instructor will work from text extracts.

UNIVERSITÉ RENNES II COURSES

Students with advanced-level French language skills and the permission of the resident director may enroll in up to two regular Université Rennes II courses, taught in French, alongside French students. Listings for these courses are available to students upon arrival in France. In the past, 91�� participants have enrolled in such Rennes II courses as:

Arabic Language
Art History: Contemporary Art
Beginning Gaelic Language
Breton Language, Culture and Civilization
Cinema Studies: Silent Film
Cognitive Psychology
Cultural and Social Anthropology
Economics
Exclusion and Integration in Contemporary Societies
Geography of Brittany
Geography of Inequalities of Development in the World
History of Cinema
History of Women and Gender
History: Women in the 20th Century
Irish Poetry
Islamic Religion, Society, and Civilization
Maths applied to social sciences
Political Economy
Philosophy
Psychology
Sociology

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 91�� and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
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Explore Industry Options

Rennes features a diverse work scene with thriving industries like cybersecurity, agriculture, and eco-industries. Known for its cultural and creative sectors, the city offers live performances and audiovisual productions. Numerous festivals provide opportunities in communication, web marketing, and design.

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Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Immerse yourself in today's cutting-edge global media by working in film studios, media companies, the theater, and more.

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Education and Training

Experience international teaching methodologies and curriculum development in classrooms around Jordan, Spain, and more.

Browse Internship Opportunities

Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.

Fall 2025 Internships


Assistant Architect Intern Fall 2025 Assistant Architect Intern Rennes, France Job Type Architecture Company Industry Architecture and Construction About the Role This role offers a dynamic blend of architectural design and visual communication, with approximately 70% of the responsibilities focused on architecture and 30% on graphic design and communication. On the architectural side, the position involves supporting the development of project drawings, designs, and sketches, as well as contributing to the graphic charter through 3D modeling using tools such as AutoCAD, Archicad, Revit, or Artlantis. It also includes monitoring project calls and gaining exposure to the construction process by shadowing and potentially attending site meetings. The remaining portion of the role centers on enhancing the organization’s communication strategy. This includes tasks such as web design, refining the corporate identity, and managing social media platforms like LinkedIn to strengthen the firm’s digital presence and outreach. About the Company The company is a young and dynamic start-up, composed of 3 members and specializing in architecture and landscaping. The company embraces the values of sustainable development and its main purpose is to promote architectural and landscaping projects that put the user first, with a low or positive impact on the environment while still being economically viable. Thus, they mostly work on renovating collective and public buildings, social housing, building water treatment plants and drinking water plants, creating landscape design and more rarely on individual housing. Their main clients are private companies and local administration. They operate on a project-based dynamic taking on the different stages (diagnosis, conception and execution) and working in close collaboration with all the actors in play (local administration, contractors, architects, users, companies, etc.). Interested in this internship? This and other internships like it are available by applying to this program.	Architecture and Construction	Architecture
Sales Assistant Intern Fall 2025 Sales Assistant Intern Rennes, France Job Type IT - General Company Industry Information Technology About the Role As part of the team, you will work closely with the Sales Manager to support client prospecting, particularly in the U.S. market, and help maintain strong relationships with both existing and potential clients. You’ll assist in analyzing competitors’ products, business models, and sales strategies. In collaboration with the Communication and Marketing Manager, you’ll contribute to developing the company’s visibility through its website and LinkedIn, and write blog articles that explore cybersecurity topics with a playful tone inspired by pop and geek culture. You’ll also help manage the community of cybersecurity experts working for the company through the platform Discord and monitor cybersecurity-related industry news to generate fresh content. About the Company This young cybersecurity firm is made up of four core team members who believe that cyber threats are a universal concern. While IT tools play a crucial role in defending against these threats, they are only effective when designed, maintained, and operated by skilled professionals. The team’s mission is to place human expertise at the center of cyberdefense, promoting values such as passion, professionalism, team spirit, and determination in both their internal culture and client relationships. Their work centers on alert processing, which involves responding to incidents detected by a company’s security operations center, and threat bounty, a form of ethical hacking used to test the resilience of these centers. To ensure continuous service coverage, they rely on a global network of cybersecurity specialists, including 10 permanent experts and 140 freelance analysts based across the USA, Europe, and New Caledonia. Interested in this internship? This and other internships like it are available by applying to this program.	Information Technology	IT - General
Project Management Intern Fall 2025 Project Management Intern Rennes, France Job Type Politics Company Industry Education and Training About the Role You will assist with various ongoing consulting projects, contributing to project planning and management by identifying client needs, proposing strategic solutions, updating timelines, and preparing status reports. Your role will also involve evaluating project outcomes, supporting coordination among partners, experts, and clients, and helping to expand the network. Additionally, you will monitor opportunities for public and European fundings and may have the chance to attend partner events to gain deeper insight into the international cooperation and solidarity ecosystem. About the Company This young and dynamic consulting firm (since 2021) is composed of 2 permanent staff members and specializes in consulting on youth policies and international cooperation. Their main goal is to incite projects which strive to empower young people to improve their lives and reinforce the role they play in society. Their main clients are public institutions, governments and international institutions, NGOs, (Europe, Africa and the Caribbean). They intervene on short-term (1-3 months) and long-term (1-4 years) mission consultancy on a variety of topics (education, health, housing, social protection, youth, etc). Their expertise goes from socio-economics surveys and diagnosis, building capacity to project managing, assessment and impact measurement. Interested in this internship? This and other internships like it are available by applying to this program.	Education and Training	Politics
Socio-economic Analyst Intern Fall 2025 Socio-economic Analyst Intern Rennes, France Job Type Politics Company Industry Education and Training About the Role You will support ongoing consulting projects by assisting with socio-economic, financial, and budgetary analyses, and by drafting memos and reports to help build diagnoses for clients. Your role may also involve contributing to research on youth, education, and public policy through data collection, analysis, and writing of reports or academic articles. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to observe and attend partner events to gain insight into the international cooperation and solidarity ecosystem. About the Company This young and dynamic consulting firm (since 2021) is composed of 2 permanent staff members and specializes in consulting on youth policies and international cooperation. Their main goal is to incite projects which strive to empower young people to improve their lives and reinforce the role they play in society. Their main clients are public institutions, governments and international institutions, NGOs, (Europe, Africa and the Caribbean). They intervene on short-term (1-3 months) and long-term (1-4 years) mission consultancy on a variety of topics (education, health, housing, social protection, youth, etc). Their expertise goes from socio-economics surveys and diagnosis, building capacity to project managing, assessment and impact measurement. Interested in this internship? This and other internships like it are available by applying to this program.	Education and Training	Politics

Spring 2026 Internships


Assistant Architect Intern Spring 2026 Assistant Architect Intern Rennes, France Job Type Architecture Company Industry Architecture and Construction About the Role This role offers a dynamic blend of architectural design and visual communication, with approximately 70% of the responsibilities focused on architecture and 30% on graphic design and communication. On the architectural side, the position involves supporting the development of project drawings, designs, and sketches, as well as contributing to the graphic charter through 3D modeling using tools such as AutoCAD, Archicad, Revit, or Artlantis. It also includes monitoring project calls and gaining exposure to the construction process by shadowing and potentially attending site meetings. The remaining portion of the role centers on enhancing the organization’s communication strategy. This includes tasks such as web design, refining the corporate identity, and managing social media platforms like LinkedIn to strengthen the firm’s digital presence and outreach. About the Company The company is a young and dynamic start-up, composed of 3 members and specializing in architecture and landscaping. The company embraces the values of sustainable development and its main purpose is to promote architectural and landscaping projects that put the user first, with a low or positive impact on the environment while still being economically viable. Thus, they mostly work on renovating collective and public buildings, social housing, building water treatment plants and drinking water plants, creating landscape design and more rarely on individual housing. Their main clients are private companies and local administration. They operate on a project-based dynamic taking on the different stages (diagnosis, conception and execution) and working in close collaboration with all the actors in play (local administration, contractors, architects, users, companies, etc.). Interested in this internship? This and other internships like it are available by applying to this program.	Architecture and Construction	Architecture
Film Festival Intern Spring 2026 Film Festival Intern Rennes, France Job Type Arts Company Industry Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications About the Role The association is seeking an intern to join the festival organization committee, supporting coordination, production, and reception efforts. Under the guidance of the coordination and cultural action teams, you’ll assist with welcoming the public, professionals, guests, and school groups, while helping manage logistics in the lead-up to the event. Your role includes providing information, participating in guest reception—especially for American guests—and engaging in mediation activities with school and university groups. You’ll also contribute to organizing meetings, press events, and presentations, help create schedules and materials, and may take on additional tasks such as video recording, communication, or translation. About the Company This association, founded in 1989, promotes cinema and audiovisual activities throughout Brittany. It is an innovative player in the cultural, social and political life of the Brittany region. For example, the association created Brittany's leading film festival which is today internationaly renowed (44,000 festival-goers in 2024). Over the course of a week, the festival offers the chance to explore urban settings through screenings, as well as film concerts linking music and cinema, conferences, masterclasses, encounters and a spotlight on the cinema of a foreign country. In 2026, the festival will spotlight the city of Los Angeles. Interested in this internship? This and other internships like it are available by applying to this program.	Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications	Arts
Marketing Assistant Intern Spring 2026 Marketing Assistant Intern Rennes, France Job Type Hospitality Company Industry Hospitality and Tourism About the Role You will be part of a young and dynamic team, contributing primarily to communication and marketing efforts, which represent 70% of the role. This includes helping to shape the company’s communication strategy by producing content for the website, enhancing its presence on social media to increase engagement, creating video materials that showcase its mission and services, and joining short local trips to gather content for promotional use. The remaining 30% of your responsibilities will involve supporting the agency’s daily operations, such as identifying new partners in France and abroad to expand the travel catalog with accessible destinations, prospecting for new clients through online communities, and assisting the team with general administrative tasks. About the Company This young start-up (September 2024) is composed of 2 young dedicated members and specializes in organizing tailored trips for adults with disabilities. This travel agency offers a complete range of services (catalog trips and custom trips in France and abroad) so that everyone, regardless of their handicap or disability, can enjoy a vacation in complete serenity, regardless of the time of year. The founders of Adéona Voyages believe in the power of travel to transform lives and form a passionate team committed to inclusion and excellence in the field of accessible tourism. The agency primarily works with medicalized homes and individuals with multiple disabilities and low autonomy. Their mission consists in organizing vacation trips adapted to different situations by ensuring accessible and comfortable accommodation, activities suited to everyone's abilities, and comprehensive support before, during, and after the stay. To achieve this, they rely on a network of partners and a team of 20 facilitators trained in the medico-social field. The two peak times of the year are from April to September (spring and summer vacations) and the holiday season (December - early January). The period from January to April is more dedicated to prospecting partners, designing new trips for the catalog, and preparing trips for the current year. Interested in this internship? This and other internships like it are available by applying to this program.	Hospitality and Tourism	Hospitality
Sales Assistant Intern Spring 2026 Sales Assistant Intern Rennes, France Job Type IT - General Company Industry Information Technology About the Role As part of the team, you will work closely with the Sales Manager to support client prospecting, particularly in the U.S. market, and help maintain strong relationships with both existing and potential clients. You’ll assist in analyzing competitors’ products, business models, and sales strategies. In collaboration with the Communication and Marketing Manager, you’ll contribute to developing the company’s visibility through its website and LinkedIn, and write blog articles that explore cybersecurity topics with a playful tone inspired by pop and geek culture. You’ll also help manage the community of cybersecurity experts working for the company through the platform Discord and monitor cybersecurity-related industry news to generate fresh content. About the Company This young cybersecurity firm is made up of four core team members who believe that cyber threats are a universal concern. While IT tools play a crucial role in defending against these threats, they are only effective when designed, maintained, and operated by skilled professionals. The team’s mission is to place human expertise at the center of cyberdefense, promoting values such as passion, professionalism, team spirit, and determination in both their internal culture and client relationships. Their work centers on alert processing, which involves responding to incidents detected by a company’s security operations center, and threat bounty, a form of ethical hacking used to test the resilience of these centers. To ensure continuous service coverage, they rely on a global network of cybersecurity specialists, including 10 permanent experts and 140 freelance analysts based across the USA, Europe, and New Caledonia. Interested in this internship? This and other internships like it are available by applying to this program.	Information Technology	IT - General
I.T developer intern Spring 2026 I.T developer intern Rennes, France Job Type IT - Software Company Industry Information Technology About the Role You will work closely with the IT Manager to support digital projects from development to implementation, including tasks such as coding, programming plugins and scripts, integrating open-source software, web design, and toolkit setup. You will also assist in formalizing project documentation and help coordinate the transition of projects from development to operational use by internal teams. Please note that bringing your own computer is required for this internship. About the Company Founded in October 2022 by three co-founders, this dynamic company was created to bridge the gap between small businesses lacking IT resources and students seeking hands-on experience. It connects students with startups and SMEs through internships, apprenticeships, and freelance projects. The company also advocates for digital sovereignty and promotes a more responsible digital ecosystem by offering open-source and locally hosted software alternatives. Its expertise spans technical outsourcing, tailored IT services such as product customization and web design, and the use of open-source tools like Nextcloud to help companies manage communication, coordination, and support more efficiently. Interested in this internship? This and other internships like it are available by applying to this program.	Information Technology	IT - Software
International Sales Assistant Intern Spring 2026 International Sales Assistant Intern Rennes, France Job Type Marketing - Sales Company Industry Consumer Goods and Retail About the Role You will work closely with the Sales Manager and support various tasks including developing international expansion strategies with the brand founder, conducting competitive product and business model benchmarking, prospecting new clients and partners in the European market while maintaining existing relationships, managing orders, shipping, and billing, and handling communication with English-speaking business clients via email and phone About the Company Founded in 2023, this young and dynamic team of 10 specializes in eco-friendly cosmetics. They develop innovative makeup products—such as blushes, foundations, eyeshadows, and lipsticks—using vegan, organic, and 100% natural ingredients, many sourced from regenerative agriculture. Their packaging is fully compostable, reflecting their strong ecological values. Products are already available online, and the company is now aiming to expand into the European market through a Business-to-Business (B2B) strategy. Interested in this internship? This and other internships like it are available by applying to this program.	Consumer Goods and Retail	Marketing - Sales
Project Management Intern Spring 2026 Project Management Intern Rennes, France Job Type Politics Company Industry Education and Training About the Role You will assist with various ongoing consulting projects, contributing to project planning and management by identifying client needs, proposing strategic solutions, updating timelines, and preparing status reports. Your role will also involve evaluating project outcomes, supporting coordination among partners, experts, and clients, and helping to expand the network. Additionally, you will monitor opportunities for public and European fundings and may have the chance to attend partner events to gain deeper insight into the international cooperation and solidarity ecosystem. About the Company This young and dynamic consulting firm (since 2021) is composed of 2 permanent staff members and specializes in consulting on youth policies and international cooperation. Their main goal is to incite projects which strive to empower young people to improve their lives and reinforce the role they play in society. Their main clients are public institutions, governments and international institutions, NGOs, (Europe, Africa and the Caribbean). They intervene on short-term (1-3 months) and long-term (1-4 years) mission consultancy on a variety of topics (education, health, housing, social protection, youth, etc). Their expertise goes from socio-economics surveys and diagnosis, building capacity to project managing, assessment and impact measurement. Interested in this internship? This and other internships like it are available by applying to this program.	Education and Training	Politics
Socio-economic Analyst Intern Spring 2026 Socio-economic Analyst Intern Rennes, France Job Type Politics Company Industry Education and Training About the Role You will support ongoing consulting projects by assisting with socio-economic, financial, and budgetary analyses, and by drafting memos and reports to help build diagnoses for clients. Your role may also involve contributing to research on youth, education, and public policy through data collection, analysis, and writing of reports or academic articles. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to observe and attend partner events to gain insight into the international cooperation and solidarity ecosystem. About the Company This young and dynamic consulting firm (since 2021) is composed of 2 permanent staff members and specializes in consulting on youth policies and international cooperation. Their main goal is to incite projects which strive to empower young people to improve their lives and reinforce the role they play in society. Their main clients are public institutions, governments and international institutions, NGOs, (Europe, Africa and the Caribbean). They intervene on short-term (1-3 months) and long-term (1-4 years) mission consultancy on a variety of topics (education, health, housing, social protection, youth, etc). Their expertise goes from socio-economics surveys and diagnosis, building capacity to project managing, assessment and impact measurement. Interested in this internship? This and other internships like it are available by applying to this program.	Education and Training	Politics

Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of 91�� fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 91�� and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.

Scholarships & Grants

CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant

To be considered, submit the 91�� Scholarships & Grants application within your 91�� program application.

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 91��, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program	Application Due	Start Date	End Date	Fees & Housing
Program Fall 2025 16 weeks	Application Due Deadline Passed	Start Date August 25, 2025	End Date December 17, 2025	Fees & Housing $19,950
Program Academic year 2025-2026 38 weeks	Application Due Deadline Passed	Start Date August 25, 2025	End Date May 16, 2026	Fees & Housing $38,900
Program Spring 2026 18 weeks	November 15, 2025	Start Date January 7, 2026	End Date May 16, 2026	Fees & Housing $19,950
Program Fall 2026 15 weeks	May 1, 2026	Start Date August 24, 2026 ^*	End Date December 9, 2026 ^*	Fees & Housing $19,950

^*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 91��'s School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 91�� iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$15,206 ^**
Housing	$4,250 ^***
Insurance	$194
Total Fees	$19,950

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee

$800

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee	$850 ^†
International Airfare	$1,200 ^†�Ġ
Local Transportation	$150 ^†�Ġ†
Books & Supplies	$50 ^{†�Ġ†�Ġ}
Visa Fees	$645 ^{†�Ġ†�Ġ†}
Potential travel to consulate for visa	$500 ^{†�Ġ†�Ġ†�Ġ}
Personal expenses	$260
Other	$55
Total Costs	$3,710

^*non-refundable fee

^**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

^***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

^†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $280 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

^†�Ġround-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†�Ġ†Bus/metro pass

^{†�Ġ†�Ġ}Host institution provides course material packages to students

^{†�Ġ†�Ġ†}The minimum fees total $645, which includes Regular Campus France service, the standard service fee for your visa appointment, a visa processing fee, and a visa validation fee upon arrival in France. The maximum fees total $915, if you elect for expedited Campus France service and a prime time visa appointment. This estimate does not include any personal travel expenses you might incur to reach the consulate.

^{†�Ġ†�Ġ†�Ġ}If no consulate in your home area

$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$30,156 ^**
Housing	$8,250 ^***
Insurance	$194
Total Fees	$38,900

Optional Housing

Select Housing Fee

$800

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee	$850 ^†
International Airfare	$1,200 ^†�Ġ
Local Transportation	$150 ^†�Ġ†
Books & Supplies	$50 ^{†�Ġ†�Ġ}
Visa Fees	$645 ^{†�Ġ†�Ġ†}
Potential travel to consulate for visa	$500 ^{†�Ġ†�Ġ†�Ġ}
Personal expenses	$260
Other	$55
Total Costs	$3,710

^*non-refundable fee

^**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

^***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

^†�Ġround-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†�Ġ†Bus/metro pass

^{†�Ġ†�Ġ}Host institution provides course material packages to students

^{†�Ġ†�Ġ†�Ġ}If no consulate in your home area

$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$15,456 ^**
Housing	$4,000 ^***
Insurance	$194
Total Fees	$19,950

Optional Housing

Select Housing Fee

$950

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee	$969 ^†
International Airfare	$1,200 ^†�Ġ
Local Transportation	$150 ^†�Ġ†
Books & Supplies	$50 ^{†�Ġ†�Ġ}
Visa Fees	$645 ^{†�Ġ†�Ġ†}
Potential travel to consulate for visa	$500 ^{†�Ġ†�Ġ†�Ġ}
Personal expenses	$240
Total Costs	$3,754

^*non-refundable fee

^**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

^***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

^†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $285 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

^†�Ġround-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†�Ġ†Bus/metro pass

^{†�Ġ†�Ġ}Host institution provides course material packages to students

^{†�Ġ†�Ġ†�Ġ}If no consulate in your home area

$100 emergency fund + local phone communication + toiletries

Program Fees

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$15,456 ^**
Housing	$4,000 ^***
Insurance	$194
Total Fees	$19,950

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.