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Famous for nicknames like “the Illuminated City” or “the City of Light”, Paris is the capital of France. As of January 2007, the population of Paris has an estimate of 2,193,031. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, Paris was considered the largest city in all Europe. The city still maintains... read more
Famous for nicknames like “the Illuminated City” or “the City of Light”, Paris is the capital of France. As of January 2007, the population of Paris has an estimate of 2,193,031. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, Paris was considered the largest city in all Europe. The city still maintains its old glory as it is one of today’s leaders in business, fashion, culture, entertainment, education, and the arts. According to the Financial Times, Paris is among the top three European cities of the future. Paris is also site to headquarters of international organizations such as UNESCO, OECD, and the International Chamber of Commerce. A number of architecture, museums, historical centers, monuments, and landmarks can be found within the city: Place de la Concorde (where guillotine executions are held), Place de la Bastille (site of most French political rallies), and the Champs-Elysees (one of Paris’ major shopping spots).
Before the establishment of the University of Paris, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame was the sole academic institution in the city. In 1969, the University of Paris was divided into thirteen autonomous universities: Paris I, II, V, X, VI, VII specializing in specific fields such as law, medicine, research, etc. Later, additional four more universities were added: University of Cergy-Pontoise, University of Evry Val d’Essonne, University of Marne-la-Vallee, University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, and Ecole superieure Robert De Sorbon.
International students who had a taste of the Parisian daily life share their experience through RateMyStudyAbroad.com. “I went to Paris for Journalism and art history. It was great!” according to one enthusiastic student (NYU in Paris). “Being in a French University, however, wasn’t challenging and was a really big adjustment from the American system,” explains one student from the Center for University Programs Abroad. Another student also recounts, “I also valued the fact that we were enrolled in regular French classes and got an authentic taste of what it is like to study here [in Paris].” (AYA Paris at the Sorbonne) read less
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Founded in 1969 as part of NYU's Center for French Civilization and Culture, NYU Paris is at the forefront of French-American cultural exchange. The N... read more
Greenheart Travel's Independent Homestay Program focuses exclusively on the short-term homestay experience. Participants gain special insight into the... read more
Le Centre Madeleine, the headquarters of the Middlebury School in France, is located in the 8th arrondissement, close to the Place de la Concorde and ... read more
Earn up to 6 credits in the summer while studying in as many as 9 amazing cities in 6 countries: Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, Interlaken, Milan, Athens, ... read more
The Sweet Briar Junior Year in France is the oldest coeducational intercollegiate program in Paris. Created in 1923 by the University of Delaware, the... read more
Study at the Sorbonne or the Institut Catholique as well as other Parisian institutions. Excellent cultural activities and excursions. Home stays wi... read more
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The Tufts-in-Paris program offers a combination of Tufts in-house courses taught by French professors and courses in French institutions of higher edu... read more
Students on the Sarah Lawrence program in Paris discuss important topics in intensive French-language seminars, take courses at some of the world's le... read more
Duration: 3 Years
Location: Shanghai and / or Paris
Intake for Shanghai School:
April 2010 & September 2010
Intake for Paris School:
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