Multidisciplinary Studies in French & English at Universite Paris Dauphine

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What's Included

We invite you to study abroad with API in France at the Université Paris Dauphine! This exciting program allows you to select from an array of courses with French students across multiple academic disciplines, offered in English or French (for students at the advanced level or higher). This program also offers the opportunity to complete an optional teaching internship in a local school.

Study alongside French and international students, earn valuable academic credit toward your degree, advance your French language skills, experience life in the majestic "City of Light," and explore all this beautiful country has to offer!

*Please note there are three spots per semester (fall and spring). UMass students have priority; non UMass applicants will be notified by mid-May for Fall programs or mid-October for Spring programs if they have been accepted.

What's Included?

Highlights

Pre Departure Services

Advising

APIConnect Platform

Orientation Materials and Resources

Access to International Phone Plans

API Alumni Network

Social Networking

Scholarships

On Site Services

Airport Reception

API Center

On-Site Orientation

Excursions

Resident Director

Tuition

Medical and Life Insurance

Social and Cultural Activities

Welcome and Farewell Group Meals

Volunteer Opportunities

Monthly Transit Pass

Tutoring

Housing (including meals and laundry with some options)

Language and Culture Tools

Re-Entry Services

Re-Entry Materials and Support

Post-Program Evaluation

Transcript

Alumni Network and API Ambassador Program
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Application Requirements

  • Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
  • Open to sophomores (2nd semester), juniors and seniors
  • Advanced/superior level of French preferred
  • University Approval Form
  • Entry requirements: valid passport with student visa
  • Official transcript
  • 2 passport I.D. photos
  • Students taking coursework in French will take a language placement test
  • Supplemental application requirements are solicited upon receipt of API application
  • UMass Amherst students only: Apply directly through the UMass Amherst International Programs Office before starting the API application
Dates & Fees
Session Program Dates Program Cost Application Deadline Extended Application Deadline Payment Deadline
Spring Jan 3, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024 $19,900 Oct 1, 2023 No Extension Nov 1, 2023

*Please note there are three spots per semester (fall and spring). UMass students have priority; non UMass applicants will be notified by mid-May for Fall programs or mid-October for Spring programs if they have been accepted.

Excursions

API students participate excursions designed to help familiarize them with the culture and surrounding areas of their host city and country. The following is a listing of potential excursions for API Paris programs. API may need to modify the excursions offered in a given term due to travel restrictions or health and safety concerns.

  • Bordeaux

    Bordeaux is one of the largest cities in France and is located in the South West of the country, not far from the Atlantic Ocean.

    The center of a legendary winegrowing region, this vibrant and sophisticated city is a top gourmet and cultural destination. Synonymous with fine wines, Bordeaux is one of France’s most beautiful and elegant cities - indeed, half the city is Unesco-listed, making it the largest urban World Heritage site. Visitors appreciate both the monumental stone architecture and attractive nooks and crannies of this city, with its fascinating historical and cultural heritage around every corner. Also, it is now fastly connected to Paris with a new TGV line connecting both cities in just over two hours.

  • Champagne

    The Champagne wine region is an historic terroir within the administrative province of Champagne in the northeast of France. The area is best known for the production of the sparkling white wine that bears the region's name. EU law and the laws of most countries reserve the term "Champagne" exclusively for wines that come from this region located about 100 miles (160 km) east of Paris. The viticultural boundaries of Champagne are legally defined and split into five wine producing districts within the administrative province: Aube, Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, Montagne de Reims, and Vallée de la Marne. A visit to a vineyard in the country side and to the Reims cathedral are an absolute must!

  • Discovery day in the Ile de France region

    There is no need to go miles away from Paris to discover a rich and unexpected heritage. This excursion may follow in the footsteps of the impressionists (Auvers sur Oise, Chatou…), or seemingly take a journey to the middle ages (Provins), or visit Versailles off the beaten path.

  • Normandy - Honfleur & Etretat

    Honfleur is so utterly enchanting, it's hard to remember that it was built essentially for commerce. Its harbor sits in a great location, tucked away on the southern side of the Seine’s estuary. During the Hundred Years War, the French king had this strategic spot fortified, but that didn’t stop the English from taking over for several decades.

    The little town of Etretat is located in the Pays de Caux, on a section of the coast of Normandy called “La Côte d’Albâtre”, and is renowned for its impressive white cliffs, featuring arches, a large rock needle-like structure and tunnels (which Impressionists painted so memorably).

Program Details

What You’ll Study

TOTAL CREDITS - 12-15 credits per semester

Designed for students who wish to study abroad in Paris and take their courses with French students, this program allows students to select their courses from those offered at the Université Paris Dauphine. Classes are offered in English with other international students, and students can also select classes in French with local students if they have the sufficient language level. Students with the appropriate language level may complete a course for API students, taught in French by a local professor at the API Paris Center. Interested students may also choose to complete a teaching internship for an additional fee. Note - this program has limited availability - apply early!

UNIVERSITÉ PARIS DAUPHINE

Established in 1968, the Université Paris Dauphine is a leading business school in France. Its campus is located next to the Bois de Boulogne and supports a strong international student body. Roughly one-fourth of Dauphine’s student population is made up of international students. Dauphine specializes in the fields of organizational sciences and decision making. It also offers courses in management, economy, law, political science, sociology, applied mathematics, information technology and data processing. Courses are predominantly taught in French, but numerous options are available to take coursework in English as well. To prepare for the immersion experience, students complete preparatory program or “stage” aimed at introducing visiting students to the French academic system and the campus. Admission to this program is selective.

TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts are issued by the University of Massachusetts Amherst upon completion of the program.

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    Anna Foster will be your Program Manager and prepare you to go abroad!

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  • Francine Bost Millischer

    Francine Bost-Millischer

    Francine Bost-Millischer will be one of your Resident Directors in Paris and a resource for you on-site.
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    Cyprien Maillard

    Cyprien will be your Student Life Coordinator in Paris and a resource for you while you are in France!

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Courses
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COURSE OFFERINGS

Students will be able to choose from a variety of subject areas taught in French, including:

  • Communication
  • Comptabilité
  • Contrôle de gestion
  • Droit
  • Finance de marché
  • Français
  • Gestion commerciale
  • Informatique
  • Langues
  • Logistique
  • Marketing
  • Mathématiques
  • Organisation
  • Ressources humaines
  • Sports
  • Statistiques
  • Stratégie
  • Systèmes d’Information

A number of courses are also available in English. Subjects available in English vary per semester and may include:

  • Culture & Civilization
  • Economics
  • Gender Studies
  • International Business
  • International Relations
  • Literature

CREDIT INFORMATION

Most API partner universities in France operate on the contact hour system, wherein the number of credits earned depends on the time spent in class. To determine the conversion of contact hours to U.S. semester credits, divide the contact hours available by 15.

Courses at Université Paris Dauphine

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Courses at Université Paris Dauphine

For the most up-to-date course availability on this program, explore our Class Finder. Sort courses by term, area of study, and more!

Click here to find courses, syllabi, and more!

Courses at Université Paris Dauphine

For the most up-to-date course availability on this program, explore our Class Finder. Sort courses by term, area of study, and more!

Click here to find courses, syllabi, and more!

Highlights
  • Enroll in classes with French students
  • Classes taught in French (some courses available in English)
  • Transcript from U.S. accredited institution (University of Massachusetts, Amherst)
  • Teaching internships available (for credit)
Housing

We can’t wait to welcome you to Paris! We know you’re excited to get out and start exploring, but at the end of long days, you’ll want a cozy place to study, socialize, rest, and relax.

Check out all available housing options in Paris by clicking here!

API’s housing options have been curated with you in mind. We offer housing that has been Visited & Verified™ by API, with a focus on student comfort, safety, and location.