Study at Universite Paul Valery

This program, facilitated by the University of Minnesota, allows you to choose from a mix of special courses with American and French students. Based at the Universite Paul Valery you can learn about French culture and gain a language proficiency while enjoying southern France. This program should be especially interesting to French majors and minors, but also offers a beginning program for students who are interested in taking 12 hours of French language abroad.

Montpellier is one of France’s leading tourist destinations. Located on the southern coast of France, it is part of a crossroads on the Mediterranean. A stroll through Montpellier will take you to medieval times, through streets lined with 17th and 18th century mansions, and into new districts designed by contemporary architects.

Program Highlights

  • This program would be particularly beneficial to French majors or minors or those students who have a high level of language proficiency and would like to increase their fluency skills.
  • Click here to download a PDF of this program's page from the Study Abroad Catalog.
Helpful links
Universite Paul Valery
City of Montpellier
Language of Instruction
French
Term
Semester, full year
Semester I – January to May
Semester II – August to December
Specialties
Courses related to French language and culture.
Housing
Dorm, apartments, or homestay
Visa Information
A visa is required for semester study in France. More information about visa requirements can be found at www.info-france-usa.org.
Eligibility
18 years old, minimum 2.5 GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program type
Preferred Partner
Cost
Partner program prices are not linked to University of Mississippi tuition. The cost of the program varies depending on the chosen housing option and there is an additional charge for UM study abroad fees. For the Fall 2007 semester, the cost is: $10,350 (dorm), $12,250 (apartment), or $13,200 (homestay). The cost INCLUDES tution, housing, some meals (depending on housing choice), program-sponsored excursions, and international health insurance. The cost DOES NOT INCLUDE the University of Mississippi application fee, airfare, course materials, personal spending money, or passport and visa fees.
Application
To apply for a semester or year at Universite Paul Valery students must complete the following two applications:
Deadline
March 21