| Institution | University of Paris IV, Sorbonne |
| City and country | Paris, France |
| Language(s) of instruction | English and French |
| Term | Semester |
| Approximate dates | Fall quarter: September to December
Fall semester: September to January
Spring semester: January to May
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| Population: city/university | 2.2 million in the city; 10.95 million in Île de France area 24,894 students |
| Program description | The prestige of the Sorbonne is matched by few educational institutions. Founded in the Middle Ages, the University of Paris was a centralized institution until 1968 when it was divided into more than a dozen independent parts. It draws more than 100,000 students from around the world. International students attend the "new" University of the Sorbonne, housed on the same site it has occupied for more than 700 years. Founded in 1253 by Robert de Sorbonne as a college for 16 poor students, it has since become one of the world's most famous universities. Students attend courses offered by the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne especially for foreign students. First offered in 1919, these courses in French language and culture have attracted more than 500,000 students from more than 100 nations. Sorbonne courses are located throughout the center of Paris. Students in Paris can also study at one of five affiliated institutions. Students can study political science at the American University of Paris or learn about the origins of Impressionism at the British Institute. Other courses offered include studio art, introduction to French Cinema and Instrument Study |
| Housing options | Homestay |
| GPA requirement | 2.7 GPA
You must have at least this GPA at the time of application and the semester prior to exchange. Failure to maintain adequate academic standing will result in your removal from the program. |
| Language Requirements | You are strongly encouraged to complete the beginning level of French prior to participation. |
| Language Notes | There is a two-week non-credit intensive language orientation at the beginning of the term. Beginning language courses are counted as General College Credit. Intermediate and advanced language courses are counted as Advanced Liberal Arts. |
| Credit Load | Quarter: 6 credits of French/4 credits of Sorbonne seminar/3 elective credits/13 credits total
Semester: 9 credits of French/6 credits of Sorbonne seminars/ 3 elective credits/ 18 credits total |
| Credits per course | Quarter: 2 credits per seminar course
Semester: 3 credits per seminar course
Courses at the American University of Paris or the British Institute are worth 3 credits. |
| Scholarships available | AIFS in Paris and Minority scholarships available to students studying in Paris. For more information on the application process and deadlines, visit the AIFS website |
| Non-credit internships | No |
| Other academic notes | |
URL address | www.aifsabroad.com
www.sorbonne.fr |
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