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CIEE Liberal Arts Language Immersion in Paris

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France, Paris

Offered through CIEE the Liberal Arts in Paris program is an approved UW affiliate program. On this program you will study entirely in French, with a strong emphasis on French society and culture, the French intellectual tradition, and emergent global thought. 

You will be working closely with both IAP and CIEE on this program. You can access the program page through the CIEE website to learn more about the academics, housing, excursions and activities, and location.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing quality study abroad and domestic study away programs for every UW-Madison student. We work strategically to identify, address, and remove barriers that may prevent participation and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. Our staff actively engages with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and prioritizes the continuous development of our knowledge and cultural competence. We also recognize the importance of increasing access to study abroad for historically underrepresented student populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion so that every student can engage with and understand their identity through a new lens and continue to develop and make progress on their personal, professional, and academic goals.

Sustainability

We recognize that the future of study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programming requires a Commitment to Sustainability. We are devoted to examining, developing, and improving sustainability in all our endeavors, aligning with campus priorities and following through with UW-Madison's climate action and Resilience Commitment. Join our efforts and learn more about how to study abroad sustainably.

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Eligibility

  • At the time of application, students must have matriculated at a college or university for at least one semester.

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA in all French language courses
  • Language Prerequisite(s):
    Fourth Semester French
  • Open to UW-Madison degree-seeking students only
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • At the time of application and the semester prior to participation, UW-Madison students must be currently enrolled. Transfer Students to UW-Madison need to be currently enrolled at their home institution

Advising Location

Program Structure

Provider

Subjects

Art history, communication arts, comparative literature, French literature, history, linguistics, philosophy, and women and gender studies.

Classroom Language

French

Housing

Apartments, Local Hosts

Program Duration

Academic Year: Late August - Mid-May
Fall: Late August - Mid-December
Spring: Early January - Mid-May

Application Deadline(s)

Fall 2026-27 3/6/2026 Cost Details
Year 2026-27 3/6/2026 Cost Details
Spring 2026-27 10/2/2026 Cost Details

Future durations will be posted at a later date.

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For specific details on the courses and academic structure of the program, visit the CIEE program page.  Below you will find the course equivalents listing for the program. 

There is the option of doing an internship for credit on this program.

Program Web Pages

CIEE Liberal Arts in Paris

Foreign Courses

Available Courses

Course Equivalents

Use the links below to see a list of courses that past students have taken on this program and the UW equivalents. Note: This list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses, departments or equivalents. Courses may not be available the semester you are abroad. You will receive instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance. View Course Equivalents