Institute for American Universities (IAU): Aix-en-Provence

Description

The mission of the Institute for American Universities is to provide excellence in international education, inspire intercultural awareness, and prepare students for success in a global community through the study of European and Mediterranean history, languages, cultures, and contemporary issues. The semester program in Aix-en-Provence offers courses in French, humanities, and social sciences. IAU’s campus in Aix is centrally located just a few doors down from local French universities, shops, cafes, and more in the historic part of town.

Helpful videos about IAU include:

• Academics

• Student Life, Housing & Wellness

• French Honors Program

• School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Two-Part Application Process

Applying to a Year or Term Abroad or a Non-Yale Summer Abroad study abroad program is a two-part process. These are separate application processes with individual deadlines and can be done simultaneously.

1. You must apply to your intended program for admission by applying online from the program’s website. Select the Program Website button below to be directed to more information.
2. You must apply to Yale Study Abroad for approval to study abroad and the ability to transfer the credit back to your Yale degree. The designated list of programs on our website does not constitute pre-approval or automatic approval from Yale. You must apply to our office by the relevant deadline in order to be approved. Select the Apply to Yale Study Abroad button below to be directed to more information.

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Notes

Only the French Honors Program and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences Program are eligible for credit.

Students must take a full course load, which is a minimum of 15 credits per semester, all courses in French.  This translates to 4-5 courses.