Semester in Aix en Provence is housed at the Aix Center. The Aix Center offers a wide variety of courses taught in English and French, as well as French-language classes, in the following disciplines: archeology, art history, business, civilization, comparative literature, economics, education, film, government, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, studio art, theater, and the French language (beginner to advanced). In addition, if your French is advanced (at least 4 college semesters of French or the equivalent), you are eligible to take courses taught in French at the University of Aix-Marseille.
GPA Required: 2.5. If you find your GPA is lower than the requirement, do not despair! Use the "Contact An Advisor" button on this page or call us to let us know your situation. We'll do all we can to find the right program for you.
How to choose your courses
Now the fun part! As part of the application process you will be required to complete the CISabroad Course Selection Worksheet found in the CISabroad Application Page. The following instructions will guide you through the steps of choosing your courses.
Course load: 5 classes (15 US credits). If you wish to take fewer than 5 courses, you must receive approval from your home university prior to going overseas.
Course approval: Before you go abroad, it is best to get 7–8 classes approved. This gives you some flexibility in setting up your class schedule. Think about courses required for your major, but also courses that fulfill your elective requirements.
Course descriptions and catalog: To see a list of courses offered at The Aix Center, please click here for more information.
You will be notified of what courses you are registered for approximately a month before the beginning of your program.
Helpful information
You will be required to take at least one French-language course (you are living in France, after all). If you’ve never taken French, you’ll need to take a 6-credit introductory course, because we want you to know enough French to make the most of your time abroad!
*Please note: An additional fee of $260 will be charged to all Aix Center students enrolling in a Marchutz studio art course.