Summer 2020
Session A
Dates: June 6 – July 19 (6 credits)
Application Deadline: April 1
Costs: $8,733 CCIS Member | $9,133 Non-Member
Session B
Dates: June 6 - June 27 (3 credits)
Application Deadline: April 1
Costs: $5,649 CCIS Member | $6,049 Non-Member
Session C
Dates: June 27 - July 19 (3 credits)
Application Deadline: April 1
Costs: $5,649 CCIS Member | $6,049 Non-Member
Session A + B +/or C
Dates June 6 – July 19 (9 credits)
Application Deadline: April 1
Costs: $9,786 CCIS Member | $10,186 Non-Member
A required non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is due to IAU separated into a $200 application deposit pre-acceptance, and an $800 post-acceptance deposit within two weeks of acceptance to the program. This deposit is applied towards the program fee.
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Click here for IAU Aix-en-Provence Semester Programs
The Institute for American Universities (IAU) is located in Aix-en-Provence (pop. Approx. 143,000) situated on the Mediterranean coast. The program offers courses in French language and a variety of other liberal arts and social sciences courses, making it an ideal study abroad location for any major. Homestays and a strong program of cultural activities complement the academic program to ensure students have a complete immersion into French culture.
Aix is a very beautiful old town, rich in history and local tradition. Overlooked by hills and Mont Sainte Victoire, Aix lies in a natural basin and is famous for its fountains, winding streets and sunny squares, monuments and churches, universities and thermal waters. The many concerts, the summer Festival d'Art Lyrique, libraries, museums, churches, bookstores, markets, and cafés have earned Aix its reputation as one of France's most engaging cities. A wealth of cinemas, restaurants, night clubs, and sports facilities welcomes Aix's students.
In Aix-en-Provence, you can find one of the finest examples of the famed Provencal style of architecture, and a walk through the streets is a lesson in artistic control, in form, composition, rhythm, and beauty. Within a few miles of the center of Aix, original motifs of many great artists remain intact. Aix-en-Provence allows easy access to Paris, Geneva, London and other major European cities. With Italy and Spain only hours away by train, Aix-en-Provence is ideally located for students planning to travel on the weekends.
Brookdale Community College
Janice Thomas
Director, International Center
Questions? Contact me
studyabroad@brookdalecc.edu
Tel:(732) 224-2799
This program is sponsored by Brookdale Community College.
The Institute for American Universities in Aix-en-Provence
Course descriptions and a schedule are found here.
The Institute for American Universities (IAU) in Aix-en-Provence, France is chartered by the Board of Regents of The State University of New York and was founded in 1957 under the auspices of the Universitè d'Aix-Marseille. It is one of the oldest and largest education abroad programs of its type in Europe.
IAU offers four programs of study in Aix-en-Provence: The School of Humanities and Social Sciences, The School of Business and International Relations, The French Honors Program, and The Marchutz School of Fine Arts
Student Life
Aix-en-Provence is a major cultural center, hosting a summer International Music Festival featuring jazz, pop, classical, and opera. Cinemas, museums, parks, restaurants, cafes, and night clubs, as well as a variety of sporting events, are available to students. The region is known for its sunny, temperate and generally dry climate, so sunshine and outdoor activities abound.
Aix’s location provides numerous travel opportunities for students. Field study trips are embedded into many courses; several others are organized by IAU staff. Additionally, students are also encouraged to strike out on their own and explore their new surroundings. Marseilles, the Mediterranean and the Maritime Alps are only an hour away, and Nice, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Saint Tropez, Paris, Milan, Rome and Geneva are all within one day of travel, perfect for a weekend trip.
Housing
Students are housed in the homes of French families. Living in a French home is ideal as it provides an immediate introduction to life in Southern France. Host families come from a cross-section of society; they belong to no particular professional or social milieu, but all are carefully chosen, and many have hosted American students for several years.
The homestay offers students room and half board. Daily continental breakfasts and six dinners a week are provided by the host family. Students are responsible for lunches and other meals. There is a multitude of affordable cafés, brasseries, small sandwich and grocery shops from which to choose. Many other food markets are available around town during the week.
Bed, linen, pillow and blankets, are provided, and the room is cleaned weekly. Students must bring their own towels, and they are provided with one machine load of wash each week. You can request to be placed with another IAU roommate in the host family setting.
Duration
Session A: (6 credits) June 6 – July 19
Session B: (3 credits) June 6 – June 27
Session C: (3 credits) June 27 – July 10
Session A + B +/or C: (9 credits) June 6 – July 19
Costs
3 credits: $5,649 CCIS Member | $6,049 Non-Member
6 credits: $8,733 CCIS Member | $9,133 Non-Member
9 credits: $9,786 CCIS Member | $10,186 Non-Member
Costs included: Tuition and fees, homestay (breakfast daily and six dinners included), pre-departure advising and orientation, textbook rental, insurance, field study tours, and scheduled cultural activities.
Costs not included: Airfare ($1,200 - $1,500), some meals, passport/visa fees, and personal expenses ($1,000 – 1,500), courses that may incur an additional lab fee.
A required non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is due to IAU separated into a $200 application deposit pre-acceptance, and an $800 post-acceptance deposit within two weeks of acceptance to the program. This deposit is applied towards program fee.
All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Contact the program sponsor to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.
Please refer to your acceptance materials for information on arrival, orientation, and academic calendar. The refund policy is program specific and non-transferable. Refer to your acceptance materials for the comprehensive refund policy or contact the program sponsor.
Application Deadline(s)
*Extended: April 10
Eligibility Requirements
2.5 GPA; Freshman through senior standing
A valid passport is required. U.S. citizens do not require a visa for the summer program. Students with other nationalities may be required to apply for a visa. If this is your situation, please allow ample time (6-8 weeks) to apply for your visa starting with the Campus France visa application. Upon acceptance to the study abroad program, you will be provided with detailed instructions on the visa application process, if necessary. Additional information is available on the IAU Passports & Visa page.
Have you talked with your study abroad advisor about your home institution's application process? Your institution's deadline might be earlier than the CCIS program application deadline. Check now to make sure all of your material is submitted on time!
"Last year I studied in a program in a French university. In Aix, there is a difference in organization, courses and activities. At the CCIS program at IAU, I feel very secure in knowing that if I ever have a problem, there will be several people willing and able to help. I feel that the courses themselves are challenging. Overall, a wonderful experience in a wonderful place. IAU staff are very helpful and patient. "
"I came to Aix. I spoke French. My ideas became realities and experience became my teacher. I am ready to never stop traveling!"
