Aix-en-Provence, France
Institute for American Universities
The Institute for American Universities (IAU) was founded in 1957 under the auspices of l'Université d'Aix-Marseille, chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York, IAU is one of the oldest and largest education abroad programs in Europe.
IAU has served as an academic center for more than 700 colleges and universities and more than 16,000 students-its present annual enrollment overall is at more than 400-and continues to make study in France available to students who recognize the life-long value of living in and exploring a culture other than their own.
Program Details
Program Price: Per Semester - $13,120
The SWS program price covers the cost of standard tuition and registration fees at your host institution.
Tuition includes 15 credits from the below courses for a Semester long program.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a High School Graduate by Start of Course
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Language Proficiency: Beginner to Intermediate
Application Requirements: Unofficial Transcript
$65 Non-Refundable Application Fee
Completed Application
View Available Accommodations, Excursions and Cultural Activities
**Prices and Courses are subject to change, please contact SWS staff for the most up-to-date information.
Visit other programs in France:
Cannes: Education en France, Escapade Cannes
Montpelleir: Accent Francais
Paris: Institut de Langue et de Culture Francaises, Catholic University
Course Schedule
| Code | Course | Contact Hours | Credits | Language |
| FRE 101 | Beginning French I | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 102 | Beginning French II | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 113 | Beginning Conversation and Culture I | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 114 | Beginning Conversation and Culture II | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 201 | Intermediate French I | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 202 | Intermediate French II | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 213 | Intermediate Conversation and Culture I | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 214 | Intermediate Conversation and Culture II | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 301 | Advanced French I | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 302 | Advanced French II | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 313 | Advanced Conversation and Culture I | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 314 | Advanced Conversation and Culture II | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 317 | Business French | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 335 | Phonetics | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 412 | Translation and Stylistics II | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 316 | Readings in French Literature | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 331 | Contemporary French Civilization | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 380 | Women Writers of the late 20th Century | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 357* | Theater and Expression | 45 | 3 | French |
| FRE 422 | Contemporary French Novel | 45 | 3 | French |
| COM 308/JOU 308 | Topics in Contemporary Media | 45 | 3 | French |
| HIS 325 | Provençal History and Civilization | 45 | 3 | French |
| ARC 310 | Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations | 45 | 3 | English |
| ART 106 * | Painting and Drawing (Studio Art) | 45 | 3 | English |
| ART 306 | Advanced Painting and Drawing (Studio Art) | 45 | 3 | English |
| ART 332 | Survey History of Western Art: Renaissance to the 21st Century | 45 | 3 | English |
| ART 382 | Cezanne and van Gogh | 45 | 3 | English |
| ART 361 | Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance Art | 45 | 3 | English |
| BUS 301 | Introduction to International Business | 45 | 3 | English |
| BUS 303 | International Management | 45 | 3 | English |
| COM 312 | Speaking of Provence | 45 | 3 | English |
| ECO 304 | Economic Globalization: Growth and Development | 45 | 3 | English |
| EDU 301* | Comparative European Education | 45 | 3 | English |
| HIS 314 COM 314 | France During the Occupation: 1939-1945 | 45 | 3 | English |
| IAU 401 | Perspectives on French Social Issues | 15 | 1 | English |
| LIT 326 | Art and Literature: Music and Painting in the European Novel | 45 | 3 | English |
| LIT 372/ MUS 372 | Literature and the Language of Music II | 45 | 3 | English |
| PHI 302 | Ethics: from the Ancients to the Moderns | 45 | 3 | English |
| POL 307 | The European Union | 45 | 3 | English |
| POL 308/ ES 308 | Geopolitics in the Mediterranean Basin: A clash of civilizations or a common identity? | 45 | 3 | English |
| PSY 304 | Human Development in Cultural Contexts | 45 | 3 | English |
| Art Classes for Marchutz Students | ||||
| ART 310 | Art Criticism Seminar I | 45 | 3 | French |
| ART 348 | Drawing | 45 | 3 | French |
| ART 358 | Painting | 45 | 3 | French |
**Please contact SWS staff for course description information.