Paris - Arts and Culture

Program Overview

Enjoy all that Paris has to offer while studying Arts and Culture in the City of Light. Paris is a city that will leave you inspired. From visits to the Louvre to performances at the Opéra Garnier, the city will be your classroom as you study the works of influential artists and develop your own creative skills. Everything you do will be a part of your learning experience.

Visit www.IESabroad.org for complete program details.

Why Paris?

By any measure, Paris is one of the greatest artistic and cultural capitals of the world. By any measure, Paris is one of the greatest artistic and cultural capitals of the world. With its world-famous monuments, renowned museums, and unparalleled literary and artistic history, Paris is the perfect city to immerse in art and culture. The city’s rich heritage and ongoing cultural dynamism provide students with endless opportunities for learning and cultural immersion, both inside and outside the classroom. 

Student Life

We strive to make sure you feel safe, cared for, and at home while you’re away from home. Whether it’s the orientation program that makes you feel prepared, your housing that is well-located and comfortable, the cultural events that make it easy and fun to meet other international and local students, or the field trips and walking tours that take you to places tourists don’t usually see—we’re all about our student service. Learn more about the day-to-day studying abroad on this program. From field trips to housing, it’s all on IES Abroad’s website.

Scholarships & Aid

IES Abroad firmly believes that financial limitations should not prevent a qualified student from participating in an IES Abroad program. That's why we commit $5 million in study abroad scholarships and aid, all offered through one quick and easy application. Check out all of our scholarship options at www.IESabroad.org/aid.

Aid Application Deadlines:
Summer – April 1
Fall/Academic Year – May 1
Spring/Calendar Year – November 1

The IES Abroad Difference

We can say that our academic standards are completely unmatched, our partnerships with more than 500 global universities and colleges speak to the quality of our programs, and our health and safety practices have set the standards for the entire field of study abroad. And all of that would be true…. But what really sets us apart is our commitment to you. As a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider, you are our bottom line. Your success is our success. And in today’s world, that’s a pretty extraordinary thing.

• 130+ Award-Winning Study Abroad and Internship Programs
• 30+ Global Locations
• Advising & Student Support from predeparture to after you return home
• Strong Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
• $7 Million in Aid and Scholarships
• Passionate, Mission-Focused Staff and Faculty from our headquarters in Chicago to our Centers around the world
• 70 Years of Experience

About IES Abroad

Founded in 1950, IES Abroad is a not-for-profit academic consortium of more than 260 top-tier American colleges and universities, with more than 240 additional partner universities worldwide. IES Abroad provides premier study abroad and internship programs around the world through IES Abroad, IES Internships, IES Abroad Customized & Faculty-Led Programs, and The Study Abroad Foundation. IES Abroad has nearly 140,000 alumni who have benefited from studying in IES Abroad programs since its inception. Discover more about what we offer with all of our programs.