University de La Rochelle

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Location: La Rochelle is located on the west coast of France, 2 hours south of Nantes, 2 hours north of Bordeaux, and 3 hours from Paris by TGV (high-speed train). 

Course Subjects: Business, Management, Law, Social Science, Foriegn Language (Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, Spanish, Porteguese), French, Environmental and Marine Science. 

Housing:  Single or shared rooms are available, all with ensuite facilities.  Homestays are also available with French-speaking families.  A €600 deposit is refundable upon departure.

Special Notes: La Rochelle is ideally situated close to the famous vinyards of France and the Cognac area.  All exchange students will have 6 hours/week of French language and culture studies.  The Diploma in French Studies can be earned for an additional fee (€800). 

Language of Instruction: French, some English

 Term Dates:
Fall: early September - mid January
Spring: late January - late May

Eligibility: Minimum 3 years French Study for general study.  Survival French for Diploma in French.  2.5 GPA, minimum sophomore standing.

Estimated Costs:
Semester:
Tuition - SPECIAL! $3000 for the first 3 complete applications.
Insurance - €192
Lunches/week - €15 for five days in the student restaurants.
Round trip train ticket to Paris - €108

Summer: 3 weeks summer courses in French

Tuition $900 (4 credits)  Housing from $650/month (homestays available)

NOTE: Costs, dates and courses are subject to change. Program costs are estimates based upon tuition and currency exchange rates at the time of publication. Any questions can be directed to the NJSCIS office.