- Paris, France
The MICEFA (Mission Interuniversitaire de Coordination des Echanges
Franco-Americains) is a consortium of 16 of the Universities of Paris
and its surrounding area. Through this exchange, students take classes
at universities such as La Sorbonne and Universite Pierre et Marie
Curie as well as at the MICEFA Center. Students will take classes with
local French students at the universities and with other international
students at the MICEFA Center. Many of the Universities of Paris offer
classes in French and English, offering students a broad selection of
courses. The MICEFA consortium schools are spread throughout Paris,
allowing students a variety of choices when selecting the section of
Paris in which to study and live.
Students will earn regular in-residence UT credit. All grades earned
for the courses undertaken are computed into the official UT GPA, just
as they would be for grades earned in courses taken on campus.
Area(s) of Study
- Advertising
- Economics
- Humanities
- Music
- Anthropology
- Educational Psychology
- Information Studies
- Philosophy
- Architecture
- English
- International Business
- Physical Education
- Art History
- European Studies
- Journalism
- Physics
- Biology
- Fine Arts
- Kinesiology
- Psychology
- Business Administration
- French
- Latin
- Radio-Television-Film
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Law
- Religious Studies
- Classical Civilization
- Geological Sciences
- Liberal Arts
- Social Science
- Communication
- German
- Linguistics
- Sociology
- Communication And Leadership
- Government
- Management
- Spanish
- Communication Studies
- Greek
- Marketing
- Studio Art
- Comparative Literature
- Health Education
- Mathematics
- Theatre And Dance
- Computer Science
- History
- Mechanical Engineering
- Urban Studies
- Curriculum And Instruction
Sponsored by UT Austin - a University-wide Exchange
Academic Information
MICEFA is a consortium of 16 universities in Paris, offering students access to a wide variety of academics. Courses in English and French are available, depending on the university. An intensive 3-credit French language class/orientation is required at the start of each semester. The program fee for this course is 350 euros.
Faculty
Students can take courses from the MICEFA center and from one Paris university. Courses are taught by local faculty.
Language(s) of Instruction
French and English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Recommended 3.0 GPA, good academic standing.
- Minimum 45 hours completed.
- At least one semester of college-level French language/literature
- Some MICEFA universities require minimum FR 320E prior to departure.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students are responsible for securing their own housing, with the assistance of MICEFA staff. MICEFA offers affordable temporary housing upon arrival and accompanies students while they find long-term housing after arrival. Common housing options include studio apartments, rooms in a family home, and university residences.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Budgets below are samples, but include everything students need to plan for except extensive entertainment/personal travel. Students pay a $75 application fee and $500 exchange fee in addition to regular UT tuition. Financial aid and scholarships can be used. Program dates will vary by university, so the ones below are estimates.
Dates:
- Program: January 7, 2024 to May 31, 2024
- Instructional: January 8, 2024 to May 31, 2024
- Final Deadline: November 1, 2023
- Program: August 20, 2024 to December 23, 2024
- Instructional: September 4, 2024 to December 15, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2024
Application Code
090007
Program Coordinator
Ellen Birch
Additional Resources
Program Website
Video
Exchange Partner Information
List of Available Courses
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore: France & Belgium. Attend a live Q&A if you have questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.