About the City

Make the City of Light your classroom when you study abroad in Paris. From business to cultural studies, finance to fashion, the art scene to the foodie scene, Paris offers limitless opportunities. France’s capital city has long been a center of intellectual thought, politics, art, and social change, where diversity and modernity thrive alongside centuries of rich history. Home to high fashion, world-renowned cuisine, and some of the world’s best museums and galleries, Paris draws thinkers, artists, writers…and thousands of students from around the world. Studying abroad here at the CEA CAPA Paris Center and our Parisian partner universities offers stimulating approaches to learning by combining in-class work with group projects, co-curricular activities, and excursions, all designed to foster a deeper understanding of local language and culture, as well as a broader global perspective.

Student Testimonials

"I studied and interned abroad in Paris with CEA CAPA and had the adventure of a lifetime! I picked this program to build my résumé and didn't want to sacrifice having a study abroad experience. While working abroad can feel daunting, th..."

Erica Turner

University of Massachusetts

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Fall 2023, France

"Engineering in Paris is an incredible opportunity for students to complete engineering requirements and experience an amazingly rich and diverse culture. CEA CAPA professors were passionate about their subjects and understanding of our unique student..."

Matthew Sinanis

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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Summer 2023, France

"Studying abroad in Paris was an unreal experience. I studied at an American Study Abroad program (CEA CAPA) and at an international school (CCFS). I learned so much about France and the world through the friends that I made and the voyages I went on...."

Isabella DeJesse

University of San Diego

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Spring 2023, France

"I have a major in French, so studying abroad in France was the perfect opportunity! Despite Paris' reputation, I didn't go in with any grand expectations. When I got there in summer 2022, I was blown away by the history, architecture, and culture. I ..."

Emily Nate

Washington State University

GoOverseas

Summer 2022, France

"CEA CAPA succeeded and ensured students were safe, happy, and healthy while studying abroad. My Paris experience was life-changing and one that CEA CAPA made possible. It taught me valuable life lessons that I implement daily, like being adaptable, o..."

Ella Masingale

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

GoOverseas

Fall 2022, France

Programs in Paris (12)

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What Students are Saying about France

What It’s Like to Study Abroad in the South of France
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What It’s Like to Study Abroad in the South of France

CEA CAPA alum Kara Barnes describes what it’s like to study abroad on the French Riviera, in the south of France. Learn more.

Making Memories through Study Abroad Excursions in Grenoble
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Making Memories through Study Abroad Excursions in Grenoble

CEA CAPA alum Payton writes about the excursions she participated in during her semester studying abroad in Grenoble, France. Read more.

Exploring Sports History in Paris While Studying Abroad
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Exploring Sports History in Paris While Studying Abroad

CEA CAPA alum Eli Mager shares photos he took during a sports walk through Paris, France during his summer study abroad program. Read more.

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Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Paris Center

Located in the heart of the Marais district, the CEA CAPA Paris Center was founded in 2005 to provide North American students with a curriculum that emphasizes disciplinary study appropriate to Paris: art history, political science, communication study, and international business. Faculty at the CEA CAPA Paris Center utilize Paris as an extended classroom, allowing you to not only acquire discipline-specific knowledge, but also create intellectual links between your courses and the city. You’ll grow familiar with your new surroundings and gain insight into how France fits into a globalized context.

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Our Partner Institutions

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Alumni Ambassadors

Mikhaelah Kounouho

Mikhaelah Kounouho

University of Arizona
Amanda Ojeda

Amanda Ojeda

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ceci Logan

Ceci Logan

Seattle University
Jessica Wu

Jessica Wu

University of Delaware
Matthew Sinanis

Matthew Sinanis

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Lauren Malestic

Lauren Malestic

University of San Diego
Anna Wojciechowski

Anna Wojciechowski

Northern Illinois University
Isabella DeJesse

Isabella DeJesse

University of San Diego
Brendan Mariles

Brendan Mariles

Washington State University
Daniel Phelka

Daniel Phelka

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Cecily Widmann

Cecily Widmann

York College of Pennsylvania
Jacob Hanks

Jacob Hanks

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Juliana Furlan Tomasin

Juliana Furlan Tomasin

DePaul University
Hana Dempsey

Hana Dempsey

Marist College
Anastasia Hernandez

Anastasia Hernandez

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Jacob Monninger

Jacob Monninger

Wabash College
Adrien Allen

Adrien Allen

University of North Carolina at Asheville
Danielle Agnello

Danielle Agnello

University of San Diego
Clara Janow

Clara Janow

University of Miami
Rin Tanaka

Rin Tanaka

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Adriana Kelley

Adriana Kelley

University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Frequently Asked Questions

Studying in Paris is a life changing event for many students. When you study abroad in France, you experience learning outside the traditional classroom setting, gain international experience and expand your sense of cultural awareness. You will experience new culture, food, and meet people from all over the world making lifelong friends and expanding your network. Plus you get to travel to places you've only read about.
As a student there are tons of experiences you can have for free or at a discounted cost, particularly at museums! For food, there are plenty of affordable options, especially by CEA CAPA's Paris Center – check out Hure or O'Bao. Planning ahead can help cut costs; for example, buy the month metro (Navigo) pass instead of individual tickets. Having access to the metro can get you anywhere in the city for cheap – you can take a baguette and some cheese for a picnic in a park, explore a farmer's market, and so much more!
Paris is a fantastic choice for a students' who want to participate in study abroad or internship abroad programs. Paris is very safe for such a large city, but like all big cities, it does have its risks. Typically, crimes are those of opportunity, so it is important to take steps to make sure your experience abroad will be positive and you can enjoy all that Paris has to offer while on your program abroad.
CEA CAPA offers many housing options while you're studying abroad in Paris. Standard CEA CAPA housing is included in your program price. In some study locations you may also have the option of arranging your own independent housing.

CEA CAPA Paris offers several housing options for students depending on their preferences and desired location.

Paris Housing options include:
  • Apartments
  • Residence Hall – Shared
  • Foyer
  • Independent Living
Paris has long been a center of intellectual thought, politics, art, and social change, in the city’s centuries of history. Home to high fashion, world-renowned cuisine, and some of the world’s best museums and galleries, Paris draws thinkers, artists, writers…and thousands of students from around the world to study. Studying abroad in Paris with CEA CAPA offers stimulating approaches to learning by combining in-class work with group projects, co-curricular activities, and excursions, all designed to foster a deeper understanding of local language and culture, and a broader global perspective.

Paris Onsite Staff

Alexandra Mitchell

Alexandra Mitchell

Senior Director of Regional Programs - France & the Netherlands
Christopher Edwards, M.A.

Christopher Edwards, M.A.

Academic Director - Paris