Loyola University Chicago

This program caters toward students who have a strong proficiency in French. L' Universite de Provence provides a true French immersion experience at the Faculte de Lettres (liberal arts) in Aix-en-Provence. Students live in university residence halls and enroll directly in courses taught in French. Classes are made up of native French speaking students as well as other exchange students from around Europe. The Faculte de Lettres is well known for a strong program in liberal arts and social sciences.

College web site - www.up.univ-mrs.fr

Program Dates

Late September -Late January 31st (Fall Semester)
Early February-Mid June (Spring Semester)

Submit an application before the Application Deadline.

Curriculum Type - Direct Enrollment, Faculty of Arts and Humanities

University Affiliation - University of Provence (enrollment of 26,000)

The University of Provence (Aix-Marseille) is a state institution with a scientific, cultural and professional vocation. Subjects taught include science and technology, arts and humanities. The main administrative offices are in Marseille.

Aix-en-Provence and France

Aix-en-Provence is a thriving city of about 150,000 inhabitants. It is situated approximately 30km from Marseilles and its major port (sea links with North Africa, Corsica, and Sardinia) and from an international airport. Close to numerous sites of unique natural, historical and cultural interest, Aix-en-Provence is a mere two-hour drive from both the Alps and the French Riviera. It is a perfect base from which to discover southern Europe and the Mediterranean area.

Courses - Subjects taught include science and technology, art and humanities. 60 ECTS (European Transfer System) credits are viewed as full time status during the year program.

Art and Humanities

Arts
Art
Cultural Event Management
Cinema
Drama
Music

Lettres
Communications
French as a Foreign Language
Classical Studies
French
French and Regional Language Studies
French and Comparative Literature

Languages
Arabic Studies
Chinese Studies
English Studies
German Studies
Spanish and Latin American Studies
Italian Studies
Portuguese and Brazilian Studies
Slavonic Studies
Applied Languages
Applied Languages and Socialized translation
Applied Languages and Business
Applied Languages Europe

Humanities
Ethnology
Ergonomics
Geography
History
History of Art
Archaeology
Philosophy
Psychology
Education Linguistics
Sociology

For further information about courses visit the web site www.up.univ-mrs.fr

Types of Accommodation

University Halls of Residence - Students who wish to live in University Residence Halls must indicate this on their application. Upon a student.s acceptance he/she will be sent a specific housing request form to fill out. Showers, restrooms, kitchens and reading rooms are available on each floor. Rent is usually around 129.90 Euros per month (2003-2004).

Private Accommodation - Rents vary depending on their location and size. Apartments in Aix tend to be 20%-30% more expensive than in Marseille. Prices in Aix are about 280 Euros for single room apartments and about 300-350 Euros for a larger 2 to 3 bedroom unit.

Program Fees - Loyola tuition and University of Provence room and board

Loyola Fee - $1000 for semester and yearlong programs

Deposit - $200.00

Aid Transfer - Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal Stafford Loans, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal PLUS Loans, IL Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP), Loyola University Chicago Grants and Scholarships, Alternative Loans