Degree Details
Make the most of France’s capital city! The Paris Business Internship Program, offered in conjunction with the Université de Paris Dauphine - PSL, consists of a weeklong Intensive French Language Seminar, three courses taken at Dauphine, and an academic internship. Placement in one of the two academic tracks offered depends on the amount of college-level French classes the student has already taken.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
Housing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
- Minimum of six terms of college-level French
- Priority will be given to students enrolled in a French language course within the year preceding their term in Paris.
- Admissions requirements for all programs
Curriculum
Students are enrolled at the University of Paris IX-Dauphine and have access to Dauphine facilities and services. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn 17 Boston University units. Students receive BU Questrom School of Business unit for management courses taken in this program.
Housing & Student Services
Students choose to live in a program residence or with a French host, subject to availability of each option in a given term. Program Residence allows students to have more independence and a local homestay provides an immersive linguistic and cultural experience.
Local Homestay
- Individual bedrooms in local family home
- Each room includes a bed, a desk, and some storage space
- Linens are provided and washed regularly
- Kitchen access is allowed with reserved space in cabinets and refrigerator, and full use of the appliances to prepare meals
- Board not included; students eat 1 meal/week with family. No stipend.
- Host families provide laundry and internet
Program Residences
- Single rooms
- Rooms include a shower and toilet
- Shared kitchen
- Board not included, no stipend
- Students may eat at the student cafeteria
- Laundry facilities at the residence hall
- Students may eat at student cafeterias (CROUS) located throughout the city.
There are gyms at the university and throughout the city. Students can study at the Université de Dauphine library. Many students study at home, as university libraries have more restricted hours than in the US.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Fall Term
Late August to Mid-December
Fall Term
December 15
Applications Open
Fall Term
March 15
Application Deadline
Spring Term
Early January to late May
Spring Term
June 1*
Applications Open
Spring Term
September 15
Application Deadline
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
- 2025/2026 Tuition & Fees: $41,664 per term
Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage - Estimated program budget including cost of living expenses.
- Grants and Scholarships available