Degree Details
Spend a term immersed in one of the world’s most iconic cities. The Paris Internship Program—offered in both fall and spring—combines eight weeks of intensive French language and liberal arts courses with a seven-week, full-time internship in a variety of different organizations including NGOs, art galleries, start-ups, schools or hospitals. Courses are crafted exclusively for BU students and taught by expert faculty from top Parisian universities. Build your global résumé while soaking up the culture, art, and energy of Paris.
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.
- Admissions requirements for all programs
Curriculum
The program is structured in two phases: an 8-week Core Phase where students may take a French language course and two electives based on their proficiency, followed by a week break, then a 7-week Internship Phase involving full-time placements in fields like the arts, business, film, communications, or health & human services.
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 host home
- Each room includes a bed, a desk, and 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 but students eat 1 meal/week with host. No stipend.
- Laundry and internet included
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.
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 April
Spring Term
June 1*
Applications Open
Spring Term
October 1
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: $27,462 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