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  • Locations: Paris, France
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2027 02/01/2027 02/01/2027 05/19/2027 06/28/2027
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

Summer Intern + Study Abroad

Paris, France

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad program in Paris lasts 6 weeks and features three key components: A part-time internship with an international organization (15-20 hours per week), an internship seminar, and a 3-credit academic course taught by CIEE faculty or online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in French culture. Live, learn, and work in Paris!

Unique Experiences

See a hospitality organization from the inside

and learn what it takes to operate venues

Present cutting-edge solutions

that improve patient outcomes?

Analyze market trends and research strategies

to support a business startup

Learn More About Paris

Your Destination

Paris is France's vibrant, cosmopolitan capital, celebrated for its dynamic arts scene, unique blend of historic charm and modern style, iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre, world-class museums, charming cafés and patisseries, fashionable shopping districts, and scenic parks and riverside walks. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Paris is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.

Your Destination
Housing

Housing

CIEE Paris offers diverse housing options to ensure you are comfortable in your home away from home. All housing options are located in neighborhoods around Paris or in close suburbs called 'la petite couronne,' with convenient access to public transportation. From apartments to residence halls, you will find your housing is conveniently situated near grocery stores, city supermarkets, cafés, eateries, pharmacies, and everything else you could possibly need.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
  • Elective Courses: Choose from in-person courses at CIEE Paris or online courses delivered by CIEE's global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in French business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.
  • Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Paris.

Activities

CIEE's excursions and cultural activities in Paris will open doors for you to explore France's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

  • Visit Atelier des Lumières, a renovated foundry in Paris' 11th arrondissement, to enjoy an immersive art experience
  • Enjoy a French pastry-tasting to learn about French pastries and sample some of the most famous examples like éclair au chocolat
  • Discover the Montmartre neighborhood located in north Paris to learn about the area's artistic significance

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Paris: Centrally located in Paris' 12th arrondissement, CIEE Paris sits at the foot of subway line #1, making it easily accessible to the rest of France's iconic capital! The study center features six classrooms, a student lounge, an on-site academic advising office, and complimentary Wi-Fi and printer access.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

Internships

The work scene in Paris is vibrant and diverse, focusing on fashion, marketing, tourism, data analysis, and computer science. The city fosters innovation and creativity, strongly emphasizing collaboration and networking. In Paris, tradition seamlessly blends with modernity, enhancing its dynamic atmosphere.

Industry options include:

  • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
  • Business Management and Administration
  • Consumer Goods and Retail
  • Information Technology
  • Marketing, Sales and Service

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Learn More About Scholarships

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext Travel Protection included

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.

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