Université d'Orléans

About the University and the City

The city of Orléans, located on the Loire river just one hour south of Paris, is the capital of the Region Centre. It is an historic city, liberated by Joan of Arc in 1435. Today, Orléans is a modern, scientific and economic center of 220,000 people, which is home to national and international firms.

Founded by Pope Clement V in 1306, the Université d'Orléans was a preeminent medieval university, counting among its students from that era Calvin, Rabelais, Erasmus and Molière. Today the University has over 10,000 students and occupies a wooded area near the city's center. The College of Humanities and Letters has modern, well-equipped facilities for learning the French language.

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The city of Orléans

About the Program

PROGRAM SITE:

Université d'Orléans, Service des Relations Exterieures, B.P 6749, F-45067 Orléans Cedex 2

PROGRAM TYPE:

Undergraduate Exchange
Graduate Lectureship

DURATION/DATES:

Undergraduate participants will spend an academic year at the Université d'Orléans. Academic year: mid September to early June. Graduate students will participate in either a one or two year paid lectureship.

COURSEWORK (in French):

After a two week-intensive French language course, undergraduate students take a placement exam. The results of the exam determine the level of courses available to the student. A variety of liberal arts courses will be offered.

HOUSING:

Participants are housed in single dormitory rooms and have a choice of five different dining areas.

ELIGIBILITY:

You must be a student at a Wisconsin university or college. Undergraduate students must have sophomore status, at least four semesters (or the equivalent) of French, carry a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) in French, and pass a French language proficiency exam. Graduate students should consult with the UWM Department of French and Italian for further details.

COST:

Contact the Overseas Programs office for current cost estimates.

DEADLINES:

All applications must be received in the Overseas and Community Programs office by March 15th prior to departure (applications will be accepted after the deadline on a space available basis).