Host Universities

Bordeaux

Located in southwest France, Bordeaux’s name is synonymous with France’s famous wine industry. The city is also home to over 256,000 residents and several notable museums, parks, architectural sites, and a thriving nightlife. In addition to being one of the largest cities in France, it is also less than an hour from the Atlantic coastline and 2 hours from Paris by high speed train. Bordeaux offers students the opportunity to live in a city that offers both a community feeling and a wide range of activities.  

Studies in Bordeaux

Students are enrolled at the Université Bordeaux Montaigne (in fields such as French and comparative literature, history, film, geography, among others) and/or at Sciences Po Bordeaux (in political science, history, and economics).

Paris

Paris is a dynamic city of more than 2.1 million residents. As the country’s capital, it is an important political, economic, and cultural hub, home to countless parks, museums, theaters, and historical sites. With a student population of 700,000, the city also offers the opportunity for a vibrant nightlife. Although Paris is a large, cosmopolitan city, its residents maintain a strong French identity, allowing students the chance to be immersed in French language and culture. Paris has an extensive public transportation system and is well connected to the rest of the country via high-speed trains.

Studies in Paris

Le Centre Madeleine, the headquarters of the Middlebury School in France, is located in the 8th arrondissement, close to the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées. Students enroll in courses across several disciplines at both the Centre Madeleine and one of several partner institutions. Learn more about the curriculum in Paris.