Dates

Fall 2024

Location

University

Arrival By

Program End Date

Bordeaux

Sciences Po Bordeaux

August 24

December 20

Université Bordeaux Montaigne

August 24 

December 20

Paris

Sciences Po

August 25

December 18

ESA

August 26

December 20

Institut Catholique

August 28

January 10

Sorbonne Nouvelle

August 28

January 14

Sorbonne University

August 28

January 16

Paris Cité

August 28

January 17

Poitiers

University of Poitiers

August 27

January 9

Please refer to the detailed calendars below for information on breaks, excursions, exam periods, etc. All dates are subject to change. 

Bordeaux fall detailed calendar
Paris fall detailed calendar*
Poitiers fall detailed calendar^

*Paris students whose spring courses begin in January will be able to rearrange their final exam schedule to end their term in December, provided the professor at the host university permits rescheduling.

^Poitiers students whose spring courses begin before January 9 will be able to rearrange their final exam schedule to end their term in December. Please refer to the detailed calendar for information.

Spring 2025

Location

University

Arrival By

Program End Date

Bordeaux

Sciences Po Bordeaux

January 4

May 15

Université Bordeaux Montaigne

January 4

May 15

Paris

Sciences Po

January 4

May 13

Sorbonne Nouvelle

January 4

May 16

Institut Catholique

January 4

May 24

Paris Cité

January 4

May 24

Sorbonne University

January 4

May 28

Schola Cantorum January 4 June 14

ESA

January 4

June 20

Poitiers

University of Poitiers: non STEM

January 3

May 28

University of Poitiers: STEM January 3 June 13

Please refer to the detailed calendars below for information on breaks, excursions, exam periods, etc. All dates are subject to change. 

Bordeaux spring detailed calendar
Paris spring detailed calendar
Poitiers spring detailed calendar*

* Students in the STEM track hoping to complete the Research Project with Lab Component should anticipate a departure from Poitiers no later than June 13, depending on the start date of the research project. Students who do not complete the Research Project with Lab Component may depart May 28 at the latest.

2024-2025 Fees

Semester Tuition (includes health insurance): $18,520
Year Tuition (includes health insurance): $37,040

Middlebury College students pay an additional $1,900 study abroad fee per semester.

Funding

Middlebury offers need-based financial assistance to Middlebury College undergraduates. 
Undergraduates from other institutions may apply for a $3,000 scholarship in memory of Jeffrey W. Cason.

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Bordeaux

  Fall Spring Year
Room/Board $4,035 $4,525 $8,950
Books/Supplies $100 $100 $160
Personal $770 $860 $1,250
Travel from New York $1,480 $1,480 $1,480
Visa/Residency Permit* $400 $400 $400
Total $6,785 $7,365 $12,240

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Paris

  Fall Spring Year
Room/Board $7,765 $8,700 $15,420
Books/Supplies $100 $100 $160
Personal $1,330 $1,380 $1,840
Travel from New York $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Visa/Residency Permit* $400 $400 $400
Total $10,595 $11,580 $18,820

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Poitiers

  Fall Spring Year
Room/Board $4,140 $6,155 $8,840
Books/Supplies $100 $100 $160
Personal $1,000 $1,250 $1,550
Travel from New York $1,050 $1,050 $1,050
Visa/Residency Permit* $400 $400 $400
Total $6,690 $8,955 $12,000

Note: Personal expenses cover some basic necessities (local transportation, cell phone, bank fees, program-sponsored excursions, etc.) and do not include your discretionary spending (e.g. entertainment, fitness, and travel). All fees subject to change. Exchange rate: $1.10 = €1.00.

*Visa fee estimates do NOT include costs associated with travel to the visa processing agency.