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  • Locations: Paris, France
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Partner Website: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: UTK applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
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Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement: 2.5 Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, French
Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Homestay, Hostel/Hotel, Residence Hall, Student Apartment Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: UT Affiliate
Click here for a definition of this term Field of Study: Child and Family Studies, Communication Studies, Communications, Creative Writing, Ecology, Economics, Education, European Studies, Fashion Design, Gender Studies, International Business, International Relations, Internship, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Public Relations, Sociology, Tourism and Recreation, Urban Studies Click here for a definition of this term Type of Credit: Transfer
Program Description:

Semester Intern + Study Abroad

Paris, France

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad program in Paris lasts 12 weeks and features three key components: a part-time internship with an international organization (approximately 20 hours per week), an internship seminar, and two elective courses taught by CIEE faculty or online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with cultural 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

Assist with marketing and operations

at an eco-fashion startup agency

Plan language classes, cultural events, and workshops

for a local philanthropy community

Support data selection and trend analysis

for a French consulting agency

Read About Paris

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.

Excursions & Activities

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

Samples of past excursions and activities:

  • Take a trip outside of Paris to visit Monet’s home or wander through Versailles Palace and its gardens
  • Enjoy a French pastry-tasting to learn about French pastries and sample some of the most famous examples like éclair au chocolat or tarte au citron meringuée
  • Discover the Montmartre neighborhood located in north Paris to learn about the area’s artistic significance while walking the winding cobblestone streets and visiting landmarks like the Sacre Coeur Basilica, the Place du Tertre artists’ colony, and the “I Love You” wall

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.  


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 new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

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

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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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

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This program is currently not accepting applications.