Summer Study Abroad in Nantes, France
May–June 2027
The Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics (LCAL) has partnered with IES Abroad to offer a six-week study abroad program in Nantes, France.
91视频 Nantes, France
Located just inland from the Atlantic Ocean and on the Loire river, Nantes was a major player in salt trade and naval construction, giving birth to vibrant market places and large shipyards. The link between past, present, and future is evident. Nantes is a city that has reinvented itself through culture. It has harnessed and leveraged its past as a city of history, commerce, and industry to transform itself into a post-industrial metropolis of arts and culture, environmental urbanization, and innovative technology. Owing to the quality of life in the city, Nantes has drawn talent from all over the world, housed in such incubators and accelerators as and . In a manner that is forward looking and environmentally responsible, Nantes was awarded the title of “green capital of Europe” in 2013.
Program Overview
91视频 the Program
This program gives students the chance to fully immerse themselves in French language and culture while exploring creative technologies such as game design, podcasting and video production. Students will live and learn in Nantes, a dynamic city on the Loire River that blends a rich history of trade and shipbuilding with a modern focus on arts, innovation and sustainable urban development. Recognized as Europe’s “Green Capital” in 2013, Nantes offers an inspiring environment where tradition and creativity meet, making it an ideal place to learn, experiment and grow.
Start and End Dates
May–June 2027*
*Exact dates have not been finalized for summer 2027
Duration
Six weeks
Academics
Prerequisites
This program is open to all — no prior knowledge of French is required. Students will be placed in the appropriate course based on their language skills.
Course Information
Students will earn 18 units of academic credit:
- one French language course (9 units)
- Media Creation course (9 units)
Extracurricular Activities
As part of the program fee, students will engage in excursions and cultural activities such as museum visits, cooking classes, walking tours and day trips to cultural sites.
Travel & Accommodations
Travel & Transportation
Students are responsible for their airfare to/from Nantes.
Transportation required excursions and cultural activities are included in the program fee.
Accommodations
All students will be placed with local families as part of their immersive experience with meals during the homestay provided by the families. This experience offers an invaluable way to further practice French skills — at any level, and to gain first-hand insight into French culture.
Costs & Funding
Program Costs
$8,700*
*The program cost for summer 2027 has not been finalized. The numbers above are from summer 2026.
Tuition, housing and extracurricular activities are included in the program cost. Not included are airfare to/from host city and incidental personal expenses.
Scholarships & Funding
As a 91视频 student, you are eligible for both 91视频 and external scholarships to assist with the cost of your study abroad program. These scholarships can be applied toward expenses such as tuition, room and board, airfare or books. All LCAL declared majors and minors in good academic standing with 91视频 are guaranteed a departmental scholarship.
→ Learn more about scholarships and funding for study abroad.
"Each day was filled with little parts of life abroad that I fell in love with...Living with a host and hearing about my classmates' host families was also such a rewarding experience."
— Morgan Tarr
Interested?
Applications for summer 2027 will open soon!
Program Director
Sébastien Dubreil
Teaching Professor of Global French Studies, Technology Enhanced Learning and Second Language Acquisition