UGA en France

UGA en France is a linguistic and cultural immersion program - it is UGA's only study abroad program designed for students of French. You don't have to be a major or a minor, but you will need to have completed FREN2002 or its equivalent, as all courses will be conducted in French and you will be living with a French host family. 

For those hoping to complete a minor while in France, check in with Romance Languages advisor Kate Daley-Bailey to see how you could easily change that minor into a double major!!

NOW OPEN: Summer 2026 Application

• Program Dates: June 16 – July 30, 2026
• Credits Earned: 9 credit hours
• Application Deadline: February 15, 2026 (or until all spots are filled)

Locations:
Students will be primarily based in Montpellier, the sixth-largest city in France, located just 7–10 km from the Mediterranean Sea. The program also includes enriching stays in Paris and the Loire Valley, offering a diverse cultural and historical experience.

Admissions:
The program uses rolling admissions, so applicants will be notified of their acceptance within days of their interview. Participation is capped at 20 students. Early application is encouraged!

Scholarships:
Click HERE for information about scholarships offered by the Department of Romance Languages.

2025 Program Recap:

The 2025 UGA en France program began around June 21 with an immersive six-day stay in the Loire Valley. Students participated in a course exploring the region’s rich history, its famous figures, and its iconic castles. Highlights included visits to renowned monuments and lesser-known but historically significant sites—walking in the footsteps of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Joan of Arc, François I, and Leonardo da Vinci.

Following our time in the Loire Valley, the group spent 2.5 days in Paris, embracing the city’s cultural landmarks and tourist favorites. From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre and Versailles, students experienced the magic of the French capital firsthand.

Around June 30, the group traveled by TGV to Montpellier, where host families welcomed students at the train station. Throughout July, participants attended two classes per day, four days a week—one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Wednesdays were reserved for excursions to culturally and historically significant sites that complemented the academic experience. Weekends were free for independent travel or optional group excursions to other cities across France.