UCO offers a variety of coursework in French. Students must have a high-intermediate level of French (B2 or higher) to participate.

IMPORTANT: When viewing the Course Options, please be sure to choose courses from the appropriate semester. Fall semesterchoose courses from semesters 1, 3, 5. Spring semester choose courses from semesters 2, 4, 6.

For a list of ALL available courses and course descriptions, visit: 

Course Options 

There are limited courses taught in English:

Fall Courses in English

Spring Courses in English

Pre-approved Courses: Other GVSU students have studied abroad at this partner institution. The button below will take you to a list of GVSU equivalencies they have received. PLEASE  NOTE: This list indicates courses that have been previously approved. This is NOT a list of all available courses on this program.

Pre-Approved Courses 

 Course Approval Process 

Students registering for courses that have NOT been pre-approved will need to follow the course approval instructions: Course Approval Process 

For information on fulfilling general education courses abroad, visit: General Education 

Not sure your French language skills are ready? Students interested in boosting their French proficiency prior to registering for regular UCO courses in the Fall may enroll in the CIDEF intensive French language programs. These are one-month programs available in July and August.

Students must choose between taking French language courses or taking courses in French with local students. This section is focused on students interested in taking French language courses through CIDEF.

CIDEF language and culture courses

The most common housing choice for students participating in this program is to stay with a host family. Students can request to be placed with a local French family which can range in distance from 5 minute walk to a 25 minute tram or bus ride to UCO.

Students can also apply for housing in a student residence (also known as a foyer) that serves students from UCO, ESSCA, and the University of Angers. Most student residences offer both single and double units with common living and eating areas.

Housing Information (for UCO exchange only- NOT CIDEF)

Homestay Agreement  (for UCO exchange only - NOT CIDEF)

NOTE: Students will pay a 300 Euro security deposit to their homestay upon arrive. The security deposit is returned at the end of the semester if there is no damage to the residence.

"Other Expenses" listed in the cost breakdown are general cost estimates. Due to COVID-19, costs may increase for basic goods and housing. These estimates are provided as a guide to help students in their planning, but they are subject to change.

Cost Breakdown - SEMESTER

NOTE: The estimated budget for this program will vary based on your program selection. Students who combine an intensive language month with the semester exchange program will have to adjust their budget accordingly.

Health insurance CHUBB ($160) is mandatory and its estimated based on 120 days ($1.33 / day). Actual cost may vary and will be based on your exact travel dates. Policy details

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

International Exchange Grant ($1,000): Students are automatically considered when they apply to the program. Questions? Contact studyabroad@gvsu.edu or 616-331-3898 

Additional Scholarships

Students must have a high-intermediate to advanced proficiency level in French to participate as an exchange student. Open to all majors with a minimum 2.5 GPA required. This program requires students to accept a high degree of autonomy and flexibility. All program information will be sent in French. 

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Spring semester at UCO is equivalent to GVSU's Winter semester.

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