Angers, France

Group of students posing in front of a castle in Angers

Students may participate in a semester or yearlong CIDEF program at the Université Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO) in Angers, France. Angers is located in the Loire Valley, which is about an hour and a half southwest of Paris by high-speed rail (TGV).

Take part in different clubs while you are there. Find out more about clubs through the UCO here.

Learn more about this program, including dates and prices, through the Office of International Studies and Programs Study Abroad office. Watch this video created by students who have studied in Angers.

Students can earn General Education credit in Angers (H, FA, and SS).

Contact

Laura Edwards
Director of Recruitment and Retention
Academic Advisor
lcedwar@IllinoisState.edu

Academics and Credit

Students earn 15 hours of credit while in Angers. Up to 9 of those hours can go toward French major requirements, and 6 or more can go toward electives for the major and for graduation. Several courses in Angers now count toward General Education credit. Contact Laura Edwards to discuss which courses you will take while in Angers.

Scholarships

Learn how to apply for the Endowed Scholarship for French Study Abroad.

Additional Resources

Academic Calendar