French Universities
All students have the opportunity to take courses at an affiliated French university. As with any American university, there will be course offerings in many different disciplines. Students will decide which university best suits their academic interests before leaving for Paris. However, during orientation, students will work with their Columbia in Paris adviser to select specific courses. In most cases, your major or concentration department will need to review the courses to determine if they will be accepted as credit towards your degree.
Columbia in Paris works with the following French Universities: the Université de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne), Université de Paris IV (Sorbonne), Sciences Po (Fall only), and the Nouveau collège d'Etudes Politiques (Spring only). Explore the subject areas available at each school below.
Université Paris 1 (Panthéon-Sorbonne)
The University of Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne) is a leading research and education institution in France, which ranks among the best 100 universities worldwide. It is known for having strong departments in art history and archeology, history, law, philosophy and visual arts.
Click here to browse a list of departments and courses open to exchange students (website in French).
Université de Paris IV (Sorbonne)
Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the University of Paris IV - Sorbonne is the oldest university in France and one of the first universities in the world. Characterized by a rich culture and tradition, it is especially renowned for its excellent academic programs in literature, languages, arts, and the humanities.
Click here to browse a list of departments and courses open to exchange students (website in French).
Sciences Po (Fall only)
The Paris Institute of Political Studies (SciencesPo) is a leading French research university for the social sciences and humanities. It is known for its interdisciplinary curriculum, with disciplines like law, history, economics, political science, and sociology. Students interested in taking courses at Sciences Po during the fall semester must submit a cover letter along with their application.
Click here to learn more about the types of courses available to exchange students.
Nouveau College d'Études Politiques (Spring only)
Columbia in Paris and the NCEP offer a joint seminar on global inequalities to students from both institutions. Please note that this course is offered only in the spring semester.