IECS Strasbourg
University of Missouri-St. Louis Exchange Program in France
| IECS Strasbourg
A great program at one of France's top business schools. Students take courses taught in English or French and French language courses. |
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What is it like there?
Strasbourg is at the same time a model city of rich culture and an academic
center of great stature. Welcoming each year nearly 38,000 students, of
which 5,900 are foreign students, Strasbourg is the most international
university town in France after Paris. From Strasbourg, it is quite easy
to travel throughout Europe.
IECS is a business/management school which is part of the Robert Schuman University.
What will I study?
IECS Strasbourg offers a variety of business, finance, marketing, and
management classes taught in both French and English. There are also French
literature, civilization, and French business classes designed for non-native
French speakers to improve their proficiency. Visit the website for course
listings and descriptions. Go to http://www2.iecs.edu/an/visitants/index.html and then click "Courses."
What is the language of instruction?
English and French.
Where will I live?
Most students live in university dormitories. Rooms are private with shared
kitchen facilities. Sometimes, French students will be looking for roommates.
There is a French student organization that can assist you with housing
if you prefer to stay in the private sector.
When can I go?
Students may attend during the Fall or Spring semester. IECS also runs
a summer program on European business integration.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and be a junior,
senior, or graduate student.
Students should also have a minumum of one year college-level French.
How can I learn more?
Visit the website of IECS or stop by the Study Abroad Office in 261 MSC to browse their catalog.
For some portions of the website, you need to login. Please select "University of Missouri-St. Louis" from the drop-down box and enter MISET as the password. You can also make an appointment to discuss this program with a study
abroad advisor; call 516-5229.
How much does it cost?
Below are the 2008-2009 estimated costs for one semester (4 months) at IECS
compared to a semester at UM-St. Louis. When you participate in a UM-St. Louis exchange program, like IECS, you continue to pay UMSL tuition and may use your financial aid. In addition, both CIS and external scholarships are available.
Please note that the French government requires students to apply in person for the student visa. This means you must go to the French Consulate in Chicago approximately 1-2 months before departure. Details will be provided to applicants.
IECS |
UM-St. Louis | |
| Educational Fees1 | $2,947.20 | $2,947.20 |
| Information Technology Fee | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee | $0.00 | $418.68 |
| Housing2 | $1,900.00 | $2,805.00 |
| Meals3 | $1,600.00 | $1,698.00 |
| Airfare | $1,300.00 | |
| Books | $300.00 | $400.00 |
| Miscellaneous4 | $1,150.00 | |
| Total Estimated Cost5 | $9,343.60 | $8,415.28 |
1 Educational fees are based on 12 credit hours. Non-resident fees may apply.
2 Housing cost based on single room in student residence. Private sector will cost approximately $150-200 more per month.
3 UMSL cost based on Option 3 Plus Meal Plan.
4 Includes transportation, mandatory international insurance, visa fees, and round-trip travel to Chicago for the visa interview.
5 Please note that expenses are ESTIMATES. Costs vary depending on the exchange rate, the inflation rate, individual spending habits, and amount of extra travel. The cost estimate above does not include personal expenses or independent travel, which vary widely from student to student.
Last modified June 2, 2008