Overview

Since French is the official language of more than 32 countries and has more than 400 million speakers, French students from Augustana University have boundless opportunities to use their language skills in professional, service and nonprofit areas.

This beautiful, analytical language develops critical thinking skills that are essential for effective communication and negotiation in the workplace.

French shares more than 6,000 vocabulary words with English, making French an easy foreign language for Americans to choose.

Careers and opportunities

Since French is an official working language of dozens of international organizations and France is a key foreign partner for the U.S., graduates can secure careers in international government, teaching, journalism, tourism, business and health care.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate French

French Conversation and Composition

Cultural Anthropology

Intercultural/International Communication

World Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-06 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission

The university recommends that students complete the application process below no later than two months in advance.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sioux Center, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies French studies View 436 other Bachelors in French studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply online using the Augustana online application form or Common Application

All secondary and post-secondary transcripts, results and/or national exam scores

A personal statement (250 words minimum) describing a significant challenge you have overcome

Financial Statement showing sufficient resources to support yourself for one academic year

Completed International Student Financial Ability Form

A copy of the photo page of your passport

One of the following test score reports (only one of these is required, not all of them):

ACT (Augustana's Code is 3902)

SAT (Augustana's Code is 6015)

TOEFL (Augustana’s Institutional Code is 6015)

IELTS

Duolingo English Test

Michigan English Test (MET)

EIKEN

GTEC CBT

ELS Language Center's ELS 112 course

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41986 USD / year

≈ 41986 USD / year
Out-of-State

41986 USD / year

≈ 41986 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41986 USD / year

≈ 41986 USD / year

Living costs

Sioux Center

United States

1188 - 1844 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

100% of students receive scholarships and/or grants

Thanks to generous alumni and friends of Augustana, students benefit from several scholarships each year — removing obstacles and rewarding merit. Some are awarded by the university, while others come from outside our institution.

The majority of scholarships begin by applying for and being admitted to Augustana. They are also renewable, provided students maintain full-time status and good academic standing.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for French.

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Overview

Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Sioux Center

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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