Overview

In Valparaiso University French classes, you will master French by doing role-plays, engaging in debates, producing videos, and writing business letters, among many other hands-on activities.

In literature and civilization classes, you will examine the key events, people, places, and texts that have shaped France and the Francophone world. Along the way, you may also study the history of French cinema, experience Digital Humanities through a Renaissance cookbook project, act in a French play, or learn how to cook French food.

Careers Prospects

Valpo French graduates pursue careers in a variety of fields, such as government, business, service, NGOs, education and more. Recent grads, as well as those alumni farther along in their career path, have held a broad range of positions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Beginning French

French and Francophone Literary Studies

Intermediate French

Approaches to French Studies

Contemporary France

French Phonetics

French Film Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Rolling admissions throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

French studies View 470 other Bachelors in French studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your passport

An official copy of your high school transcripts, with an English translation if they are in another language

Test Scores and Proof of English Proficiency

You can enroll as an undergraduate if you:

Earned or will earn a high school diploma

Submit your high school and/or college transcripts

Submit your SAT and/or ACT scores

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

48820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48820 USD per year during 48 months.
National

48820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48820 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

48820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48820 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Valparaiso

1223 - 1978 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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