Overview

The skill courses, ranging from elementary to advanced, offer rigorous language training that enables students to acquire a command of conversational French. Join the Language and Area Studies - French - Europe offered by the French and Francophone Studies department at American University Washington DC.

Key Features

In addition to the courses, the department also offers an active event calendar that allows students to interact with French and Francophone scholars, writers, artists, and social actors. Our French Club is exemplary of how we create community and involve our students in our program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Studies

Intercultural Communication

Identity, Race, Gender, and Culture

Comparative Politics

Politics in the Developing World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

French studies View 437 other Bachelors in French studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application, including essay and CV/Resume.

Application fee of U.S. $75.

Academic records for grades 9-12 with official transcripts and certified English translations (if applicable), for each secondary institution attended.

One academic letter of recommendation from a teacher is required; one letter from the school counselor/principal/headmaster is also strongly recommended.

Demonstrated English proficiency.

Interruption of Studies Statement if you have already graduated from secondary school at the time of application.

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

57952 USD / year

≈ 57952 USD / year
Out-of-State

57952 USD / year

≈ 57952 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

57952 USD / year

≈ 57952 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Washington, D. C.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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