Overview

More than 275 million people speak French in 29 countries, and students with foreign language knowledge are some of the highest-paid liberal arts graduates. Study French to give yourself an edge in any field.

Key Features

Study abroad opportunities abound.
All incoming students enrolling in a foreign language class with prior experience in that language will be required to take a placement exam to determine the level they should begin.
Whether you're a beginner or a native French speaker, the University welcomes you to join the International Cultures and Languages Association (ICALA) or Alpha Mu Gamma, which is the National Honors Society for foreign languages. Both are offered through Murray State University’s department of global languages and theatre arts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practical Applications in French
Social Issues in French Texts
Conversation and Composition
Advanced Language Practice
Modern France

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-19 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Murray, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies French studies View 2641 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the $50 online application. If you are applying for conditional admission through the ESL program the online application fee is $100.
Upload scanned copies of your documents: passport, transcripts, graduation certificate, bank statement, test scores.
Transcripts for all years of high school with a minimum GPA of 2.0. If transcripts are not written in English, you must also submit certified translations.
SAT score of 960.
High School Diploma.
English Language Proficiency.
Students from the following countries are not required to submit English proficiency scores: Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, British Islands, Cameroon (University of Buea and University of Bamenda), Canada, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, and United Kingdom.

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

15672 USD / year

≈ 15672 USD / year
Out-of-State

10872 USD / year

≈ 10872 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10320 USD / year

≈ 10320 USD / year

Additional Details

Regional tuition: 10260 USD

Living costs

Murray

United States

900 - 1400 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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