Reims - Paris

France (Reims - Paris) Exchange Program
Sciences Po

For Program Dates:
Please review the Sciences Po academic calendar

For Course Selections and Housing Information:
See host university website and housing

*For MUJA Dates and Deadlines:
See our Application Instructions

So what does Reims look like?

Who do our students meet and live with while they're studying in Reims?

About the City
Course Credit
Eligibility
Program Costs
Financial Aid
How to Apply
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The Missouri School of Journalism has a newly established undergraduate, English-speaking journalism program to offer students at Sciences Po in Reims, France. Students will live and study in a history city in the heart of the Champagne Region at one of France’s finest institutions of higher education.

Experience the French journalism system and culture through a variety of courses that will apply directly to your degree at MU. In addition, students are required to take a French language course while attending Sciences Po to help them further embrace the culture and all the program has to offer.

The Reims campus is located only 80 miles from Paris, making weekend trips easy and affordable. Between taking classes inside renovated historical landmarks, students may experience the French café culture surrounded by intricate statues and architecture. In addition to the many festivals, tours, museums, and public artworks, the metropolitan city of nearly 300,000 also contains a vibrant theatre community, with multiple operas and productions for visitors to attend.

Exchange in France

From those who've been there.

You may earn up to 12 credit hours for each semester of academic work completed abroad, nine hours of which may be Journalism Elective credit.

Course credit transfers to MU as pass/fail and is not figured into your GPA.

Although you are guaranteed to receive credit for successfully completed courses, you must work with your advisors to get pre-approval for how the courses you take might fulfill specific degree requirements. Follow this link to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

Undergraduate applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who have completed either J4200 (Principles of Strategic Communication) or J4180 (Newsroom Content Creation). Applicants who will complete one of these courses in the semester/term preceding the term for which they are applying will be considered for conditional acceptance to the program.

All students must be in good academic standing. If an applicant has a GPA below a 3.0, a letter of appeal should be included with their application.

Applicants should compose a well-constructed resume highlighting technical skills for use in the professional placement process. Students should also consider developing a portfolio to provide, if requested.

Applicants to this program must have a sufficient command and understanding of the host language. Typically, students participating in this program have had a 3000 level French course.

MU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than a semester at MU. But time abroad includes new experiences, cultures, and languages that you are investing in, which often require expenditures on housing, flights, and other program related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during a semester here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs. Because this is an exchange program, you will pay MU educational fees (12 or 15 credits) as if you were here on campus for the semester. In addition, you will also pay an MU Study Abroad fee to cover MU orientation, ISIC card, administration, and assistance. Additional expenses to consider for this program include international airfare, personal transportation, insurance, on-site housing costs and other miscellaneous expenses.

Program Costs*

Total Program Costs: $1,795
Program Fee, Insurance, and Study Abroad Administration Fee
(Note: Total Program Costs do not include tuition)

Breakdown of total fee:
Program Fee: $1,250
MU Mandatory International Health Insurance (HTH): $300
MU Study Abroad Administration Fee: $245
*Amounts listed are anticipated costs and are subject to change as a result of international economic factors, decreased student numbers, etc. Budget listed is based on previous term and likewise, is subject to change.

Additional Costs

Students will also be responsible for regular tuition and required educational fees associated with 12 or 15 credit hours. For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website.

Personal Expenditure Estimates:
Round-trip Airfare: $1,100 - $1,500
Housing $4,000 - 5,000
Meals (weekly) $100 - $125
Transportation (weekly) $25
French Visa: Prices vary. Check host country embassy website for details

Please note that these expenses do not include vacation travel or sightseeing. The amounts listed are estimated costs based on current exchange rates and on the information provided to us by institutional partners and past participants. Depending on your personal spending habits, you may spend more or less than the figures provided

The financial aid you normally receive for your classes at MU is usually applicable. Please visit with your Financial Aid Advisor at the MU Student Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) to explore your financial aid options: 573-882-7506.

In addition, the School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester and you can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our website, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook for special program scholarship announcements each semester.

Finally, check out our special page on Funding Your Experience for more information including links to our MU Journalism Abroad Travel Scholarship, MUJA Travel Writer Scholarship, external scholarship options, and Steps to Apply for Financial Aid.