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Middlebury School in France: Poitiers (Outgoing Program) Featured:

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  • Locations: Poitiers, France
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, Spring
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  • Program Sponsor: Middlebury Schools Abroad 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Middlebury Schools Abroad Program Sponsor: Middlebury Schools Abroad
Language of Instruction: French Click here for a definition of this term Language Prerequisite: 5 semesters of college-level instruction (or 4 semesters for STEM track) with a 'B' avg in language
Click here for a definition of this term GPA (cumulative): 2.67 Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Language GPA: 3.0
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Major GPA: 3.0 Internships Available: Yes
Excursions: Yes Housing Type: University Residence Hall
Click here for a definition of this term Midd. Financial Aid: Yes Advisor: Susan Parsons
Subjects Offered: Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Film, French, French Literature, Geography, Geology, History, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Theater Studies Recommended Program: Yes
Featured Program: Yes
Program Description:

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Designed for students at an advanced level of French, the Middlebury School in France provides opportunities to experience French culture in Poitiers, a quintessential French town with a srong university and student culture.

Conveniently located between Paris and Bordeaux- only an hour and a half by TGV (Train de grand vitesse) from either- the cobblestone city of Poitiers is the capital of the Poitou-Charentes region, close to La Rochelle and Ile de Ré, and beyond the major tourist attractions of the Loire valley. Once the haunting ground of Eleanor of Aquitaine, and home to both medieval cloisters and the ultra modern Futuroscope park, Poitiers is a blend of the ancient and contemporary.

The School in France has been offering undergraduate students the opportunity to study at the Université de Poitiers since fall 2002. Founded in the fifteenth century, the University of Poitiers enrolls approximately 28,000 students who comprise one quarter of the city's population. Students can enroll in virtually all disciplines in Poitiers, including science and mathematics. The main campus is located a mere 20 minutes by bus from the picturesque city center. This program offers students the opportunity to spend their time abroad in a full-immersion environment within a French institution of higher education.
 



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 09/15/2024 ** Rolling Admission 01/03/2025 05/20/2025
NOTE: Dates are approximate: Do not purchase a plane ticket until official program dates are available on the School in France Dates & Fees page (https://www.middlebury.edu/schools-abroad/schools/france/dates-fees). MIDDLEBURY UNDERGRADUATES must apply by February 1, 2024.
Calendar Year 2025 10/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants who apply in the fall or winter will be notified on February 15th of the academic year preceeding study abroad. Applicants whose applicaitons are completed after February 15th (or anytime in the fall, if they are applying to study abroad during the following spring semester) will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline. Some Schools Abroad will fill before the deadline.