Study Abroad on the French Riviera: Sophia Antipolis, France

Located in the south of France on the Mediterranean Sea, the French Riviera is at the crossroads of Italy, the Alps, Monaco and Provence. It is one of the most stunningly beautiful areas of the country, boasting a sub-tropical climate, sandy beaches, vineyards, and an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. Its world-class museums and events like the Nice Carnival, the Cannes Film Festival, and the Monaco Grand Prix make the French Riviera the perfect location for a truly rewarding study abroad experience. Sophia Antipolis itself was founded as a modern research park; bringing together research, technology and business with cultural and social modernity. This program provides CEA students with the chance to study in a modern seat of technology and business while living in the charm, culture and sophistication of the French Riviera. CEA offers various options for study abroad French Riviera: Sophia Antipolis programs. Study abroad on the French Riviera...

CEA Program Benefits

• Make great contacts in Sophia Antipolis, the first European science and Technology Park built in the image of Silicon Valley, where CERAM-EAI is located. Over 1,200 companies in high-tech, bio-sciences, and service industries have their headquarters and research facilities here
• Take English-taught electives in a wide variety of subject areas in Business, Technology & Management, Engineering, Science, French Language and more
• Take advantage of modern, fully-furnished apartment accommodations in Antibes-Juan-Les-Pins, located less than 10 miles from both Nice and Cannes, while experiencing the camaraderie of living with other CEA students
• Immerse yourself in French culture by participating in regularly scheduled immersion activities varying from French Cuisine and wine-tasting to hiking, sailing and skiing
• Participate in the university's 30 student associations including "Interculture" which organizes events that promote integration between French and international students and a sharing of cultures
• Explore France through exciting excursions traversing the footsteps of Van Gogh and Cezanne in Provence, exploring the history of perfume at the Fragonard Perfumery in Grasse, white-water rafting and spelunking in the Gorges de Verdon (France's Grand Canyon) or getting away from it all on a trip to the charming perched villages of Eze, Gourdon, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Tourrettes-sur-Loup