Nice - Program Calendar - SP27 - Released December

Please note that internship placements for the Fall 2023 semester could be limited and/or virtual. If you require an internship as part of your semester abroad, please reach out to your IES Abroad Program Advisor as soon as possible. We do not encourage students to take SKEMA courses and apply for the internship due to commuting constraints. SKEMA, our partner university, is located in Sophia Antipolis 50 - 60 minutes West of Nice. Internships can be placed through out Nice, with some placements as far East as the Monaco border. Internships offer a unique, real-world experience combined with...

You will attend a mandatory IES Abroad virtual orientation session prior to arrival and at the beginning of the program. On-site Orientation includes detailed information about health and safety in Nice, Sophia Antipolis, and France, academic advising, cultural adjustment, housing, field trips, and other important topics.

SKEMA Business School To complement your IES Abroad courses, you will have the option of enrolling in courses at our partner university, SKEMA Business School. To be eligible for partner university courses you need a minimum 3.0 GPA. If you choose to take any courses at SKEMA, there is a three-course minimum for IES Abroad students. It will not only be a unique educational experience, but it will also provide the opportunity to add another perspective of student life in France. You can also meet local students! SKEMA is a world-renowned business school located in Sophia Antipolis. The commute...

Upon arriving at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport you will head directly to the IES Nice Center. Taxis and ride-hailing service from the airport to IES Center cost around ($30). A tramway ride costs $10. The Tram stop is directly outside of the Terminal Exit (Tram 1 – Stop: Jean Médecin).Students who will be taking courses at SKEMA through the Direct Enrollment program or the IES BSI hybrid program, who arrive will arrive on January 4th should schedule their flights to arrive between 9 am - 2 pm. BSI students who are not taking courses at SKEMA and who will arrive on January 11th should schedule...

The SKEMA campus lies at the heart of Europe’s well known science park considered to be the European "Silicon Valley". Sophia Antipolis offers not only natural beauty, but also a high level of cultural and social life enriched by the diversity of its population. It is home to several higher education institutes and university departments. SKEMA’s immediate environment also includes more than 1,300 companies in sectors such as information and communications technology or biotechnology. SKEMA is a 60 min commute from IES Nice. SKEMA Courses SKEMA Course Catalog SPRING 2027 - Coming Fall 2026...

As the fifth largest city in France, Nice is the capital of the French Riviera and an international metropolis with more than 160 different nationalities living and working in the region. Because Nice is a European and Mediterranean hub to the world (its international airport is just 5 km from the city center), the city is host to a large number of international businesses and schools, a center for innovation, and a celebrity hotspot. The region’s higher education system is renowned for its innovative capacities and international influence. International business is important in Nice, in...

The following section outlines the various options for each semester. You must take 15-19 credits per semester. IES Abroad French language course (required, 3 credits) IES Abroad area studies courses (optional, 3 or 4 credits each) SKEMA Business School courses (optional, most are 3 credits) Internship placement and seminar (optional, 3 credits) IES Abroad Nice Courses All area studies courses are taught in English. The lecture and discussion format of IES Abroad courses is similar to that of smaller liberal arts colleges in the United States. Classes are scheduled five days each week and...

Student Residence Hall There are several student residence in Nice. They are all located in the city center; you might be in the Riquier district or the Liberation district. You will live in a private studio room with a fully equipped kitchenette and a private bathroom. All rooms are provided with a single bed, lamp, desk, and closet or wardrobe. Student Apartment Student apartments in Nice are located in residential areas throughout the city. The size of apartments in Nice may differ from those in the United States. You will live in a 2 to 4 person apartment (with other IES Abroad students)...

You must arrive at your housing no later than 3pm on the official arrival date, and you must call the IES Abroad Center during office hours to let the staff know that you have arrived safely at your housing. We encourage you to schedule your flights to arrive at the airport between 9 am - 11 am to allow time to get to your housing in case of airport delays. If you are delayed during travel refer to your "Print Me Guide" for further instructions. You are encouraged to reserve a flight that has a mid-morning arrival to Paris, in order to have enough time to go through customs and immigration. On...