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Locations: Toulouse, France
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Semester, Spring
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English, French	Housing Options:	Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Accounting, Art History, Communications, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Fine Art, International Business, Internships, Management, Marketing, Nutrition, Sociology	Program Type:	study abroad
Minimum GPA:	2.5

Program Description:

Business + Culture

Toulouse, France

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Program Overview

Your Business + Culture program in Toulouse lasts a full semester and is designed for students with a background in business. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in French culture. Live and learn in Toulouse!

Unique Experiences

Study at France's top-ranked business school

renowned for its academic excellence, and learn alongside international students from diverse backgrounds

Explore the charming historical city center

with its picturesque streets, medieval architecture, and rich cultural heritage, immersing yourself in history and traditions

Use the efficient rail system

to explore the stunning Mediterranean coast, visit charming seaside towns, and venture into the breathtaking Pyrenees mountains

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Your Destination

Toulouse is France's cosmopolitan city, celebrated for its thriving aerospace industry and rich cultural heritage. As a global hub for aviation, space exploration, and innovation, Toulouse offers exceptional opportunities for students studying engineering, technology, and business. The city's unique blend of southern French traditions, iconic landmarks like the Basilique Saint-Sernin and the Airbus headquarters, world-class museums, and thriving tech industries make Toulouse the perfect place to study abroad.

Housing

CIEE Toulouse offers a variety of housing options to ensure you are comfortable in?your home away from home. From homestays to residence halls, all housing has direct access to plenty of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation.??

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE's global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Academic Projects:?Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.?

Activities

CIEE's excursions and cultural activities in Toulouse will open doors for you to explore France's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad. ? ? ?

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Participate in a rugby game, Toulouse's most popular and prize-winning sport
Learn the secrets of French pastry at a local cuisine school
Visit local companies and startups around the vibrant university town

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.??

Academics

CIEE Toulouse:?Study in the middle of Toulouse's vibrant center near all main commercial facilities and cultural sites. CIEE Toulouse boasts three classrooms, a student lounge, and an academic advising office.

Toulouse Business School (TBS):?TBS was founded in 1903 and is one of a select group of business schools earning all three international accreditations: EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB. It is also among the top 20 in the Financial Times' ranking of the best master's in management and was rated number one in the SMBG ranking of the best bachelor's degree in management and business management.

Institut Catholique de Toulouse (ICT):?ICT?is an academic and research center that continues the legacy of Toulouse's Medieval University, founded in 1229. ICT provides individual attention for international students and offers some courses in English and a large variety in French. (available through Spring 2026)

Sciences Po Toulouse:?Sciences Po Toulouse allows CIEE students to take courses in their Diploma in International Comparative Studies in French or in English. A selection of the Science Po degree courses taught in French are also open to international students. The current student population is around 1,700 students. Sciences Po Toulouse is part of a renowned and selective network of seven Political Science research universities in France.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

Internships

Toulouse features a vibrant work scene with a special focus on its aerospace, engineering, science, technology, and research sectors. The city is home to numerous coworking spaces, incubators, tech startups, and education and research institutions, fostering a community of innovation and collaboration.

Industry options include:

Government and Public Administration

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext Travel Protection included

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