- Application Deadline
May 1
- Accommodation
Housing and daily breakfast provided at the Chateau de Pourtales
- Finances
Scholarships Available
- Included
Professional development opportunities, field trips, local and international excursions, site and company visits
- Brochure
Gain the global awareness about diversity, sustainable development, and ethics that leaders need to be effective in today’s international environment.
Through workshops, professional visits, and awareness programs, students will develop a personalized socially responsible leadership philosophy and intercultural competency portfolio.
Strasbourg’s unique charm will inspire you. Nestled along the Rhine River, Strasbourg sits at the crossroads of France and Germany. An intercultural city for centuries, Strasbourg is the capital of Europe and home to the European Parliament.
During your program, you will take courses at both the Château and the University of Strasbourg. Classes are all available in English and you will have the opportunity to take courses at the University alongside French and other international students.
The University of Connecticut is the School of Record for the semester and summer programs offered by the CEPA Foundation.
Course Selection
Students will enroll in two courses taught at the European Study Center (ESC) for up to 6 US semester credits and will take the remainder of their courses at the University of Strasbourg’s business school – Ecole de Management (EM) or the Political Science School – Sciences Po.
The University of Connecticut is the School of Record for the semester and summer programs offered by the CEPA Foundation.
There is no foreign language requirement for this program as students will take all of their courses in English.
15 US semester credits are included in the program fee.
Language of Instruction
Courses are available in English, but you may still elect to take courses in French if you can document a high level of competency in the language.
Course Credits and Transfer
Credit for courses taught at the ESC are in the US semester credit system.
Credit for courses taught at the University of Strasbourg are in ECTS (European Credit Transfer Service) system.
In most cases, two courses at the University of Strasbourg will transfer back to your home university as one 3 US semester credit course (2:1 ratio).
Work with your study abroad advisor to select the courses and determine the appropriate course numbers and identifiers for how they are transcripted.
Grades and Transcripts
Students will receive two separate transcripts after completing the semester program:
Transcript #1 for courses taken at the European Study Center (ESC):
- Courses are graded according to the US system.
- If the student directly enrolls in the program, the CEPA Foundation School of Record will issue transcripts for all coursework and exams completed at the ESC.
- If the student enrolls in the program through an exchange, generally, the student’s exchange institution will issue the transcript for all coursework and exams completed at the ESC.
Transcript #2 for courses taken at the University of Strasbourg:
- Courses are graded according to the French system (1-20).
- The University of Strasbourg will issue transcripts for coursework and exams students complete at the University of Strasbourg.
- Fall Semester transcripts are usually issued in late February. Spring Semester transcripts are usually issued in late June.
Courses taught at the European Study Center Château de Pourtalès
Courses are worth 3 US credit hours each. The courses below include both classroom instruction and cultural/professional development elements and excursions.
Courses taught at the University of Strasbourg – EM Strasbourg Business School
The CEPA Foundation Academic Director has carefully pre-selected courses as part of the semester program.
Courses taught at the University of Strasbourg – Sciences Po Political Science School
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