Semester? Summer?
We’ve got you covered!
With the European Study Center in Strasbourg as your home base, you will have the freedom to explore, travel, and learn abroad with the support and safety of our dedicated Château staff and study abroad program team. During your term abroad, you will live at the Château de Pourtalès, participate in cultural and professional excursions around France, Germany, and beyond, and will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture.
The European Study Center
The European Study Center is your home abroad whether you study abroad as a direct enroll or exchange student at the University of Strasbourg (Fall / Spring semester) or if you enroll in the Summer Leadership Program.
Business Track
(EM)
The Ecole de Management (EM) Strasbourg is a French business school founded in 1919. Since 2000 it is one of the elite grandes écoles in France, ranking in the top 15 business schools in the nation. EM is one of France’s few business schools operating within the traditional University environment and has the AACSB accreditation.
Example Course Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Chateau Course 9:30-11:30am Economy of Happiness 3-4:30pm | Introduction to European Economic Policy 9-11:45am | Chateau Course 9:30-11:30am Strategic Analysis 2-4:45pm |
This example student is taking a course load of 12-US Credit hours. All courses on this student’s schedule are accredited as 3-US Credit Hours. (4×3)=12
**Note: not all courses are accredited at the full 3-US credit hour rate, the conversion is based on the number of ECTS, which can be found on the course syllabus. In general, 6-ECTS=3-US Credit Hours.
Political Science Track
(Sciences Po)
The Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Strasbourg also known as Sciences Po Strasbourg was founded on October 9, 1945, after the Sciences Po Paris. Sciences Po Strasbourg was incorporated into the University of Strasbourg in 2009, and offers students the opportunity to study European politics at the seat of the EU Parliament.
Example Course Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| European Union Integration 10-12am Political Sociology of the EU 2-4pm | Chateau Course 9:30-11:30am | European Union Law 10-12am | Chateau Course 9:30-11:30am History, Institutions and Policies of the EU 2-4pm |
This example student is taking a course load of 12-US Credit hours. The two Chateau Courses are 3-US Credit Hours each. All other courses listed on the schedule are 1.5-US Credit Hours. (2×3)+(4×1.5)=12
**Note: not all courses are accredited at the full 3-US credit hour rate, the conversion is based on the number of ECTS, which can be found on the course syllabus. In general, 6-ECTS=3-US Credit Hours.
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As a study abroad student, you can purchase a Carte Culture (“Culture Card”) at the University of Strasbourg. This card provides a discount for cultural events, festivals, museums, and activities in 80 venues across Alsace.
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The University of Strasbourg has more than 150 student groups and clubs. EM and Sciences Po also have their own student organizations designed specifically for international students at their colleges.
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There are 50 on-campus sports clubs, intramural groups, teams, and courses. International students are encouraged to get involved in the University of Strasbourg’s sports associations during their stay abroad.
