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  • Locations: Nice, France
  • Program Terms: Intersession
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Budget Sheets: Intersession
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Intersession 2027 10/01/2026 10/15/2026 TBA TBA
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

January in Nice

Nice, France

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Program Overview

Your January in Nice program lasts 3 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in one CIEE course taught at CIEE Nice. Enhance your experience with extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in French culture. Live and learn in Nice!

Unique Experiences

Enjoy a guided tour

of the Fragonard perfume factory

See Nice from the sea

on a boat tour of the French Riviera

Visit Cours Saleya Market

a daily market with fresh produce, flowers, and local flavors

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Your Destination

Nice is France's elegant coastal city on the French Riviera, known for its mild winter weather, Mediterranean charm, and artistic spirit. January is the perfect time to stroll along the Promenade des Anglais, explore local markets, and enjoy the city's relaxed pace before spring visitors arrive. Whether you're majoring in business, communications, psychology, liberal arts, art history, or language, Nice is the perfect place to study abroad on winter break.

Your Destination
Housing

Housing

CIEE Nice offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in?your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, we will strive for your?accommodation preferences to be met. All housing has convenient access to plenty of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation.??

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Academic Course: Take one CIEE course delivered in-person at the CIEE Center.
  • 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.

Activities

CIEE's excursions and cultural activities in Nice 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:

  • Take a day trip to Cannes to visit the home of the famous film festival, walk La Croisette, and enjoy Le Suquet
  • Visit the Marc Chagall and Matisse Museums that showcase artists who have lived and worked on the Côte d'Azur
  • Enjoy coastal walks around Cap Ferrat peninsula or Cap d'Antibes to enjoy the stunning views of the Mediterranean

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 Nice: Study in a vibrant Mediterranean city known for its stunning coastline, rich cultural heritage, and relaxed lifestyle. Experience immersive academics combined with local arts, cuisine, and opportunities to explore the French Riviera.

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

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

Questions?

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