The SU Strasbourg program is designed to make the most of all that Strasbourg offers. You'll learn from international faculty members who are professionals in politics, diplomacy, and law. The pre-semester Signature Seminar introduces you to Europe through travel, lectures, and encounters with politicians, teachers, and activists. Course-related field study offers further European travel opportunities, and internships at European institutions allow you to gain invaluable hands-on experience during your time in Strasbourg.
The name Strasbourg means, "City of Roads," and indeed our program is located in the very heart of the new Europe. Situated in the Alsace region of France, our center is just a 10-minute bike ride from Germany and a one-hour train ride to Switzerland. A truly cosmopolitan city, Strasbourg is rich with social and cultural options—but still small enough for you to feel at home.
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The SU Strasbourg program will be moving to a new location in Fall 2013, to 19 Quai Rouget de Lisle, near the Parc de l’Orangerie, and a five-minute walk from both the Council of Europe and the University of Strasbourg. A resident academic director from the SU faculty and a permanent support staff assist you with all your academic and living needs. The SU Strasbourg Center has classrooms, lounges, a small computer lab, and reading room. The center is ideally situated in the city and will become your new home away from home in Europe.
Our academic program builds on the city’s unique institutional resources. Over 1/3 of our faculty are professionals from the Council of Europe or Court of Human Rights who bring real issues into the classroom. Program specialties include EU studies, international relations, French language, human rights, music performance (through a partnership with Strasbourg Conservatory), and management. Internships in a wide variety of fields are offered as well, and SU students are encouraged to take full advantage of placement with Strasbourg's many European institutions.
Expect to be deeply engaged with your studies and host culture. Field study and site visits throughout Europe are integral to the academic program, and your homestay will round out both your personal and educational experience. French language programs at all levels and French culture studies complete the academic program. Intermediate and advanced French language students may take courses in French at the Université de Strasbourg.
Can't spend an entire semester abroad, but still want to earn credit and experience the charm of Strasbourg? Summer session options are available!
In-depth information about every aspect of the SU Strasbourg program is available in our new viewbook! Click the photo above for the pdf version, or request a copy of your own by filling out this form to have one mailed to you!
Stephen Keil is an international relations major with minor in French. He studied in Strasbourg in Fall 2011 and in Istanbul in Fall 2012. Stephen completed an internship with the Council of Europe during his time in France. Visit our Strasbourg Global Ambassadors page to meet more alumni ready to share their advice and experiences with you.
Other programs which include classes at local universities often have different break and exam periods and program end dates. All students receive detailed program calendars upon arrival abroad.
Strasbourg Fall 2013 Program Dates
Group Departure:
August 19, 2013
Signature Seminar Begins
August 20
Classes Begin
September 4
Financial Deadline to Drop Class
September 25
SU Center Program Semester Break:
October 25 - November 3
Final Exams Begin
December 6
SU Center Program Ends:
December 13, 2013
Students taking classes at local universities should be prepared to remain in Strasbourg until around December 22nd.
* Students in ensembles with performance dates after May 18 must stay until the concert.
Strasbourg Spring 2013 Program Dates
Departure:
January 2, 2013
SU Center Program Break:
Feb 22-Mar 3, 2013
SU Center Program Ends:
April 26, 2013
Music Program Ends:
May 18, 2013*