Université de Lausanne

Study in Switzerland - French & Cultural Studies (in French) - ISEP Exchange

Students may take full-time language and culture courses eithe for the first or second semester, or for the full year. The School of French as a Foreign Language (EFLE) offers a full-time course, around twenty hours per week, in French language. It provides in-depth training in French as a foreign language in both its linguistic and cultural dimensions and provides the theoretical knowledge of literature, linguistics and teaching necessary to achieve a good mastery of the subject, which includes literature of French-speaking countries, linguistics and sociolinguistics of French, literature and language teaching, and more. 

SCHOLARSHIP

This program qualifies for the ISEP French and German Language Annette Kade Fund Scholarship. The scholarship awards $500 - $1,500 USD to students who are from a U.S. institution and studying French or German language in Austria, France, Germany, Reunion Island, or Switzerland. Learn more here!

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Course Description

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Researching courses in English on an Swiss university homepage can sometimes be difficult and confusing. You can use the ISEP Guide to Course Selection to find information about navigating a university website, finding courses in English, French and German and some translations of common words and major fields of study. 

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Quiamony Gaskins 703-504-9963 | QGaskins@isep.org Thank you for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I’ll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Université de Lausanne

Founded as a school of theology in 1537, Lausanne evolved into an academy and became a university in 1890. The physical education center of Dorigny offers multi-purpose sports rooms, physical...

Academics

Undergraduate
(in French)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures: Recommended!

    Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other,  French Language and Literature

  • Language and Culture Recommended!

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.7 or higher
  • LPR Required
  • LPR not required for the following countries: Belgium,  France
  • LPR Writing Score: A1 - Novice High
  • LPR Reading Score: A1 - Novice High
  • LPR Listening Score: A1 - Novice High
  • LPR Speaking Score: A1 - Novice High
  • Number of language semesters completed 1
LPR = ISEP Language Proficiency Report

Special Application Instructions

The host institution requires students to submit a supplemental application. The ISEP host coordinator will send instructions via e-mail. 

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Graduate
(in French)

Fields of Study

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures: Recommended!

    Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other,  French Language and Literature

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.7 or higher
  • LPR Required
  • LPR not required for the following countries: Belgium,  France
  • LPR Writing Score: A1 - Novice High
  • LPR Reading Score: A1 - Novice High
  • LPR Listening Score: A1 - Novice High
  • LPR Speaking Score: A1 - Novice High
  • Number of language semesters completed 1
LPR = ISEP Language Proficiency Report

Special Application Instructions

The host institution requires students to submit a supplemental application. The ISEP host coordinator will send instructions via e-mail. 

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Other Academic Conditions

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible. 

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

Semester & Prices (based on your filters)

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Université de Lausanne

Lausanne, Switzerland

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