University of Minnesota Program at Montpellier

If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

Getting around Montpellier

The program is open to Purdue students of any major who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. For the Language and Culture Option, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, taken at least two semesters of college-level French and earned a 'B' average in French. For the Integrated Studies Option, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, taken at least four semesters of college-level French and earned a 'B' average in French.

Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to an outside agency and what costs need to be paid after arrival at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

The program fee listed below is for the homestay option which includes meals.  The apartment and residence hall options are less expensive, though meals are not included in the fee.  Full listing of program fees for the 2007-2008 academic year are in the UMN website at:

http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/programs/EUROPE/montpellier/datesandFees.shtml

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Fall 2009

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult the brochure entitled, Financial Aid and Study Abroad -- Purdue University Guidelines;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs (those funded by the State of Indiana such as Indiana Top Scholars) should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the dates below.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply as early.

As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created.  Consult the My Study Abroad page for the specific list of requirements for the chosen program since those can differ slightly from program to program.  Applicants may also check on the status of their applications.

After a student is approved for a program, s/he will receive additional information regarding any necessary supplemental paperwork, including any program-specific applications, and confirmation deposits.

Following payment of the deposit, the student will be given the University of Minnesota application to complete. University of Minnesota charges a $50 application fee for this program. The Study Abroad Office will forward the application and application fee to University of Minnesota, along with the applicant's transcript, letters of recommendation, and essay from the study abroad application. The student will then be notified directly by the University of Minnesota upon acceptance into the program.

Upon acceptance to the program by University of Minnesota, students will be asked to pay an additional $400 deposit to University of Minnesota. This deposit will also be applied to the program fees. Remaining program fees will be paid to the Purdue Bursar which will issue a bill to all participating students. Any expenses not included in the program fee will be paid directly by the student overseas.

Cafe scene at Montpellier

Purdue students who have come back to campus after participating in an overseas program are an excellent source of information. Click below to search for students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who went to the country you are interested in.

The websites listed below contain information of relevence to this program. Purdue Study Abroad is not responsible for the information at sites not maintained by Purdue; the accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Sponsor's Home Page: University of Minnesota (AESOP)
• Program Website
• Search Google(tm)*
• Department of State Consular Information
  (You must find France in list)
• CDC Travel Information (You must find France in list)