Nice Summer – Arts, Culture & Creativity on the French Riviera

Program Overview

Nice has long been a destination for artists, writers, and creatives, which makes it the best place to learn and experience the topics of Art, Culture, and Creativity. This program explores the importance of the French Riviera in the production of art, literature, and film from the 19th century through today, with the beautiful Côte d'Azur as your classroom. 

Visit www.IESabroad.org for complete program details.

Why Nice?

There are many reasons why people from all over the world travel to Nice in the summer— the sunshine, famous coastline, and lively arts scene. Nice’s ideal location on the French Riviera has long been a place of inspiration—attracting literary luminaries such as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald, as well as artistic geniuses such as Renoir, Picasso, and Cezanne. As capital of the Côte d’Azur, Nice is the perfect backdrop for honing your own skills in creative expression and cultural analysis, through a highly immersive and interdisciplinary curriculum that makes the most of everything the stunning Southern French coast has to offer.

Student Life

We strive to make sure you feel safe, cared for, and at home while you’re away from home. Whether it’s the orientation program that makes you feel prepared, your housing that is well-located and comfortable, the cultural events that make it easy and fun to meet other international and local students, or the field trips and walking tours that take you to places tourists don’t usually see—we’re all about our student service. Learn more about the day-to-day studying abroad on this program. From field trips to housing, it’s all on IES Abroad’s website.

Scholarships & Aid

IES Abroad firmly believes that financial limitations should not prevent a qualified student from participating in an IES Abroad program. That's why we commit $5 million in study abroad scholarships and aid, all offered through one quick and easy application. Check out all of our scholarship options at www.IESabroad.org/aid.

Aid Application Deadlines:
Summer – April 1
Fall/Academic Year – May 1
Spring/Calendar Year – November 1

The IES Abroad Difference

We can say that our academic standards are completely unmatched, our partnerships with more than 500 global universities and colleges speak to the quality of our programs, and our health and safety practices have set the standards for the entire field of study abroad. And all of that would be true…. But what really sets us apart is our commitment to you. As a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider, you are our bottom line. Your success is our success. And in today’s world, that’s a pretty extraordinary thing.

• 130+ Award-Winning Study Abroad and Internship Programs
• 30+ Global Locations
• Advising & Student Support from predeparture to after you return home
• Strong Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
• $7 Million in Aid and Scholarships
• Passionate, Mission-Focused Staff and Faculty from our headquarters in Chicago to our Centers around the world
• 70 Years of Experience

About IES Abroad

Founded in 1950, IES Abroad is a not-for-profit academic consortium of more than 260 top-tier American colleges and universities, with more than 240 additional partner universities worldwide. IES Abroad provides premier study abroad and internship programs around the world through IES Abroad, IES Internships, IES Abroad Customized & Faculty-Led Programs, and The Study Abroad Foundation. IES Abroad has nearly 140,000 alumni who have benefited from studying in IES Abroad programs since its inception. Discover more about what we offer with all of our programs.