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IAU's Inaugural J-Term A Success!

Dr. Jubran with the J-Term students at the Chellah in Rabat, Morocco 

IAU’s inaugural J-Term Traveling Seminar is coming to a successful end after 19 days and 14 cities. Students traveled to Paris, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Marrakech, Casablanca, Sevilla, Granada and Madrid…to name a few! To see student photos from the program, please visit IAU’s Facebook page. 

IAU Enhances Summer Term Options

Beginning this summer, in addition to its traditional six-week program, IAU will begin offering shorter terms, an earlier start and 3, 6 or 9 credit options! Check out our Summer Programs Page for more details!

IAU Hosting Alumni Reception in Denver

Please join IAU President Dr. Carl Jubran, faculty, staff, alumni and friends at a reception to be held in conjunction with the annual conference of The Forum on Education Abroad. The reception will be held Thursday, March 22nd from 6-8 pm at The Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Please RSVP to alumni@iaufrance.org or by calling (800) 221-2051. We look forward to seeing you there!

IAU Students Visit Ireland for Peace Conference

During the Fall 2011 semester eight IAU students visited Derry, Ireland to attend The Conference on Divided Societies. To learn more please visit IAU's Facebook Photo Album.


 About IAU

The Institute for American Universities (IAU) - with semester, summer and academic year liberal arts and studio art programs in Aix-en-Provence France - has been providing high quality study abroad opportunities for U.S. college and university students for over 52 years. It remains one of the oldest and largest education abroad sites in Europe as it provides students with academic programs of intellectual substance and international focus in the fertile foreign setting of the south of France. Any student open to learning and willing to grow will return home after their experience at IAU — changed in unexpected ways.



Andrea Hail
The Aix Center
Spring 2009
University of Illinois
Champaign, IL
'The fact that no previous French is required was a big draw for me. In addition, I loved the excursions IAU offered because it gave me a chance to see places I wouldn't otherwise seek out.'