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The Institute for American Universities is one of the oldest and largest education abroad programs in Europe. Founded in 1957 and chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York, the Institute for American Universities is one of the oldest and largest education abroad programs in Europe. The IAU continues to make study in France available to students who recognize the life-long value of living in and exploring a culture other than their own.

The IAU offers four programs of study:

Le Centre d'Aix: Offers a wide-range of humanities and social sciences courses. Classes are conducted in English and/or French and students can study for an academic year, semester, or summer program.

Le Centre d'Avignon: In-depth study of contemporary France today-arts, business, politics, sociology. Offered entirely in French, this program for students who wish to immerse themselves in modern French life and culture. Avignon offers academic year, semester, and summer study abroad programs.

Marchutz School of Painting and Drawing: An internationally renowned art school that takes an interdisciplinary approach to painting. At Marchutz, students take part in a seminar experience while growing individually as artists. Marchutz offers academic year, semester, and summer study abroad programs.

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