Business + Culture
Unique Experiences
Study at France’s
top-ranked undergrad business school with international students.
Explore
the charming historical city center
Use the rail system
to explore the Mediterranean coast and the Pyrenees
1,400,000
in the metropolitan area
1
rank in aerospace industry in Europe
12
museums
Your Destination
Situated in the South of France, Toulouse offers easy access to the Atlantic, the mountains, and the Mediterranean — not to mention the music, art, and festivals. The fourth largest city in France with the second largest student population in the country, Toulouse offers a unique fusion of traditional French culture and modern metropolitan facilities.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Toulouse.
The Culture
Featured Excursion
Explore the Ariège department in the Pyrenees, with a visit to medieval château de Foix, and enjoy a healthy meal at an organic farm.
Other Excursions & Activities
- Enjoy a canoeing tour on the Garonne River.
- Participate in a rugby game, Tolouse’s most popular and prize-winning sport.
- Learn the secrets of French Pastry at a local cuisine school.
- Take in a show at the Toulouse Capitole theater.
- Visit local companies and startups around the vibrant university town.
Projects
Volunteering. Volunteer at a food bank, women’s shelter, primary or secondary school, retirement home, or tutor children after school, or work on an organic farm.
Internships. Immerse yourself in the French work environment and earn academic credit as you build business skills and experience the nuances of working with people from different cultures through an internship.
Program Blogs
Tyler's experience with his host family
My name is Tyler Rippole and I studied abroad this semester with CIEE in Toulouse, France. When I first registered for the program I was a bit nervous at the... keep reading
Fall 22 Study Abroad : Recap
Let's rewind together back to September, when it all began ! The first month was all about exploring the new environment that is Toulouse, through French culture including social, eating... keep reading
Eat, Drink, Explore: Toulouse
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Toulouse offers a variety of housing options to ensure you are comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to residence halls, all housing has direct access to plenty of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation.
Standard Housing: Includes an individual room in the home of a French family, with or without another CIEE student. Students share meals (breakfast and dinner on weekdays; all meals on weekends) and common spaces with the host family. Homestays are located under 40 minutes from CIEE Toulouse.
Select Housing: Includes a single room with a private bathroom and shared kitchen in a residence hall. Residence halls are located under 30 minutes from CIEE Toulouse. Select housing requires an upgrade fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive.
Meals
Homestay: All meals are offered at the homestay on the weekend, and students typically eat breakfast and dinner with their homestay families on the weekdays. Lunch can be purchased at local cafes, restaurants, and markets throughout the city.
Residence Hall: Meals are not included.
Academics
Business + Culture in Toulouse invites students to study at two prestigious CIEE partner schools: the Toulouse Business School and the Institut Catholique de Toulouse, as well as CIEE Toulouse.
Toulouse Business School (TBS) was founded in 1903 and is one of a select group of business schools earning all three international accreditations: EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB. It is also among the top 20 in the Financial Times’ ranking of the best master’s in management and was rated number one in the SMBG ranking of the best bachelor’s degree in management and business management.
Institut Catholique de Toulouse (ICT) is an academic and research center that continues the legacy of Toulouse’s Medieval University, founded in 1229. ICT provides individual attention for international students and offers some courses in English and a large variety in French.
Arizona State University: Enhance your international academic coursework with optional online courses that best align with your degree requirements and interests. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar, so you can study abroad with CIEE while continuing to meet all your academic goals.
Course Information
Course Notes
- Registration is finalized on-site.
- Students can participate in the CIEE Internship course; placements are available both in English and French.
- Toulouse Business School offers courses both in French and English. Semesters tend to be divided into several periods. Detailed information is provided to accepted students prior to the beginning of the program. For French-taught courses, TBS requires you have at least 4 semesters of college-level French
- Institut Catholique de Toulouse offers courses in English, French or Spanish. For French-taught or Spanish-taught courses, ICT requires you have at least 4 semesters of college-level French and/or Spanish. Many courses at the Institut Catholique de Toulouse (ICT) are worth 1-1.5 credits, for which home school approval is recommended.
Academic Projects
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Languages and Cultural Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
Social Sciences
Academic Projects
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Health Professions and Related Programs
Languages and Cultural Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
Social Sciences
TOULOUSE BUSINESS SCHOOL (TBS)
Students choose business courses either at TBS or ICT for 5-8 semester credits in order to meet the 15-18 total semester credit enrollment requirement.
The spring semester at TBS is divided into 2 two-week periods. Students can select no more than 1 course per period, either in French or in English. Courses are offered in English unless otherwise noted. Students may be allowed to skip one period depending on the number of credits needed. Courses are offered in a modular format of 30 contact hours each.
The fall semester at TBS is divided into two main periods. Students can select several courses from period 1 and just 1 from period 2. Courses are either 15 or 30 contact hours each.
The following list of courses constitutes a representative sample of course offerings through the Toulouse Business School and is subject to change.
FALL:
- Financial Analysis
- Foundations of Finance
- Operations Management
- Human Resource Management
- Strategic Management
- Company Strategy
- Business Analytics
- Intermediate Finance
- Communication and Client Relationship
- Operations Management
- Global Talent Management
SPRING:
- Market Intelligence
- The Power of Persuasion: Hitting the Target
- Advanced Finance II
- Ethics and Compliance (taught in French)
- Incentives, Productivity and Organizations
- Socially Responsible Investing from a Management Control Perspective
- Aero Marketing
- Competitive Strategies in Healthcare Market
- Recruitment, Selection and Assessment
- Managing Risk and Practical Aspects of International Trade
- Investing in Stock Markets / Evaluation in Emerging Markets
- Data 360°: Working with Data
- Reasoned negotiation: The Harvard Method (taught in French)
- From Start-ups to Scale-ups: Business Models for Hyper-Growing Organizations (taught in French)
INSTITUT CATHOLIQUE DE TOULOUSE (ICT)
ICT courses are offered on a weekly basis throughout the semester for a total number of contact hours ranging from 10 to 36 classroom hours for 1-2.5 semester / 1.5-3.75 quarter credits.
Please note that the majority of courses are offered in French unless otherwise noted. You can choose to follow courses either in French, English, Spanish or a combination of the three.
The following list of courses constitutes a representative sample of course offerings through the Toulouse Business School and is subject to change. Students will receive detailed course information upon acceptance into the program.
INSTITUT CATHOLIQUE DE TOULOUSE
The list is a representative sample and is subject to change.
BUSINESS
- Organization as a System of Social Links: Identity and Culture
- International Business
- Introduction to Accounting
- Operational Marketing (taught in Spanish)
- Import, Export
- Mathematics – Statistics
- Economy and Economics Policy
- Direct Marketing and Web Marketing (taught in English)
- Main Economic Issues (taught in French)
- Civilization: Society and Culture, Economy and Political Life - English and American (taught in English)
- Civilization: Society and Culture, Economy and Political Life – Spanish and South America (taught in Spanish)
LAW
- International Relationships
- Introduction to European Law
- Geopolitical Issues
- French Political Life
- Contemporary Social Issues
- General Culture (taught in English)
- Environmental Sustainability (taught in English)
- International Political News (taught in English)
- European Art Culture (taught in English)
- Introduction to Human Rights (taught in English)
- To Become a Start-up Manager (taught in English)
HISTORY
- Roman History
- Medieval History
- Geography
- Modern History
- Contemporary History
- Geography
- Introduction to Art History: Methodological Approach
- Urban Planning in Brazil
- Art Object: from Creation to Exhibition
- Modern History
- Contemporary History
- Geography
LITERATURE
- Literature: History of European Literature
- French Literature: Tales and Other Youth Literature
- Literary Genres
- General Linguistics
- French Literature: 16th Century
- Comparative Literature: Renaissance and Humanism
- Medieval Literature and Literary Influences
- Comparative Literature: Humanism and Utopia
- French Literature: 20th – 21st Centuries
- Comparative Literature: South Francophonies
- New Literary Approaches
PSYCHOLOGY
- Cognitive Psychology: Learning Process and Memory
- Clinical Psychology: The Individual, the Subject, the Person
- Developmental Psychology: 0-3-year-old Children
- Psychotherapeutic Practices: Theories
- Developmental Psychology: 3-12-year-old Children
- Social Psychology: Representation of Self and Others
- Case Study: Therapeutic Management
- Social Psychology: Representation of Self and Others
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology: From 12-year-old to Adulthood
- Introduction to Psycho-ontology
- Introduction to Psychogerontology
- Research Methods in Psychology
PHILOSOPHY
- History of Antique Philosophy
- Metaphysics I
- History of Medieval Thoughts
- Introduction to Ethics
- Epistemology
- Philosophy of Culture
- Ontology
- Philosophy of History
- Metaphysics II
MEDIATION
- Introduction to Communication - Theories and Strategies
- Introduction to Economy - Principles and Process
- Introduction to Marketing - Strategies and Financing
- Artistic Trends - Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism
- Scenography
- Communication Strategy (principles)
- Artistic Trends - Outsider Art, Pop Art, Urban Art
- Contemporary Art Workshop
- Photography
EDUCATION
- Cognitive-emotional Approaches to Learning
- Sociology of Educational Facts
- Conception of Learning Situations
- Didactics and Pedagogy
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
- Fundamentals of Communication
- Ethics of Communication and its Stakes
- Digital Culture
- Media Analysis
- Internal Communication and CRS Issues
- Digital Ethics
- Audiovisual and Photographic Practices
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
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Explore Industry Options
Toulouse features a vibrant work scene with a special focus on its aerospace, engineering, science, technology, and research sectors. The city is home to numerous coworking spaces, incubators, tech startups, and education and research institutions, fostering a community of innovation and collaboration.
Government and Public Administration
Gain insight into global policy-making, diplomatic relations, and governance practices in agencies, nonprofits, and firms.
Browse Internship Opportunities
Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of CIEE fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Spring 2025 17 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $19,950 |
| Program Fall 2025 15 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $19,950 | |
| Program Fall 2024 16 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $19,850 |
| Program Academic year 2024-2025 35 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $38,800 |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $14,456**
Housing = $5,000***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $19,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $900†
International Airfare = $900††
Local Transportation = $60
Books & Supplies = $100
Visa Fees = $300†††
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500
Personal expenses = $350††††
Total Costs = $3,110Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
Select Housing Fee = $750
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $280 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††average cost, including Campus France regular service costs and onsite OFII fees"
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $14,456**
Housing = $5,000***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $19,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $800†
International Airfare = $900††
Local Transportation = $60
Books & Supplies = $100
Visa Fees = $300†††
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500
Personal expenses = $300††††
Total Costs = $2,960Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $280 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††average cost, including Campus France fees
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $14,606**
Housing = $4,750***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $19,850Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $800†
International Airfare = $900††
Local Transportation = $60
Books & Supplies = $100
Visa Fees = $165†††
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500
Personal expenses = $300††††
Total Costs = $2,825Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
Select Housing Fee = $750
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $280 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††average cost, including Campus France fees
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $28,556**
Housing = $9,750***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $38,800Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $1,700†
International Airfare = $900††
Local Transportation = $120
Books & Supplies = $200
Visa Fees = $165†††
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500
Personal expenses = $650††††
Expenses during break = $900†††††
Total Costs = $5,135Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
Select Housing Fee = $750
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $280 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††average cost, including Campus France fees
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
†††††academic year students who wish to stay onsite are responsible for arranging their housing and meals during the semester break
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Isabelle Jaffe
Center Director
A resident of Toulouse with American and French citizenship, Isabelle received her Licence (BA) in English and philosophy and her master's degree in literature from the University of Paris–La Sorbonne...
Get Started
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Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact CIEE
We're here to help! Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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Interested in an optional internship?
After being accepted to this program and submitting the required internship documents, work with CIEE staff on your internship goals and select which positions to interview for. CIEE will reach out to companies that would be a good fit for you, your interests, and your qualifications. Finalize your internship placement upon arrival!
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