Arts + Sciences (SKEMA Business School)
Unique Experiences
Enjoy a guided tour
of the Fragonard Perfume Factory
See Nice from the sea
on a boat tour of the French Riviera
Visit Cours Saleya Market
a daily market with fresh produce, flowers, and local flavors
Your Destination
Nice is France鈥檚 Mediterranean gem, celebrated for its stunning coastline, artistic heritage, and dynamic mix of French and Italian culture. The city effortlessly blends historic charm with modern sophistication, offering world-class art museums, vibrant open-air markets, and scenic spots like the famous Promenade des Anglais. Whether you are studying business, art history, sustainability, or international relations, Nice provides top-tier academics in a relaxed yet intellectually rich setting. With its mild climate, coastal beauty, and access to the broader French Riviera, Nice is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights鈥
- Academic Courses: Choose from host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE鈥檚 global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join university clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Nice will open doors for you to explore France鈥檚 rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Samples of excursions and activities:
- Take a day trip to Cannes to visit the home of the famous film festival, walk La Croisette, and enjoy Le Suquet
- Visit the Marc Chagall and Matisse Museums that showcase artists who have lived and worked on the C么te d鈥橝zur
- Enjoy coastal walks around Cap Ferrat peninsula or Cap d鈥橝ntibes to enjoy the stunning views of the Mediterranean
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.鈥
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Housing & Meals
Housing
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- Standard Housing: Includes a room in a homestay or a double room in a shared apartment or residence hall, located within a 45-minute commute of the city center.
- Homestays: Homestays provide you with an opportunity to fully immerse yourself in French family life and culture.
- Shared Apartments/Residence Halls: Shared apartments and residence halls offer a fully furnished kitchen, shared living spaces, shared bathrooms, on-site laundry, and Wi-Fi.
Select Housing: Includes a single room in a shared apartment or residence hall, located within a 30-minute commute of the city center. The space offers a fully furnished kitchen, shared living spaces, shared bathrooms, on-site laundry, and Wi-Fi. Select housing requires an additional 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. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Meals
- Residence Halls/Apartments: Meals are not included.
- Homestays: Host families provide breakfast and dinner, and students are responsible for lunch.
Academics
黑料网911Nice: Study in a vibrant Mediterranean city known for its stunning coastline, rich cultural heritage, and relaxed lifestyle. Experience immersive academics combined with local arts, cuisine, and opportunities to explore the French Riviera.
SKEMA Business School (School of Knowledge Economy and Management) is a globally recognized French Grande 脡cole offering cutting-edge business education across 10 campuses on five continents, including Nice, Raleigh, Suzhou, and Dubai. Founded in 2009 through the merger of ESC Lille (1892) and CERAM (1963), SKEMA is accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and EFMD EMBA, and ranks among the top global institutions for finance and management. Its strengths lie in innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and global risk, supported by seven advanced research centers and a network of 60,000 alumni. SKEMA鈥檚 programs span undergraduate to executive levels, taught in English and French, with a strong emphasis on international mobility and career readiness.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by 黑料网911in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the 黑料网911academic calendar. 鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Course Information
黑料网911proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
黑料网911and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the 黑料网911Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
The following list of courses may be subject to change.
SKEMA Business School Sample Courses:
- International Business
- Marketing
- Finance
- Strategy
- Entrepreneurship
- Sustainable Development
- Digital Business
- Luxury Brand Management
- Innovation Management
- Project Management
- Data Analytics
- Supply Chain & Operations
- Innovation & Technology Management
- Corporate Financial Management
- International Marketing & Business Development
- Digital Business & Artificial Intelligence
- Sustainable Business & Impact Management
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and 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 黑料网911sites.
Scholarships & Grants
黑料网911offers 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
- Trailblazer Grant
To be considered, submit the 黑料网911Scholarships & Grants application within your 黑料网911program 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 Fall 2026 16 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $19,950 | |
| Program Academic year 2026-2027 33 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Spring 2027 15 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*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
黑料网911offers 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 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $13,706 ** |
| Housing | $5,750 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $19,950 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated 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 | $867 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $900 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $60 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Visa Fees | $645 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Potential travel to consulate for visa | $500 鈥犫赌犫犫赌 |
| Personal expenses | $295 鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $3,367 |
*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.
鈥For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and more on weekends. For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $285 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫The minimum fees total $645, which includes Regular Campus France service, the standard service fee for your visa appointment, a visa processing fee, and a visa validation fee upon arrival in France. The maximum fees total $915, if you elect for expedited Campus France service and a prime time visa appointment. This estimate does not include any personal travel expenses you might incur to reach the consulate.
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鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
黑料网911offers 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 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers 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 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
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
黑料网911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Iwona Ivanov
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