Skip to content

Programs : Brochure

This page is the brochure for your selected program. You can view the provided information for this program on this page and click on the available buttons for additional options.

CEA CAPA - Paris Center (Summer) (Outgoing Program)

Print 

  • Locations: Paris, France
  • Program Terms: Summer 1, Summer 2
  • Restrictions: Mines applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
GPA: 2.5 Language of Instruction: English
Housing: Apartment, Home Stay, Independent Housing
Program Description:
CEA Paris Center Summer Program

Take courses for your Engineering degree while setting yourself apart from the competition. Study in Paris, where many scientists and mathematicians have made significant contributions to the field. Students will explore course work through site visits and lectures on special topics that complement their core engineering curriculum. Additional elective courses focus on an aspect of French culture, which may fulfill a humanities or social science requirement. While French language isn’t required, we’ll help you gain some basic communication skills to navigate this historic city.

Program Structure
Choose to take 1-2 Engineering courses, or 1 Engineering course and 1 elective course from the social sciences or humanities. 

Engineering courses meet for 45 or 60 contact hours/3 or 4 credits, and elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. If you choose the 1-course option, you may earn 3-4 credits (45-60 contact hours); if you choose the 2-course option, you may earn 6-7 credits (90-105 contact hours). 

Engineering courses meet 4 times per week, Monday-Thursday. Elective courses generally meet 3-4 times per week, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.  

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines. 

Dates
Location: Paris
Dates: 5/15/23 - 6/24/23
Price: $6,895
Credits: 3 - 4 / 6 - 7
CEA's application deadline is on February 15th (before Mines application deadline March 15th)
Withdraw by March 1st

Courses 
You may take one or two courses.
Statics
Calculus III
Differential Equations
*Check the CEA website to find out when the course offerings are final.

Application
CEA - Paris Center has an online application. You can fill out the online application concurrently with your application to the Mines International Office. You must apply both to Mines (using the apply button on this page) and CEA on the CEA website.

Where You'll Study
Located in the heart of the vibrant Marais District, the CEA Paris Center offers small class sizes and a wide range of electives taught in English. Choose the courses that best align with your academic, career, and personal interests. Through a grant program geared to local students, you'll have the opportunity to sit alongside French students in a few of your classes.

Where You'll Stay
When you study abroad in Paris, you can choose CEA housing or arrange your own independent housing. CEA housing assignments are based on availability and confirmation date; we make every effort to match your housing requests, but we can’t guarantee housing preferences.

To find out more about the CEA - Paris Center Program, click here. Use the drop-down menu to select the program for one or two courses. 

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2 2025 03/01/2025 03/01/2025 06/29/2025 07/31/2025
Summer 1 2025 03/01/2025 03/01/2025 05/12/2025 06/25/2025
Summer 2 2026 03/01/2026 03/01/2026 TBA TBA