Lausanne is located in the French speaking part of Switzerland on
picturesque Lake Geneva, a few hours from the Swiss Alps and 30
minutes from Geneva, the most international city in Europe and home
to the European headquarters of the United Nations. Lausanne has a
population of 130,000 people and is one of the safest cities in
Europe with outstanding public transportation. It is home to the
Olympic headquarters and Museum. Lausanne is centrally located for
easy train access to all the major cities of Europe and is within an
hour of numerous ski resorts. Students can take a bullet train to
Paris in less than four hours. General Education and French language courses
will be offered. The language of instruction is English, but all
students must register for a course in French, which must be taken
for credit. The Spring semester runs from January through April.
Students must have completed the French 151 requirement by the fall
semester before going to Lausanne in the Spring.
INTERNET RESOURCES:
• Switzerland Factsheet: Background Notes: Switzerland.
• Click here to read what the Lonely Planet has to say about
Switzerland.
• For U.S. Department of State Consular Information visit:
www.travel.state.gov
ACADEMIC YEAR 2007-2008 COSTS:
There are two charges for International Programs Participants:
tuition and the International Programs Charge. Tuition in the
International Program is exactly the same as it is on the Malibu
campus. Tuition for the 2007-2008 Academic Year is $17,290 per
semester for 12-18 units. The second charge, the International
Programs Charge, covers room and board, travel to and from the
program, and an educational fieldtrip with the group. The
International Programs Charge for the 2007-2008 Academic Year is
$8,090 per semester.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2009 COSTS:
There are two charges for International Programs Participants:
tuition and the International Programs Charge. Tuition in the
International Program is exactly the same as it is on the Malibu
campus. Tuition for the 2008-2009 Academic Year is $18,325 per
semester for 12- 18 units. The second charge, the International
Programs Charge, covers room and board, travel to and from the
program, and an educational fieldtrip with the group. The
International Programs Charge for the 2008-2009 Academic Year is
$8,840 per semester. If you attend both semesters, the second
semester is discounted at $8,040 as a second roundtrip flight is not
being purchased for you.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010 COSTS:
There are two charges for International Programs Participants:
tuition and the International Programs Charge. Tuition in the
International Program is exactly the same as it is on the Malibu
campus. Tuition for the 2009-2010 Academic Year has not yet been
released. The second charge, the International
Programs Charge, covers room and board, travel to and from the
program, and an educational fieldtrip with the group. The
International Programs Charge for the 2009-2010 Academic Year has
not yet been released.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Please contact the
Office of Financial Assistance for more specific information.
For information on scholarships specific to international study
please
click here.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
• 2.5 GPA to apply
• Online Application
• Visiting Professor Interview
• International Programs Contract
• Flight Contract (Flight itinerary for flight exemptions)
• Registration
• Contract Review Appointment
• Pre-Departure Orientation
• Pre-Departure Visa Workshop
• Physical Exam (90-45 days prior to departure)
• Valid Passport (cost is student's responsibility)
• Visa (cost is dictated by the host country's consulate or embassy
and is student's responsibility)
International Health Insurance Coverage (cost is student's responsibility)
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