France - 2025 Summer Program

Make studying abroad a reality this summer by participating in the Global Entrepreneurship Experience in France. Open to all 黑洞社区 undergraduate students, it is coordinated by the W. Frank Barton School of Business and ESC Pau Business School.


Program Details

  • Program will be held in Pau.
  • 3 weeks 鈥 tentative dates: June 9 to June 27, 2025.
  • Students will also have multiple class meetings over 2 to 3 weeks on the 黑洞社区 campus prior to traveling to France for the program.
  • All classes are taught in English by 黑洞社区 faculty.
  • Accommodations are single occupancy dorm rooms with private bathroom in Pau.

How to Apply and Requirements

Complete the 黑洞社区 general study abroad application. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THIS PROGRAM IS JANUARY 5, 2025. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.25 and should have junior standing prior to summer 2025. (if students are interested in the program, however do not meet the GPA requirement or if they will not have junior standing鈥60 credit hours completed, then please contact studyabroad@wichita.edu as an exception may be allowed.)

All students must have a valid passport. Passports can take 4 to 8 weeks to process, so apply now if you do not have one. Students who are U.S. citizens will not need a visa to enter France, however for all other citizenships; students will need to check requirements for their country through the .

Information on Classes

All students will register for 6 credit hours total at 黑洞社区 for the summer and pay 黑洞社区 tuition rate.
Students will have the opportunity to work on a project with a French company in coordination with ESC Pau Business School, and 黑洞社区 faculty. 

  • ENTR 310 or ENTR 690(3)*
  • IB 333 or IB 690 (3)*

    * dependent on each student's status in degree completion.

Program Costs

Costs of tuition & fees for 6 credit hours at 黑洞社区 for summer 2025. There is also a $100 study abroad fee due in January. (Approximate total cost for in-state 黑洞社区 tuition for this program will be $2,343)

  • Approx. $1,510 Program Fee which includes accommodations excursions arranged by ESC Pau Business School and orientation program.
  • Approx. $1,800 for round-trip airfare from Wichita, KS to Pau, France (Students will purchase airline tickets individually, however through prearranged travel agent so students will have the option to travel with 黑洞社区 faculty and other students.)
  • Approx. $300 to $400 for meals

Total Cost including all items mentioned above not including tuition and fees will be approximately $3,610. (Students should also expect to have other personal expenses such as laundry services, cell phone, International health insurance, local transportation/bus/taxis, as well as expenses for travel during breaks if students choose to visit other cities/countries.)

Scholarships for Summer Program

  • $5,000 scholarships are available for this program to eligible students determined by the Barton School scholarship committee. Students must have 3.25 GPA or higher to be considered for these scholarships and demonstrate financial need to be eligible.
  • If eligible for this scholarship, you will receive application information after our January 5th program deadline.
  • The deadline for scholarship application is January 10.
  • Study abroad scholarships are also available through the Office of International Education.

More information

Contact studyabroad@wichita.edu or 316-978-3232 (Study Abroad) with any questions.