European Study Center
in Strasbourg, France
Housing, Meals, and Support
Live and learn at the historic Château de Pourtalès, a place where generations of thinkers, artists, and leaders once stayed. Your story could be next.
Applications are open!
Students from all majors are welcome to apply.
Summer 2026
Program begins: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Program ends: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Apply by Sunday, March 1, 2026
Fall 2026
Program begins: Sunday, Aug. 23 2026
Program ends: Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
Apply by Friday, May 1, 2026
Spring 2027
Program begins: TBA – early January
Program ends: TBA – early May
Apply by Thursday, October 1, 2026
Academics
Take relevant courses that count toward your degree program during your summer or semester abroad. Courses are taught by experienced faculty at both the Château and the University of Strasbourg.
Cultural and professional excursions
Guided visits, lectures, and professional meetings are carefully selected to enrich your learning experience and professional development during your study abroad in Strasbourg.
Personal Development
Develop your academic, personal, and professional skills. Engage in leadership opportunities on-site, share your experiences, and explore Europe.
Semester Program
Socially Responsible Business and Leadership in Europe
Summer Program
Intercultural Communication and Leadership
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“It was a ideal setting to learn and experience French culture, close to Germany and other countries as well. It was an interesting experience to view the lifestyles of another culture over a long time and see what parts of your life that you never thought about might be able to be changed or improved by thinking about it differently.”
“From this experience, I gained a new sense of confidence and independence that I will carry with me from now on. Being able to see the world and travel on my own has pushed me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to grow as a person. Strasbourg is very centrally located and makes it very easy to get out and travel around Europe. The CEPA program was great because they supplemented our in class learning with excursions around the area to help us learn more and experience our environment. If given the chance I would do it all over again”
“Selflessness, inspiration, and consciousness; these are the type of values and people that the ESC program attracts.”
“This experience was definitely worthwhile, and taught me a lot about myself that I was afraid to admit. I also learned so much about Europe that the history books did not include, and I must say it is intriguing to learn about a countries history while being able to visit the monumental areas.”
“I learned so many things about other cultures through the other international students I met in classes. It was fascinating to see the similarities and differences between education, and the way everybody lives in Europe.”
“I learned a lot about myself. I gained several life lessons that I will apply in the future. Finally, I got to experience different cultures.”
“Do it! Definitely worthwhile. It is important to learn the local language and step out of your comfort zone.”About
Since 1997, CEPA has focused on building collaborative partnerships and creating meaningful study abroad experiences for students throughout Europe.
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