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Café life in Paris.

For students who desire full immersion into French life and Parisian culture, the MICEFA program offers the key to the gateway of Paris. The Mission Interuniversitaire de Coordination des Échanges Franco-Americains (MICEFA) is a well-established cultural organization designed to foster direct exchanges between French and American universities. American University students have the integrated experience of direct enrollment in a French university in addition to the assistance of a professional, student-oriented, dedicated intercultural office.

The MICEFA office in Paris and AU Abroad work together to provide students with predeparture information and on-site support in Paris in order for AU students to enroll in one of the institutions in the Paris University System. Placement and selection of the institution depends on the student's level of French comprehension. The placement test is taken on-site upon arrival to the MICEFA orientation.

The excellent public transportation system of Paris facilitates a lifestyle of metropolitan activity. Students have full access to the many cafes, parks, art museums, and restaurants that Paris has to offer. The professional services that MICEFA provides combined with the accessible city of Paris offers both undergraduate and graduate students a unique academic opportunity to experience a different culture, a beautiful setting, and a pathway to all of Europe.