The Bachelor of Science in Media, Culture, and Communication (MCC) at NYU Steinhardt provides students with a sophisticated understanding of the sociological, political, and cultural aspects of media and technology.
Through our MCC in Paris program, you can choose to enter our major, while immersing yourself for a semester in one of the global capitals of art, media, fashion, and culture.
You will gain cultural fluency, taking a customized set of courses taught by MCC faculty at NYU Paris, located in the heart of the city’s thriving Latin Quarter. Coursework is complemented with field trips to sites throughout the city.
Please Note!
In order to study at NYU Paris, you will need a passport valid through at least June 2022 (for Fall 2021 students). Most students, excluding those with citizenship of EU countries, will require a French student visa. Please begin reviewing the timely process now.
If you need to obtain or renew a passport please do so as soon as possible. Information about passport applications can be found on the NYU Office of Global Services Passport Renewal Page. If you need a visa, please be aware that the earliest you can start the visa application process for study (Student Visa) purposes is 90 days before the program start date. Special documents from NYU will be required prior to applying for your visa and will be issued to students after they have confirmed their intention to enroll.
What the Program Offers
- A tailored and personalized entry into the MCC program
- Smaller cohorts to foster student and faculty connections
- MCC core seminars taught by a full-time MCC faculty member
Who Is Eligible?
- External transfers for the Fall term only
- Freshmen who are admitted to NYU for a Spring term start
Who Should Apply?
- Students with a curiosity for global study and language immersion, who are specifically interested in studying media and communication from an international and comparative perspective.
What Will Students Study in Paris?
External Transfers to MCC, Fall term (Total Credits: 16-18)
| MCC UE 1 Introduction to Media Studies | Media, Culture, and Communication Core Seminar | 4 credits |
| MCC UE 3 History of Media and Communication | Media, Culture, and Communication Core Seminar | 4 credits |
| French Language | Foreign Language Requirement | 4-6 credits |
| CORE curriculum requirement or elective | Liberal Arts Core Requirement or general elective | 4 credits |
Freshmen Admitted to Start in Paris in the Spring term (Total Credits: 16-18)
| MCC UE 1 Introduction to Media Studies | Media, Culture, and Communication Core Seminar | 4 credits |
| EXPOS-UA 1 Writing the Essay | Liberal Arts Core Curriculum | 4 credits |
| French Language | Foreign Language Requirement | 4-6 credits |
| CORE curriculum requirement or elective(s) | Liberal Arts Core Requirement or general elective | 4 credits |
What Is the Application Process?
External Transfer Students
- External students should apply via undergraduate admissions by April 1 for the Fall semester, using the Common Application. Consult the admissions website.
- Applicants must choose MCC as the intended major on the Common Application and NYU will follow up to determine interest in the MCC Paris program.
- Our capacity to enroll students transferring to MCC in New York is quite small. The large majority of spaces for external transfer into MCC are made available to those starting the major in Paris.
Freshmen
- Freshmen Spring admits will be invited to participate in this special opportunity.
What is NYU Paris?
In 1969 New York University’s Department of French Literature, Thought and Culture created an opportunity for NYU students to spend time perfecting their French language skills while studying in France. That opportunity is now NYU’s four floor academic facility located in the Latin Quarter — one of the most popular areas for university students in Paris.
At the NYU Paris center, a full-time administrative staff coordinate the academic program (courses, lectures, and co-curricular trips). Courses are taught by leading local academics, scholars, artists, writers, and professionals who are appointed by the academic department from the New York campus. Courses and grades earned at NYU Paris appear on NYU’s transcript and are counted toward the student’s grade point average.
Approximately 250 students are enrolled at NYU Paris each semester. All students are assigned housing by NYU in either a residence hall or in a home with local Parisians. Tuition in Paris is the same as tuition New York.
