France — Institut Commercial de Nancy (ICN Nancy)

Study at the ICN Business School in Nancy, France. The program is intended for students studying business and economics.

The exchange program started in fall 2008 between CSUN and the ICN Business School. This program aims at facilitating international experiences and cross-borders learning for students and faculty members. It is one of the many exchange programs that CSUN has developed with universities all over the world. Students staying a year at ICN have the opportunity to obtain a bachelor’s in business administration (BBA) from ICN in addition to their business area or economics degree from CSUN.

Location: 13, rue Michel Ney, CO75, 54037, Nancy Cedex, France

Duration of exchange: Students may participate in the program for either one semester (fall or spring) or for one academic year. Only those students participating in the all year option obtain a bachelor's of business administration from ICN.

Spring 2026 applications due September 15th.

Fall 2026 and Academic Year 2026-2027 applications due February 15th.

Students participating in Campus-Based Exchange program to Institut Commercial de Nancy (ICN Nancy) continue to pay tuition to CSUN and may use their CSUN financial aid (where eligible). Program fees and out-of-pocket expenses listed represent one semester abroad (unless otherwise stated). Students participating in an academic year should adjust accordingly.

Program Cost

CSUN Tuition and Fees (Resident)*

$3,925

CSU Mandated Insurance

$300

*If you are not a resident of California, you must add $444.00 to your tuition for each unit.

Other Expenses
Out-of-Pocket Expenses Amount (€/$)

Housing

400-1,000 €/month

Housing Insurance

40-50 €

Food

150-200 €/month

Personal Expenses

1,695 €

Study Materials (i.e. books)

100 €

Visa Related Fees

$480

Residency Permit

$90

Round-trip Airfare

 $2,000

 

 

ICN Business School works with Studapart, an online platform for booking accommodations. Housing options and their general cost estimates are as follows:

  • Furnished studios in private residences - approximately 400-500 €/month
  • Furnished room in a state-owned university residence - approximately 150-535 €/month
  • Private housing - prices will vary

Language of instruction: English (Some courses in French)

Credit toward degree: Students will earn TRANSFER credit toward their CSUN degree. It is the student's responsibility to meet with their academic department to review course equivalencies prior to exchange.

Courses are offered in the following disciplines:

  • Management
  • Economy and legal environment
  • Marketing and strategy
  • Economic and geopolitical environment
  • Finance and control
  • French
  • European and international cultures 

Credit and grading system:

Any academic credits received during the course of the program may be transferred to CSUN as pre-approved by the academic department. French system is based on European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), which is a standard for comparing the study attainment and performance of students of higher education across the European Union and other collaborating European countries. ECTS credits are awarded for successfully completed studies.

French grading scale: 0 to 20; 10 is passing grade

Credits: 30 ECTS per semester and 60 ECTS per year

Applicants must have a cumulative overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher and must have completed a minimum of 60 units (junior standing) at CSUN (for transfer students) and must be a CSUN undergraduate student with a business or economics major at the time of application. Students must also have completed all lower division requirements and BUS 302 AND BUS 302L with a grade of CR.

This program is not currently accepting applications.

For program and application information, please make an appointment with Eleanor Wolgast or Rebecca Spector by emailing study.abroad@csun.edu or by visiting the International and Exchange Student Center.