French

Spoken on five continents, French is a global, thriving language. Our wide range of courses provides students with practical language skills and career-readiness through teamwork, clear writing and oral presentations, and cross-cultural competence. Thanks to our network of community partners, scholarships, and events, a minor in French connects students to unique professional opportunities in Houston or abroad, including the French government TAPIF program, French Consulate internships, and the UH learning abroad program in Angers, France. 

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Why Learn French?

Whatever your major, learning French can broaden your academic experience and open new doors in your future career. From business and engineering to the arts and sciences, French connects you to a world of possibilities.

Degree Programs

The French Program offers comprehensive degree options to meet your academic and career goals. 

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Scholarships

The French program awards generous, merit-based scholarships to its students every spring. Preference is given to students who are a French minor as well as those students participating in the UH faculty-led learning abroad program in Angers, France.

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