Spring 2026 Courses
Testimonial
I am currently pursuing a PharmD degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy with the hopes of becoming a Clinical Pharmacist. My dreams and aspirations may one day take me to either work abroad or with a French Pharmaceutical Company. Either way, I must confess that I would not be here without the unique opportunities offered to me by UIC and the constant support of the wonderful French department there.
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Why Study French at UIC?
Did you know that French is spoken on five continents and in over 40 countries — including Morocco, Switzerland, Vietnam, Senegal, Belgium, Mali, and Canada? Along with English, it’s an official working language of major international organizations like the United Nations, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Commitee, and the International Red Cross.
At UIC, studying French opens doors:
- Stand out in fields like travel, hospitality and international business, especially with companies working in Canada and Africa.
- Enhance your studies in history, art history, philosophy, biology, political science, and math.
- Build global experience through programs like the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) or the Peace Corps, both of which actively recruit French speakers. Many of our students choose to do these programs upon graduation!
Our graduates go far — teaching French in Chicagoland schools, working at top financial institutions, and entering top graduate programs (University of Chicago, Rutgers, UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, and more).
French is a beautiful, global language with a rich history, and it starts here at UIC.
We’re happy to answer your questions and help you get started!
The Department of French and Francophone Studies is a member of the School of Literatures, Cultural Studies and Linguistics, which comprises six independent departments and three academic programs, creating a collaborative environment for interdisciplinary study.
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