03/08/2026
🗼 College Visit Recap: Paris, France
Two weeks ago, Garfield College Counseling had the opportunity to visit eight outstanding universities in Paris. Here’s a quick look at what we learned:
🎓 American University of Paris – AUP offers a distinctive American liberal arts education in an international setting, drawing students from over 100 countries. A compelling option for students seeking a global perspective without leaving behind a familiar academic structure.
🎓 Albert School – A forward-thinking business school built arount 4 main pillars: mathematics, data, business, and humanities. Albert stands out for its project based, data driven approach to business education.
🎓 Sciences Po – One of France’s most prestigious grandes écoles, Sciences Po has a long history of producing world leaders in politics, diplomacy, and public policy. A highly selective institution worth exploring for academically driven students. (Fun fact: the International Affairs Manager for the USA is from Bangor, Maine-about 40 miles from where I grew up.)
🎓 Parsons Paris – The Paris campus of the renowned Parsons School of Design offers students the chance to study art and design in one of the world’s most culturally rich cities — a natural fit for creatively inclined students.
🎓 ESSEC Business School – Consistently ranked among the top business schools in Europe, ESSEC is known for its strong emphasis on social responsibility and its highly customizable curriculum.
🎓 ESCP Business School – With campuses across six European cities, ESCP holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest business school, founded in Paris in 1819. A truly pan-European experience.
🎓 Istituto Marangoni Paris – A globally recognized fashion and design school, Istituto Marangoni has launched the careers of industry icons and remains one of the most sought-after names in fashion education.
🎓 Paris College of Art – An English-language art and design school in the heart of Paris, PCA offers a close-knit, studio-based environment ideal for students who want an immersive creative education abroad.
Interested in studying outside of the US? Reach out!
