American Business College Paris
Description
The American Business College Paris (ABC) sits right on the vibrant Canal St. Martin, in the trendy and energetic 10th arrondissement. The school blends academics with real-world experience through hands-on internships (Spring students only) and internationally accredited programs in business, marketing, and fashion luxury management.
Just a 15-minute walk from the lush Parc des Buttes-Chaumont and a quick subway ride to iconic Parisian landmarks like the Louvre, Centre Pompidou, and Champs-Élysées, ABC places you in the middle of it all - where business meets culture, and learning goes way beyond the classroom.
Note: as of September 1st 2025 the institution's title/designation is changing from "School" to "College".
Eligible Majors:
- Advertising and Marketing Communications
- Fashion Business Management
- International Trade and Marketing
Program Type: Semester Study Abroad
“Semester Abroad” is an outbound-only program where you pay a partner school tuition
instead of FIT’s.
Looking to Fund Your Study Abroad Experience?
FIT offers competitive scholarships - up to $10,000 - for students enrolled full-time while abroad. Awards are based on an essay, recommendations, GPA and financial need. Learn more about Paying for Study Abroad.
Review the ABC Financial Budget Sheet (Google Doc) and meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss your program costs.
Eager to Study Abroad? Apply Now!
Submit your application through the Study Abroad Portal and then complete the required Course Equivalency Form with your Office of International Programs (OIP) program coordinator. After that, your department will review your completed course plan and application. See How to Apply step-by-step.
Program Details
If you have further questions about this program, contact the International Programs office at (212) 217-5380 or studyabroad@fitnyc.edu.
Fall Semester: applications are reviewed and approved on a rolling basis until February 15
Spring Semester: applications are reviewed and approved on a rolling basis until September 15
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Enrollment: Must be matriculated in a Bachelor's degree program
- Capacity: Since this is not an exchange program, FIT is able to send as many eligible students as are approved by their academic departments.
Additional Requirements by Major:
Advertising and Marketing Communications (AMC):
- Meet with an academic advisor and/or thoroughly review degree requirements in Degree Works
- Meet with an OIP program coordinator
- Obtain approval from the department chair or international coordinator
- Students may take major-area, related-area, and liberal arts courses with the department's approval of the course equivalent
- Eligible to participate in the 6th or 7th semester
Fashion Business Management (FBM):
- Meet with an academic advisor and/or thoroughly review degree requirements in Degree Works
- Meet with an OIP program coordinator
- Obtain approval from the department’s international coordinator
- Students may take major-area, related-area, and liberal arts courses with the department's approval of the course equivalent
- Eligible to participate in the 5th or 6th semester
International Trade and Marketing (ITM):
- Meet with an academic advisor
- Contact Christine Pomeranz, department chair, before applying to discuss program options
- Meet with an OIP program coordinator
- Obtain approval from the department chair
- ITM students may only take liberal arts courses abroad
- Eligible to participate in the 6th or 7th semester
All ABC courses are taught in English. Students must take a minimum of 12 ABC credits (maximum of 15) to be full-time. ABC courses are typically each 3 US credits and align very well with FIT courses, offering a wide range of business, marketing, fashion luxury management, and liberal arts courses.
As ABC is not an exchange program, any online FIT courses will be charged at the applicable per-credit hour tuition rate, in addition to the ABC tuition.
» Course List (similar from year to year) (.pdf)
» Course Descriptions (similar from year to year) (.pdf)
Spring students have the opportunity to complete a two-month internship in Paris once the semester ends, earning 6 major-area elective credits. This is a rare and valuable chance to gain international work experience, and it is currently FIT’s most affordable option for an English-speaking internship abroad.
Fall: End of August through mid-December
Spring: End of January through mid-May
Spring + internship: End of January through mid-July
Specific dates and more details will be available upon acceptance in your ABC portal. Students are generally expected to arrive the weekend before orientation begins.
Students are responsible for arranging their own accommodations while studying in
Paris.
While most institutions abroad - including ABC - do not offer on-campus housing, they
provide guidance in the ABC portal once a student is accepted into the program. Office
of International Programs (OIP) also combines housing resources from all of its local partners here
Students will be required to obtain a Long-Stay French Visa for the full duration of their time in France. The Office of International Programs (OIP) will hold a visa orientation to provide guidance and necessary institutional documents. However, it is the student’s responsibility to complete the required steps and secure the visa. Please note that this process cannot begin early, as visa applications may only be submitted within 90 days of the program’s start date.
FIT requires all students to be covered in the U.S. and internationally for the duration of their study abroad program. Students are automatically enrolled in the UHC Study Abroad Insurance, which is included in ABC program budget sheet (google doc). This policy is SUNY-mandated, therefore, it cannot be waived.
The UHC Study Abroad Insurance is ACA compliant and students may waive the FIT Haylor Student Health Insurance using the Study Abroad policy.