The Department of Geosciences at UniLaSalle offers students an unparalleled opportunity to complete geology fieldwork in France. Both home and international students will have the chance to work alongside academic staff members, 4th year engineering students and specialists. They will conduct a practical geological exploration experiment in small groups.
Program aims:
Extend learning from the classroom to the field in sediment mapping and mapping of magmatic or volcanic areas, or, alternatively, study the Alps transect or sequence stratigraphy in situ.
The program’s strengths
- Program taught in English
- Up to 3 weeks of workshops and classes
- Up to 12 ECTS credits (or 6 US credits) awarded
Program details
Admission criteria
Who is the program for?
The Geological Field School in France program is primarily intended for undergraduates in their 3rd year (Bachelor’s degree).
Grade Point Average (GPA) prerequisite: 2.7 (B)
As the language of instruction is English no particular level of French is required. Nevertheless some basic knowledge would be useful.
How to register
Selection on the basis of a dossier.
Deadline for nomination by the partners: January 16, 2026
Application deadline: February 06, 2026
Please note that the number of participants in this program is limited for each session.