Université Laval
Location: Quebec City, Canada
Website: Exchange at ULaval
Language of instruction: French (minimum level of DELF B2)
GPA Requirement: 5.0/9.0 CGPA ('B' average)
Terms: Fall semester (September - January) // Spring semester (February - June)
Highlights
- Located in the UNESCO world heritage city of Quebec, ULaval boasts a tradition of excellence for its academic programs and research activities.
- ULaval is a carbon neutral institution that is committed to sustainable development and contributing to community well-being.
- Safe and welcoming Québec City has all the advantages of a major urban centre, set in close proximity to the great outdoors.
- Campus facilities: large sports complex (PEPS), library, Services Building (pub, bank, cafeteria, hair salon, bookstore, student associations, etc.). The campus is a major public transit hub!
Accessibility
- Accessibility at ULaval is managed via the Centre d’aide à la communauté étudiante
Area of study
- Political Science
*this exchange program is specific to students in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
French as a second language
- Exchange students can take courses in French as a second language during the fall or winter sessions. The School of Languages charges an extra fee for Francais langue seconde (FLS) level courses.
Course catalogue
- Check out Laval's course catalogue for exchange students.
Credits
- Courses offered through the Political Science department at the University of Victoria and Université Laval have been pre-evaluated for transfer credit and academic equivalency.
- Other Laval courses in Social Sciences can be submitted for pre-evaluation to determine exchange credit.
- Exchange students will receive more information about courses and credits on exchange after they have been accepted into the ICS Exchange Program.
Housing
On-campus housing: Guaranteed
- A limited number of rooms are reserved for exchange students. Please note that leases are for 8 months, and students who only attend ULaval for one term will need to end their lease early and incur additional fees.
- Check out the ULaval residence halls
Off-campus housing: Available
Medical Insurance, Immigration & Arrival
Orientation: Available
- There is a two-day welcome fair called "La Rentree UL" during the first week of classes. Exchange students will be able to register through the Laval Faculty of Social Sciences.
Health Insurance: Mandatory
- Comprehensive information about health and hospitalization insurance is available on the ULaval site, along with exemption criteria.
Costs:
- $6000-8000 per term (excluding tuition, which is payable to UVic)
- More information about estimated costs at ULaval as an exchange student
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