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International programs & student supports

University of Southern Brittany/Université Bretagne Sud

Location: Lorient and Vannes, Brittany, France
Website: https://www.univ-ubs.fr/ (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: French
Minimum language requirement: French level B2 or C1 depending on subject

  • Students may need French language proficiency certification ahead of their exchange. The UVic French and Francophone Studies department hosts tests in March and November. Please contact goglobal@uvic.ca for more information!
Terms: Semester 1: September – January, Semester 2: January to May

Highlights

Area of study

  • Humanities*
  • Social Sciences*
  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Law*
  • Economics*
  • Business

*Some faculties require a C1 CEFR French certification, you can see more details at the exchange student home page.

See course catalogue for available options 

Credits

Credits at UBS:

  • Full-time option (7.5 UVic units): 30 ECTS per term at UBS 

Course Evaluations at UVic: 

  • Before departure, UVic students will be able to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will indicate how many UVic units each exchange course is worth, as well as the course equivalency.
  • Students must use the evaluation results to ensure their exchange courses credits add up to the equivalent UVic units. The total number of units for each exchange term should be 4.5 UVic units for part-time exchange or 7.5 UVic units for full-time exchange.
  • This course evaluation process will be made available and explained in detail during the pre-departure session in early October for Spring exchange terms and in late March for Fall exchange terms. Evaluations take 2-6 weeks to complete and will be emailed to students. 
  • Course evaluations results are tentative until the end of the exchange term, when a second, final evaluation is conducted by OREM using the students’ exchange transcript, and the results are applied to their UVic record. 

Exchange credit history

  • Click here to check out the exchange credit history of courses that have been previously evaluated by UVic for this host university.
  • Students are not limited to this list when selecting courses for their upcoming exchange and should consult the host university’s course catalogue for a full list of offerings.
  • Important note: this document is a guide only and previously evaluated courses are not guaranteed to be evaluated in the same way in the future.
  • After being accepted into the ICS Exchange Program, students will have the chance to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will provide updated unit and credit equivalency information. 

Housing

  • On-campus housing: Not available.
  • Off-campus housing: The university does not provide accommodation but it gives information and support in the search. See student hall of residence for options. 

Etudes en France

UVic students studying on exchange in France will need to familiarize themselves with the French national agency called Campus France. This agency utilizes the Etudes en France (EEF) platform to streamline the immigration process for exchange students. 

  • When a student receives an acceptance letter from their French host university, they will need to register with Etudes en France and upload their supporting documents. 
    • Fee: $150 processing fee for EEF application.
  • Once the EEF application is approved, the student will receive a confirmation document with an EEF number needed for the visa application. 
  • Use the EEF number to create an account on the official website for visas to France, which will compile all documents and provide a summary of the visa application. 
  • Students will then be able to book an in-person appointment with VFS Global, which collects the passport, visa application package, and biometric data to process the visa.

Immigration, Medical Insurance & Arrival

  •  Non-EU students will need to apply for a student visa to study in France, you can learn more about French visa applications at the foreign office website.
  • All students are required to have health insurance
    Non-EU students will be affiliated to the French welfare system that applies to
    students. This registration is free of charge.

How to apply

Learn how to apply or sign up to receive emails about studying on exchange at a partner university. We will send you information about events, application deadlines, funding opportunities, and more!