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International programs & student supports

University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès

Location: Toulouse, France
Website: Info for exchange students
Language of instruction: English and French (B1 level recommended to access courses taught in French).
  • 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: Fall semester (mid-September - January*) // Spring semester (mid-January - May)
  • *Exams for the fall semester are usually written in the first two weeks of January; arrangements can be made for students on fall-only exchanges to write their exams either in Victoria, by correspondence, or in Toulouse prior to their departure.
    • *Exam arrangements can only be granted at the request of students' home university and the arrangements offered depend on the teaching teams possibilities.

Highlights

  • Toulouse is a vibrant city in the south-west of France, about equidistant from the Mediterranean and from Bordeaux on the Atlantic, and 90 minutes from the Pyrenees Mountains which form the French-Spanish border. It’s set in the land of red-slate roofs, sunflower fields and vineyards, farmers’ markets and hundreds of years of history. Students can easily visist Barcelona for a weekend, or spend spring break hiking the Camino de Santiago or skiing in the Alps. 
  • The University of Toulouse has a long-standing tradition of humanities studies. Founded in 1229, the institution became renowned in the 16th century for hosting prestigious humanist thinkers including Rabelais and Montaigne. The Faculty of Humanities was transferred in 1968 from the centre of Toulouse to its current location, the newly-built Mirail district which gave its name to the University of Toulouse le Mirail.
  • The Department of History was ranked third among French universities in a survey of 700 world universities. The Department now offers an innovative bilingual diploma in History in either English or Spanish. Toulouse has been ranked the best city in France for student life by “L’Etudiant” a magazine for students that annually ranks French university towns.

Accessibility

  • UT2J has PESH (Disability Support Centre), which is dedicated to welcoming and supporting students with disabilities.
  • Students with special needs who benefit from special arrangements at their home university may benefit from the same arrangements at the Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès.
    • To verify if equivalent arrangements can be made at UT2J, students must present an accessibility document from their home university.
  • Read more about available supports and contacts on the Disability Support Centre website. 

Area of study

Two study options are available:

1. Students with beginner or intermediate level French can register in History and Literature courses taught in English, and also take French language courses at their level.
  • The department of French as a Foreign Language (DEFLE Département d’Etude du Français Langue Étrangère) offers courses for non-native French speakers. The courses available will depend on the field of study where the student has been nominated.
2. Students with advanced level French proficiency (UVic's FRAN 375 or higher) are can enroll in most course offered across campus, including:
  • Arts
  • Literature
  • Languages
  • Humanities
  • Social Sciences
  • Technology
  • Health
  • Management

Course catalogue

Credits

Credits at UT2J:

  • Full-time option (7.5 UVic units): 30 ECTS per term at UT2J 

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: Available
    • Once accepted into the exchange program, students will be able to apply for housing via UT2J's International Office. 
    • See UT2J international accommodation for options.

Off-campus housing: Available

  • Exchange students can use the Studapart platform to look for private student residences/rooms that have been verified by the service.
  • Check out the Toulouse accommodation guide
  • Toulouse also offers Toul'Box, a fee-paying accommodation assistance service for students and researchers to help them settle in Toulouse.
  • CROUS accommodation are open to exchange students. The student housing options are mainly located in the city center.
    • More information will be provided to incoming exchange students by UT2J during the application process.

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.

Medical insurance, immigration & arrival

Medical Insurance: Mandatory

  • Non-European students will need to register for free French social security via Sécurité Sociale .
  • SSE - Service de Santé Etudiante is a health service available on UT2J's campus, which offers free consultations with general practitioners, social workers, nurses, and psychologists.

Immigration documents:

  • A study visa is typically required for exchange students, depending on nationality.

Orientation: Available

  • The ASK -- Arriving Student Desk -- opens two weeks before the start of courses, to assist incoming exchange students. 
  • An orientation event, called the Happy Welcome Day, will also be offered in the Fall semester.

 Public transportation:

  • Travel pass prices can be found here and are subject to change. You can use these travel passes on the metro, busses, and trolley.
  • There is also a bike-sharing service, vélôToulouse, available.

How to apply

Interested in studying at UT2J as an exchange student? Learn how to apply to the ICS Exchange Program and submit your application by the deadline!