UniLaSalle - Science Only

UniLaSalle offers several unique English-language programs, listed below. Most programs are only available for UCalgary students who will be in the 4th year of their undergraduate degree at the time of the exchange (equivalent to Masters level at UniLaSalle). The exception is the Veterinary program, which is open to UCalgary students in 3rd year, and the French-language programs, which have varying year requirements.

Course requirements: In Europe, full-time course load is 30 ECTS (European credits), and exchange students are typically expected to take 24-30 credits per semester. 6 ECTS = 3 UCalgary units. The amount of credits each course is worth corresponds to the workload/contact hours, and can vary from 1-30 ECTS per course. Ensure you talk to a Science academic advisor about how your desired courses will transfer back to your degree. Some past transfer credit arrangements are noted below, where known, however these may change in future years. 

The first semester ("Fall") starts in early September and ends in late December; the second semester ("Spring") starts early January and ends in late June. For a detailed academic calendar, go to UniLaSalle's exchange website and scroll down to view the "Program catalog" PDF. 

UniLaSalle also offers a spring field school for Geology. 

UniLaSalle has 3 campuses open to UCalgary exchange students: Beauvais, Rouen, and Rennes. See campus info online. Exchange students are not guaranteed housing, but are provided guidance on applying and generally do not face much issue obtaining suitable housing for their stay.

Each campus has its own housing options, as well as other on-campus amenities such as restaurants/cafeterias, sports facilities, etc. Average rent varies by location and housing type; a generous estimate would be 500€ per month. 

• Beauvais is the main campus, with 6 different student residences located on campus and 1 more in the city centre with a direct bus link.
• Rennes (also called Ker Lann campus) has 7 student residences on campus, as well as many other private housing options in Rennes.
• Rouen does not have any on-campus housing, but gives multiple housing recommendations in close proximity to campus.

This exchange is open to regular, full-time students in the Faculty of Science, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (B1). 

Most programs at UniLaSalle require that students must have 4th-year standing at the time of exchange, i.e. you must have completed at least 3 full years (30 courses) at the post-secondary level prior to starting the exchange. Some programs allow for students at 3rd-year standing to participate. Please speak with the Global Learning Advisor if you have any questions about your eligibility.

For English-language programs, no knowledge of French is required to study at UniLaSalle, although it can be helpful to have basic French skills in order to navigate daily life abroad.

For programs where the primary language of instruction is French, applicants must have a command of French at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR) at a minimum, or have completed at least two 300-level or above courses in French. Certification of language proficiency may be required.

What supports or services are available at UniLaSalle? 

UniLaSalle offers supports and adaptive equipment for a variety of accessibility needs, including those with visual, auditorial, physical, and cognitive impairments or have service animals. See the "Studying with a disability at UniLaSalle" page for more info.

For information on accessibility and support services at campuses across Europe, please check out Inclusive Mobility. For city-specific services and places in Europe, the Jaccede interactive platform (website and/or smartphone app - both Android and iOS) also provides a searchable user-built database to identify important accessibility information of public places and locations.

The university also runs a number of interesting events each year, including the largest European university rugby tournament, a costumed transportation-of-choice rally, an incredible flower show, a mineral and fossil fair, and a fancy gala.