University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a public university located in the Fraser Valley east of Vancouver (British Columbia), a region known for its ethnic diversity and its stunning nature.
The University of the Fraser Valley offers a multitude of different study programmes for undergraduate exchange students, especially within departments such as Humanities & Languages, Business Management, Law (Criminal Law), Natural Sciences, Science of Education and Art.
The university is QS star rated: four stars overall and perfect five stars in teaching. Class sizes are small and family-like, with an average of 25 students. Excursions are also offered for exchange students and a Global Lounge with food and games is available.
In addition to the exchange students programme, which is free of charge, the University of Münster offers the possibility to participate in a visiting students programme. Students who do not receive one of the limited exchange places thus have the opportunity to study at the UFV with reduced tuition fees due to the existing agreement.
http://ufv.caKey data:
Semester Dates:
Trimester 1 (Fall): Beginning of September - End of December
Trimester 2 (Winter): Beginning of January - End of April
Exchange during the Summer Trimester (April - August) is not possible.
(The semester dates may vary, so please consult the partner university’s homepage for further and detailed information.)Duration of stay: 1 trimester (Exchange student program); 1-2 trimester (Visiting students program)
Application deadlines:
Trimester 1 (Fall): 31 January
Trimester 2 (Winter): 31 January, of the previous year
Costs (without liability):
Exchange students program:
No tuition fees.Visiting students program:
The costs vary according to the number and credits of the courses taken.
The courses at UFV usually consist of 3-4 credits. This indicates that for an average workload of 12 credits (four courses), the tuition fees are CAD $8,592. Additional courses will be charged with CAD $716 for every additional credit.
Through the agreement with the University of Münster, 15% of the tuition fees are covered as part of a scholarship. The single payment of the international administration fee is also waived.You can find detailed information regarding tuition fees and additional costs here.
Prerequisites:
- good academic performance (minimum German grade 2.5)
- very good English language skills (minimum level B2)
Application:
Application documents:
Application documents as indicated on the application page. The following language certificates are accepted:
• TOEFL, IELT, Certificate of Proficiency in English C or a DAAD-language-certificate.
Please note: All application documents must be submitted in the form of a single PDF document by e-mail.
Further Information:
Please note the following:
A Canadian health insurance for the duration of the entire stay at University of the Fraser Valley is mandatory for every international student.https://international.ufv.ca/plan-your-stay/orientation/international-student-handbook/
Personal reports:
Students about their stay at UFV [de]Vancouver Island University (VIU)
Vancouver Island University (VIU)
Vancouver Island University with its core values of quality, diversity, community, sustainability and equality is situated in the beautiful Vancouver Island, a multicultural region known for its wealth of different leisure activities as well as its amazing nature.
This renowned university offer a myriad of study opportunities for undergraduate exchange students only with its over 120 study programs, especially for undergraduate students of departments such as Business Management, Health & Human Services, Education, Humanities & Social Science, Tourism & Hospitality, Science & Technology as well as Arts & Design.
www.international-student-office.org/studieren-in-kanada/viu/
https://international.viu.ca/Key Data:
Semester Dates:
Semester 1 (Autumn): End of August – Mid December
Semester 2 (Spring): Beginning of January – End of April
(The semester dates may vary, so please consult the partner university’s homepage for further and detailed information.)Duration of stay: 1 to 2 semesters
Application deadlines:
Semester 1 (Autumn): 31 January
Semester 2 (Spring): 31 July of the previous year
Costs (without liability):
Tuition fees and student fees for students from partner universities
- Bachelor 9 credits 6.497 CAD plus approx. 399 CAD
- Bachelor 12 credits 8.639 CAD plus approx. 499 CAD
- Bachelor 15 credits 10.798 CAD plus approx. 575 CAD
Additional costs
- Registration fee: 150 CAD (not applicable for students from partner universities)
- Health insurance: 388.50 CAD
- Official transcript: 13 CAD
Prerequisites:
- good English language skills (minimum level B2)
Application:
Students of the Faculty of Business and Economics must apply via their own faculty application process.
Application documents:
Application documents as indicated on the application page. VIU currently no longer requires proof of English language proficiency. Therefore, for the application for a place at VIU in 2024, a language certificate no longer needs to be submitted.
Please note: All application documents must be submitted in the form of a single PDF document by e-mail
Further information:
Health Insurance:
A Canadian health insurance for the duration of the entire stay at Vancouver Island University is mandatory for every international student. https://international.viu.ca/medical-insurance-informationPersonal reports:
Students about their stay at VIU [de]
Canada
Study abroad advisor
Sorjana Eickenberg
Study abroad advisor
Schlossgarten 3, 48149 Münster
Rm. 206
Tel: +49 251 83-21510
auslandsstudium@uni-muenster.de
Office hours: by appointment
FAQ
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