Avignon University
Location: Avignon, France
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: French
Minimum language requirement: French level B1
- UVic students may need French language proficiency certification in order to be nominated. The UVic French and Francophone Studies department hosts proficiency exams to obtain certification, several times a year. Please contact the UVic Exchange Team at goglobal@uvic.ca for more information!
Highlights
- Out of the 7,500 students who attend Avignon, more than 500 are international students, and they represent more than 50 countries
- Via the TGV (French high speed rail) Paris can be reached in less than three hours and Marseille, on the Mediterranean, in less than one hour
- The city of Avignon, encircled by stone walls dating back to the 11th century, has a fascinating history and is known for housing the Pont Saint-Bénezet and the Palais des Papes
Area of study
- Art
- Communication and Culture
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Commerce and Economic Sciences
- Computer Sciences
- Foreign Languages and Civilizations
- Geology
- Human and Social Sciences
- Legal Sciences and Law
- Marketing Techniques
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Teacher Training
Course catalogue
See course catalogue for full selection.
Exchange credit history
See the exchange credit history listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from the Avignon University. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.
Housing
- On-campus housing: Unavailable
- Off-campus housing: Available.
- Avignon has student residences located close to campus.
- Off-campus accommodation in a privately owned student residence, in a studio apartment, or with a French family may also be available. Please visit the Incoming Exchange Studentswebpage for further details and to access the Practical Guide for Exchange Students (PDF)
Medical Insurance, Immigration and Arrival
Non- EEA exchange students must request a student visa before their departure to France. The Pratical Guide for Exchange Students contains info for incoming students.
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