Sciences Po Lyon
Location:
Lyon,
France
Language of instruction:
English, French
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Sciences Po Lyon
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Students from the Faculty of Arts
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Sciences Po Fall semester): mid-September - mid-January
- UBC Term 2 (Sciences Po Spring semester): mid-January - late-May
- UBC Full Year (Sciences Po Fall + Spring semester): September - May
*Term 1 exchange students taking the Certificate of French and European Studies finish exams in December and can return to UBC for Term 2.
Areas of study available:
- Arts
Course availability and restrictions
- Courses are offered in English through the Certificate of French and European Studies
- Regular courses in French are the standard Sciences Po Lyon curriculum.
Course equivalency Formula
- 2 ECTS = 1 UBC credit
Course load Information
- 30 ECTS per term
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
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Additional note for language of instruction
- Courses taught in English are available in political science and history
- Certain courses are offered in English through the Certificate of French and European Studies
- Students who wish to take French-taught academic courses (other than French language study) must have a minimum language level of B2 (self-assess with: European Language Portfolio Global Scale)
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
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UBCO Students
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