Université Lumiere Lyon 2
Location:
Lyon,
France
Language of instruction:
English, French
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Université Lumiere Lyon 2 Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Students in the Faculty of Arts or the Sauder School of Business (Vancouver) are eligible to apply
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Lyon semester) 1: Early September - Mid January
- UBC Term 2 (Lyon semester 2): Mid January - Mid June
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Land and Food Systems
Course availability and restrictions
- Exchange students can choose nearly all courses offered, in any department and any level
- Students do not have to take all the courses from a diploma or “unite d'enseignement” (block of courses)
- Unfortunately it is rare to find a description of the courses available
Course equivalency Formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- 30 ECTS credits per semester
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.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- There is a very limited number of courses taught in English
- Students must have at least a B2 level to study in French (To determine your level, please self-assess with: European Language Portfolio Global Scale)
- Students must be sufficiently proficient in French to be able to follow classes and complete coursework
Other opportunities at this partner
Université Lumière Lyon 2 CIEF French Language and Culture Summer School
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:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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