Sherbrooke (Quebec) - Canada

Extra informatie:

Academische informatie

• Admission requirements:  Strong academic standing at your home university

• Oriëntatiedagen:  eerste week van het academiejaar

• Academiejaar: (klik voor link) begin september - eind december

• Cursusaanbod:

  • Bishop's University offers a variety of Academic Programs.(klik voor link)

  • For a description of the courses we may offer, view our Academic Calendar. (klik voor link)

  • For a general idea of our course offerings, see our current and previous Timetables. (klik voor link)

  • Your proposed exchange program must correspond closely with the field of study followed at your home university.

• Taalvereisten: (klik voor link)
  Proof of English language fluency to study at an English language university (e.g., IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90, Duolingo English Test (DET) minimum score of 115 with no sub-score under 90), or a letter from your home university attesting to your equivalent level of proficiency in written and spoken English, if you are not attending a university where English or French is the language of instruction.
  Kosten verbonden aan deze test zijn voor eigen rekening.

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• IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES:  In order to study at Bishop's University as an exchange student, you must apply for immigration documents. You may be required to apply for a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ), a Study Permit or a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) / Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). 
  Term Exchange Student (Less than 6 months): TRV or eTA.  For more information, see the Immigration Procedures web page

• MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE: The Quebec Government regulations require all international and exchange students to purchase the mandatory Cowan Insurance Plan to study at Bishop’s University. If you are a citizen and a resident of Belgium, you may qualify for the Quebec Health Insurance Plan - Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ).  For more information on health insurance, visit the Health Insurance page on the website.

• Housing:  

  • BU recommends that you arrive a few days prior to the start of the semester to have time to get settled in. Students who will live on campus, can move into their room the Saturday before the beginning of the semester or according to the Onboarding schedule.

  • ON-CAMPUS HOUSING (klik voor link) is an unforgettable experience.
    You will be welcomed into an instant community, enjoy amazing dining options, and benefit from unbeatable residence life programming. 

  • OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING (klik voor link)
    Some students choose to live off-campus. Visit the off-campus housing section on our website to help you find accommodations.

• Residence life (klik voor link)

• French courses: Bishop’s University is an English-speaking institution, and all services on campus are offered in English. However, you can take French language courses and use your French on campus if you desire since most faculty and staff are bilingual. You will also meet students from across Canada and worldwide with whom you can practice. An English university in a French-speaking city: The opportunities are endless!