- One of the foremost Social Sciences and Liberal Arts universities in Europe
- Reputed for its progressive values and thorough integration of new technologies
- Welcomes 27 800 students every year
- 15% of new students from foreign countries
- Options for exchange students include political science courses at the the Institut d'Études Politiques
- Students who complete one full year at Lyon II can qualify for the Certificate of Political Studies
- This program offers small classes and has different start dates then regular courses
- Students take courses in political science, history, communications, and economics
Visa + Requirements|Travel advice + advisories
Partner university’s areas of study
- 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
Eligibility and Timing
Terms Offered
Who can go?
- Students in the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Commerce (Vancouver) are eligible to apply
Term Dates
- Semester 1: Early September to Mid January
- Semester 2: Mid January to Mid June
Credits
Course equivalency formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
Credit transfer process
For more information about Go Global transfer credit
Grading scheme
- Grading in France is on a scale of 0 to 20
- Each class is graded separately, and a minimum grade of 10 is required to pass a course
- In addition to the grades obtained in the courses, students receive another grade according to the ECTS:
- A = Excellent (the highest 10% of a class)
- B = Very Good (the following 25%)
- C = Good (the following 30%)
- D = Satisfactory (the following 25%)
- E = Sufficient (the last 10% of a class)
- FX = Fail (passing level not obtained)
- F = Fail (level considerably below passing)
Passing grade
10 or ECourse Information
* Students who have special requirements or require academic accommodation should contact a Go Global advisor regarding their needs at least six weeks prior to the application deadline.
Type of Go Global Experiences
Course information 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
Full course load information
- 30 ECTS credits per semester
Transfer Credits And Equivalent Courses At This University
Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.
Exchange Tuition
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program fee per term, paid to UBC
- Some exceptions may apply
Scholarships and awards
The Go Global Award $1000
All students accepted to Go Global for Exchange, Research Abroad, or Study Abroad travel programs are automatically considered for this award. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll be notified of your award after you're accepted to Go Global and after you get nominated to apply to the partner university.
Additional awards
Students who are eligible for awards may receive one UBC or UBC-affiliated international learning award. If you're eligible, you are always offered the highest-value award. Unless stated otherwise, you need to meet eligibility criteria set out by the University Senate regarding awards.
Check out international learning awards and eligibility.
- Using the Campus France website, it is possible to carry out comprehensive multi-criteria searches on the quasi-totality of grants for foreign students and young researchers
- Candidates are recommended to apply for a grant at least one year before their registration at a French institution
Information for US students:
If you attend an eligible institution, then you may receive Title IV federal student loans while on Exchange.
If you attend an ineligible institution:
- You will not be eligible for US federal student loans,
- You may invalidate any US student aid you have previously received for your studies at UBC,
- You may be required to immediately begin repaying your US student loans, and
- You may not be eligible for any future US student aid for the remainder of your studies at UBC.
Types of accommodation available
Housing notes
- Exchange students are eligible to apply for housing
- However, accommodation is not guaranteed to all students who request housing therefore, it is recommended that students look for off-campus housing as soon as they receive the acceptance email
- The housing office can assist students in finding accommodation in the private housing market or in accommodation shared with other students. Rent for private accommodation is approximately 300€ to 550 €/month (as of Spring 2023).