- Established at a time when Europeans were starting to translate the writings of Greek philosophers that challenged European ideology - inspiring scientific discoveries and advances in the arts - as society began seeing itself in a new way
- 2nd largest student population in France (120,000+ students)
- Founded in 1229
- Located in the new Mirail district
- Toulouse is a very youthful city, the 2nd largest university complex in France
- Located in a region of France that is close to the Pyrénées, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea
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Partner university’s areas of study
- Students with at least a B2 level may take French-taught courses (self-assess with the: European Language Portfolio Global Scale)
- Most courses are taught in French
- Some departments offer courses taught in English (including history and English studies)
Eligibility and Timing
Terms Offered
Who can go?
- Students in the Faculty of Arts
Term Dates
- Semester 1: Early October to Mid January
- Semester 2: Mid January to Mid May
Timing
- Students on exchange in term 1 may be able to write some exams in December in order to return to UBC for term 2
- Students should investigate this option early if they wish to be back to UBC in time for the January term
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
- Minimum grade: 10
- 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
Find courses taught in English: https://www.univ-tlse2.fr/home/navigation/why-study-at-ut2j-/courses-taught-in-english-at-ut2j-302916.kjsp?RH=1323165007559
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 (see Campus France website)
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
- Though in high demand in Toulouse, housing in student residences is available
- Read up on housing in the Handbook for students in the Ariane (Toulouse) region