University of Victoria
University of Victoria is an exchange destination for bachelor students of Utrecht University School of Law
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| Academic calendar | Semester I (Fall term): September up to and including December (recommended due to housing options and offered courses) Semester II (Spring term): January up to and including April Each term consists of 13 weeks of classes followed by a formal examination period of approximately two weeks during which there are no classes. At the beginning of the semester there is a orientation program. Academic Calendar --> Go to "Important Dates" at the top of the page |
| Requirements | Language requirements: No specific requirements (yet) Important! Health Insurance: Visa |
| Areas of study open for exchange students | Law - Exchange students are eligible to take a maximum of one non-law course, with permission from your home institution and the UVic Associate Dean of Law. |
| Courses at Master level | No |
| Course information | On the Incoming exchange applicants page you will find additional information for incoming exchange students and the application form to be used only for incoming law students applying for an exchange term at UVic Law. To select courses please refer to faculty calendars, lists of course offerings, registration restrictions, exam schedules, and Preliminary Course Information Summaries (PCIS). Note that UVic will do it's best to accommodate your course selection, however, some courses will fill quickly and some courses have pre-requisites which may limit accessibility to exchange students. Exchange students are eligible to take a maximum of one non-law course, with permission from your home institution and the UVic Associate Dean of Law. Full-time study requirements for domestic students is 7.0-8.5 units per term. This is a very heavy workload and is not expected of exchange students. Approval for your course load while at UVic is decided by Utrecht University. |
| Credits | Courses are valued in terms of units and vary between 1.0-2.0 units each. A 1.0 unit course meets 2 hours per week, a 1.5 unit course meets 3 hours per week, and a 2.0 unit course meets 4 hours per week. One hour of class time requires approximately 1-2 hours of additional study or reading. You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table |
| Additional information | Number of places available: 4 students in total, for semester or full year each Course information: Recommended to do 3 to 4 courses since level is high. More information Visa: You will receive more information once you are accepted. EXTRA FEES: Homestay Program: Living with a family in Victoria is a great option for students who want to live off campus, but who aren't quite ready to set up a home of their own. The UVic Homestay Program brings international students and Canadian families together to share cultures and develop long-lasting friendships.
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| Visa/Insurance | This is required to study at UVic. |
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