University of Guelph

Country

Canada

City

Guelph

Agreement type

Exchange

Study Places

2

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About

The University of Guelph is ranked among the best universities in Canada. In addition to academic quality, the university is known for its vibrant student environment, a beautiful campus and proximity to areas of natural beauty, such as the Niagara Falls.

Course catalogue (bachelor)

Course catalogue (master)

Incoming exchange

Incoming exchange videos

Students can only apply for Guelph exchange in the February application deadline for both fall and spring exchange

• Agreement

  The agreement applies for students from most subject areas. Bachelor’s (Undergraduate) and Master’s (Graduate) level.

  Length of stay

  1-2 semesters (total of 3 students for one semester each)

• Tuition fees

  Students travelling through the agreement are exempt from tuition fees.

  Exchange students are required to buy two health insurance plans at the University of Guelph - a basic health plan (UHIP) AND the Student Health Plan:

  University Health Insurance Plan - $252 / semester
  Student Health & Dental Plan - $205 / semester

• Who can apply

  Applicants are ranged according to their average grade scores upon applying.

  All exchanges require a completion of 60ECTs prior to a stay abroad.

• Language of Instruction

  English

  Language requirements

  • a 4 grade in English from videregående skole
  • TOEFL (paper-based test: minimum score 600, 5 (TWE- Test of Written English) or 89 (Internet-based test - with no individual part scoring below 21) / computer-based test: minimum score 213)

• Recognition of study credits

  Bachelor level: 2.5 undergraduate credits are equivalent to 30 credits at NMBU.
  Master level: 1.5 graduate credits are equivalent to 30 credits at NMBU.

• Housing

  Where Campus Comes to Life | University of Guelph Student Housing

  Housing video

• Semester timing

  Autumn semester: September – December.
  Spring semester: January - April.

• Visa and residence permit

  Norwegian citizens, for studies of under six months in duration: For studies of less than six months in Canada you need your passport a letter of acceptance from the host university when you arrive and apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). It is a simple online process and costs  $7 CAD.

  All nationalities (including Norwegians), for studies of over six months duration: a Study visa will be necessary. An application form can be obtained from the Canadian Embassy in Oslo.

  The Canadian Embassy in the United Kingdom (officially known as the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom) processes most of the visas for non-Norwegians. According to new regulations, some nationalities will need to travel to the High Commission to submit biometric data for the processing of a student visa. It is not possible to apply for a visa before you have received a letter confirming your acceptance at the host university.

  In addition to a certified copy of the host university’s letter of acceptance, the High Commission demands an economic guarantee, two passport photos, a copy of your passport and a processing fee. Processing time for applications varies from two to four weeks; it is thus recommended to send an application in as soon as possible. Read the application carefully and ensure your signature and all attached documents are correct. The High Commission strongly recommends that travel tickets are not bought until an answer to the application is given.

  Information about the study visa (in Norwegian)

  Immigration Canada

• Courses

  Course catalogue Bachelor level

  Course catalogue Master level

  Courses taken by previous NMBU students

  B-BIOTEK
  ANTH1120 Biological Anthropology
  BIOC3560 Streucture and Function in Biochemistry
  BIOL3300 Applied BioinformaticsBIOM3200 Biomedical Physiology
  BOT1200 Plants and Human Use
  MBG3080 Bacterial Genetics
  MCB2050 Molecular Biology of the Cell
  MCB4050 Protein & Nucleic Acid Structure
  MICR3090 Mycology
  MICR3230 Immunology
  MICR3330 World of Viruses
  MICR3420 Microbial Biodiversity
  NUTR1010 Introduction to Nutrition
  PSYC2410 Behavioural Neuroscience
  TOX2000 Principles of Toxicology
  
  B-FORNY
  ECON2100 Economic Growth & Environment Quality
  ENVS2030 Meteorology and Climatology
  ENVS2270 Impacts of Climate Change
  ENVS3270 Forest Biodiversity
  FARE2700 Survey of Natural Resource Ecology
  GEOG2030 Environment and Development
  GEOG2480 Mapping and GIS
  GEOG3210 Management of the Biophysical Environment
  GEOG4230 Environmental Impact Assessment
  NANC1000 Introduction to Nanoscience
  PHYS2600 General Astronomy
  TOX2000 Principles of Toxicology

  M-BIOTEK
  HK2810 Human Physiology

  M-FORNY
  BIOM4300 Biomedical Communications
  ENGG2100 Engineering and Design II
  ENGG4230 Energy Conversion
  ENVS2210 Apiculture & Honey Bee Biology

  M-LUR
  BIOL3450 Introduction to Aquatic Environment
  MICR2420 Introduction to Microbiology
  MICR3090 Animal Behaviour