Exchange Programs

Ontario-Rhône-Alpes Exchange Program (France)

All York University students, from their 2nd year undergraduate to the PhD level, can go on exchange to one of the thirteen (13) universities in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. For more information please contact Louise Lewin (llewin@yorku.ca) or visit the website www.yorku.ca/ontra

To be eligible for these exchange programs, all students, whatever their year of study, must have a minimum G.P.A. of 6.0. Application must be made through York International http://international.yorku.ca/

Why go? Here are some reasons given by past participants. The ORA website (www.yorku.ca.ontra) gives a more detailed list.

Enjoy living in one of France's and Europe's most beautiful, prosperous, and technologically advanced regions.
Enhance your marketability by gathering international study and work experience.
Earn course credits towards your Ontario degree.
Benefit from advising and support on both sides of the Atlantic
Gain expedited admission to one of the world's great universities
Increase your eligibility and consideration for further scholarships and bursaries

Testimonials

All in all, this exchange program is a fascinating mind-shaping experience that is memorable, instructive, intense and fun. You will come back almost a different person as you will experience a lot of independence, responsibility and new cultural knowledge. (Galina Korshunova)

I miss being in Lyon and at ENS. I loved everything in my year and learnt so much about myself and how I want to live. I can’t wait to go back to see friends. I hope you will live the same good experiences and discover new things as I did. (Traci Wai)

Other Partners

Here is the list of York University Exchange Partners:

Ontario / Rhône-Alpes Exchange Program
(12 universities)*
Location: Various
Language of instruction: French
Period of study: September to June website

*Pour cet échange consultez le site ou contactez Louise Lewin llewin@yorku.ca

University of Bordeaux I and II
Location: Talence
Language of instruction: French
Period of study: September to June
BordeuxI
BordeauxII

University of Bordeaux III
Location: Talence
Language of instruction: French
Period of study: September to June
Note: French language studies available for credit.
website

University Paris-Est Créteil
Location: Greater City of Paris
Language of instruction: French
Period of study: September to June
Note: Exchange students may only take courses from the Faculty of Arts – Faculté des lettres, langues et science humaines.
website

University of Geneva
Location: Geneva
Language of instruction: French
Period of Study: September to June
website