Acadia University
About
Acadia University is located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia in Canada. The university has a strong focus on environment and sustainability. They offer a wide variety of courses within several of NMBU's areas of expertise, such as biology, chemistry, development studies and economy. The average class size of 15-20 students ensures that NMBU students receive close follow-up and come into contact with teachers and local students easily.
Information for exchange students
The agreement applies for students from most subject areas at bachelor’s level.
Length of stay
1- 2 semesters
Students travelling through the agreement are exempt from tuition fees.
Applicants are ranged according to their average grade scores upon applying. All exchanges require a completion of 60ECTS prior to a stay abroad.
English
Language requirements:
- 4 in English from videregående
- TOEFL (paper-based test: minimum score 600 , 5 (TWE-test of written English) or 89 (internet-based test-with no individual scoring below 21).
1 undergraduate credit is equivalent to 2 NMBU credits.
Autumn semester: end of August – December.
Spring semester: January - May.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 control your signature and all attached papers. The High Commission strongly recommends that travel tickets are not bought until an answer to the application is ready.
Information about the study visa (in Norwegian)
B-BIOL
BIOL2013 Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL2563 Marine Biology
BIOL3013 Natural History and Field Biology
BIOL3153 Principles of Development
BIOL3173 Vertebrate Physiology
BIOL3138 Vertebrate Physiology 2
BIOL3373 Aquatic Ecology
BIOL3413 Research Topics 1
BIOL3436 Evolution
BIOL3553 Immunology
BIOL3623 Molecular Genetics and Genomics
BIOL3633 Topics in Cell Biology
BIOL3663 Introductory Mycology
BIOL4413 Research Topics 2
BIOL4673 DNA Barcoding
BIOL4253 Applied Statistical Modeling
ENGL1313 Composition 2nd Language Students
ENGL1323 Composition 2nd Language Students
B-DS
ESST2013 Environmental Justice and Equity
POLS2683 Global Politics
ENVS3503 Borders, Scale and the EnvironmentB-FORNY
BIOL3753 The Artic Environment
ESST1023 Environmental Perspectives
ESST3503 Borders, Scale & the EnvironmentB-KJEMI
BIOL3463 Evolution
BIOL3623 Molecular Genetics and Genomics
CHEM2303 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM2813 Analytical Chemistry 1: Classical Methods
CHEM2853 Environmental Analytical Chemistry
ENG1413 Writing and Reading Critical Thinking I
ENG1423 Writing and Reading Critical Thinking II
MATH2213 Applied Porbability for Science/Engineering
PHYS1063 General Physics 2
PHIL2233 Philosophy and Feminism