University of Guelph
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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.
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 / semesterWho 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.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)
Courses
Course catalogue Bachelor 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 ToxicologyM-BIOTEK
HK2810 Human PhysiologyM-FORNY
BIOM4300 Biomedical Communications
ENGG2100 Engineering and Design II
ENGG4230 Energy Conversion
ENVS2210 Apiculture & Honey Bee BiologyM-LUR
BIOL3450 Introduction to Aquatic Environment
MICR2420 Introduction to Microbiology
MICR3090 Animal Behaviour