Literature and Languages
View the requirements related to your field of study. If your program of study is not listed here, then only the normal requirements apply.
Communication
Closed Programs
Bachelor in Communication Sciences is not open to exchange students.
Undergraduate Students
Students only have access to courses offered in the mineure en sciences de la communication (1-225-4-0).
Graduate Students
The motivation letter must include a description of the candidate's research project.
Required Average
Due to the high number of applications received each year, the selection of candidates is very competitive, and only applications with results above 13/20 (65%) or equivalent will be considered.
Langage Requirement
If your native language is not French, you will need to provide a language proficiency certificate indicating the level achieved in both oral and written skills, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, corresponding to level C1 or its equivalent.
English Studies (Literatures and Languages of the World)
If you are currently taking courses in English Studies at your home university, you will be prioritised in the selection process.
Language requirements
If your first language is not English, you must provide proof of B2 English proficiency. All types of language certificates are accepted; for example, a letter from home university, English level test of the British Council, etc.
Upon arrival, you must take an English placement test and may be asked to take an English language course depending on placement result.
French Language Literatures
Closed program
- Bachelor in Literature and Human Sciences
Language requirements
If your first language is not French, you must provide a proof of French proficiency of C1 for the bachelor programs, and of C2 for the Graduate programs.
German Studies (Literatures and Languages of the World)
Language requirements
If your first language is not German, you must provide proof of B2 German proficiency. For courses in French, a B2 French proficiency is required. Prospective students can contact the Academic Advisor for any questions.
Information Science
Master in Information Science - School of Library and Information Science
Only students enrolled in an Information Science graduate program at their home university can take Master's courses in this program.
Linguistics and Translation
Language requirements
If your first language is not French, you must provide a TFI of 785/990 or a DALF or TEF of C1 for these programs:
- Bachelor in Translation (118510)
- Major in Translation (118520)
- Bachelor in Linguistics (118101)
- Major in Linguistics (118020)
- Bachelor in French Literature and Linguistics (114715)
- Master in Linguistics (218010)
- PhD in Linguistics (318010)
These programs require a DALF or TEF of C2 and an advanced level of English:
- DESS (master level degree) in Translation (218511)
- Professional Master in Translation (218511)
These programs require a DALF or TEF of C1 and an advanced level of English:
- Research Master in Translation (218511)
- PhD in Translation (318510)
Bachelor in French Literature and Linguistics (114715)
Students must take at least 2 Linguistics courses per term.
Minor in Arts and Sciences
The Minor in Arts and Sciences is a multidisciplinary undergraduate program in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This program lets exchange students take undergraduate (bachelor’s- level) courses from several different programs of study within this Faculty (they must be authorized by the department offering the course).