Acadia University

Country

Canada

City

Wolfville

Agreement type

Exchange

Study Places

3 per semester

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.

Course Catalogue

Information for exchange students

• Agreement

  The agreement applies for students from most subject areas at bachelor’s level.

  Length of stay

  1- 2 semesters

• Tuition fees

  Students travelling through the agreement are exempt from tuition fees.

• 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:

  • 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).

• Recognition of credits

  1 undergraduate credit is equivalent to 2 NMBU credits.

• Semester timing

  Autumn semester: end of August – December.
  Spring semester: January - May.

• 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 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)

  Immigration Canada

• Courses previously taken by NMBU students

  Course Catalogue

  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 Environment

  B-FORNY
  BIOL3753 The Artic Environment
  ESST1023 Environmental Perspectives
  ESST3503 Borders, Scale & the Environment

  B-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