• Canada • Engineering Schools •

Université Laval

Engineering Project Representative:
Dr. Pierre Moreau
Dean, Academic
Faculté des Sciences et de Génie

Université Laval
Pavillon Alexandre-Vachon, local 1042B
Sainte-Foy, Québec
Québec
Canada G1K 7P4

Tel: (418) 656-2131, ext.2354
Fax: (418) 656-5902
E-mail: Pierre.Moreau@fsg.ulaval.ca

Study Abroad Staff Contact:
Mr. Daniel Guay
Bureau International
Université Laval

Tel: (418) 656-2131, ext.2884
Fax: (418) 656-5902
E-mail: Daniel.Guay@bi.ulaval.ca

International Student Admissions Contact for Non-Degree Applicants:
Mr. Daniel Guay
Bureau International

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Engineering Institutional Report

1. Current exchange partners in programs linking the Engineering department to those at universities in other countries:

2. Academic Year Calendar:
   
   

   Study period	From:	To:
   First term 1998	August 31	December 11
   Second term 1999	January 11	April 23
   Summer session 1999	May 3	August 13

   
   
3. Number of places available for participants in 1999:
   
   Undergraduates: Unlimited
   Graduates: Subject to availability of research directors.
   
   
4. Foreign Language competence required for incoming international students:
   
   

   Language	Report from sending school accepted?	Required minimum test scores
   English	n/a	n/a
   French	Yes*
   Spanish	n/a	n/a

   ^* For undergraduates. At graduate level, all three langages can be used depending on the ability of the research director.

5. Availability of Intensive Language Courses:
   
   

   Language	On campus	Off campus
   English	Yes	Yes
   French	Yes*	Yes†
   Spanish	Yes	Yes

   ^* Courses offered at beginner, intermediate and advanced level. Fall term: August 27–December 7; Spring term: January 7–April 24; Summer: May 5–June 12 and July 6–August 7; $Can200 per term.

   ^† Courses offered by numerous institutions all year round.

6. Specific course offerings available to participating Engineering students:
   
   Undergraduate Programs:
   • Actuary
   • Biochemistry
   • Biology
   • Chemistry
   • Chemical Engineering
   • Civil Engineering
   • Electrical Engineering
   • Geological Engineering
   • Computer Engineering
   • Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
   • Mechanical Engineering
   • Mining & Mineral Engineering
   • Physical Engineering
   • Geology
   • Computing for Engineers
   • Computer Systems
   • Applied Mathematics & Computing
   • Mathematics
   • Microbiology
   • Physics
   • Statistics
   
   Graduate Programs:
   • Biochemistry
   • Biology
   • Chemistry
   • Aerospace Engineering
   • Chemical Engineering
   • Civil Engineering
   • Electrical Engineering
   • Mechanical Engineering
   • Computer Science
   • Mathematics
   • Microbiology
   • Mining & Mineral Engineering
   • Physics
   • Earth Sciences
   • Statistics
   
   Specific Engineering offerings or research areas unique to campus:
   Science and Engineering together under the same academic authority and administration management.
   
   Language and culture courses or special offerings: none listed
   
   Other:
   Some parts of the curriculum at the graduate level are in English.
   
   
7. Availability of internships, work/study for incoming participants:
   
   

   FAQs	Yes	No
   Can institution arrange placements?	X
   Can institution grant academic credit?	X
   Can the student earn income?	X*
   Any special visa requirements for work/study applicant?	X†

   ^* CAQ (Certificat d'Acceptation du Québec) and Canadian permit required.
   ^† A work permit is required for internships.

8. Support available from the institution for incoming participants:
   1. Tuition swaps (not based on one-to-one exchanges for each term, but the total number of swaps made during the project grant period) are available.
      
      
   2. Housing options available for incoming students:
      
      

      Housing option	Yes	No	Cost	Deadline
      Dormitories on campus	X		$Can182/month	First come, first served basis
      Homestays	X*		$Can192/month	n/a
      Apartments		X	n/a	n/a

      ^* Shared kitchen.

   3. Meals without costs to students: No^{*
      *} Housing and meals $Can8,000/year.
   
   
9. Health insurance coverage requirements for incoming students:

   FAQs	Yes	No
   Insurance required by institution?	X
   Insurance provided without additional charges to incoming students?		X*

   
   ^* $Can 550/year.
   
   
10. Names and titles of Engineering department faculty members who will serve as advisors/mentors to incoming students:
    Daniel Guay, International Officer

11. Name and title of Engineering department faculty member who will serve as advisor/mentor for students going abroad:
    Daniel Guay, International Officer
    
    
12. Student support services:

    FAQs	Yes	No
    Orientation available for students going abroad?	X
    Orientation available for incoming students?	X
    Facilities available for disabled students?	X

    
    
13. Periods of study offered:

    Study period	Yes	No
    One term/semester?	X
    Academic year?	X
    Summer?		X

    
    
14. Desired starting date for arriving RAMP students coming for orientation:

    Summer 1999	Fall 1999	Spring 2000
    n/a	Third week of August	Second week of January

    
    
15. Methods of evaluating impact of the RAMP experience on applicants, participants, faculty, and department:
    • Predeparture interview
    • Reentry interviews