Academic workload
The recommended course load for an exchange student is between 3 to 4 courses (9-12 Canadian credits/18-24 ECTS) per semester. MUN can accomodate the maximum 5 courses (15 credits/30 ECTS) if it is necessary. For more information about academics, go to: Visiting Students Inbound - MUN
Academic calendar
September - December, January- April
Tuition fee
Tuition waivers may be available through the North2North exchange programme.
Number of student places
Number of available North2North exchange places are determined from one academic year to another.
Housing
Exchange students are offered 2 options for on-campus housing. There is also off-campus housing. MUN cannot guarantee housing place, so students need to apply themselves. Further information can be found here:Visiting Students Inbound - MUN
Cost of living
To learn more about how much it costs to live in Newfoundland and Labrador, go to: Budgeting & Finances - MUN
Admission requirements
Student must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS, to become an exchange student.
Student must also have a GPA of 2.5.
Language requirements
Students shall satisfy proof of English proficiency at MUN, which can be documented in the following ways: IELTS Academic with overall score of 6.5, or TOEFL iBT with score of 79, or Duolingo of 115 (plus sufficient band scores). For more information about English proficiency, go to: Visiting Students Inbound - MUN
Students may need to get a study permit/ visa. Please check the requirements based on your nationality. Here you can more information about visa requirements.
Students may expect to purchase insurance for the duration of their stay. This will be in addition to the insurance they have from their home country.
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