International Profile Program – PPI

The International Profile Program (PPI) is an exchange program between Laval University in Quebec and the University of Reunion Island.

Laval University is located in Quebec City, designated a world heritage jewel by UNESCO. It has a long tradition of excellence, both through its study programs and its research.

For more information, go to this link: https://www.ulaval.ca/futurs-etudiants/pourquoi-choisir-lul

Institutional eligibility requirements

To participate in the PPI, you must be registered as a student at the University of Reunion Island in the year preceding the mobility.

Exchanges are mainly made from the 2nd year of Bachelor's degree, but students in the 3rd year of Bachelor's degree or even Master's degree have a better chance of having their application accepted.

This bilateral agreement between our two universities allows for incoming and outgoing study mobility, in the form of an exchange of:

  • 6 students per year or 12 per semester for the Faculty of Science and Technology (UFR ST)
  • 6 students per year or 12 per semester for the Faculty of Law and Economics (UFR DE)
  • 5 students per year for the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences (UFR LSH)
  • 2 students per year for the Faculty of Health (UFR Santé)

Stay costs

The minimum fees required to enter Canada are CAD 10,317 (for one semester) and CAD 20,635 (for one year), which is approximately €6,500 (for one semester) and €13,000 (for one year). These figures are indicative for the year 2025; please inquire at [website address]. Canadian government website.

Health and hospitalization insurance

Health and hospitalization insurance from Laval University is mandatory; no personal insurance can replace it.

Some foreign students may be exempt from the Laval University health insurance plan. For more information.

The application file

Step 1 : see the link:  https://www.ulaval.ca/futurs-etudiants/pourquoi-choisir-lul

Step 2 You must complete the online form entitled "Outgoing Studies Form 2025/26" available on the Student Portal

Step 3 The form and attachments

Please note that students who were not registered at the University of La Réunion the previous year must provide their transcripts from the establishments attended (for example for students in preparatory classes or BTS), as well as their baccalaureate transcript.

Step 4 If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by the International Relations and Regional Cooperation Service (SRICR) by email to begin the process of organizing your future exchange. Upon receipt of your application and after review by the admissions committee, Laval University will send you your letter of admission.

How does the candidate selection process work?

Selection will depend on academic results and/or teacher opinions (behavior, seriousness, attendance), the candidate's motivation (personal project, ability to adapt/integrate into a new environment) and subject to success in the May-June exams or the resit session at the end of June, depending on the faculties and components.

After the pre-selection committee, the International Relations and Regional Cooperation Service (SRICR) will send an email to all students who applied to notify them of the results.

Application to the partner university

Your application has been shortlisted by the University of Reunion Island but still needs to be accepted by the partner university. 

After the RI relays have submitted the successful applications to the International Relations and Regional Cooperation Service (SRICR), the students will receive an application form to complete online.

Then you will receive an email from the partner university outlining the steps to follow.

Upon receipt of the files and after the applications committee, Laval University will send the students the admission letter.

Duration of study stay

Students can go for a année or a semester :

  • Fall semester: early September to mid-December
  • Winter semester: from mid-January to end of April

Finalizing your file

The student must have their course selection with the educational manager of his training.

Confirmation of course selection takes place at the beginning of the session at Laval University, depending on course availability and authorization from the program director.
To enroll in language courses, students must take a placement test before the start of classes. These courses have limited enrollment.

Students have access to non-contingent courses in the programs according to the
availability on schedule at the time of exchange:

Number of hours per course: 45 hours (3-credit course) – 15-week session

Credits per session: 12 credits minimum (4 courses) – 15 credits maximum (5 courses)

Housing / Residences

Exchange students have a limited number of rooms. Nominated students will receive a specific exchange student booking form when completing their application form. It is recommended to wait to receive confirmation of admission before reserving rooms.

Please note that since leases are for 8 months, students who come for a single session will have to terminate their lease as indicated in their contract. Additional costs indicated on the rental contract are therefore to be expected for termination.

A mobility project is also being prepared on the financial level.

Several resources are available to support your project.

Find all the information on mobility assistance by clicking here. here.

Please note These mobility grants are not intended to cover 100% of your expenses. You will need to carefully plan your mobility project.. The awarding of a scholarship is not automatic.

Register

The student must complete administrative and educational registration at the international office of the host university. Registration fees are not due because they were paid to the University of Réunion.

You will be directly informed by Laval University of the next steps to be taken.

The educational contract

You must contact your educational supervisor who helped you establish your study contract so that they can validate the modification(s). 

IMPORTANT: Any modification must be approved beforehand. The amended study contract must be sent to Department of International Relations and Regional Cooperation (SRICR) . Click here to download the form.

Student welcome

Each student will receive a student card and an email address.

The student card gives access to the PEPS (sports complex), the library, etc.

The recommended arrival date is one week before the start of classes.

Services offered on campus

Large sports complex (PEPS), library, service pavilion (pub, financial institution, cafeteria, hair salon, bookstore, student associations, etc.)

Several bus routes pass through the campus.

Laval University is equipped with a wireless network Eduroam

Updated November 10, 2025

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