Open to: All subject areas
Duration: 1 or 2 semesters
(language students are encouraged to plan to go for 2 semesters)
Language of Instruction: French (a few English options are also available)
French Language skills required: YES
Location: There are 9 different universities in the Rhône-Alpes region.
More Information: The Rhône-Alpes region is at "the crossroads of Europe" - situated between Paris and the Côte d’Azur, on the border with both Switzerland & Italy, and offering access to two international airports (Lyon and Geneva)
** having a meeting with the UWindsor Exchange Office in advance of any applications is strongly recommended
Important Additional Information:
A) EXCHANGE Program
- applications for a 1 or 2 semester exchange (starting in Fall or Winter), must be submitted by regular Fall application deadline (January 15th) and ideally at least 5 days in advance of the deadline
- when you complete the UWindsor application you select "ORA" as one of your destinations. You can indicate what specific ORA schools you are interested in using the box where you explain your choice (see image)
B) SUMMER LANGUAGE Program (SLP)
- Applications for the ORA Summer Langage Program are due in the UWindsor Exchange Office by Feb. 1st
** Check with the UWindsor Exchange Office well in advance of the deadline for the process that you should follow to apply.
C) Summer Research Program (SRP)
- Applications for the Summer Research Program (SRP) are due in the UWindsor Exchange Office by December 1st
- The applcaition and nomination process for SRP are much more detailed. Full information is listed on the ORA website