Language of instruction
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The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC鈥檚 West Coast spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo.
The Okanagan campus is located in British Columbia鈥檚 鈥渇our-season playground鈥�, where students can explore Okanagan Lake鈥檚 clear waters and sandy beaches, Skaha Bluffs 鈥� a world-famous rock climbing destination, and the many wineries of the Okanagan Valley.
The Vancouver campus is surrounded by forest on 3 sides and ocean on the 4th and is just a 30 minute听bus ride to Vancouver鈥檚 downtown core.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Winter Term 2 | 闯补苍耻补谤测鈥揂辫谤颈濒 |
| Semester 2 | Winter Term 1 | 厂别辫迟别尘产别谤鈥揇别肠别尘产别谤 |
View UBC's academic calendar for the and .
Guides and additional information
UBC has online resources to help you get the most out of your exchange:
Campuses
You can choose to study at either of UBC's 2 campuses:
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Student testimonials
- B ScienceSemester 1, 2019
- B Business Management/ArtsSemester 1, 2019
- B Engineering(Hons)/MathematicsSemester 1, 2019
Full-time study load
Undergraduate:听15 credits at UBC is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
笔辞蝉迟驳谤补诲耻补迟别:听9 credits at UBC is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.2 to study at UBC.
Law students will need a听cumulative GPA of 5.2 based on their law courses only.
Study Options
You must choose one admission stream from the list below and take the majority of courses within the chosen stream.听Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Semester Restrictions
Due to study permit caps introduced by the Government of Canada, admission for a full-year exchange at UBC cannot be guaranteed. Please take this into consideration when deciding on the duration of your exchange.听
Law: UBC only accepts exchange applications from Law students once per year. Therefore, Law students need to apply to UQ鈥檚 Semester-based Exchange by the following deadlines:
| UQ Application Deadline | Exchange Semester听 听 听 听 听 |
|---|---|
| 31 October 2023 | UQ鈥檚 Semester 2, 2024 |
| UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2025 | |
| 31 October 2024 | UQ鈥檚 Semester 2, 2025 |
| UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026 | |
| 31 October听2025 | UQ鈥檚 Semester 2, 2026 |
| UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027 | |
| 31 October 2026 | UQ鈥檚 Semester 2, 2027 |
| UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2028 |
Other Requirements:
Nationality:听UBC's Allard Law School is not available to Canadian citizens.听
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
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UQ Credit Precedent Database
The first step is to review the host university's most recent course catalogue and identify the courses available to exchange students in the semester you plan to attend (e.g. Fall/Spring or Semester 1/Semester 2).
Once you have identified suitable courses, you can search the to check whether any of those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
Please note:
- Always use the host university course catalogue to identify available courses. The CPD should only be used to check whether those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
- The CPD is a guide only and does not represent the full or current range of courses available at a host institution.
- Previous credit assessments may have expired or no longer reflect the current course content.
- Courses that do not appear in the CPD can still be considered for UQ credit through the Study Plan assessment process.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
UBC has available to exchange students at both campuses.
Vancouver Campus:
On-campus accommodation at UBC听Vancouver is听not听guaranteed. On-campus accommodation is very competitive, especially during UBC's Winter Term 1 or for Full Year students.
Students admitted to CIE (Engineering),听will not have access听to on-campus accommodation in听Winter Term 1.听
As of November 2022, due to an increase in requests for campus accommodation, UBC Vancouver residence accommodation is not guaranteed.
Students wanting on-campus accommodation are encouraged to look at UBC's Okanagan Campus (see below).
Okanagan Campus:
All incoming exchange students are given priority access to housing at UBC Okanagan if they apply by the deadline (May 1st for September term and October 1st for January term).
Cost of living
UBC has provided a students can expect to encounter while studying at the university.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ鈥檚 Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
All UBC exchange students are required to purchase the mandatory health insurance, .
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the for visa information.
UBC provide听information about various听听while on exchange.
Travel risk levels
蘑菇tv cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the .
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October