University of British Columbia

Period of exchange: Full year preferred - single semesters possible
Level: Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Admission restrictions: Some courses last for the full year, this prohibits mid-year admission. UBC makes application decisions for applied sciences after the 1 April deadline for both September or January admission. This makes mid-academic year entry difficult.

Only 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, the University of British Columbia holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. UBC is rated as one of Canada’s top universities, and is usually considered one of the top 50 universities in the world. It provides world-class learning opportunities and its breathtaking natural setting combine to offer exchange students from around the world an unforgettable study abroad experience.

University exchange website: www.students.ubc.ca/global
International Student Handbook: www.students.ubc.ca/international/handbook.cfm

Consortium partner: U21
University location: Vancouver
Student population: 35,860
City population: 587,891

Vancouver is the largest city in Western Canada, located at the southwestern corner of the province of British Columbia. Situated between the North Shore and coastal mountains and the edge of the Pacific ocean, Vancouver is one of North America's most beautiful cities, and was recently ranked as "the world's most desirable place to live" in a survey of 127 cities performed by the Economist magazine's Intelligence Unit.

The vibrant downtown core offers all of the amenities of an international destination -- from hundreds of restaurants and clubs, to countless parks and recreation facilities, to world-class entertainment and sporting events

Vancouver's natural surroundings offer limitless opportunities for outdoor pursuits, such as hiking and mountain biking in the spring and summer, and skiing at nearby Whistler-Blackcomb resort in winter.

For more information on the city and/or activities please visit: www.ubc.ca/about/vancouver.html

Teaching and research at UBC are conducted in 12 faculties and 11 schools, with each offering a broad range of programs of study.

Faculty of Applied Science
School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Faculty of Arts
School of Audiology and Speech Sciences
Sauder School of Business
School of Community and Regional Planning
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Education
School of Environmental Health
Faculty of Forestry
Faculty of Graduate Studies
College of Health Disciplines
School of Human Kinetics
College for Interdisciplinary Studies
School of Journalism
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Faculty of Law
School of Library, Archival and Information Studies
Faculty of Medicine
School of Music
School of Nursing
School of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Science
School of Social Work and Family Studies

For further information, see: www.ubc.ca/academic/fac_schools.html

Language of instruction: English

Course information: For a full list of available courses, please visit: https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main

Course restrictions: Admission into the following programs is limited: Applied Science, Architecture, Commerce, Creative Writing, Education, Human Kinetics, Landscape Architecture/Environmental Design, Law, Music

For a more comprehensive table of course restrictions, please visit: Course load: At UBC, a full-time course load for undergraduate students www.students.ubc.ca/global/incoming/restrictions.cfm

Course load: varies depending on the faculty and degree program. The average UBC degree-student registers in 15 credits per term, but some science and engineering students register in 18-20 credits per term. It is recommended that students register in 12 -15 credits per term.

Orientation happens in the week prior to the start of classes.
For further information see: www.students.ubc.ca/newtoubc/orientations.cfm

Fall Semester: early September to late December
Winter Semester: early January to late April

For exact dates please visit: www.students.ubc.ca/global/incoming/dates.cfm

Most exchange students at UBC choose to live in one of the furnished student residences on campus. Priority will be given for a room in selected on-campus residences provided that the housing application is completed and submit the $50 non-refundable application fee in Canadian funds by the exchange application deadline. If you are studying at UBC for two terms, it is not possible to live in residence for only one of those two terms.

For more information: www.students.ubc.ca/global/incoming/housing.cfm

A study permit may be necessary (required if staying more than 6 months) and highly recommended in case you want to work or extend your stay.

For more information on visa requirements see: www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp

Compulsory and provided for all international students by International Student Services. Additional insurance may be needed to travel from/to your home country. For further information see: www.students.ubc.ca/international/handbook.cfm?page=insurance

Excluding tuition, a single student will need at least $17,000 CAD each year to maintain a basic lifestyle in Vancouver.

For further information on the cost of living see: www.students.ubc.ca/international/prearrival.cfm?page=money

Online currency converter: www.xe.com/ucc

A number of scholarships and grants are available for University of Auckland students participating in the Auckland Abroad exchange programme.

For more information see: How much will it cost?

For more information about the 360° Auckland Abroad programme, including application deadlines, please see www.auckland.ac.nz/360 or email Auckland Abroad.