Bangor University
Location:
Bangor,
United Kingdom
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Bangor University Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Only Forestry, Environmental Science, and Agricultural Science students are eligible to apply to this partner university
- Students must have at least a 70% cumulative average to attend this partnership
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Bangor Semester 1): Mid September to Mid January
- UBC Term 2 (Bangor Semester 2): Mid January to Early June
Areas of study available:
- Forestry
- Land and Food Systems
Course availability and restrictions
- Maximum: 60 Bangor credits per semester or 120 Bangor credits per year
- students who stay for one year can take 70 credits in Semester 1 and 50 credits in Semester 2, if required
- Half-module = 5 Bangor credits
- Single module = 10 Bangor credits
- Double-module = 20 Bangor credits
- A single 10 credit module involves around 100 hours of student time divided between direct contact, directed study, private study and assessment
- Undergraduate modules range from Level 1-3
- Level 4 modules are Post-graduate
Course equivalency Formula
- Bangor credits divided by 4 = UBC credits OR
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
- Bangor is transitioning to the European Credit Transfer System
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Other opportunities at this partner
BUTEX offers scholarships for students participating in exchange programs, providing financial support to enhance their international education experience and encourage more students to explore global academic opportunities. Eligible students can apply for the BUTEX Scholarship, which awards up to £500 for those studying at a BUTEX member institution. For detailed information on eligibility and the application process, visit the BUTEX website.
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
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