Doshisha University

Exchange

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Location: Kyoto, Japan
Language of instruction: English, Japanese
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: Doshisha Exchange Website
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start), Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)

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Who can go?

  • Exchange students are admitted to the Center for Japanese language and Culture and study according to the curriculum offered by the Center
  • Students who earn excellent placement scores on their "Japanese Placement Test" can attend lectures in the regular undergraduate and graduate programs
  • CJLC Program for Exchange Students ("Nichibun" Program): specifically for exchange students from foreign institutions that have a student exchange agreement with Doshisha University, in order to develop the Japanese language skills of the international Exchange Students and to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture

Academic planning

Term dates

  • UBC Term 1 (Doshisha Fall Term): October - March
  • UBC Term 2 (Doshisha Spring Term): April - August

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Fine Arts
  • Land and Food Systems

Course availability and restrictions

  • Please research applicable course restrictions on Doshisha's exchange website

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

  • 18 Doshisha Credits = 15 UBC Credits

Course load Information

  • Exchange students tend to take between 17-19 credits
  • Courses are either 1 or 2 credits, therefore students will have to take a combination up to a maximum of 20 credits

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.)

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Student experience

Housing
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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 

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.  

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