Ewha Womans University

Exchange

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Location: Seoul, South Korea
Language of instruction: English, Korean
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: Ewha Womans University
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)

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Who can go?

  • Students can take courses in most areas of study
  • All applicants should have cumulative GPA of 75%

Academic planning

Term dates

  • UBC Term 1 (Ewha Fall Semester): early September - mid-December
  • UBC Term 2 (Ewha Spring Semester): Early March - mid-June 

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Commerce (UBCV)
  • Engineering
  • Fine Arts
  • Forestry
  • Health Sciences
  • Land and Food Systems
  • Management (UBCO)
  • Science

Course availability and restrictions

  • Students may be restricted from taking certain courses offered by the Education, Art, Music Departments
  • Students are allowed to take courses of the Graduate and the Graduate school of International Studies
  • Korean Language Level 1~6 is offered to exchange students, free of charge

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

  • Same as UBC credits

Course load Information

  • Almost all courses offered at Ewha are open to exchange and visiting students
  • Courses are typically worth 3 credits, meeting 3 hours a week
  • Minimum: 9 credits
  • Maximum: 18 credits per semester

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.)

Search for previously approved courses

Additional note for language of instruction

  • Korean and Asian Studies in English
  • Other areas of study in Korean

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 

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:  
UBCV Students  
UBCO Students 

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