Kyoto University
Location:
Kyoto,
Japan
Language of instruction:
English, Japanese
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Kyoto University 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)
Who can go?
- Students can take course work in most areas of study
- UBC exchange students may participate in the Kyoto University International Education Program (KUINEP) or Kyoto University General Exchange Program
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Kyoto Fall Semester): Beginning of October to Mid-February
- UBC Term 2 (Kyoto Spring Semester): Beginning of April to End of July
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Forestry
- Land and Food Systems
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Kyoto University International Education Program (KUINEP) provides undergraduate-level lectures in English in diverse subjects such as life science, environmental studies, agriculture, statistics, physics, economics, politics, and social studies
- KUINEP students permitted to take maximum of 6 Japanese language classes and one optional Kanji class (for a maximum of 7 classes) each semester in addition to their KUINEP lecture courses offered in English
- KUINEP students wishing to take Japanese classes at the International Center required to take a placement test at beginning of each semester before registration
Course equivalency Formula
- 18 KUINEP Credits = 15 UBC 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.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- English courses offered through Kyoto University International Education Program (KUINEP)
- Japanese courses offered through Kyoto University General Exchange Program - it is desirable that students have Level 1 Japanese Language Proficiency or equivalent
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:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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