Nagoya University
Location:
Nagoya,
Japan
Language of instruction:
English, Japanese
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Nagoya University Exchange
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?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- Students from most faculties at UBCV can apply to this partner institution
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Nagoya Autumn Semester): early October - early Feburary
- UBC Term 2 (Nagoya Spring Semester): mid April - late September
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- The number of credits granted is determined by the academic regulations of Nagoya University and is based on the number of hours studied
- NUPACE students (Exchange Students) earns two sets of grades in courses taken for credit: Grades based on Nagoya University's system, and their equivalent on the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) Scale
- NUPACE students are also given the opportunity to register for courses in "Nagoya University Global International Programmes" or "G30 Programmes", which is undergraduate and graduate programmes taught entirely in English. Exchange students who wish to register for G30 courses should apply directly to the NUPACE office
Course equivalency Formula
2 Nagoya credits = 1 UBC credit
Course load Information
- Exchange students are required to be enrolled in a minimum of 15 credits and maximum of 30 credits per semester
- 1 course can range from 1, 1.5, 2 and 3 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.)
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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