Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Exchange

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Location: As, Norway
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: Norwegian University of Life Sciences Exchange Website
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)

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Who can go?

  • Students in Arts, Science, LFS and Forestry are eligible
When applying to Go Global:
  • Students applying for the Arctic Semester in Svalbard: Select 'Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) - Svalbard Arctic Semester-Study'
  • All other students: Select 'Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)-Uniwide'

Academic planning

Term dates

  • UBC Term 1 (NMBU Autumn semester): Mid August to Late December
  • UBC Term 2 (NMBU Spring semester): Early January to Late June

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Forestry
  • Land and Food Systems
  • Science

Course availability and restrictions

  • Students going on the NORAGRIC field school must complete 60 ECTS with the NORAGRIC department while on exchange
  • Through NMBU, students can participate in a semester of Arctic studies at the University Centre in Svalbard.

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

  • ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits

Course load Information

  • 30 ECTS 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.)

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Additional note for language of instruction

Other opportunities at this partner

Arctic studies at the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS):
  • If you are wanting to study in Svalbard you must speak with a Go Global Advisor before applying
  • UNIS is a collaboration between a number of institutions, students must be accepted to both NMBU and UNIS
  • Note that acceptance to Svalbard is not guaranteed as the limited spots available are competitive, students not accepted to UNIS can still attend NMBU
     
  • Split year & Noragric Field Courses:
    • Students can complete a term in Tanzania or India, will first have to complete 30 ECTS credits in the Department of International Environment and Development Studies (Noragric) in the spring term
    • The teaching period for the field courses is from August 1 - September 30th
    • Students complete a 15 ECTS credit course and then complete a 15 ECTS credit paper / research assignment
    • If you are interested in this opportunity, you will need to apply for a split year

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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