Renmin University
Location:
Beijing,
China
Language of instruction:
Chinese, English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Renmin 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?
- Only students from Faculty of Arts (UBCV) and the Faculty of Arts and Science (UBCO) may apply
- As of 2020-21, Renmin will no longer accept students that hold Chinese Citizenship for exchange programs
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Renmin Fall Semester): Early September to Mid-January
- UBC Term 2 (Renmin Spring Semester): Mid-February to End of June
- UBC Full Year (Renmin Fall + Spring Semester): September - June
- UBC Split Year (Renmin Spring + Fall Semester): February - January
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Land and Food Systems
Course equivalency Formula
- 20 Renmin 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
- Classes taught in English are available during the international summer school session
- Regular term classes are mostly taught in Mandarin. A small number of English-taught classes at Renmin Law School, Business School, School of Economics, School of International Studies, School of Journalism and Communication, School of Finance and School of Public Administration and Policy. The Renmin Law School restricts course enrollment to students with demonstrated legal education background. The Business School exclusively offers English-taught courses for exchange students
- Some graduate level English classes available
- Intensive Chinese language program available for Term based exchange
Other opportunities at this partner
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.
Canadian passport holders attending this institution will be automatically considered for CLIC funding.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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