Singapore Management University
Location:
Singapore,
Singapore
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Singapore Management University Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Open to Undergraduate Commerce (UBCV), Management (UBCO), and Arts (UBCV) Arts & Science (UBCO) students only
When applying to Go Global:
- Commerce students (UBCV): select 'Singapore Management University-COMM'
- All other students: select 'Singapore Management University-Uniwide'
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (SMU Fall term): Early August to Mid December
- UBC Term 2 (SMU Spring term): Early January to Early June
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
Course availability and restrictions
- Most courses are available to exchange students, subject to vacancy
- Exchange students should note that certain elective courses have pre-requisites
- A list of courses open to exchange students will be sent via email 6-8 weeks prior to start of online course registration - students may only select courses from the course list (please DO NOT choose from the courses listed on the SMU website or any other sources)
- To view course descriptions, see Course Catalogue / Class Search (select the term you are searching for and "Courses with sections offered")
- When selecting courses, ensure that they are available in the semester for which you are applying
Course equivalency Formula
- 1 Unit (1 course) = 3 UBC credits
Course load Information
- Average course load = 4 full-credit courses
- Minimum course load = 2 credits
- Maximum course load = 5 full-credit courses
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.)
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.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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