Singapore University of Technology and Design

Exchange

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Location: Singapore, Singapore
Language of instruction: English
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: SUTD Exchange Website
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)

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Who can go?

  • Only students in the Faculty of Applied Science (UBCV) and Faculty of Arts (UBCV) are eligible to apply to this partner institution 

Academic planning

Term dates

  • UBC Term 1 (SUTD Fall Term): Early September to Mid-December 
  • UBC Term 2 (SUTD Spring Term): End of January to End of April 

*For a more detailed calendar, please visit here

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Engineering

Course availability and restrictions

  • Exchange students must choose at least 50% of courses from withthin ONE of the pillars of study
    • Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD)
    • Engineering Product Development (EPD)
    • Engineering Systems and Design (ESD)
    • Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD)
  • Exchange students may also study in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) cluster 
  • Courses in the Architecture and Sustainable Design pillar are not available to exchange students 

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

SUTD credits divided by 3 = UBC credits

Course load Information

Exchange students are required to take a minimum of 24 subject credits (SCs) or a maximum of 48 subject credits (SCs) during the term 

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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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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