Universidad de las Americas Puebla

Exchange

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Location: San Andrés Cholula (Puebla), Mexico
Language of instruction: English, Spanish
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: UDLAP 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)

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Who can go?

  • Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study

Academic planning

Term dates

  • UBC Term 1 (UDLAP Fall semester): Early August - Mid December
  • UBC Term 2 (UDLAP Spring semester): Early January - Late May

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Commerce (UBCV)
  • Land and Food Systems
  • Management (UBCO)
  • Science

Course availability and restrictions

  • All undergraduate courses are available, as long as course prerequisites are met (except Medicine and Culinary Arts)

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

  • UDLAP credits divided by 2 = UBC credits

Course load Information

  • Undergraduate minimum: 4 courses (24 units), maximum: 5 courses (30 units) per semester
  • Most courses are 6 units, which include 3 hours of in-class studies per week for the duration of the 16-week semester
  • Master level maximum: 24 units during the semester
  • At this level, there are two study plans
    • One is based on a semester system and the other on a trimester system
    • In the semester system, each course is 6 units and you may take 4 classes per semester (according to the agreement)
    • In the trimester system, each course is 4 units and you may take a maximum of 3 courses per trimester

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

  • Spanish as a second language is taught through the Language Department
  • For those who speak fluent Spanish already, you can study English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian
  • Please note there are a few courses taught in English available for exchange and visiting students

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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