Universitat St. Gallen
Location:
St. Gallen,
Switzerland
Language of instruction:
English, German
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Universitat St. Gallen Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Only COMM (UBCV) are eligible to apply to this partner university
- COMM students are not able to attend the International Study Program (ISP) as this program is for MBA students only
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (HSG Semester 1): early September to late December
- UBC Term 1 (HSG Semester 2): early February to late May
Areas of study available:
- Commerce (UBCV)
Course availability and restrictions
- At HSG 1 ECTS = 430 hours of course work (in and out of class)
- Courses take place throughout the entire semester (13 weeks) and/or in block seminars
- Class Format: Lectures and group discussions, as well as seminars
- Attendance and active class participation is mandatory
- Course grades are based on participation, oral and written presentations, final examinations (for all students)
- COMM (UBCV) students may also be eligible to take courses in Law, Economics and Social Sciences
Course equivalency Formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- Workload per semester average: 24-30 ECTS credits
- A minimum of 16 ECTS is recommended, however, students should follow the minimum requirements of their home university
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
- Courses offered in English in Business Administration, Economics, International Affairs, Social Sciences and Law
- Some coursework is offered in English, primarily at the Graduate level (upper year UBC students may be eligible to take first year Master's level coursework)
- Students must have at least a B1 level to study in German (To determine your level, please self-asses with: European Language Portfolio Global Scale)
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
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