Université de Genève

Exchange

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Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Language of instruction: English, French
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: Université de Genève Exchange Website
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 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 (UG Semester 1): Early September to Late February
  • UBC Term 1 (UG Semester 2): Mid February to Late June 

*Students who wish to attend Term 1 only, will not be able to return to UBC in time for the January term

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Forestry
  • Land and Food Systems
  • Science

Course availability and restrictions

Students can study at the University of Geneva one of 3 ways:

  • Study in French:
    • The recommended French level is B2
    • Students must restrict their choice of courses to 2 faculties
    • Summer courses are available to our exchange students to improve their French before the semester starts, at a special price
  • Improve your French:
    • One-year intensive course are available to non-French-speaking students (required level is B1)
    • Students are allowed to take a few courses in other faculties (in French) during the year/semester
  • Study in English:
    • An increasing number of Masters’ programs are being offered in English, as well as a few courses of Bachelors’ programs

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

  • ECTS credits divided by 2 = 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

  • Students must have at least a B2 level to study in French (To determine your level, please use self-asses with: European Language Portfolio Global Scale)
  • See other English and French course options in the Courses & Transfer Credits section

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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