Université Libre de Bruxelles

Exchange

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Location: Brussels, Belgium
Language of instruction: English, French
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: Université Libre de Bruxelles 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 (ULB Semester 1): Early September to Late January
  • UBC Term 2 (ULB Semester 2): Early February to Late June

*Students attending ULB for Term 1 may be able to arrange early or distance exams in order to return for UBC's Term 2

Areas of study available:

  • Architecture and Landscape Architecture
  • Arts
  • Commerce (UBCV)
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Fine Arts
  • Land and Food Systems
  • Management (UBCO)
  • Science

Course availability and restrictions

  • Research applicable course restrictions on the website
  • Students must take at least 60% of their courses within one faculty at ULB (this faculty must correspond to their principal area of study at UBC)

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.)

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Additional note for language of instruction

  • Most courses taught in French
  • Students must have at least a B1 level to take these courses (to self-assess, please use the Common European Framework of Reference)
  • Some coursework offered in English, primarily at the Graduate level
  • Upper year UBC students may be eligible to take first year Master's level coursework

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:  

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