University of Canterbury
Location:
Christchurch,
New Zealand
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of Canterbury 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)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- Students must have a minimum cumulative 70% average to apply to this partnership
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (UC Semester 2): mid July - mid November
- UBC Term 1 (UC Semester 1): mid February - late June
- UBC Full Year (UC Semester 2 + 1): mid-July - late June
- UBC Split Year (UC Semester 1 + 2): mid-February - mid November
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Engineering
- Forestry
- Health Sciences
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- In Arts, Science and Commerce, the undergraduate (Bachelor) degree is a 3 year degree at Canterbury
- 300 level courses are the most advanced undergraduate courses in these areas, and 400 level courses are graduate courses (exchange students are not elligible to 400 level courses)
- Note: some professional degrees such as Forestry, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work and Engineering are 4 year degrees and 400 level courses in these areas are therefore classed as undergraduate courses
- Exchange students may be permitted to take 400 level courses in these disciplines if they have the necessary pre‐requisites and the approval of the relevant department
Course equivalency Formula
- Canterbury points divided by 4 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- A normal workload: 60 points/ semester (or 120 points for one year)
- Minimum course load: 45 points per semester (90 points per year)
- Maximum load: 75 points per semester
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.)
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
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
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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