University of Cape Town
Location:
Cape Town,
South Africa
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
Partner Institution, UBC
Program website:
University of Cape Town Study Abroad 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?
- UBCO students can only attend this partnership through the "Study Abroad" pathway (i.e. pay tuition fees directly to UCT).
- Once a student's acceptance is received from UCT, the visa process should begin immediately to avoid any delays.
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (UCT semester 2): July to December
- UBC Term 2 (UCT semester 1): February to June
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
In accordance with UCT policy, we will continue to manage the enrolment in the Humanities and Science courses. We will continue to communicate directly with you if there are any changes to your capped enrolment limits for these faculties.
Courses are offered by the Faculties, and the course descriptions and codes can be accessed online by referring to the faculty handbooks
- As part of the application process, students will be assigned to a Faculty (on the basis of a conditional acceptance of their proposed course selection).
- Course pre-approvals will be communicated to you in the usual way and a Conditional Study Offer letter will confirm the Faculty a student has been assigned to.
- On arrival at UCT, students will be able to change their course choices if necessary (as in the past) but they will not be able to change their Faculty.
- So, a student who has been admitted to the Science Faculty must continue to take at least 2 courses in the Science Faculty on registration. No Faculty changes will be permitted on registration. This is to ensure that we do not exceed the limits set by the respective faculties.
This information is subject to change. When selecting courses, ensure that they are available in the semester for which you are applying. Ultimately, students are responsible for researching applicable course restrictions.
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
- IsiZulu
- Afrikaans
Other opportunities at this partner
University of Cape Town Summer Global Short Academic Programmes
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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