University of Hawaii at Mānoa

Exchange

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Location: Honololu, United States
Language of instruction: English
Tuition payable to: Partner Institution, UBC
Program website: Mānoa International Exchange (MIX)
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)

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Who can go?

  • Students must have a minimum 75% cumulative average to attend this partnership
  • Undergraduate students must be in year 2 and above when applying
  • Please note we have very limited space to send students through the Exchange pathway (pay tuition to UBC) to Hawaii, so only single term exchanges are available through this path
  • Most students can go to Hawaii on a Study Abroad basis via the Hoakipa Scholars Program, paying tuition to Hawaii (fees and details will be outlined on their website shortly). 

When appying to Go Global:

  • Exchange (pay full courseload tuition to UBC): select 'University of Hawaii-UniWide-STUDY'
  • Study Abroad (pay fees directly to University of Hawaii): select 'University of Hawaii-Study Abroad-STUDY' 

Academic planning

Term dates

  • UBC Term 1 (UH Fall semester): August- December 
  • UBC Term 2 (UH Spring semester): January- May 

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Education
  • Fine Arts
  • Forestry
  • Health Sciences
  • Land and Food Systems
  • Science

Course availability and restrictions

  • Undergraduate courses are numbered 100 – 499.
  • Refer to the UHM Catalog for brief course descriptions and prerequisite requirements (note that classes listed in the UHM Catalog are not offered every semester). The Class Availability website shows courses being offered in a particular semester and will also indicate any course restrictions, prerequisites, etc.

Academics

Course equivalency Formula

1 University of Hawaii at Manoa Credit = 1 UBC Credit

Course load Information

  • The minimum course load for undergraduate students is 12 credits; the maximum is 19 credits.
  • The minimum course load for graduate students is 8 credits; the maximum is 16 credits.
  • Most courses are 3 credits each.

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

Other opportunities at this partner

The Killam Fellowships Program 

The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in Canada to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in the United States. The Killam Fellowships Program provides a cash award of $6,000 US per semester ($12,000 for the full academic year), a three day orientation in Ottawa, and a three day spring seminar in Washington. In addition, the Foundation provides all Killam Fellows with a health benefit plan. All Killam Fellows are also eligible to apply for a mobility (in-country travel) grant in an amount not to exceed $800 US. The idea of the mobility initiative is to allow students to undertake an educational field trip, providing the Fellows with the opportunity to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the culture of the United States.

For information or questions regarding the Killam Fellowship Program, please visit their website or contact info@fulbright.ca. 

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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