University of Liverpool
Location:
Liverpool,
United Kingdom
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of Liverpool Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- This partner is available to UBC Okanagan students only
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- Students must have a minimum 70% cumulative average of above to attend this partnership
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (UL semester 1): Mid September to Late January
- UBC Term 2 (UL semester 2): Late January to Early June
*Note that Term 1 students can return to UBC for Term 2 and write their UL exams on their home campus.
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Engineering
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Ensure you have approximate pre-requisites to what is listed for your preferred courses
- Courses on the University of Liverpool's "Global Opportunities Modules" document are open to exchange students
Course equivalency Formula
- Liverpool credits divided by 4 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- Normal/Maximum Courseload: 60 credits per term / 120 credit per year
- Minimum Courseload: 45 credits per term / 90 credits per year
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
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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