University of Melbourne
Location:
Melbourne,
Australia
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of Melbourne Exchange Website CRICOS: 00116K
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?
- Students must have a minimum 70% cumulative average to attend this partnership
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
When applying to Go Global:
- Commerce students (UBC-V): Select 'Melbourne-COMM'
- Law: Select 'Melbourne-LAW'
- All other students: Select 'Melbourne-Uniwide'
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Melbourne Semester 2): End of July to Mid November
- UBC Term 2 (Melbourne Semester 1): End of February to End of June
- UBC Full year (Melbourne Semester 2 + 1): End of July to End of June
- UBC Split year (Melbourne Semester 1 + 2): End of February to End of November
Areas of study available:
- Architecture and Landscape Architecture
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Education
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Land and Food Systems
- Law
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course equivalency Formula
- Melbourne points x 3/10 = UBC Credits
Course load Information
- Recommended load: 50 points / semester (usually 12.5 points x 4 subjects)
- Minimum: 37.5 points / semester (for student visa purposes)
- Maximum: 50 points per semester
- Course: A degree or program studied, ie: the Bachelor of Arts - courses vary in length from three to seven years
- Subject: A unit within a course (you can search for undergraduate subjects using the online handbook)
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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