University of New South Wales
Location:
Kensington,
Australia
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of New South Wales Exchange Website (CRICOS: 00098G)
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 73% GPA to attend this partnership. Students with a GPA between 70-73% will be considered if they are able to provide a written recommendation from a professor
When applying to Go Global:
- Commerce students (UBC-V): Select 'University of New South Wales-COMM'
- Law students: Select 'University of New South Wales-LAW'
- All other students: Select 'University of New South Wales-Uniwide'
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (UNSW Term 3): August/September - December
- UBC Term 2 (UNSW Term 1): January/February- May
- UBC Full Year (UNSW Term 3 start): August/September – mid-May/August
- UBC Split Year (UNSW Term 1 start): February-December
*Please note that UNSW operates on a trimester exchange system, see details below. Go Global will confirm duration of study for all students matched to UNSW.
| UBC Term | UNSW Term | Courses/Term | UBC credits | Duration |
| UBC Full Year | Term 3 + 1 | 3+3 | 24 | Sept. - mid-May |
| UBC Full Year | Term 3 + 1 + 2 | 3+3+2 | 30 | Sept. - late Aug. |
| UBC Term 1 | Term 3 | 3 | 12 | Sept. - mid-Dec. |
| UBC Term 1 | Tailored term 3 | 1+3 | 15 | Aug. - mid. Dec |
| UBC Term 2 | Term 1 | 3 | 12 | Feb. - mid-May |
| UBC Term 2 | Tailored Term 1 | 1+3 | 15 | Jan. - mid-May |
| UBC Term 2 | Term 1 + Term 2 | 2+2 | 15 | Feb. - late Aug. |
| UBC Split Year | Term 1+2+3 | 3+2+3 | 30 | Feb. - early Dec. |
Areas of study available:
- Architecture and Landscape Architecture
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Engineering
- Land and Food Systems
- Law
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Nursing, pharmacy, or vet science courses are not available for exchange students
Course equivalency Formula
- 6 UNSW points = 4 UBC credits
Course load Information
- 24 units of credit (usually four subjects)
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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