University of Sussex
Location:
East Sussex,
United Kingdom
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of Sussex Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- Student must have a minimum of 70% cumulative average to attend this partnership
- International students who are nationals from countries not listed on the UK Border Agencies list of majority English speaking countries (list of approved countries) will have to submit TOEFL or ILETS scores. Expired scores will not be accepted.
- International students who graduated Secondary School from a country on the UK Border Agency list can provide a copy of the diploma/certificate in lieu of test scores
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (US Semester 1): Late September to late January
- UBC Term 2 (US Semester 2): Early January to late June
*Students needing to leave Sussex before Christmas will be able to take alternative exams 5 days after the Sussex term ends
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Health Sciences
- Land and Food Systems
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Please research applicable course restrictions on the University of Sussex's exchange website
Courses for Exchange Students at US
Course equivalency Formula
- Sussex credits divided by 4 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- Normal Courseload: 60 credits per term / 120 credit 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
- 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:
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