University of Sydney
Location:
Sydney,
Australia
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of Sydney Exchange Website
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 minimum 72% cumulative average
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (USyd Semester 2): Mid-July to End of November
- UBC Term 2 (USyd Semester 1):March to July
- UBC Full Year (USyd Semester 2+1):July-July
- UBC Split Year (USyd Semester 1+2): March - November
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Land and Food Systems
- Law
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Medicine and Psychology only available at the undergraduate level, coded numerically between 1000-3000
- Undergraduate students are not permitted to enrol in postgraduate units of study (usually numbered 5000 level and higher)
Course equivalency Formula
- Sydney credit points x 0.625 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- Normal study load per semester 24 credits (4 units of study)
- 18 credits minimum per semester (3 units of study: student visa condition)
- 30 credits maximum per semester (5 units of study)
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.)
Other opportunities at this partner
The University of Sydney is proud to offer a number of scholarships to support exchange students undertaking a program with them. More information can be found here.
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodations
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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