University of Tokyo
Location:
Tokyo,
Japan
Language of instruction:
English, Japanese
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of Tokyo 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?
- This partner university is open to most fields of study
- You must have a 75% cumulative average to attend this institution
- You must have at least 3rd year standing at the time of your exchange to be considered for this institution
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (UTokyo Winter Semester): early October - late February
- UBC Term 2 (UTokyo Summer Semester): early April - late July
Areas of study available:
- Architecture and Landscape Architecture
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Engineering
- Forestry
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Students may enroll in an undergraduate course either as a regular student or a research student
- For more information on the USTEP program, click here
Course equivalency Formula
- 2 U of T Credit = 1.5 UBC credit
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.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- Large variety of English taught course work as a part of the USTEP program.
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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