University of Tsukuba
Location:
Tsukuba City,
Japan
Language of instruction:
English, Japanese
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of Tsukuba 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?
- Exchange students can take coursework in many areas of study
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Tsukuba Fall semester): Early October to Late March
- UBC Term 2 (Tsukuba Spring semester): Early April - Late September
- classes end in August, students are able to return to UBC for the following term
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Engineering
- Forestry
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- UBC students will be participating in the Junior Year (Third Year) at University of Tsukuba, Faculty of Arts programs
- Information on Japanese Language Courses for international students
- When selecting courses, ensure that they are available in the semester for which you are applying
Course equivalency Formula
- Same as UBC credits
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
- For undergraduate level short-term exchange students, Tsukuba offers classes in English through the Junior Year at Tsukuba (JTP) Program (not available to graduate students)
- JTP offers over 60 classes available in areas such as international relations, education, psychology, law, comparative cultures, Japanese language and culture, biology, and engineering
- For more information regarding coursework in English please see: Courses in English
- Japanese language courses are also available throughout the semester - see: International Student Center
- Students take courses in Japanese and English in the following disciplines: international relations, education, psychology, law, comparative cultures, Japanese language and culture, biology, and engineering
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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