University of Western Australia
Location:
Perth,
Australia
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of Western Australia 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?
- All applicants must meet Go Global eligibility requirements
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
When applying to Go Global:
- Law students: Select 'University of Western Australia-LAW'
- All other students: Select 'University of Western Australia-Uniwide'
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (UWA Semester 2): Mid-July to Late November
- UBC Term 2 (UWA Semester 1): Late February to Late June
- UBC Full Year (UWA Semester 2 + 1): Late November - late June
- UBC Split Year (UWA Semester 1 + 2): Mid July - Late June
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Health Sciences
- Land and Food Systems
- Law
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Students will be requested to seek unit approval upon application submission
- Units with pre-requisites will be assessed case-by-case by the relevant Student Advising Office and Academic Advisors
- An Approved Study List will then be emailed to the students prior to departure
- Pre-enrolment is available a few weeks before semester commencements
- Formal enrolment takes place during Orientation; students can change their enrolment during the first week of classes
Course equivalency Formula
- 6 UWA points = 4 UBC credits
Course load Information
- Standard academic load per semester: 18 to 24 points
- Most units (courses) have a value of 6 credit points
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
- English is the primary language of instruction
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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