University of Wollongong
Location:
Wollongong,
Australia
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of Wollongong 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 most areas of study
- Students must have a minimum 70% cumulative average or above, to attend this partnership
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Wollongong Semester 2): July to Late November
- UBC Term 2 (Wollongong Semester 1): Late February to June
- UBC Full Year (Wollongong Semester 2 + 1): July - June
- UBC Split Year (Wollongong Semester 1 +2): Late February - November
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Health Sciences
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- The current study themes available are:
- 'Australian and Indigenous Studies' 'Creative Writing' 'Digital Arts and Creative Writing' 'International Relations and Business in Asia' 'Landscape, Environment and Ecology of Australia' 'Media Culture and Communications' 'Pre-Law Studies' 'Psychology' 'Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship' 'Sustainability Studies'
- Each study theme can be viewed and downloaded on the following website
- Please note, the lists of subjects for each theme are indicative only and any combination of subjects may be studied at UOW so long as students have the appropriate academic background
- UoW has an Indigenous Studies centre
- When selecting courses, ensure that they are available in the semester for which you are applying
Course equivalency Formula
- Wollongong credit points x 5/8 = UBC credits
- For example: 8 points = 5 UBC credits
Course load Information
- Normal full-time load 24 credit points per session
- Minimum full time load (for student visa) 18 credit points per session
- 100 level Wollongong subjects - First year students
- 200 level Wollongong subjects - Second year students
- 300 level Wollongong subjects - Third year students
- 400 level Wollongong subjects - Honours students
- 800 and 900 level Wollongong subjects - Postgraduate students
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:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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