University of Würzburg
Location:
Würzburg,
Germany
Language of instruction:
English, German
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of Würzburg Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Faculty of Science students may attend
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Wurzburg Winter semester): early October - late March (lectures end early February)
- UBC Term 2 (Wurzburg Summer semester): early April to late September (lectures end mid-July)
*There is no official examination period and exams might take place during the semester break. Students should inquire about this before booking return flights
*In term 2, lectures end in July and students may be able to complete exams in time to return to UBC in Term 1
Areas of study available:
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- For a list of courses in English, click here
- For a full list of courses offered at the University of Würzburg, consult the course catalogue
University of Würzburg Course Information
Course equivalency Formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- 30 ECTS per term is equivalent to 15 credits at UBC per term
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
- The majority of classes are held in German
- As an exchange student, you should have sufficient language skills to follow the courses
- No specific level of proficiency in German required for most subjects (exceptions below):
- If students wish to earn ECTS credits in Würzburg, they should be able to demonstrate a B1-level (except courses at the Language Center)
- Specific German language skills for some subjects: German Philology (NOT german courses at the Language Center): B1; Medicine: B2; Media Communication: B1; Pharmacy and Biology: A2 in German or B1 in English
- For more information on obligatory minimum language competencies for different faculties, click here
- The Language Center of the University of Würzburg also offers German courses before and during the semester, free of charge for program students (more information here)
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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