Uppsala Universitet

Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Language of instruction: English, Swedish
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: Uppsala Universitet Exchange Website
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)

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Who can go?

Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study

Academic planning

Term dates

UBC Term 1 (UU Semester 1): Late August to Mid January
UBC Term 2 (UU Semester 2): Mid January to Mid June

*Depending on course selection and scheduling, students on exchange in Term 1 may be able to return to UBC for Term 2

Areas of study available:

Arts
Education
Engineering
Land and Food Systems
Management (UBCO)
Science

Course availability and restrictions

Exchange students can be admitted to masters courses if they meet the prerequisites based on the policy of each department

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits

Course load Information

Full time workload: 30 ECTS
Minimum: 22,5 ECTS
Maximum: 37,5 ECTS

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.)

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Additional note for language of instruction

Opportunity to take an intensive beginners Swedish class before the beginning of term
Depending on course selection and scheduling at Uppsala, students on exchange in Term 1 may be able to complete their exchange in December and return for Term 2. This is up to the student to plan through scheduling or arrangement with their professors. More information on course schedulding available here.

Student experience

Housing
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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

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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:
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