Zhejiang University
Location:
Hangzhou,
China
Language of instruction:
Chinese, English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Zhejiang Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Recommended for students in Asian Studies
- Students with Chinese Citizenship are not eligible
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Zhejiang Autumn and Winter Semester): Mid September to Mid January
- UBC Term 2 (Zhejiang Spring and Summer Semesters): Late February to Early July
- UBC Full Year (Zhejiang Autumn, Winter, Spring + Summer Semester): September - July
*Please note that if you go on a term 1 exchange to Zhejiang, you will not be able to return to UBC in time for Term 2 classes
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Engineering
- Land and Food Systems
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
Zhejiang University does not publish available courses online. For a list of courses, please email contact Go Global and we will supply you with a spreadsheet of course listings.
Course equivalency Formula
- 20 Zhejiang Credits = 15 UBC credits
Course load Information
- 20 credits per semester = full time course load
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
- There are a limited range of undergraduate and graduate courses taught in English
- Chinese proficiency required if taking regular classes
- Students who are fluent in Mandarin may enrol in courses taught in Mandarin
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.
Canadian passport holders attending this institution will be automatically considered for CLIC funding.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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