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UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
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Established in 1908, The University of British Columbia (UBC) holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. The spectacular UBC campus, located only 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, is where snow-capped mountains meet the ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet you around every corner.
As one of the largest universities in Canada, the UBC student body comprises over 28,000 undergraduates and 6,400 graduate students, as well as more than 40,000 non-credit, certificate, and distance education learners. The university is home to 3,900 international students and exchange students from over 120 countries.
Language of instruction: English
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Course restrictions:
Admission into applied science, architecture, commerce, creative writing, education, human kinetics, lanscape architecture/environmental design, law and music is limited.
Only students who are officially registered in the Faculties of Commerce and Law will be able to take courses in these particular faculties. NUS has a commerce exchange agreement with UBC and students will be allowed a maximum of 4 commerce courses per term.
Students wishing to study courses in the Faculty of Applied Science (Engineering) at UBC, please note that you can only take a maximum of 15 credits.
For more information, please visit http://www.students.ubc.ca/global/incoming/restrictions.cfm.
Course schedule: https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main
Academic calendar:
- Term I: Early September to late December
- Term II: Early January to End April
Application deadlines:
Please obtain information on deadlines and application procedures from your faculty's Student Exchange Programme (SEP) Administrator/Coordinator.
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On campus:
Most visiting exchange students at UBC choose to live in one of the furnished student residences on campus. You will be given priority for a room in selected on-campus residences provided that you complete the housing application and submit the $50 non-refundable application fee in Canadian funds by the exchange application deadline (http://www.students.ubc.ca/global/incoming/applying.cfm?page=deadlines). If you are studying at UBC for two terms, it is not possible to live in residence for only one of those two terms.
You can choose from the following residences: Totem Park, Place Vanier, Walter H. Gage Towers, Ritsumeikan-UBC House, and Fairview Crescent residences. Totem Park and Place Vanier have a compulsory meal plan, while students in other residences are responsible for preparing their own meals. For information on fees, room descriptions, meal plans, and to see pictures of the residences, please visit http://www.students.ubc.ca/global/incoming/housing.cfm.
Off campus:
Vancouver has many neighbourhoods that offer different advantages to students. Refer to the information on a website (http://www.international.ubc.ca/handbook.cfm?page=offcampus) and consult the City of Vancouver website (http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/) before deciding which neighbourhood to live in.
Further resources on off campus housing can be found in the international student handbook (http://www.international.ubc.ca/handbook.cfm?page=offcampus&view=search).
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| Additional Information |
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Scholarship for NUS students: Nominated students are eligible for the NUS-UBC Lee Foundation Student Exchange Award to finance their studies at UBC (http://nus.edu.sg/iro/nus/students/awards/ubc/index.html).
Useful links:
Orientation:
For all registered international students there will be people to collect you at Vancouver airport. During Orientation week, students, staff and faculty will provide you with information critical to your successful transition to UBC. Most importantly you will have a number of opportunities to connect with other international students in your learning community. There is a reception function, and events designed to get you acquainted with the campus, as well as social events and trips. Go to http://www.international.ubc.ca/ for more information.
Health insurance:
UBC requires that all international students have basic and extended health insurance for the duration of their studies. iMED (http://www.david-cummings.com/imed/) is the basic health insurance required for all new international exchange students. Enrolment is automatic upon registration for your courses. Please visit the website for further information (including coverage dates).
We recognize that many students come to UBC with health coverage from their home countries. However, because of the differing procedures in billing and reimbursement worldwide, we have found that exchange students do not always get the medical care they need in a timely fashion. Therefore, only students who already have MSP or another Canadian provincial health plan may opt out of iMED.
Estimated cost of living:
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C$ |
S$ |
Books* |
1,250 |
1,688 |
Room and Board (Based on a shared room for on campus housing) |
6,650 |
8,983 |
Transportation |
200 |
270 |
Personal Expenses |
2,500 |
3,377 |
Health Insurance and AMS HD Plan |
390 |
527 |
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Total (half year) |
5,495 |
7,422 |
Total (1 year) |
10,990 |
14,845 |
Book expenses vary depending on faculty of study. Above value is for Faculty of Applied Sciences (Engineering). Book expenses for Arts: C$1,400 (S$1,891), Science: C$1,190 (S$1,607).
Note: Exchange rate as of Jul 24, 2008: CAD$1 = SGD$1.351 |
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