Partner universities
UVic has partnerships with post-secondary institutions worldwide, enabling students to travel and study abroad. Explore the exchange opportunities below for areas of study that interest you and host university highlights.
We coordinate outgoing exchanges for these faculties only:
- Humanities
- Fine Arts
- Science
- Social Sciences
If you see something that interests you, learn how to apply for outgoing exchanges.
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Denmark
Aarhus University
Full time studies Part time studiesLocation: Aarhus, Denmark
Website: www.au.dk/exchange
Language of instruction: English and Danish; knowledge of Danish is not required to study here
Terms: Fall semester (September-January) and Spring semester (February-June)
Part-time registration: Must register in minimum 25 ECTS per term to meet AU requirements.Areas of study available: Aesthetics, Agricultural and Food Sciences, Anthropology, Arab and Islamic Studies, Archaeology, Biology and Molecular Biology, Business, Business Communication, Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Cognitive Science, Communication, Comparative Religion and Theology, Computer Science, Education and Pedagogy, Economics, Engineering, English, Geoscience, History, Information and Media Studies, International and European Studies, Language and Culture, Law, Linguistics and Literature, Management, Mathematics, Marketing, Medicine, Nanoscience, Philosophy, Physics and Astronomy, Political Science, Psychology, Scandinavian Studies, Semiotics, Sports Science.
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UK - Wales
Aberystwyth University, Wales
Full time studies Part time studiesLocation: Aberystwyth, Wales, UK
Website: For information for exchange students, see Aberystwyth International
Language of instruction: EnglishEnglish Language Requirement for exchange students whose first language is not English is as follows:
- CEFR B2
- IELTS 6.0 – 7.0 (depends on the department) with minimum of 5.5 in each component
Terms: Fall semester (September - December/January), Spring semester (January - May) and summer semester (late April - early June)
Fine Art, Art History; Biology Sciences; Environmental Sciences; Veterinary Biosciences; Economics; Management; International Politics; Human Biology and Health; Geography; Earth Sciences; History; Celtic Studies; Computer Science; Language and Linguistics; Literature; Film and Theatre Studies; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Agriculture.
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Germany
Augsburg University of Applied Sciences
Full time studiesUVic students may be able to participate in an international co-op opportunity at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences or an affiliated organization. For more information, please review the information on the international co-op site and get in contact with Sarah McQuillan, international co-op and career coordinator.
UVic welcomes students from AUAS for 1-2 terms as exchange students.
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Australia
Australian National University
Full time studiesLocation: Canberra, Australia
Website: www.anu.edu.au (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Term 1: Feb-June; term 2: July-NovAreas of study available: Courses are offered in the following Faculties: arts and social sciences, computer sciences and engineering, psychology, earth sciences, physics, artificial intelligence, languages, political sciences, international relations, commerce, business, finance, accounting, actuarial studies, astronomy, law.
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France
Avignon University
Full time studiesLocation: Avignon, France
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: French
Minimum language requirement: French level B1
Terms: Fall semester (September – January) and spring semester (January – May)Areas of study available: Course topics include Art, Communication and Culture, Biology, Chemistry, Commerce and Economic Sciences, Computer Sciences, Foreign Languages and Civilizations, Geology, Human and Social Sciences, Legal Sciences and Law, Marketing Techniques, Mathematics, Physics, Political Sciences, and Teacher Training.
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China
Beihang University
Full time studiesUVic students may be able to participate in an international co-op opportunity at Beihang University. For more information, please review the information on the international co-op site and get in contact with Sarah McQuillan, international co-op and career coordinator.
Location: Beijing, China
Website: http://global.buaa.edu.cn (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English and Mandarin
Terms: Fall (September - January) Spring (March - July)Areas of study available: Sciences, engineering, economics, management, humanities, law, philosophy, education, medicine and art.
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Italy
Bocconi University
Full time studies Part time studiesLocation: Milan city, Italy
Website: International Student Desk for incoming exchange students
Language of instruction: Italian and English
Terms:- Fall term (early September - early February), however, incoming exchange students can take their exams in the December session and may be done by the Christmas break.
- Spring term (early February - mid-July), however, incoming exchange students can take their exams in the May session and might be done by the end of May.
Areas of study available: Accounting, Decision Sciences, Economics, Finance, Law, Management, Marketing, Social and Political Sciences, Computing Sciences.
Incoming exchange students have the chance to select mix and match courses from any field of studies.
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UK - England
Canterbury Christ Church University
Full time studiesLocation: Canterbury, Kent, England - UK
Website: For information for exchange students, see Canterbury Christ Church University: International
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Fall Term (September - December), spring term (January - April)Courses are offered in the following Faculties: Arts and Humanities, Business and Management, Education, Health and Social Care, and Social and Applied Sciences.
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Austria
Central European University
Full time studiesLocation: Vienna, Austria
Website: https://www.ceu.edu/Inbound exchange program website: https://www.ceu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/non-degree
Language(s) of instruction: English
Academic term dates: Term 1: September-December; Term 2: January-March; Term 3: April-June.
Academic calendar: https://www.ceu.edu/calendarAreas of study available: CEU offers a vast array of courses in social sciences and the humanities for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in 20 departments and schools: https://courses.ceu.edu/units
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China
City University of Hong Kong
Full time studiesLocation: Hong Kong, China
Website: www.cityu.edu.hk (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English is the language of instruction except for Chinese literature related courses
Terms: Semester A (end of August – December); semester B (January – May), with a three-week break between semesters.Areas of study available: This exchange is open to UVic Economics majors only.
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Australia
Deakin University
Full time studies*IMPORTANT NOTE: Exchange spaces are not currently available at this partner institution for 2024/2025*
Location:Melbourne, Geelong & Warrnambool cities
Website: www.deakin.edu.au (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: 1st Trimester (Feb-July), 2nd Trimester (July-Nov), 3rd Trimester (Nov-Feb)Areas of study available: Courses are offered in the following areas of study: Science, Social Science and Humanities. Courses available in: Commerce, Computing, Education, Engineering and Technology, Environmental Sciences, Health, Human Movement and Sport, and Math.
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Japan
Doshisha University
Full time studiesLocation: Kyoto, Japan
Website: Doshisha University ( see info for exchange students)
Language of Instruction: Japanese for the Center for Japanese Language and Culture, English for the Center for Global Education
Terms: Spring semester (April to September) and Fall semester (September to March)Areas of Study Available: Japanese Culture, Society, and Nature at CGE, Japanese language and culture at CJLC
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Japan
Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts
Full time studiesLocation: Kyoto, Japan
Website: Info for exchange students
Terms: September-December
Language of Instruction: Japanese and English
Minimum language requirements: Japanese language requirements will differ according to the program chosenAreas of Study Available: Japanese language and culture studies
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Germany
Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg
Full time studiesUVic students may be able to participate in an international co-op opportunity at Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg. For more information, please review the information on the international co-op site and get in contact with Sarah McQuillan, international co-op and career coordinator.
Location: Germany
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China
East China Normal University
Full time studiesNote: The UVic department of Pacific and Asian Studies must recommend you to study at this partner institution. For more information, contact the UVic Chinese Language Program
Location: Shanghai, China
Website: Information for exchange students
Language of instruction: English and Mandarin
Terms: Fall (September - January) or Spring (February - July)Areas of study available: Chinese Language Program
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Austria
FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences
Full time studiesINCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS TO UVIC ONLY.
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Australia
Griffith University
Full time studies*IMPORTANT NOTE: Exchange spaces are not currently available at this partner institution for 2024/2025*
Location: Queensland, Australia and has campuses in Brisbane, Nathan and on the Gold Coast
Website: www.griffith.edu.au (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: 1st semester (Feb-July) and 2nd semester (July-Nov)Areas of study available: Courses are offered in the following areas of study: Arts & Communication, Australian Culture & Society, Business & Commerce, Environment & Planning, Health, International Studies, Music, Science and Technology, and Visual & Creative Arts.
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Australia
James Cook University
Full time studies*IMPORTANT NOTE: Exchange spaces are not currently available at this partner institution for 2024/2025*
Location: Northern Queensland, Australia
Website: www.jcu.edu.au (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Term 1: Feb-June; term 2: July-NovAreas of study available: Courses are offered in the following Faculties: Arts, Education, Social Sciences, Business, Creative Arts, Science, Engineering.
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Japan
Konan University
Full time studiesLocation: Kobe, Japan
Website: info for exchange students
Language of Instruction: English and Japanese
Terms: Fall semester (September – December), Spring semester (January – May)Areas of Study Available: The "Year in Japan" program at Konan is structured as follows: Japanese language is taught in the mornings, and the afternoons are devoted to courses in Japanology, including the Japanese Self, Society in Japan, Japanese Business and Management, a Survey of Japanese History, and Modern Japanese Novels in translation.
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France
L'Ecole Supérieure des Agricultures (ESA)
Full time studies Part time studiesLocation: Angers, France
Website: https://www.groupe-esa.com/INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS TO UVIC ONLY
Note: Outbound students are eligible for a short term summer field school
Areas of study available: Environmental Studies - See short term summer field school opportunity
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Netherlands
Maastricht University
Part time studies Full time studiesLocation: Maastricht, The Netherlands
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
Terms:
Fall semester
August - January (max. 32 ECTS) (Period 1, 2, 3)
August - December (max. 26 ECTS) (Period 1, 2)
Spring semester
January - July (max. 32 ECTS) (Period 4, 5, 6)
January - June (max. 26 ECTS) (Period 4, 5)Full-Year
August - July (max. 60 ECTS)
August - June (max. 54 ECTS)Areas of study available: This exchange is open to psychology majors only. See course catalogue for full exchange student course selection.
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Australia
Macquarie University
Full time studiesINCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS TO UVIC ONLY.
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Thailand
Mahidol University
Full time studiesLocation: Bangkok, Thailand
Website: Mahidol University (see Information for Exchange Students)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Trimester 1 (September – December), Trimester 2 (January – April) and Trimester 3 (April – July)Courses are offered in the following areas: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Linguistics, Modern Language Studies, Hospital Management, Science & Technology Management, Computer Sciences, Food Science and Food Technology, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, and Travel Industry Management.
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Australia
Murdoch University
Full time studies*IMPORTANT NOTE: Exchange spaces are not currently available at this partner institution for 2024/2025*
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Website: www.murdoch.edu.au (see info for exchange students)
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/murdochinbound/
Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/murdochinbound/
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Term 1: Feb-June; term 2: July-NovAreas of study available: Courses are offered in the following Schools: Biological and Environmental Sciences, Business, Education, Humanities, Law, Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Social Sciences and Psychology, and Veterinary Studies. Many units with Australian content are also offered; such as Introduction to Australian Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Australia and the Nation, Australian Biodiversity, Australian
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Singapore
Nanyang Technological University
Full time studiesLocation: Singapore
Website: Info for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
Terms: First Semester: August-December; Second Semester: January to May Courses are offered in the following areas of study: Accountancy & Business, Art, Design & Media, Communication Studies, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Medicine, Science, Sport Science. See course catalogue for full selection. -
Taiwan
National Sun Yat-sen University
Full time studies Part time studiesLocation: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Website: info for exchange students. See also FAQs for exchange students
Language of instruction: Chinese.
Terms: Fall semester (September – January) and Spring semester (February – June)Courses are offered in the following colleges: Liberal Arts, Science, Management, Marine Science and Social Sciences.
Course catalogues:
- English-taught course lists
- For courses taught in Chinese, sports courses, or courses offered in the previous semesters, visit Courses and click on Course Selection System
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Taiwan
National Taiwan University
Full time studiesLocation: Taipei, Taiwan
Website: https://oia.ntu.edu.tw/study-at-ntu/incoming-exchange-student/program-overview (Exchange Program information)
Language of instruction: Chinese. A limited number of courses are taught in English.
Terms: Fall semester (September – January) and Spring semester (February – June)Courses are offered in the following colleges: Liberal Arts, Science, Social Science, Bio-Resources and Agriculture, Management and Life Science. See course catalogue for full selection.
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Singapore
National University of Singapore
Full time studiesLocation: Singapore
Courses are offered in the following Schools and Faculties: Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Computing, Design, Engineering, Law, and Science. Please refer to the NUS Non-Graduating Programme Module Related Matters website for academic program and course restrictions.
Website: Info for Incoming Exchange Students
Language of instruction: English
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UK - England
Newcastle University
Full time studiesLocation: Newcastle upon Tyne
Website: Newcastle University; See information for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Fall Term (September - December), spring term (January - April)Courses are offered in the following Faculties: Fine Arts only.
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Germany
Philipps-Universität Marburg
Part time studies Full time studiesLocation: Marburg City, Germany
Website: Philipps-Universität Marburg
Language of instruction: German and English (Marburg has designed an exchange program for students with little or no German)
Terms: Winter semester: October-February. Spring semester: April-July. Areas of study available: Courses are offered in the following areas of study: Law, Business and Economics, Social Science and Philosophy, Psychology, Theology, History, Classical Studies, German Studies, Modern Languages, Non-European Languages and Cultures, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Geosciences, Geography, Medicine, and Education. -
Brazil
PUC Rio
Full time studiesLocation: Gávea, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Website: info for exchange students
Language of Instruction: Portuguese and English- Prior to the pandemic, 44 classes were offered in English. After on-site courses resume, PUC-RIO hopes to have even more.
- There are no Portuguese language requirements prior to exchange, but students have the option to arrive a month in advance to attend the Portuguese intensive language course (level 1).
Areas of study available: The courses taught in English have a content based on Brazilian and Latin American aspects, such as: Culture, Business, Design, Civilization and History, Engineering, Psychology, International Relations among others. Along with courses in English, international students must attend Portuguese as a Second Language.
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Korea
Pukyong National University
Full time studiesLocation: Busan, South Korea
Website: Pukyong National UniversityLanguage of instruction: Korean. Most courses are taught in Korean, however, a variety of courses offered in English will be available one or two months prior to each semester. The list will be sent to accepted exchange students via email.
Terms: 1st Semester (September – December), 2nd Semester (March – June)Areas of study available: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Studies
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Iceland
Reykjavík University
Full time studies Part time studiesLocation: Reykjavik, Iceland
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: Icelanidic and English
Terms: Fall (August - December) and Spring (January - May)Areas of study available: Business, Computer Science, Law, Science & Engineering.
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Australia
RMIT University
Full time studiesINCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS TO UVIC ONLY.
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UK - Scotland
Robert Gordon University - Gray's School of Art
Full time studiesLocation: Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Semester 2 (January - May)This exchange is open to visual arts majors only. See courses offered by the Gray's School of Arts.
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France
Sciences Po
Full time studies Part time studiesLocation: France - 4 English speaking regional Campuses:
- Reims Campus – 45 minutes from Paris by train
- Le Havre Campus – on the English Channel
- Menton Campus – on the French Riviera
- Paris Campus – in Paris (Note: English-language class options are more limited)
Note: You can note a campus preference on your Sciences Po application, however, your top choice campus is not guaranteed.
Website: www.sciences-po.fr (see info for exchange students)
Terms: Fall semester (September – December) and spring semester (January – May). Students may study for 1 or 2 semesters.Areas of study available:
- Undergraduate courses: Political Science, International Relations, History, Economics, French, Law, Political Humanities, and Sociology.
- Graduate courses: Political Science, International Relations, Contemporary History and European Studies, Political Economics, and Sociology.
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UK - Wales
Swansea University
Full time studiesLocation: Swansea, Wales, UK
Website: Swansea University (see Information for Exchange Students)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Fall term (late September - mid December), spring term (mid January - late March) and summer term (late April - late June)Courses are offered in the following areas of study: American Studies, Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Engineering, English, Geography, Hispanic Studies, History, Law, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology and Sociology. See course credit for full selection.
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Finland
Tampere University
Full time studiesLocation: Tampere, Finland
Website: Tampere University (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: First language of instruction is Finnish, but most departments have courses taught in English
Terms: Autumn semester (late August-December) and Spring semester (January-May)Areas of study available: Courses are offered in the following faculties: Social Sciences, Communication Sciences, Natural Sciences, Education, Management
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Mexico
Tec de Monterrey
Full time studies*NEW PARTNER ALERT*
We are excited to add Tec de Monterrey as our first partner in Mexico! Stay tuned for more information as we continue updates for 2024/2025.
Location: Various Locations, Mexico
Choose between 5 different campuses:- Campus Ciudad de Mexico
- Campus Guadalajara
- Campus Queretaro
- Campus Monterrey
- *Campus Santa Fé (*only available for Business programs)
Language of instruction: English and Spanish
Terms: Spring semester: February - June, Fall semester: August - DecemberAreas of study available:
Tecnológico de Monterrey offers several undergraduate degrees under 6 different schools, all with a wide variety of courses in English and Spanish.
- Architecture and Design
- Business
- Engineering and Sciences
- Humanities and Education
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Social Sciences and Government
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Germany
Technical University of Berlin
Part time studies Full time studiesLocation: Berlin, Germany
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: Mostly German and some English
Minimum language requirements: B2 level of either German or English
Terms: Winter Semester: October – March, Summer Semester: April - September
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Belgium
Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
Full time studiesLocation: Belgium
UVic students may be able to participate in an international co-op opportunity at TMU. For more information, please review the information on the international co-op site and get in contact with Sarah McQuillan, international co-op and career coordinator.
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Japan
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Full time studiesLocation: Japan
INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS TO UVIC ONLY.
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Spain
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Part time studies Full time studiesLocation: Getafe, just 20 minutes from the center of Madrid by train.
Faculties of Social Sciences, Science, and Humanities. See course catalogue for full selection.
Website: info for exchange students
Language of Instruction: English and Spanish
Terms:
Fall term: September to January
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Chile
Universidad del Desarrollo
Full time studies Part time studiesLocations: Campus Santiago: Santiago, Chile
Campus Concepción: Concepción, Chile
Website: www.udd.cl (see info for exchange students)
Languages of instruction: Courses offered in both Spanish and English
Terms: 1st semester (March-July) and 2nd semester (August-December)Areas of study available: Architecture, Communications, Design, Economics, Education, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Psychology, Engineering, Political Science
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Brazil
Universidade Estadual Paulista
Full time studiesINCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS TO UVIC ONLY.
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UK - Scotland
University of Aberdeen
Full time studiesLocation: Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Semester 1 (September - December), Semester 2 (January - May)Specific Restrictions:
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0/9.0 (B)
Courses are offered in Schools that encompass Arts and Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Business. See the course catalogue for full selection.
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Norway
University of Bergen
Full time studiesLocation: Bergen, Norway
Website: www.uib.no/exchange
Language of instruction: English and Norwegian. Courses for exchange students are taught in English. Norwegian proficiency is not required as an exchange student.
Terms:
See courses available in English
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Denmark
University of Copenhagen
Part time studies Full time studiesLocation: Copenhagen, Denmark
Website: University of Copenhagen's Information for Exchange Students
Language of instruction: first language of instruction is Danish, but a number of courses are offered in English
Terms: Autumn semester (September-End of January) and Spring semester (February-June). The University also offers an eight week summer course in Danish language and culture.
Part-time registration: Must register in minimum 22.5 ECTS per term to meet UCPH requirements.Areas of study available: Courses are offered in the following faculties: Humanities, Social Sciences and Science. Courses may be available in: International Business and Economics, Child Development and Diversity, Marine Biology and Ecology, Architecture, Health Sciences.
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UK - England
University of East Anglia
Full time studiesLocation: Norwich, England, UK
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Fall semester (September - December) and Spring semester (January - May)Psychology, Environmental Sciences, History, English Literature, Creative Writing, Biology, Political Sciences, International Development, and Economics. See course catalogue for full selection.
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UK - England
University of Essex
Full time studiesLocation: Colchester, England, UK
Website: University of Essex (see Information for Exchange Students)
Virtual tour: Colchester campus tourLanguage of instruction: English
Note: English proficiency requirement for exchange students whose first language is not English is as follows:- CEFR – B2
- IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL 76 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
- Listening 21
- Speaking 23
- Writing 21
Essex will accept an IELTS or TOEFL certificate as proof of a student’s English ability.
Terms: Autumn term (October - December), spring term (January - late June)
Courses are offered in the following Faculties: Art History; Biological Sciences; Computer Science and Electronic Engineering; Economics; Government; Health and Human Sciences; History; Language and Linguistics; Literature, Film and Theatre Studies; Mathematical Sciences; Philosophy; Psychology; Sociology; and Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies.
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UK - England
University of Exeter
Full time studiesLocation: Exeter, England, UK
Website: University of Exeter (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Fall semester (September - January) and spring semester (January - June)Courses are offered in the following five different colleges: The Business School, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, College of Social Sciences and International Studies and College of Humanities. See course catalogue for full selection. Note: Psychology courses are not available.
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China
University of Hong Kong
Full time studiesLocation: Hong Kong, China
Website: University of Hong Kong (see Incoming Student Exchange Programme)
Language of instruction: English is the language of instruction. Free Mandarin and introductory Chinese language training courses are offered to all undergraduate exchange students
Terms: 1st Semester (September – January), 2nd Semester (January – June) with a three-week break between semesters. Students may study for 1 or 2 termsAreas of study available: Courses are offered in the following Faculties: Science, Social Science and Humanities. Some courses may be available in: Education, Engineering, Law, and Business.
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Iceland
University of Iceland
Full time studiesLocation: the heart of the capital city of Reykjavik, Iceland
Website: University of Iceland
Language of instruction: Icelandic. Several faculties offer a steadily increasing number of courses in English. Icelandic language and culture courses are also available.
Terms: Fall (August-December) & Spring (January-May)Areas of study available: Most areas except for health sciences and law.
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UK - England
University of Leeds
Full time studiesLocation: Leeds, England, UK
Website: University of Leeds / Incoming study abroad blog
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Semester 1: September - January. An early exit option (September - December) is available on a course-by-course basis. Students can inquire about this once they have applied to the partner university
Semester 2: January - June
Important: UVic students studying at Leeds are expected to be enrolled in a full-time course load. Part-time exchanges are not an option.Courses are offered in the following Faculties: Arts, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Environment, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, and Performance, Visual Arts and Communications. See course catalogue for full selection.
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UK - England
University of Manchester
Full time studiesLocation: Manchester, England
Website: Information for Exchange Students
Language of instruction: English
Terms:- Fall semester: September - January. An early exit option (Sept-Dec) is available on a course-by-course basis. Students can inquire about this once they have applied to the partner university
- Spring semester: January - June
Specific Restrictions:
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0/9.0 (B)
Courses are offered in the following Faculties:
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France
University of Nantes
Full time studiesLocation: Nantes, France
Website: https://www.univ-nantes.fr/ (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: French. Some courses are taught in English in several Faculties.
Minimum language requirements: French level B1 and B2 for Humanities
Terms: Semester 1: September - January, Semester 2: January - MayAreas of study available: Foreign languages and cultures, School of Economics and Management (IAE), Law and Political Science, Sociology, Science and Technology, History, Art History and Archaeology, Humanities and Languages
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Australia
University of Newcastle
Full time studies*IMPORTANT NOTE: Exchange spaces are not currently available at this partner institution for 2024/2025*
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Website: www.newcastle.edu.au (For information for exchange students, see Study Abroad and Exchange)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Term 1: Feb-June; term 2: July - NovemberAreas of study available: Courses are offered in the following areas of study: Aboriginal Studies, Ancient History, Australia Asia-Pacific Studies, Chinese, Classical Languages, Community Welfare and Human Services, Creative Arts, Cross-Cultural Communication, Development Studies, Drama, Economics, English, Film and Television Studies, French, Gender Studies, German, History, Human Geography and the Environment, International Affairs, Japanese, Leisure Studies, Linguistics, Media and Cultural Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Policy, Psychology Studies, Religious Studies, Societies and Cultures, Sociology and Anthropology, and Writing ; Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geography, Marine Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sports Science and Physical Activity, and Sustainable Resource Management.
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Australia
University of Newcastle Wollotuka Institute
Full time studiesINCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS TO UVIC ONLY.
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Canada
University of Ottawa
Full time studiesLocation: Ottawa, Ontario
Website: info for exchange students
Language of Instruction: English and French
Terms: Fall (September - December) and Winter (January - April)
Deadline: Must apply for February 1 UVic ICS Exchange deadline to study at this partner university regardless of term.Areas of study available: Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities. See study options available for exchange students.
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Spain
University of Oviedo
Part time studies Full time studiesLocation: Spain
Website: University of Oviedo See more information about studying at Oviedo as an international student
Language of instruction: English and Spanish are the languages of instruction.
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UK - England
University of Plymouth
Full time studies Part time studiesLocation: Plymouth, England, UK
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Fall semester (late September - January), spring semester (January - May)Courses are offered in the following Faculties: Science, Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering and Science. See course catalogue for full selection.
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Australia
University of South Australia
Full time studiesLocation: Adelaide, South Australia
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Study Period 2 (Feb – June); Study Period 5 (July/August – Nov)Courses are offered in the following study areas: Art, Architecture & Design, Business, Creative, Film, Journalism & Arts, Education, Engineering, Construction & Aviation, Health, IT, Mathematics & Science, Justice & Society and Psychology & Social Work.
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France
University of Southern Brittany/Université Bretagne Sud
Full time studiesLocation: Lorient and Vannes, Brittany, France
Website: https://www.univ-ubs.fr/ (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: French
Minimum language requirement: French level B2
Terms: Semester 1: September – January, Semester 2: January to MayAreas of study available: Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Law, Economics and Business
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United States
University of Southern Mississippi
Full time studiesLocation: Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA
Website: www.usm.edu
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Fall semester (late August – mid December), spring semester (January – May) and summer semester (late May – Early August)A variety of courses are available in the following areas of study: Fine Arts, Business, Education, Health and Human Science, Liberal Arts and Science and Technology.
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UK - Scotland
University of Stirling
Full time studiesLocation: Stirling, Scotland, UK
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Fall semester (September - December) and spring semester (January - May)A wide range of courses are offered: English, psychology, history, biological sciences, politics, business/marketing, economics, computing science, mathematics, environmental science, business law, film and media/journalism, sports studies, kinesiology, philosophy, religious studies, tourism, sociology and social policy, education, French, and Spanish. See course catalogue for full selection.
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UK - Scotland
University of Strathclyde
Full time studiesLocation: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Website: Information for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Semester 1 (September - December), Semester 2 (January - May)Courses are offered in the following faculties: Science, Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering and Science. Please see the course catalogue for full selection.
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Australia
University of Technology Sydney
Full time studies*NEW PARTNER ALERT*
We are excited to add UTS to our Australian partners! Stay tuned for more information as we continue updates for 2024/2025.
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Website: https://www.uts.edu.au/ (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Term 1: February - July; term 2: Late July - NovemberAreas of study available
Courses are offered in the following Faculties:
- Arts & Social Sciences
- Business
- Health
- Engineeering & IT
- Sciences
- Law
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Japan
University of Tokyo
Full time studiesIMPORTANT NOTE: Limited exchange spaces available. Space not guaranteed if selected as your first choice.
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Website: The University of Tokyo (Information for University-wide Student Exchange Program (USTEP).)
Language of instruction: English, Japanese
Terms: A1A2 term: September – March, S1S2 term: April - August
Important notes:
- If you are considering studying at UTokyo for two terms, be sure to select both terms on your application form. Exchanges cannot be extended once you are nominated to UTokyo.
- For a Second Term exchange, UTokyo offers a mandatory orientation that typically takes place at the end of March.Areas of Study Available: Law and Politics, Medicine, Engineering, Letters/Humanities and Sociology, Science, Agriculture/Agriculture and Life Sciences, Economics, Arts and Sciences, Education, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Information Science and Technology, Interdisciplinary Information Studies, Public Policy
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France
University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès
Full time studiesLocation: Toulouse, France
Website: https://www.univ-tlse2.fr/ (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English and French (B1 level recommended to access courses taught in French)
Terms: Fall semester (mid-September - December) and Spring semester (mid-January - May).- Note: Exams for the fall semester are usually written in the first two weeks of January; arrangements can be made for students on fall-only exchanges to write their exams either in Victoria, by correspondence, or in Toulouse prior to their departure.
Areas of study available: This exchange is only open to Fine Arts and Humanities students. Courses are offered in the following disciplinary areas: Foreign Languages, Literature and Civilization; Language Study and Didactics; Linguistic Sciences; Film and Audiovisual Studies; Theatre Studies; Arts and Cultural Management Studies; Communication Studies; Applied Foreign Languages; and European Studies
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New Zealand
University of Waikato
Full time studies*IMPORTANT NOTE: Exchange spaces are not currently available at this partner institution for 2024/2025*
Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Courses (called "papers" at Waikato!) are offered in the following Faculties: Science, Social Science, Humanities. See course catalogue for full selection.
Website: University of Waikato (see information for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Trimester A (February - June) and Trimester B (July – November) -
United States
University of Washington
Full time studies Part time studiesLocation: Seattle, Washington, USA
Website: http://www.washington.edu/ (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Autumn quarter (September – December); Winter quarter (January – March); Spring quarter (March – June)A variety of courses are available in the following areas of study: Cultural and Ethnic Studies, Environmental Studies, Health and Human Science, Liberal Arts and Science and Technology.
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Australia
University of Wollongong
Full time studies*IMPORTANT NOTE: Exchange spaces are not currently available at this partner institution for 2024/2025*
Location: Wollongong, New South Wales
Website: www.uow.edu.au (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Term 1: Feb-June; term 2: July-NovFACULTY OF LAW, HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS: Arts, English and Media; Humanities and Social Inquiry; Law
FACULTY OF BUSINESS: Accounting, Economics and Finance; Management, Operations and Marketing; Business
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES: Education; Health and Society; Geography and Sustainable Communities; Psychology
FACULTY OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND HEALTH: Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Medicine; Nursing
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES: Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering; Physics; Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronic Engineering; Computing and Information Technology; Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering; Mathematics and Applied Statistics
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UK - England
University of York
Full time studies Part time studiesNEW UK PARTNER FOR 2024-2025
STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS
Location: York, United Kingdom
Website:
Language of instruction: English
Terms: TBD
Part-time registration: TBD
Summer term: TBDAreas of study available: TBD
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France
University Paul Valéry Montpellier
Part time studies Full time studiesLocation: Montpellier, France
Website: www.univ-montp3.fr (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: French except all of the classes offered by the English department are taught in English
Minimum language requirements: French level B1 for the Undergraduate level, B2 for the Graduate level
Terms: Semester 1: September – December, Semester 2: January to MayAreas of study available: Courses are available in the following disciplinary areas: Arts, Literature, Languages, and Human and Social Sciences
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Canada
Université de Montréal
Full time studiesLocation: The Université de Montréal is located in the heart of Montreal, Quebec.
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: French
Minimum language requirements: French level B2 (see Language requirements for proof of French language proficiency)
Terms: Fall (September to December), and Winter (January-April). Students may study for 1 or 2 termsAreas of study available: Exchange students have access to most of the disciplines taught at the Université de Montréal; however, you should regularly check the list of programs that are closed to exchange students. Some programs may also have certain restrictions or exceptions.
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France
Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ)
Full time studiesLocation: Versailles, France
Website: (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: French and English
Terms: UVSQ courses are based on a semester system, divided into a Fall term (semester I) from mid-September to mid-January and a Spring term (semester II) from mid-January to mid-May, with some exams continuing until the end of June. Please be aware that Master programs have their own calendar.Areas of study available: This exchange program is available to students in the Faculty of Science, particularly for students studying in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Students from other faculties may inquire about participation.
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Belgium
Université Libre de Bruxelles
Full time studiesLocation: Brussels, Belgium
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: French
Terms: Fall semester (September-January) and Spring semester (February-June).Areas of study available: Philosophy and Literature, Social and Political Sciences, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, European Studies, Languages and Phonetics, Pharmacy, Environmental Studies, Science, Applied Sciences and Medicine.
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France
Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France
Full time studiesLocation: France
INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS TO UVIC ONLY.
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France
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3
Full time studies Part time studiesLocation: Paris
Website: www.univ-paris3.fr (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: French
Minimum language requirement: French level B2
Terms: Semester 1: mid-September - December, Semester 2: mid-January - June.Areas of study available: This exchange is only open to Fine Arts and Humanities students. Courses are offered in the following disciplinary areas: Foreign Languages, Literature and Civilization; Language Study and Didactics; Linguistic Sciences; Film and Audiovisual Studies; Theatre Studies; Arts and Cultural Management Studies; Communication Studies; Applied Foreign Languages; and European Studies
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Sweden
Uppsala University
Full time studiesLocation: Uppsala, Sweden
Website: Exchange Studies at Uppsala University
Language of instruction: English, Swedish
Terms: Autumn semester: end of August - mid January; Spring semester: mid-January - beginning of JuneAreas of study available: more than 700 courses taught in English for incoming exchange students in the following faculties:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Educational Services
- Faculty of Languages
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Facutly of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Theology
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Netherlands
Utrecht University
Part time studies Full time studiesLocation: Utrecht, The Netherlands
Website: Information for Exchange Students
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Semester I: September - January, Semester II: February - July.Areas of study available: Generally speaking: courses at faculties of Humanities; Social and Behavioural Sciences; Geosciences; Law, Economics & Governance; Science (limited offer). Courses in Biomedical
Sciences at our faculty of Medicine are also open to exchange students. The international honours colleges, University College Utrecht (UCU) and University College Roosevelt (UCR), are also open to exchange students. See course catalogue for full selection. -
Australia
Victoria University
Full time studiesLocation: Melbourne, AUS
Website: www.vu.edu.au (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Term 1: Feb-June; term 2: July-NovAreas of study available: Courses are offered in the following areas: Arts and Education, Business, Computers and IT, Engineering and Science, Health, Law, Sports and Exercise Science.
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New Zealand
Victoria University of Wellington
Full time studies*IMPORTANT NOTE: Exchange spaces are not currently available at this partner institution for 2024/2025*
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Courses are offered in the following Faculties and Schools: Architecture and Design; Commerce and Administration; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Law; Science; and Engineering. See course catalogue for full selection.
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
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Korea
Yonsei University
Part time studies Full time studies*IMPORTANT NOTE: Limited exchange spaces available. Space not guaranteed if selected as your first choice.*
Location: Seoul, Korea
Website: http://www.yonsei.ac.kr/en_sc/ (University-wide) http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr (Exchange Program information)
Language of instruction: English / Korean
Terms: Fall semester (September - December) and Spring semester (March – June)Specific Restrictions:
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 6.0/9.0 (B+)
Liberal arts, Commerce and Economics, Business (only students majoring in Business are allowed to take these courses), Science, Engineering, Life System, Theology, Social Science, Human Ecology, Sciences in Education, Korean Language courses. For more information please see here: http://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/intstd/exCourse.asp
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Sweden
Örebro University
Full time studiesLocation: Örebro City, Sweden
Website: info for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Autumn semester (August – January) and Spring semester (January – June) Areas of study available: The following areas of study offer courses in English: Accounting and Finance, Business, Communication Studies, Computing Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Language Studies, Law, Marketing, Political Science, Psychology, Public Relations, Social Policy and Sociology, and Statistics. See the Courses for Exchange Students website for further information.
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