Study Abroad
UVic has Study Abroad partnerships in Denmark, Germany and Norway, enabling students from these countries to visit and attend classes at UVic for one or two academic terms (four or eight months).
Admission requirements
To attend UVic as a Study Abroad student, you must:
- have completed at least one year of full-time study at a recognized university
- meet UVic's English language proficiency requirement.
Before you apply to UVic, you'll need to make arrangements with a Study Abroad partner in your country.
Contact EDU to discuss becoming a Study Abroad student. They'll provide advice and guidance for your application to UVic, and help you prepare for your Study Abroad experience.
Contact IEC to discuss becoming a Study Abroad student. They'll provide advice and guidance for your application to UVic, and help you prepare for your Study Abroad experience.
If you're a student at one of the following UVic partner schools, you'll also need to be nominated as a Study Abroad applicant.
- Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
- Nordakademie
- TU Dortmund
Your IEC agent will help you with the nomination process, and can also assist you with meeting UVic's English language proficiency requirement.
If you're a student at one of the following UVic partner schools, you can be nominated as a Study Abroad applicant. Contact the Study Abroad coordinator at your university to talk about the process.
- Oslo Metropolitan University
- University of Agder
- University of Bergen
If you're concerned about meeting UVic's English language proficiency requirement, email studyabroad@uvic.ca for guidance.
If you don't study at a UVic partner institution, you can visit UVic as an exchange student or with a letter of permission.
Application deadlines
Your application and supplemental information must be received by the deadline for your first academic term at UVic.
- Fall (Sept-Dec): April 30
- Spring (Jan-Apr): November 1
- Summer (May-Aug): March 31
Proposed study plan
The proposed study plan helps you look at the courses offered at UVic and see how they'll fit in with your degree studies. You should review your plan with your program adviser, and make sure that you meet course prerequisites.
- Email studyabroad@uvic.ca to request a list of recommended undergraduate courses for short-term international students.
- Consult the academic timetable to see what courses are currently available, and the academic calendar for course descriptions and requirements.
How many courses should I choose?
Ask your adviser how many courses/credits you need to take.
- Most UVic students take 3-5 courses per term.
- Most UVic courses are equivalent to approximately 6 ECTS credits.
You can include up to eight courses in your proposed study plan, so that you'll have options if some aren't available or have conflicting class schedules. This enables you to quickly make adjustments when you register for courses.
1. Submit your application
Submit your application to UVic through the EducationPlannerBC application service. When you're asked to select a program, choose "I am applying through the Study Abroad program".
2. Submit supplemental information
Send the following information to studyabroad@uvic.ca:
- your proposed study plan
- an official record of completed courses and grades from your home university, including a list of in-progress courses
- proof of English language proficiency.
Your application will not be processed until this information is received.
3. Next steps
After your application has been accepted, we'll contact you with information to help you register for courses and plan your Study Abroad experience.
- Learn about course registration for undergraduate students.
- Get information on international programs & student supports.
More information
If you have any questions about visiting UVic as a Study Abroad student, email studyabroad@uvic.ca.