Summer abroad
Our partner universities around the world offer many summer programs that allow you to study abroad at a prestigious university without interrupting your winter semester course load. You could also add a summer term of study before you begin your winter exchange.
Summer Abroad opportunities
Applications for Summer 2025 opportunities are currently CLOSED. Applications for Summer 2026 will open in early-October, 2025.
To see a list of our Summer partners and programs, please visit the link below:
Tip: Select “Summer Abroad” from the “Program Type” drop-down to see summer study options.
Summer Session Partner Schools
Eligibility
Exchange opportunities are open to almost all faculties. There are a variety of eligibility requirements around grades, UBC credits completed, and academic standing. Students can take part in a summer experience at any point after having completed 30 UBC credits.
Application process
There are various deadlines for the programs. Make sure to check the experience page.
Apply online through the Go Global Gateway application system. You only need to choose one partner school option, but are able to choose up to three. Note that summer applications do not require submission of a proposed study plan.
The Go Global Fee will be posted to Workday after the application deadline and will be posted to your tuition account 1-2 weeks after the application deadline has passed and will be due by the 7th of the following month (e.g. fee posted December 16th, due January 7th). You will be contacted by Go Global once the fee has been posted to Workday, provided with the fee deadline, and prompted to make the payment. Payment of this fee is made through Workday. Once your fee is posted to Workday the methods available to make payment are the same as for your normal tuition payments.
The Go Global Fee is $431.50
Please ensure you review our Refund & Withdrawal policies.
tuition Fees
When you apply to a Go Global summer program, it is important that you select the correct option in your application.
Exchange (“-SUMMER STUDY”):
Some universities offer summer programs as an exchange. In this case, you will pay tuition to UBC while taking courses at the host institution.
Fee paying (“-STUDY ABROAD”):
Some universities charge fees for their summer programs. These fees are collected by the host institution will be identified on the host institution’s website.
DEADLINE:
Automatically considered with program application
VALUE:
Up to $1,000 per summer experience
ELIGIBILITY:
All students nominated for summer abroad programs will be considered for this award. A separate application is not required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, then you will be notified of your award after nomination to the program.
To be eligible for the award, you must have an average of at least 70% on your best 18 credits in the Winter Session before your exchange (with no failed or incomplete courses). For example, if you are going on exchange in the Summer 2023 session, then your eligibility will be determined by your average and credits in the Winter 2022-23 session. If you were on a co-op work term, you must have at least 70% on your best nine credits in the other term.
Graduate students that are full-time and in good standing with their program are also eligible for the Go Global Summer Award.
ABOUT:
Through the Global Pathfinder Award, established in 2019, UBC will award $100,000 in total funding to students who face barriers to participation in Go Global programming.
DEADLINE:
Applications are not currently being accepted for this program. This award is normally available to apply for from September – early November each year.
Please note that this award is for programs taking place during the 2023-24 academic year (Summer 2023 and Winter 23/24).
VALUE:
$5000 for Winter term-based experiences and $2000 for Summer and Research experiences
Award recipients will be notified of funding before the Go Global application deadline
ELIGIBILITY:
Criteria for this award is broad in scope to recognize that all students have unique circumstances, that may impact their ability to participate in international learning. Below is a list of suggested criteria that the selection committee may use.
- Have not participated in a Go Global program in the past
- Have unmet financial needs that hinder participation
- Are eligible to participate in a Go Global program, and are in good standing in their faculty
- Commitments and experience outside of school will be considered including:
- family commitments
- job commitments
- community/faith commitments
- Students that belong to under-represented or marginalized groups
All applications will be considered.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Check the complete eligibility requirements for exchange
- Log on to Gateway
- Click on the “Search Experiences” tab
- Search “Pathfinder” in the Keywords section. This will bring up the application
- Select the term you wish to be abroad and complete your application
You can use the Global Pathfinder Budget Template (Excel spreadsheet) to plan your budget.
Transfer credits
To learn more about transfer credit, visit the transfer credit page.
