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 exchange opportunities
Applications for summer 2022 exchange opportunities are currently closed. Note that applications for Summer 2022 had two deadlines: December 14 and January 29. To see a list of our Summer 2022 partners and programs, please visit the link below:
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.
There is a $415.00 application fee due on the 7th of the month following the application deadline. If you have applied for exchange in the 2022/23 academic year and have already paid the application fee, the summer application fee will be waived.
Fees
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.
Transfer credits
To learn more about transfer credit, visit the transfer credit page.