- Major research university located in metropolitan Phoenix
- Pheonix is the economic, cultural, and governmental center of Arizona
- Internationally recognized research institution and centre for the promotion of cultural and performing arts
- Leading center for research and technological advancement
- 42 800+ undergraduate students
- Large number of foreign students, researchers, and professors, with more than 140 nationalities represented
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Partner university’s areas of study
Eligibility and Timing
Terms Offered
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
Term Dates
- UBC Term 1 (ASU Fall semester): August - December
- UBC Term 2 (ASU Spring Semester): January - May
- UBC Full year (ASU Academic Year): August - May
Credits
Summer programs
- Students are encouraged to thoroughly research student visa requirements before selecting this partner as some students may not be eligible for a visa
Course equivalency formula
- Same as UBC credits
Credit transfer process
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
For more information about Go Global transfer credit
Grading scheme
- For information on the grading scheme, please see Grading Scheme Page
Passing grade
DCourse Information
* Students who have special requirements or require academic accommodation should contact a Go Global advisor regarding their needs at least six weeks prior to the application deadline.
Type of Go Global Experiences
Course information and restrictions
- Please research applicable course restrictions on Arizona State University's exchange website under “Academic Program Restrictions”
- Students can use this resource to search for/request ASU syllabi.
Full course load information
- Minimum undegradaute full-time course load: 12 credit hours
Transfer Credits And Equivalent Courses At This University
Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.
Exchange Tuition
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program fee per term, paid to UBC
- International exchange students are automatically enrolled in the ASU Student Health Insurance plan, which is mandatory for ALL international students. It is not possible to waive this requirement. The cost of the insurance (approximately 1,500-USD 2,000 USD per semester) will be charged to the student’s ASU account.
- Exchange students do not pay ASU tuition but must pay student-initiated fees that are mandatory for ASU students. Approximately $350 per semester. More information on fees can be found here.
Scholarships and awards
The Go Global Award $1000
All students accepted to Go Global for Exchange, Research Abroad, or Study Abroad travel programs are automatically considered for this award. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll be notified of your award after you're accepted to Go Global and after you get nominated to apply to the partner university.
Additional awards
Students who are eligible for awards may receive one UBC or UBC-affiliated international learning award. If you're eligible, you are always offered the highest-value award. Unless stated otherwise, you need to meet eligibility criteria set out by the University Senate regarding awards.
Check out international learning awards and eligibility.
- Fulbright (for Graduate students that are Canadian Citizens)
- Killam Open Competition Award (for undergraduate students that are Canadian Citizens)
Information for US students:
If you are a student from the United States, please check the US Department of Education Lookup Tool to ensure that any partner institution you wish to attend on Exchange is Title IV ‘eligible’ for Federal Student Aid for the year in which you intend to study there. For institutions outside of the US, select “Foreign Country” from the “State” dropdown menu.
If you attend an eligible institution, then you may receive Title IV federal student loans while on Exchange.
If you attend an ineligible institution:
- You will not be eligible for US federal student loans,
- You may invalidate any US student aid you have previously received for your studies at UBC,
- You may be required to immediately begin repaying your US student loans, and
- You may not be eligible for any future US student aid for the remainder of your studies at UBC.
Types of accommodation available
Housing notes
Students have 3 housing options:
- On-Campus: ASU Residence Halls: On-campus housing is EXTREMELY limited, and is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Students should apply for on-campus housing as soon as they have the opportunity, but housing may fill before they have the chance to apply.
- Off-Campus: Apartments: Prices are comparable to living on-campus, and apartments near campus are filled with ASU students.
- Homestays: Homestays are not organized by ASU, but can be organized through a Homestay company in the area.