- Private Italian university
- Six campuses all located near historic centre of Rome
- Visits to alternative museums, neighborhoods covered in street art, bicycle rides along the Appian Way, guided tours available through the university
- Origins trace back to a pre-existing Roman institution, Universita Pro Deo
Considering going to Italy?
Get a head start on your program by learning Italian language and culture. the UBC Italian program offers a wide range of language courses, from introductory to advanced, as well as a number of fascinating culture, history, arts, film and literature courses.
Check out the course descriptions here and get information about the Italian minor and program: https://fhis.ubc.ca/undergraduate-italian-program/
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Partner university’s areas of study
- Wide range of courses in English available at undergraduate and graduate levels
- Students with at least B1 or B2 level may take Italian-taught courses (To determine your level, please use this self-assessment: European Language Portfolio Global Scale)
- Italian language crash courses available in September and February
- Extensive Italian language classes at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels are available for exchange students (one/both semesters) free of charge
Eligibility and Timing
Terms Offered
Who can go?
- Open to COMM (UBCV), MGMT (UBCO), Arts (POLI and ECON) and LAW students
Term Dates
- Semester 1: Mid September to Mid February
- Semester 2: Mid February to Early July
Timing
When applying to Go Global:
- Commerce students must select LUISS-COMM
- Law students must select LUISS-LAW
Credits
Course equivalency formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = 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
Passing grade
23 / 18 - E - 10 %Course 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
- Exchange students have access to courses at Bachelor and/or Masters level (prerequisites may be required)
- Masters courses are advanced and students should have required background and very good language competency
- Restricted programs not available to exchange students: School of Government programs; EU Studies Master; One year Master programs; School of Journalism programs; Post-graduate and PhD courses; LUISS Business School; MBA Programs
Full course load information
- 30 ECTS credits per semester
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
- Some exceptions may apply
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.
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
- Off-campus rooms in private apartments with other students
- Private organization, CTS, deals with housing for exchange students (International Office does not take direct responsibility in providing accommodation)