- One of the oldest degree-granting universities in the world, second largest university in Italy
- 100 000 students
- Multi-campus structure with branches in cities of Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini
- Students and teachers live and work among the columns, palaces, halls, stairways and squares of the historical campuses
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
- Most lessons taught in Italian - students strongly advised to have at least basic knowledge of Italian language (level A2)
- Only some programmes taught entirely in English, and are generally at the graduate level (please see the international programme catalogue)
- Italian language courses offered for exchange students (limited number of places)
- Students with B2 level may take Italian-taught courses (To determine your level, self-assess with the European Language Portfolio Global Scale)
Eligibility and Timing
Terms Offered
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
Term Dates
- Semester 1: Mid September to Mid February
- Semester 2: Mid February to Late July
Timing
- Students attending term 1 will not be able to return to UBC to attend term 2
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
Grading scheme
- Grades in the Italian university system expressed as marks out of 30
Passing grade
18Course 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
Full course load information
- 30 ECTS 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.