- A modern and forward-looking university and a popular choice for exchange students
- Situated in beautiful parkland on the outskirts of the medieval city of Norwich, England’s first UNESCO City of Literature
- Located less than two hours from London by train
- 16,000+ students (12 800 undergraduates)
- Offers excellent opportunities in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science, and is particularly known for its courses in Creative writing and Literature, as well as its school of Environmental Science
- Students' Union helps students get the most out of their time abroad, with bars, club nights and live shows, to over 250 clubs and societies, and award-winning student media
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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
- Students must have a minimum 70% cumulative average of above to attend this partnership
- All applicants to the University of East Anglia must be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of English language before they can be admitted onto any course or programme: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
- Please note that Law students are not eligible for an exchange to East Anglia
Term Dates
- Semester 1: Mid September to Mid December
- Semester 2: Early January to Mid June
Credits
Summer programs
Course equivalency formula
- UEA credits divided by 4 = 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
35=D-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
- Science students may not go for the first term only
- Please note that there is high demand for courses in: Literature, Drama and Creative Writing, Film, Television and Media
- Exchange students will need to be flexible in their course selection
- Please research applicable course restrictions on the University of East Anglia's exchange website
Full course load information
- Normal Courseload: 60 credits per term/ 120 credit per year
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
- For the summer semester, fees are paid to UEA directly
- 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
- Exchange students are guaranteed housing on the main University campus
- Students can't apply for accommodation until they have been accepted by UEA and have received a student number