- Founding member of the Russell Group
- Multiple subjects ranked in the top 10 in the UK for research impact and/or overall research classfiied as world leading or internationally excellent
- A port city in the north west of England
- Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester International Airports reachable by train/bus
- Direct trains to London in 2.5 hours
- Great location and hub to explore the UK
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Partner university’s areas of study
- English is the primary language of instruction
Eligibility and Timing
Terms Offered
Who can go?
- This partner is currently available to UBC Okanagan students only
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- Students must have a minimum 70% cumulative average of above to attend this partnership
Term Dates
- Term 1: Mid September to Late January
- Term 2: Late January to Early June
Note that Term 1 students can return to UBC for Term 2 and write their UL exams on their home campus.
Credits
Course equivalency formula
- Liverpool 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
Grading scheme
- 70 to 100 First class
- 60 to 69 Upper second class (2.1)
- 50 to 59 Lower second class (2.2)
- 40 to 49 3rd class
- 35 to 39 Narrow fail (but compensation may be allowed in accordance with the University’s rules)
- Less than 35 Fail
The criteria for completing each year of study, other than the final year, and for progression to the next year/level of study, require you to:
- Pass (achieve 40%) all mandatory modules; and
- Pass (achieve 40%) in modules amounting to 90 credits; and
- Achieve at least 40% averaged across all modules and a minimum mark of 35% in all modules.
If you do not achieve the above criteria you will be required to re-sit all modules in which you obtain less than 40%.
Passing grade
40%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
- Ensure you have approximate pre-requisites to what is listed for your preferred courses
- Courses on the University of Liverpool's "Global Opportunities Modules" document are open to exchange students
Full course load information
Normal/Maximum Courseload: 60 credits per term / 120 credit per year
Minimum Courseload: 45 credits per term / 90 credits 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
- 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.
Additional Fees
Not applicable
Types of accommodation available
Housing notes
- Housing is guaranteed for full-year and Term 2 exchange students
- Term 1 exchange students should apply as early as able to secure a place in accommodations