University of British Columbia: Vancouver or Okanagan Campus
About the study place
The University of British Columbia (UBC) has two campuses: one is in Vancouver and the other in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley. Vancouver is the biggest city in the western part of the country, and the campus is located on a penninsula about 30 minutes from downtown. Kelowna is a much smaller city surrounded by mountains and is approximately 3.5 hour drive from Vancouver. The university is known for its beautiful campuses and high academic standard. The university has over 45.000 students in total, and 5000 of them are international students.
Bilateral agreement, meaning that all NMBU students – both at Bachelor’s and Master’s level - can apply. Exchange students are not allowed to take engineering courses at the Vancouver Campus, only at Okanagan. All students who apply to UBC must select either the Vancouver or Okanagan Campus.
Agreement applies to both Bachelor and Master levels.
Length of stay
1 semester. Fall or Spring.
Currently NMBU has been awarded two exchange spots for the academic year 2023/2024. The exchange spot can be for either the Vancouver or Okanagan Campus.
Upon applying, applicants should have achieved a minimum average grade of C. Furthermore, applicants are ranged according to their grade scores.
All applicants must have completed either 60 study points or completed a bachelor degree before the exchange takes place.
There are different English requirements at UBC for undergraduate and graduate students.
Students who travel through the agreement are exempt from paying tuition fees.
NOTE: Selected students are responsible for paying other required fees, such as Transport Card (UPass) and health insurance (Imed) for approximately CAD$ 500.
Semester 1: early September – mid December.
Semester 2: early January – end April.Bachelor’s level: 15 credits per semester.
Master’s level: 12 credits per semester.
NOTE: 15 credits per semester will involve a heavier workload.UBC cannot offer a student housing guarantee. In addition, it can be very difficult to secure on-campus accommodation in the autumn semester, especially if a student only will be at UBC for one semester.
In any case, it is recommended to see UBC’s accommodation pages.Norwegian citizens, for studies of under six months in duration: For studies of less than six months in Canada you need your passport a letter of acceptance from the host university when you arrive and apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). It is a simple online process and costs $7 CAD.
All nationalities (including Norwegians), for studies of over six months duration: Please visit Immigration Canada’s website to obtain information on the necessary visa application.
The Canadian Embassy in the United Kingdom processes most of the visas for non-Norwegians. According to new regulations, some nationalities will need to travel to the Canadian Embassy in the UK to submit biometric data for the processing of a student visa. It is not possible to apply for a visa before you have received a letter confirming your acceptance at the host university.In addition to a certified copy of the host university’s letter of acceptance, the High Commission demands an economic guarantee, two passport photos, a copy of your passport and a processing fee. Processing time for applications varies from two to four weeks; it is thus recommended to send an application in as soon as possible. Read the application carefully and control your signature and all attached papers. The High Commission strongly recommends that travel tickets are not bought until an answer to the application is ready.
Exchange students have to register for mandatory health insurance with UBC. In addition, they will have to buy a "universal transportation pass" (U-pass) for public transport in Vancouver.
Courses previously taken by NMBU students at both Vancouver and Okanagan campus:
B-DS
GEOG412 Water Management: Theory, Policy and Practice
SOCI360A Sociology and Natural Resources
FRST201 Forest EcologyB-EMF
PHIL407 Theory of Knowledge
PHYS304 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
PHYS320 Environmental Physics
PHYS407 Introduction to General Relativity
PHYS328 Advanced Mechanics
PHYS402 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
B-MINA
BIOL301 Evolutionary Principles and Methods
CHEM302 Atmospheric Environmental Chemistry
CHEM301 Aqueous Environmental Chemistry
EESC402 Freshwater Resources
EESC418 Climate Change Impact
EESC423 Traces of Natural ProcessesB-PV
ECON102 Principles of Macroeconomics
FRST210 Forest Plant Biology II
FRST211 Forest Classification and Silvics
B-ØA
ECON356 Introduction to International Finance
COMM306 Urban Land Economics
COMM205 Introduction to Management Information Systems
ATSC113 Applied Meteorology
ANTH240 Sport in Society and CultureB-ØN
BIOL301 Evolutionary Principles and Methods
BIOL308 Population Biology
BIOL375 Flora and Fauna of Inland Waters
SUST100 Sustainability: People, Place and ProcessM-BA
ENGR387 Vibration of Mechanical Systems
ENGR426 Analysis of Indeterminate Structures
STAT124 Business Statistics
M-IØ
ECON301 Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
ECON302 Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
STAT251 Elementary Statistics
CPSC110 Computation, Programs and Programming
EOSC112 The Earth: Ocean and Atmosphere
COMM280 Entrepreneurship
COMM298 Introduction to Finance
COMM487 Environmental Management
COMM493 Strategic Management in Business
ECON301 Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis 1
EOSC112 The Fluid Earth: Atmosphere and Ocean
STAT200 Elementary StatisticsM-IR
POLI327 European Integration
POLI533A Topics in Public Policy
POLI562C Topics in International RelationsM-LA
CONS200 Foundations of Conservation
ENDS221 Sustainability by Design
GEOB103 Our Changing Environment; Water and Landscapes
ENDS440 Environment and Urban Form
LARC542 Aesthetics and SustainabilityM-KB
CHEM205 Physical Chemistry
CHEM302 Atmospheric Environmental Chemistry
ECON102 Principles of Microeconomics
PHYS170 MechanicsM-MF
ECON101 Principles of Microeconomics
MATH221 Matrix Algebra
PHYS225 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS231 Introduction to Electronics
ECON102 Principles of Macroeconomics
MATH225 Introduction to Differential Equations
PHYS215 Thermodynamics
PHYS232 Modern Physics LaboratoryM-ØA
COMM377 International Financial Markets and Institutions
COMM471 Mergers and Acquisitions
COMM487 Environmental Management