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= UBC Go Global Exchange = The UBC Go Global Exchange is an exchange program that is available at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus) (UBCO). The program allows domestic students from all faculties to experience post-secondary education around the world. With over 200 partner universities, students can choose to study abroad for a full school year or during the winter or spring semester. Along with their exchange program, Go Global also provides students with seminars and research opportunities.

Exchange Eligibility
Students enrolled at UBC have the opportunity to participate in the Go Global Exchange program if they meet all of the eligibility requirements such as the Go Global, Faculty, and Partner University requirements.

Go Global eligibility requirements
To satisfy the eligibility requirements for the Go Global exchange program, the student must have achieved at least a 70% average in their most recent academic term, be a student in good academic standing, be enrolled as a full-time student in the year prior to the Go Global experience, and all undergraduate students must have a third or fourth year standing during the exchange program with the exception for students enrolled in Arts.

Undergraduate students (except in Arts)
All undergraduate students must have completed year 2 and be in a third or fourth year standing before participating in the Go Global experience unless they are enrolled in Arts.

Arts students
Art students can participate in this program during their second year, although they must complete the Writing Requirement prior to going abroad.

Science Students
Students enrolled in Science must be in at least a third-year standing for the period that they will be abroad. They also must complete the following requirements: the science foundation requirement, at least 3 credits of communication course work, and be firmly established in their science specialization. Transfer students are required to spend a full year at UBC before going abroad in the program.

Law Students
Law students must achieve at least an overall 70% average in the year that they are applying for the program and be in a second- or third-year standing while going abroad. Transfer students in Law are only legible to go abroad for one term.

Graduate Students
Graduate students are required to have completed at least one year of full-time studies at UBC prior to the program, and be a student in good standing with the support of their advisor. Before going on the exchange, the student will need to get the approval of their study plan along with written permission from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and their program supervisor to ensure that their courses are transferable.

Partner University requirements
Individual partner universities may also have additional requirements that differ from UBC's in regards to language level assessments, cumulative average requirements, or a particular year standing. The Go Global Partner University page includes a search tool to help discover if there are any other eligibility requirements that need to be met.

Application Steps
To apply to participate in UBC Go Global, students are required to pick three partnering universities that they would be interested in attending. Students must also ensure that they fit all eligibility criteria. Prospective participants must then pay a fee of $415.00(CAD) and also submit their supporting documents for the exchange application. If accepted, applicants will receive an email 6-8 weeks post application with details of the partnering university that they have been matched to. The student must then apply to become a student at their matched university. To book an advising appointment with one of UBC's Go Global Advisors, students can complete a request form.