Study Abroad in Canada
University of British Columbia
Overview
The EAP immersion program in Canada provides UC students the opportunity to become fully integrated into the academic and social life of the University of British Columbia (UBC). One of Canada's most renowned universities, UBC provides a consistently strong undergraduate education. EAP students attend the same classes as regular UBC students.
UBC offers all the usual campus amenities, sports facilities, and cultural learning opportunities. Among the more unique features are UBC's world-renowned Museum of Anthropology, where students and community members learn about the cultures of indigenous peoples from around the world; UBC's Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, which sponsors avant-garde theatre and opera productions as well as concerts and recitals in a variety of musical genres; and the 763-hectare Pacific Spirit Regional Park adjacent to the UBC campus, which invites exploration. The campus is near several beaches and has views of the North Shore mountains. Downtown Vancouver is a 20-minute drive away.
Course Opportunities
This program features regular university courses and offers both unique and UC-complementary opportunities in the sciences, art and design, and humanities and social sciences. (Most academic disciplines are available.) In addition, qualified biology majors have the opportunity to take upper-division marine science courses at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, a unique research and teaching facility on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Use the following resources to learn about courses on EAP:
- EAP Program Search provides information on general areas of study.
- Host institution online catalogs or course listings:
- MyEAP Course Catalog lists courses previously taken by UC students. Additional courses may be available and not all courses may still be offered. Since courses in new programs have not yet been taken for credit, they may not appear in the MyEAP Course Catalog.
Units
You are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad and enroll in four courses for a total of 24 UC quarter units per semester.
Language of Instruction
English
Language Study
None
Internships, Research, and Independent Study
Independent study and internships for academic credit may be possible in this program. Arrangements are generally made at the Study Center after arrival. Predeparture preparation may be required.
Duration
Go to the Participants section to see current or past calendars.
Fall: early September to mid-December
Year: early September to late April
You may extend your EAP participation from the fall to the year program. If you attend the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, you may extend to the spring semester at UBC.
Housing
You will live with other UC students, international students, or Canadian students in a residence hall on campus or in an apartment or private home located within a reasonable distance from the campus. Bamfield Marine Sciences fall semester participants are housed in cabins at the Bamfield field station.
On-site Support
EAP students are supported by UC's network of EAP offices at every UC campus and partnerships with EAP host universities throughout the world. Local staff abroad help students integrate into the culture of Canada and provide assistance with academics, housing, safety, and other issues.
See the EAP Program Guide (PDF) for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).
