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27 May 2024
HOW TO APPLY
a

Choose where you want to study

The UC Global Exchange Programme has over 60 exchange partners so you’re bound to find a destination that’s right for you.

b

Check the deadline

2026 Exchanges

Application deadlines may change from those advertised in previous years and some partner universities have early application deadlines. Check here regularly to get the most up to date information about deadlines. 

The deadlines for applying are:

  • Exchanges in Semester 1 2026: 31 May 2025
  • Exchanges in Semester 2 2026: 1 September 2025

Early application deadlines apply to the following partner universities:

  • University of California and University of Washington: there is only one application round/deadline, 31 May 2025 for exchanges to California or  Washington commencing in Semester 1 2026 for a one semester or one year exchange and Semester 2 2026 for a one year exchange.  Please apply before 31 May 2025. Note that it is not possible to undertake a one semester exchange at California or Washington commencing in Semester 2 (UC time). 
    You are required to make an appointment and discuss your plan with the International Mobility team (ucmobility@canterbury.ac.nz) before you submit your exchange application.
  • Waseda University, Bunkyo University and Kwansei Gakuin University: There is one application round only. Please apply before 31 May 2025 for an exchange in Semester 1 or Semester 2 2026. It is not possible to commence an exchange in Semester 2 2026 at Waseda University and Bunkyo University. 
  • University of British Columbia (UBC): The application deadline for an exchange to UBC in Semester 1 2026 (UBC's Term 2, January intake) is 1 February 2025 .  If you wish to go to UBC in Semester 2 2026, you must apply before 1 September 2025.
  • Queen's University (Arts and Science): The application deadline for an Arts or Science exchange to Queen's University in UC's Semester 1 2026 is 1 February 2025.  Applications for the Engineering exchange programme at Queen's for UC's Semester 1 and Semester 2 2026 close on 31 May 2025 and 1 September 2025 respectively.
  • University of Nottingham: Due to the application timeframes of Nottingham, it is not possible to study English or Physics in Nottingham's Spring semester.
  • Pompeu Fabra University - there is only one application round/deadline, 31 May 2025 for exchanges to Pompeu Fabra commencing in Semester 1 2026 for a one semester or one year exchangeԻSemester 2 2026 for a one year exchange.  Please apply before 31 May 2025. Note that it is not possible to undertake a one semester exchange at Pompeu Fabra commencing in Semester 2 (UC time). 
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