About us
What is Go Global?
Go Global is a department at UBC that develops and facilitates international learning opportunities through study, research and service learning. Our programs offer students transformational, experiential learning experiences that promote global awareness, meaningful engagement and cross-cultural understanding.
Go Global also administers over $1.4 million in international learning awards and is working towards managing a campus-wide Student Safety Abroad Protocol.
Programs
- Exchange & Study Abroad and Research Abroad programs allow UBC students to attend international partner universities while earning credits towards their UBC degree
- The International Service Learning program offers students opportunities to learn about global issues through a process that includes learning, volunteer service, and reflection. Credit and non-credit options are available.
- Group Study programs allow UBC students to participate in international programs led by UBC and partner university faculty abroad while earning credits towards their UBC degree.
- The Global Issues Program offers UBC students who cannot leave either the Vancouver or Okanagan campus the opportunity to study online with students from partner universities abroad.
Services
Go Global also supports international learning opportunities for students by managing International Learning Awards, coordinating UBC's Student Safety Abroad Protocol, and providing Group Study support for faculties.
