Student Availability

Canada-Japan Co-op students are available year round 4 to 12 months starting in January, May or September unless a Japanese employer has alternate or special requests.

For more information about student availability please contact Yuko Nemoto, Program Coordinator at coop.japan@ubc.ca, or by phone at (604) 822-6579.


Student Disciplines and Specializations

Undergraduate and graduate students are available in a wide range of disciplines including:

  • Engineering – Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Software, Materials, Chemical, Biomedical, Integrated, Civil
  • Science – Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Science
  • Business – Marketing, Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources
  • Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences – Asian Studies and Languages, International Business, International Relations, Public Policy, Information Management
  • Tourism 

Students in the Masters of Engineering programs from the aforementioned disciplines are also available.

For more information regarding the opportunities in Arts, Business and Tourism, please take a look at the following PowerPoint Presentations. 

Arts & Business – Creativity & Innovation Stream 

Tourism – Intercultural Stream