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Find your program

Get on Board

After you watch Global Learning 101 on YouTube and review the resources on our website to reflect on your identity abroad, available funding opportunities, and FAQs, it's time to start browsing for your dream global learning experience.

Keep track of your questions along the way. For program-specific questions, contact the global learning advisor listed on the program page. You should also meet with your academic advisor to check your degree requirements and ensure that your potential programs are a good fit for your academic needs.

Once you're ready, you can pick your top 3 programs and apply

Browsing Programs

Below, you will see sections for Spring/Summer Programs and Semester Programs, where you can explore programs offered around the world. The program names are hyperlinked to a program page where you can find detailed information about courses, study dates, budget, housing, and more!

You can apply to study abroad as long as you're in good academic standing and will have completed 1 full year before going abroad (that means if you're currently a first-year student, you can apply to go abroad as early as Spring/Summer 2025). However, pay attention to the eligibility & application details listed on each program page, as some programs have different requirements.

Spring/Summer Programs - Priority Deadline: November 11, 2024

If interested in a short-term option, there are a variety of program types you can choose from! 

Group Study Programs are field schools, where you study UCalgary courses abroad in a hands-on format with a small group of students & instructors. While these programs offer specific academic credit, students from all degrees are welcome to participate.

Summer exchanges are similar to the semester exchanges described below (where you take courses at another university & transfer credit back to your degree), but a shorter duration and often in a cohort format at the partner university. 

Finally, we offer research & internship placements. Each one is structured for you to gain professional experience abroad in your field of interest. 

Group Study Programs

All programs with space still available have now been reopened! Applications for reopened programs are first come, first considered until the final deadline (January 5 unless otherwise specified on the program page).

Italy

Spain

Switzerland

United Kingdom

Multiple countries (France, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Austria, & Italy)

China

India

Japan

Africa

Caribbean

North America

South America

  • None offered in Spring/Summer 2025. Check back next year!

Summer exchanges

All programs with space still available have now been reopened! Applications for reopened programs are first come, first considered until the final deadline (January 5 unless otherwise specified on the program page).

All summer exchanges listed below have English course instruction available. Some also offer language-learning opportunities.

Mexico

Research & internships

All summer research programs were filled by the November 11 deadline. There are a couple internship programs in Asia with applications still open - these are hosted by external organizations with unique deadlines.

All summer research & internships listed below are held in English.

Austria

Finland

France

  • Sorbonne Université Chemistry Summer Research - Science only; this research program requires French language skills

Germany

United Kingdom

All summer research & internships listed below are held in English.

China

Hong Kong SAR

India

Multiple countries (India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, China)


Semester Programs - Priority Deadline: January 5, 2025

Interested in doing a semester abroad? Exchange programs allow you to become a student at one of UCalgary's partner universities. You will study at the partner university for the semester (fall, winter, or full year), take courses there, and pay your regular UCalgary tuition. After the exchange, you can transfer the course credits back to your UCalgary degree.

Europe

English course instruction is available.

English course instruction is available.

English course instruction is available.

English course instruction is available.

English course instruction is available.

English course instruction is available.

For course instruction in English or Italian:

For course instruction in Italian only:

English course instruction is available.

For course instruction in English or Spanish:

For course instruction in Spanish (limited English courses available): 

For course instruction in Spanish only: 

English course instruction is available.

English course instruction is available.

Asia-Pacific

English course instruction is available.

  • The National Student Exchange Program, which provides access to exchanges at 100+ universities across the USA (including the continental US, Hawai'i, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands)

English course instruction is available.

Other regions

Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad

Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

  • The National Student Exchange Program, which provides access to exchanges at 100+ universities across the USA (including the continental US, Hawai'i, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands)

Canada

United States of America

Mexico

Argentina

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Peru

Faculty-Specific Exchanges

Most of the exchanges listed above are open to students in all faculties. However, students from certain faculties have other exchange options available to them.