Events

Find out about all the Learning Abroad events!

Learning Abroad Info Sessions: How to Get Started – Academic Year 2023-2024

The sessions are for students who are interested in applying to go on exchange during AY 2023-2024. Come to the session to learn how to apply for an exchange/research opportunities and what are the eligibility to go on exchange. Please attend one of any sessions available in the following. All sessions are offered online via Zoom, and registration is required except for the March Session.  Click on the link below to register.

How To Get Started Session 1

Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 1 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

How To Get Started Session 2

Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 1 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

How To Get Started Session 3

Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 1 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

How To Get Started Session 4

Date: Monday, October 17, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 1 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

How To Get Started Session 5

Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 1 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

How To Get Started Session 6

Date: Friday, October 21, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 1 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

How To Get Started Session 7

Date: Monday, November 14, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 1 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

How To Get Started Session 8

Date: Wednesday November 16, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 1 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

How To Get Started Session 9

Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST
Location: Cumberland Room (33 St. George Street)

Learning Abroad Q&A Sessions: AY 2023-2024

The sessions are for students who are interested in applying to go on exchange during AY 2023-2024. Come to the session to learn how to apply for an exchange/research opportunities and what are the eligibility to go on exchange. Please attend one of any sessions available in the following. All sessions are offered online via Zoom, and registration is required except for March session.  Click on the link below to register.

Q&A Session 1

Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 1 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

Q&A Session 2

Date: Friday, November 25, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 1 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

Q&A Session 3

Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm – 1 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

Q&A Session 4

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

Q&A Session 5

Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm – 1 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

Learning Abroad Next Steps Sessions: Winter 2024

The sessions are for students who are nominated for an exchange in Winter 2024. Come join us to get answers to questions you may have about getting ready to go on exchange, completing partner applications, finalizing pre-departure requirements, and more. Join any online session that suits your schedule. All sessions are the same. Please click the link below to register.

Next Steps Session 1

Date: Monday, June 26, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm – 13:00 pm EST

Mode: Online (Zoom)
Location: Invitations will be sent out to nominated students

Next Steps Session 2

Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm – 13:00 pm EST

Mode: Online (Zoom)
Location: Invitations will be sent out to nominated students

Next Steps Session 3

Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm – 13:00 pm EST

Mode: Online (Zoom)
Location: Invitations will be sent out to nominated students

Next Steps Session 4

Date: Thursday, June 29, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm – 13:00 pm EST

Mode: Online (Zoom)
Location: Invitations will be sent out to nominated students

Summer Research is an exciting opportunity for students to gain hands-on research experience at an international partner university while working towards UofT degree requirements. Successful program applicants are placed at one of 20+ partner institutions based on their discipline, research interest match, and general preference.

Find out more about destinations, research areas and programs requirements by attending a departmental info session at your study field:

Program Specific Summer Research Information Session (Virtual) by Departments

Cell and Systems Biology 

Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Location: Hybrid.

In-person location: Ramsay Wright 117, 25 Harbord St.
Online session. Register here.

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

Engineering

International Opportunities for Engineering Undergraduate Students: Learning Abroad and Summer Research

Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Galbraith Building, Room 202. Register here.

International Opportunities for Engineering Undergraduate Students: Learning Abroad and Summer Research

Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

General Summer Research Information Session 1

Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

General Summer Research Information Session 2

Date: Monday, November 7, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

General Summer Research Information Session 3 

Date: Friday, November 11, 2022
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

Can’t come to the information sessions listed above? Participate in any of the Learning Abroad Information Session: How to Get Started and learn more about the Summer Research Program.

International Experience Awards (IE & IE+ Awards)

To learn about funding opportunities for your learning abroad experience and if you have any questions and concerns about your application, please e-mail cie.funding@utoronto.ca

Book an appointment

No drop-in session for International Experience Awards (IE & IE+ Awards) in May and June 2023. To book an appointment, please e-mail cie.funding@utoronto.ca with your concerns/questions and your availability. Please wait for confirmation before coming to the office.

This annual fair is a great opportunity for you to learn more about international opportunities available to you! This event gathers UofT staff, volunteers as well as university partner representatives to help answer any questions you may have. For more information please visit our Learning Abroad Fair page.

Partner University Info Sessions

Join us to learn more about our partner institutions.  These sessions are for: 

Students who are interested in applying to go on exchange
Students who have already been nominated and are preparing for their departure

Click on the link below to register.

Cardiff University

Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

University of Leeds

Date: Friday, March 3, 2023
Time: 11:00 am – 11:30 am EST
Location: Online. Register here.

The NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) began in 2001 with a cooperation between National University of Singapore and Stanford University. It is all about providing students with the entrepreneurial experience they need to start-up their own journey. Come to the info session to learn more about this program. Link to the program here.

NUS NOC Program Info Session

Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm – 1 pm EST
Location: Online. Register here.

The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program operates on the principle of reciprocal exchange and provides the opportunity for outstanding Canadian students to study and/or conduct research in the United States. Award recipients include Canadian citizens who are graduate students, prospective graduate students, or junior professionals.

Topic: Preparing a Successful Application for the Traditional Fulbright Student Awards

Description: Learn more about how to apply for a US$20,000 grant for a nine-month academic year. These all-discipline awards can be taken up at any college, university, think tank, or government agency in the United States.

This webinar that will take place on Oct 22- Thursday at 3 PM EST about the Fulbright Canada Canadian Student application process.

Please note that this presentation is mostly suitable for last year’s undergraduate students or current graduate students.

In this webinar, we will be providing insights into:

  • Eligibility; 
  • Modalities in which the grant can be used;  
  • How to submit a competitive application;
  • Q&A

Even if you are unable to attend the live presentation, we advise you to register and we will provide you with the recording afterwards.

Register here for the webinar – October 22, 2020, 3 PM EST 

Join us online to learn more about the 2022 Summer Abroad Programs! Hosted by Summer Abroad staff, these information sessions will provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about the programs, hear further about the advantages of participating in a Summer Abroad program and dates of the upcoming application cycle. You will also have a chance to hear from former student participants! Please note that times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.

General Information Session – Virtual Programs

Join us for an excellent opportunity to learn more about the 2022 virtual programs, hear from Summer Abroad staff speak further about the advantages of the Summer Abroad program and key dates of the upcoming application cycle. You will also have a chance to hear from recent student participants!

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Register Here

2022 Program Information Sessions

Join us and learn more about our 2022 Summer Abroad programs! These virtual sessions will be held in January and February and will focus on each of our programs, Summer Abroad application process and the next steps.

Summer Abroad staff and instructors will be present at the beginning of the presentations and a former student participant will be there to answer any questions. You’ll have an opportunity to ask detailed questions about the course and program activities. We look forward to meeting you!

Browse through our upcoming virtual sessions and register! Please note that the times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.