Find out about all the Learning Abroad events!
Learning Abroad Fair
Interested in learning abroad? Come to the Learning Abroad Fair to learn more about the international opportunities available to you!
Check out our Learning Abroad Fair page for details.
St. George Campus
Date: September 24, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm EST
Location: Centre for International Experience, 33 St. George Street Register here.
Scarborough Campus
Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm EST
Location: UTSC Meeting Place, Science Wing Register here.
Mississauga Campus
Date: September 26, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm EST
Location: CCT Atrium, details available here
Learning Abroad Info Sessions: How to Get Started – Academic Year 2025-2026
The sessions are for students who are interested in applying to go on exchange during AY 2025-2026. Come to the session to learn how to apply for exchange opportunities and check the eligibility requirements to go on exchange. Please attend one of any sessions available below. All sessions are offered online via Zoom, and registration is required. Click on the link below to register.
You can review all of the session content through these videos:
Part 1
Part 2
Learning Abroad Student Socials
Are you interested in going abroad and want to know what it’s like? Are you looking for a way to stay connected to the global community after returning from your time abroad? Are you an exchange student from U of T’s partner institution? The CIE is hosting a student-led biweekly get-together for all U of T students! Share your adventures and know-how with other students and bond over similar experiences. Enjoy refreshments and a chance to connect with like-minded students every other week at the Cumberland House.
Kickoff social: Halloween edition
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Location: 33 St George Street, CIE Register here
Nov 11 Student Social: Sundae Bar
Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Location: 33 St George Street, CIE Register here
Nov 25 Student Social: Exam Destress – Board Game Night
Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Location: 33 St George Street, CIE Register here
Christmas Student Social!
Date: Monday, December 2, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Location: 33 St George Street, CIE Register here
Jan 15 Student Social: Mason Jar Painting
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Location: 33 St George Street, CIE Register here
Testimonials :
Being an exchange student I met a lot of students from all over the world, and the socials have been a great place to continue doing that back home in Toronto! Everyone is open to connecting and making friends, and we are all sharing our experiences. It’s a really fun community event that I look forward to every other week!
Jan 27 Student Social: DIY and Donuts
Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Location: 33 St George Street, CIE Register here
Valentine’s Student Social ♡
Date: Friday, February 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Location: 33 St George Street, CIE Register here
Feb 28 Student Social: UTHKSA Collab
Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Location: 33 St George Street, CIE Register here
Mar 10 Student Social: Miniature Clay Sculpting!
Date: Monday, March 10, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Location: 33 St George Street, CIE Register here
End of Semester Special Treat
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Location: 33 St George Street, CIE Register here
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 general info session or a specific departmental info session at your study field:
General Summer Research Information Sessions
Session 1
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Location: Online REGISTER
Session 3 (Q&A)
Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Location: Online REGISTER
Session 2
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Location: Online REGISTER
Program Specific Summer Research Information Sessions by Departments
Cell and Systems Biology – an info session for CSB397Y0
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Online
Human Biology – an info session for HMB496Y1
Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Online
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.
Killam Fellowship Program Info Session
Are you interested in studying in the US? The Killam Fellowships Program is an outstanding opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in Canada. Participate in this transformative exchange program and spend either one semester or a full academic year in the United States.
We have a special guest from the Fulbright Canada who will be sharing more information about the program. Please register to join the session.
You can learn more about the program here: https://learningabroad.utoronto.ca/experiences/killam-fellowships-program/.
Special Info Session
Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
Location: Online REGISTER
Goethe University Frankfurt Summer Research Info Session (GREP Program)
The Goethe Research Experience Program (GREP) offers top international students 2-6 month fellowships at Goethe University Frankfurt, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge research projects under the guidance of expert faculty. Build your academic network, expand your intercultural skills, and immerse yourself in a vibrant community with world-class facilities, a unique social program, and lifelong connections.
Goethe University is hosting 2 info sessions and students are welcome to attend any that works for them:
- Date: Wednesday, November 20 or Wednesday, November 27
- Time: 9:00am (Toronto) / 3:00 pm (Frankfurt)
- Register here
Inbound Exchange Orientations
All inbound exchange students are required to attend one of the orientation sessions. There are additional info sessions and events to help inbound exchange students transition to U of T.
Upcoming Events
Inbound Exchange Valentines Day Social ♡
Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: 33 St George Street CIE. Register Here.
Inbound Exchange Ice Skating Social
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
More details will be updated soon.
Intercultural Development Workshop
Students who have been accepted for an international internship, are invited to attend an Intercultural Development workshop before their travels.
This 90-minute virtual workshop will go over intercultural communication, cultural expectations, power and privilege, and how to market your international experience to future employers.
Attendance at one of these workshops is highly encouraged to any students going on an international internship with one of UofT’s partners! It is mandatory if you are interested in getting your international internship added to your Co-Curricular Record (CCR).
Dates and Times:
- April 30, 12:30PM – 2:00PM EST (hybrid on MS Teams and in Student Commons CM556 and 558)
- Register here
