Stand Out. Go Global!
What It Is
Interested in learning abroad? Come to the Learning Abroad Fair to learn more about the international opportunities available to you!
This annual event brings together representatives from U of T, partner institutions and student volunteers to showcase the learning abroad opportunities available to U of T students.
This year, the Learning Abroad Fair is going Virtual!
We will be hosting a series of online events to learn more about partner universities, learning abroad programs, student experience and next steps for your application!
Looking forward to connecting with you!
Fair Details
Date: October 26-30th, 2020
Location: Virtual!
Registration instructions: Registration is now open! Please register for the events you will be attending using the links provided in the events schedule. Please note, registration will close one day prior to the scheduled event.
If you have any questions, please email us at learning.abroad@utoronto.ca
Events Schedule
Monday October 26, 2020
11am-12noon: Student Stories Panel (Asia)
Join in to explore student stories of global engagement! Global learning experiences provide students with insights into the real world, and help to develop interpersonal and communication skills, as well as enhance future employment opportunities.
4pm-5pm: Learning Abroad 101- How to Apply for Exchange
Interested in applying for exchange and not sure where to start? Join this session to learn how to choose your host university and create an application that will help you stand out from the crowd
8pm-8:30pm: Partner spotlight- Aoyama Gakuin University
Interested in studying abroad in Japan? A representative from our partner institution, Aoyama Gakuin University, will be joining us virtually! Learn more about our exchange partner and ask any questions you may have about the exchange!
Tuesday October 27, 2020
9am-9:30am: Partner Spotlight- École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Interested in studying abroad in Switzerland? A representative from our partner institution, EPFL, will be joining us virtually! Learn more about our exchange partner and ask any questions you may have about the exchange!
10am-10:30am: Partner Spotlight- University of Amsterdam
Interested in studying abroad in the Netherlands? A representative from our partner institution, University of Amsterdam, will be joining us virtually! Learn more about our exchange partner and ask any questions you may have about the exchange!
11am-12noon: Student Stories Panel (Europe)
Join in to explore student stories of global engagement! Global learning experiences provide students with insights into the real world, and help to develop interpersonal and communication skills, as well as enhance future employment opportunities.
2pm-3pm: Explore and Odyssey Program
Explore and Odyssey seek to promote the learning of Canada’s two official languages. More information about the programs can be found at http://www.myexplore.ca/en/ and http://www.myodyssey.ca/en/.
4pm-5pm: Learning Abroad Professional & Experiential Opportunities
Interested in gaining professional experience abroad? We will be showcasing Learning Abroad programs that provide the opportunity to gain practical & professional experience to compliment your studies.
Wednesday October 28, 2020
9am-9:30am: Partner spotlight- Royal Holloway, University of London
Interested in studying abroad in England? A representative from our partner institution, Royal Holloway, University of London, will be joining us virtually! Learn more about our exchange partner and ask any questions you may have about the exchange!
10am-10:30am: Partner spotlight- University of Glasgow
Interested in studying abroad in Scotland? A representative from our partner institution, University of Glasgow, will be joining us virtually! Learn more about our exchange partner and ask any questions you may have about the exchange!
11am-12noon: Student Stories Panel (UK, Americas and Middle East)
Join in to explore student stories of global engagement! Global learning experiences provide students with insights into the real world, and help to develop interpersonal and communication skills, as well as enhance future employment opportunities.
1pm-2pm: Summer Abroad
Interested in a study abroad experience next Summer? Complete a full-year U of T credit in 3 to 6 weeks? Come to the U of T Summer Abroad information session to learn more about the opportunities available to you!
4pm-5pm: Dispelling Learning Abroad Myths
It’s too expensive. I’ll have to repeat the semester when I come back. Attend this session to learn the truth behind these common exchange myths and see how an exchange can help set you apart from your peers – and maybe even change your life.
Thursday October 29, 2020
9:30am-11am: Info Session: Tata Global Internships
Tata Global Internships offers university students of any discipline, level, or nationality, the opportunity to spend 4-8 weeks working on real projects at flagship companies under the Tata Group. Join this info session to learn more.
11am-12noon: Student Stories Panel (Australia & New Zealand)
Join in to explore student stories of global engagement! Global learning experiences provide students with insights into the real world, and help to develop interpersonal and communication skills, as well as enhance future employment opportunities.
4-5pm: Funding your Learning Abroad Experience
Come learn about the different funding opportunities available to support your learning abroad experience as well as budgeting tips!
6pm-6:30pm: Partner spotlight- Monash University
Interested in studying abroad in Australia? A representative from our partner institution, Monash University, will be joining us virtually! Learn more about our exchange partner and ask any questions you may have about the exchange!
Friday October 30, 2020
10am-11am: Learning Abroad 101- How to Apply for Exchange
Interested in applying for exchange and not sure where to start? Join this session to learn how to choose your host university and create an application that will help you stand out from the crowd.
All-day drop in appointments
Meet *virtually* with an advisor on your campus to start planning your learning abroad journey! Drop in appointments can be booked using the instructions below.
UTM: Appointments bookable on the IEC Exchange calendar
UTSC: Appointments bookable on CLNx on the ISC/SL calendar
UTSG: Appointments bookable on CLNx on the CIE, Learning Abroad-Outbound calendar
We look forward to meeting with you!
Explore Opportunities
Learn more about partner institutions & Learning Abroad programs
Did you know University of Toronto has over 160 partner institutions? Click here to search and learn more about our partner institutions and the learning abroad opportunities available to you! You can search by program length, areas of study or by country!
On the experience pages, you can view promotional material from our partners, watch videos, learn more about available courses and program eligibility! If you have any questions about partner institutions or any learning abroad programs, please do not hesitate to get in touch by email (learning.abroad@utoronto.ca) or in a virtual drop-in session.
A taste of what is available…
Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
Free University of Brussels (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bocconi University, Milan, Italy