The Exchange Program offers the experience of developing employability skills, globalizing classroom content, and expanding networks.
Going on exchange with the Centre for International Experience will give you the opportunity to choose from a selection of about 170 international institutions around the globe.
How to Learn Abroad
The exchange program is offered to certain faculties and departments. As a degree seeking student, you must ensure that you are eligible for the exchange program with your faculty or division, and degree. The following Faculties are pre-approved for exchange:
- Faculty of Arts & Science (St. George campus)
- University of Toronto at Scarborough
- University of Toronto at Mississauga
- Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
- Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
- Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Music
- School of Graduate Studies
Please note that access to graduate courses are not guaranteed and require special permission from the graduate program. Please consult the Student Exchange Program before applying.
Transfer Credits
The applicant must:
- Be enrolled as a degree seeking student (undergraduate or graduate) at the time of application deadline.
- Be registered in at least one course at the time of application.
- Be in good academic standing and have a CGPA of at least 2.25 for undergraduates or B for graduates with most recent sessional GPA of at least 2.25 at the time of application deadline.
- Have completed at least 4.0 credits by the time you go on exchange.
Language, CGPA and credit requirements can vary by destination. Check out the experiences page for further information.
Please note: if you go abroad in the winter semester of your final year, you will not be able to graduate in the June convocation.
Learning Abroad reserves the right to refuse applications based on overall review. For any questions, contact Learning Abroad team.
Your faculty or department may need to issue an approval before application or departure. For specific departments or faculties, you may need certain requirements prior to departure.
Contact your faculty or department office, or contact us for further questions.
If you require accessibility assistance, we will help you find an exchange opportunity that suits your needs. You will be introduced to programs in institutions that meet your accommodation requirements. We encourage you to contact CIE and your Accessibility Officer with detailed information so that we can help you plan for your exchange program.
If you are planning on going on exchange, you will need to consider the cost associated. To make sure you are prepared, please consult the funding section of this website and the following video.
Money Matters
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Summer Experience and Selected Fall / Full Year Exchanges: December 1, 2022
Fall and Full Year Exchange: January 17, 2023
Summer Experience: February 16, 2023
Winter Exchange: April 4, 2023
*Students from Faculty of Law should apply by the deadlines specified by their faculty.
CIE REVIEW (APPLICATIONS)
It takes approximately at least 8 weeks from the application deadline for the CIE to review and respond.
CONDITIONAL NOMINATION
Follow the next steps of the process and apply to the host institution that you are conditionally nominated to.
PREPARE (PLAN & BUDGET)
Visit the Prepare page to find out your next steps on what to do “before you leave”
SAFETY ABROAD (WORKSHOPS)
Learn more about Safety Abroad procedures and mandatory workshop prior to departure/start of your experience.
How to Submit an Application
In order to apply for your exchange program, you will need to follow these steps:
- Choose your destinations and prepare a list of courses you are interested in taking at the host institutions
- Upload additional documents
– Resume (for assistance, please visit the Career Exploration and Education Centre)
– SGS Approval Form (for all graduate students)
– Combined Program Student Approval Form (for Law students in a combined program only)
– Interim Grade Report (for students who have completed less than 4.0 credits and students who want to factor in-progress Y or H courses to meet requirements)
- Answer questions about your motivations for studying abroad
- You will have the option to apply for funding. Provide us with additional information on your current situation, your parents’ and your personal resources, and any additional information that would support your application.
Click on one of the links below to start your application for the appropriate term you’re looking to travel.
If you have already started an application, click here to continue.
*** NOTE: The application system will be down for 30 minutes daily at midnight 12am EST for maintenance. ***
Please do not log in during this time. Any changes made to your application during 12am-12:30am EST will not be saved.
De-registration from ROSI
CIE maintains your registration on ROSI while you are away. If you notice that you’ve been un-enrolled or de-registered, or that there is a mistake on your record, contact Student Exchange Program.
Keep your course documents
Detailed course syllabi or outlines, graded assignments or tests, independent study project papers, language workbooks, etc. may all be useful in obtaining transfer credit for the classes you take while abroad. If you are concerned about these documents weighing down your luggage, consider shipping them by sea or scanning them and keeping electronic copies.
Extending or shortening your stay
If you wish to extend or shorten your stay, please contact the Student Exchange Program to discuss the possibility.
Info Sessions
Learn more about learning abroad opportunities and how to apply. Please check our events page.
Drop-in Hours
Meet with an advisor on your campus to start planning your Learning Abroad journey!
- UTSG: In-person drop-in sessions are offered during office hours (below) at 33 St. George Street. No appointment necessary.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 2-4pm (EST)
Tuesdays, Thursdays: 10am-12pm (EST)
If you have already visited us during the drop-in hours and have more specific questions, virtual appointments can be booked through CLNx. Go to Appointments > Centre for International Experience > Learning Abroad.
- UTSC: Appointments can be booked on CLNx. > to book an appointment via CLNx? Check out our guide! (PDF)
- UTM: Book a ‘Global Learning Advising’ appointment following the instructions on this page
Email any inquiries to: learning.abroad@utoronto.ca
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- ELIGIBILITY
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Going on exchange with the Centre for International Experience will give you the opportunity to choose from a selection of about 170 international institutions around the globe.
How to Learn Abroad
The exchange program is offered to certain faculties and departments. As a degree seeking student, you must ensure that you are eligible for the exchange program with your faculty or division, and degree. The following Faculties are pre-approved for exchange:
- Faculty of Arts & Science (St. George campus)
- University of Toronto at Scarborough
- University of Toronto at Mississauga
- Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
- Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
- Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Music
- School of Graduate Studies
Please note that access to graduate courses are not guaranteed and require special permission from the graduate program. Please consult the Student Exchange Program before applying.
Transfer Credits
The applicant must:
- Be enrolled as a degree seeking student (undergraduate or graduate) at the time of application deadline.
- Be registered in at least one course at the time of application.
- Be in good academic standing and have a CGPA of at least 2.25 for undergraduates or B for graduates with most recent sessional GPA of at least 2.25 at the time of application deadline.
- Have completed at least 4.0 credits by the time you go on exchange.
Language, CGPA and credit requirements can vary by destination. Check out the experiences page for further information.
Please note: if you go abroad in the winter semester of your final year, you will not be able to graduate in the June convocation.
Learning Abroad reserves the right to refuse applications based on overall review. For any questions, contact Learning Abroad team.
Your faculty or department may need to issue an approval before application or departure. For specific departments or faculties, you may need certain requirements prior to departure.
Contact your faculty or department office, or contact us for further questions.
If you require accessibility assistance, we will help you find an exchange opportunity that suits your needs. You will be introduced to programs in institutions that meet your accommodation requirements. We encourage you to contact CIE and your Accessibility Officer with detailed information so that we can help you plan for your exchange program.
If you are planning on going on exchange, you will need to consider the cost associated. To make sure you are prepared, please consult the funding section of this website and the following video.
Money Matters
- TIMELINE
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
Summer Experience and Selected Fall / Full Year Exchanges: December 1, 2022
Fall and Full Year Exchange: January 17, 2023
Summer Experience: February 16, 2023
Winter Exchange: April 4, 2023
*Students from Faculty of Law should apply by the deadlines specified by their faculty.
CIE REVIEW (APPLICATIONS)
It takes approximately at least 8 weeks from the application deadline for the CIE to review and respond.
CONDITIONAL NOMINATION
Follow the next steps of the process and apply to the host institution that you are conditionally nominated to.
PREPARE (PLAN & BUDGET)
Visit the Prepare page to find out your next steps on what to do “before you leave”
SAFETY ABROAD (WORKSHOPS)
Learn more about Safety Abroad procedures and mandatory workshop prior to departure/start of your experience.
- APPLY
-
How to Submit an Application
In order to apply for your exchange program, you will need to follow these steps:
- Choose your destinations and prepare a list of courses you are interested in taking at the host institutions
- Upload additional documents
– Resume (for assistance, please visit the Career Exploration and Education Centre)
– SGS Approval Form (for all graduate students)
– Combined Program Student Approval Form (for Law students in a combined program only)
– Interim Grade Report (for students who have completed less than 4.0 credits and students who want to factor in-progress Y or H courses to meet requirements)
- Answer questions about your motivations for studying abroad
- You will have the option to apply for funding. Provide us with additional information on your current situation, your parents’ and your personal resources, and any additional information that would support your application.
Click on one of the links below to start your application for the appropriate term you’re looking to travel.
If you have already started an application, click here to continue.
*** NOTE: The application system will be down for 30 minutes daily at midnight 12am EST for maintenance. ***
Please do not log in during this time. Any changes made to your application during 12am-12:30am EST will not be saved. - While abroad
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De-registration from ROSI
CIE maintains your registration on ROSI while you are away. If you notice that you’ve been un-enrolled or de-registered, or that there is a mistake on your record, contact Student Exchange Program.
Keep your course documents
Detailed course syllabi or outlines, graded assignments or tests, independent study project papers, language workbooks, etc. may all be useful in obtaining transfer credit for the classes you take while abroad. If you are concerned about these documents weighing down your luggage, consider shipping them by sea or scanning them and keeping electronic copies.
Extending or shortening your stay
If you wish to extend or shorten your stay, please contact the Student Exchange Program to discuss the possibility.
- Contact Us
-
Info Sessions
Learn more about learning abroad opportunities and how to apply. Please check our events page.
Drop-in Hours
Meet with an advisor on your campus to start planning your Learning Abroad journey!
- UTSG: In-person drop-in sessions are offered during office hours (below) at 33 St. George Street. No appointment necessary.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 2-4pm (EST)
Tuesdays, Thursdays: 10am-12pm (EST)
If you have already visited us during the drop-in hours and have more specific questions, virtual appointments can be booked through CLNx. Go to Appointments > Centre for International Experience > Learning Abroad.
- UTSC: Appointments can be booked on CLNx. > to book an appointment via CLNx? Check out our guide! (PDF)
- UTM: Book a ‘Global Learning Advising’ appointment following the instructions on this page
Email
Email any inquiries to: learning.abroad@utoronto.ca
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