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Study Abroad and Student Exchange

The Student Exchange Program

  • The World Could Be Yours!
    • Arts & Science students in all departments are encouraged to participate in the international and Canadian exchanges offered through the Centre for International Experience (CIE). These exchanges allow you to experience new cultures and languages in an academic setting while earning credits towards your U of T degree. Exchanges may be for one term or a full year, and most are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Cost
    • The cost of an exchange includes your U of T tuition plus incidental fees, along with the cost of living and studying abroad. While on exchange, you are still eligible to receive government assistance such as OSAP. There are also many specific scholarships and bursaries run by various U of T offices, and the CIE itself administers a needs-based bursary program; for exchange students who qualify, this bursary will usually cover at least the cost of airfare.
  • Eligibility
    • In general, undergraduate or graduate U of T students who have completed at least one year of full-time studies, with a minimum CGPA of 2.0, are eligible to apply. You must also achieve a minimum annual GPA of 2.5 for the year during which you apply. In addition, some exchange programs have special language requirements.
  • Destinations
    • Arts & Science students may choose from over 70 universities in: Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, the Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and the West Indies.
    • Please check our website for an up-to-date list of listing of our exchange partners.
  • Application

Applications for most programs are due by mid January, but you should always check with the CIE about the specific exchange(s) that interest you.

  • For more information, please contact the CIE:

Summer Abroad Programs - Woodsworth College

Prepare yourself for a future in the global village by participating in one of the highly reputed Faculty of Arts & Science Summer Abroad Programs. Administered through Woodsworth College, summer programs are offered in:

  • Australia (Sydney)
  • Central Europe (Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria and Poland)
  • China (Hong Kong & Shanghai)
  • Ecuador (Amazon & Galapagos)
  • England (Oxford)
  • France (Tours)
  • Germany (Berlin)
  • Italy (Siena)
  • Japan (Tokyo)
  • Jordan (Madaba)
  • Kenya (Nairobi and Masai Mara)
  • Mexico (Guadalajara)

These programs are designed to give students an exciting international experience that fosters an awareness and appreciation for the people, cultures, and social and economic systems of the host country.

Students take specially designed University of Toronto undergraduate degree credit courses, relevant to the location for a period of four to six weeks. The courses have field trips that complement and highlight the course materials. Courses are taught predominantly by University of Toronto professors and, with the exception of language courses, are taught in English. Typically, full credit second and third year courses are offered in disciplines such as history, political science, religion, fine art, management, architecture, archeology, and language study. All University of Toronto students in good standing are eligible to apply. The courses and grades show on students' transcripts as regular University of Toronto credits and are calculated into their CGPA.

Application deadline: March 1 (or February 1 if applying for a scholarship offered through Woodsworth College). Financial aid is available for some programs.

  • For further information visit the website or contact:
    • The Professional & International Programs Office
      Woodsworth College
      119 St. George Street, Third Floor
      Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A9
      Phone: 416-978-8713
      E-mail: summer.abroad@utoronto.ca
      Website