Study Abroad
General Information
As a student involved in the MLCS major language route you are required to earn at least 6 credits in an experience abroad or in Francophone areas of Canada.
What can count as such a component?
- An exchange to another university (see options below)
- Internship abroad
- e3-program
What do I want?
In which language do I want to immerse myself?
French
What is my current language level?
100 (beginner, little/no previous background in foreign language - A1/2)
For how long do I want to go abroad?
Only a couple of weeks
What do I want to do abroad?
Study & earn credits for my current degree - should fit my degree easily
French
What is my current language level?
100 (beginner, little/no previous background in foreign language - A1/2)
For how long do I want to go abroad?
Only a couple of weeks
What do I want to do abroad?
Study & earn credits for my current degree - should fit my degree easily
In which language do I want to immerse myself?
German
What is my current language level?
200 (intermediate - B1)
For how long do I want to go abroad?
A whole semester
What do I want to do abroad?
Study but the credits are not that important - experience the real life of a German/French/Spanish etc. student!
German
What is my current language level?
200 (intermediate - B1)
For how long do I want to go abroad?
A whole semester
What do I want to do abroad?
Study but the credits are not that important - experience the real life of a German/French/Spanish etc. student!
In which language do I want to immerse myself?
Spanish
What is my current language level?
300 and higher (advanced - B2/C1)
For how long do I want to go abroad?
Longer than a semester
What do I want to do abroad?
Learn the language
Spanish
What is my current language level?
300 and higher (advanced - B2/C1)
For how long do I want to go abroad?
Longer than a semester
What do I want to do abroad?
Learn the language
Exchange, Internship and Summer programs
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| Goal | Live the life of a student abroad! Take academic courses at a university abroad and transfer credits to your degree in Canada (talk to an advisor beforehand to see which courses you have to take). |
Improve your language skills by taking intensive language courses and/or subject classes. |
Achieve professional growth and competitive advantage in the global workforce by completing an internship abroad. |
| Duration | You can go one term (4 - 6 months) as well as for an entire year (10-12 months). | Short programs between 2 weeks and 2 months. |
Decide for yourself how long you want to go abroad between two months and one year. |
| When | Fall or Winter term | In summer | Any time |
| Required language level |
Varies on program but most require a decent knowledge beforehand | Any language level welcome (mostly) |
Some |
Funding opportunities
Students are encouraged to apply for funding through the Education Abroad Office in Hub Mall.Further information can be found at: University International > Go Abroad > Get Funding
Students receive on average between $1,200-$1,800 in funding.
Over 70% of students who apply get funding.