Exchange and study abroad
Applications for university-wide exchange and study abroad experiences are now closed. Check back in fall 2026 for more information.
Other opportunities
Costs, funding, and fellowships
Since exchange programs involve paying tuition to AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ at theÌýrateÌýyou currently pay for a full-time course load in your faculty, youÌýwouldn'tÌýexperience a difference in cost in terms of tuition.
For study abroad opportunities, you pay your tuition to the host university—usually in the host nation’s currency.Ìý
Costs for travel and living overseas vary depending on where you’re studying, butÌýthere are scholarships and bursaries available that can offset some of those costs.ÌýBursaries are awarded based onÌýdemonstratedÌýfinancial need, while scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement.ÌýAll applications will automatically be considered for a bursary and scholarship.
In some cases, the financial awards you can receive will make a term or year abroad more affordable than staying in Canada!Ìý
Fellowships
Interested in combining international study with generous funding and leadership development? Our fellowship opportunities support students seeking transformative global experiences. The Killam Fellowship provides funding for Canadian undergraduate students to study in the United States, while the McCall MacBain International Fellowship supports a year-long international experience that may include language learning, academic study, work experience, and community engagement abroad. Both programs are designed to help students develop intercultural skills, global awareness, and valuable professional experience.
Applying for your international experience
Study abroad guide
There are steps you need to take, and guidelines you need to follow, before and after you apply for an exchange or study abroad program.Ìý
Check out our guide to help you plan your international adventure.
Application process
You need to apply for an exchange or study abroad programÌýa year before you goÌý(e.g.,Ìýif you want to go away in your third year, you apply in your second year) and you must haveÌýcompleted 15 credit hoursÌýat AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ or King’s before applying. You apply for your top three destinations.
Applications for university-wide programs open at the beginning of November and close in mid-January (usually November 1 – January 15). Departmental programs may have different application dates and deadlines.Ìý
Applications are reviewed and ranked based on your current CGPA and the quality of your written answers. These include a Summary of Interest (max. 400 words) and a series of short answer questions about each of your exchange selections.
If your application is successful andÌýyou’reÌýoffered an exchange, you need to pay a non-refundable $100 fee to accept it. You then apply to,Ìýand need to be acceptedÌýby,Ìýthe host university.Ìý
Faculty resources
Dreaming of teaching abroad? Hosting a field study course is easier than you might think.ÌýYou’llÌýbe able to enrich your teaching experience and help your students reach their potential as global citizens.
Contact us
Connect with one of our advisors in person, over the phone, or by email. Make sure you stop by the Study Abroad Fair that takes place in Halifax every October.