Welcome to KPU's Study Abroad home page. We are committed to enhancing the student experience through international learning opportunities. KPU is a part of a vibrant and diverse international network that prepares students for global success, On this page, you will find information on the various study-abroad opportunities available to students at KPU.
INTERESTED in a Study Abroad Program?
Email internationalprograms@kpu.ca.
Find Your Program
Exchange
An international learning experience goes outside of the classroom. Not only does this give more insight into the world at large, but it looks great to future employers when they read your resume!
Summer Schools
Programs about 2-6 weeks in length between May to August that are organized by a partner University or Organization.
Field Schools
Study outside of the traditional classroom setting with a group of other students. Beyond academic training, it's also a chance for you to receive hands-on experience in another country.
Exchange Program Steps
Step 1: Can I go on Exchange? Eligibility & Application Deadlines
Eligibility Requirement for all:
To go on exchange you must:
- have completed 24 university credits by the time you go on exchange (15 of those credits must have been completed at KPU).
- have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Return to KPU after your exchange for a minimum of 9 credits*
*May not apply to all students. Exceptions to this requirement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Step 2: Deciding Where to Go
Click here for a detailed search of our partner Universities: Outbound Exchange Destinations Home – KPU (moveonca.com)
KPU International has active partnerships with over 40 institutions in Europe, Oceania, the Americas and Asia. We are committed to enhancing our international community and fostering cross-cultural experiences and learning opportunities.
Oceania
| Australia | Rockhampton | Central Queensland University |
| Australia | Perth, Mount Lawley, Joondalup, and Bunbury | Edith Cowan University |
| Australia | Melbourne | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology |
| Australia | Melbourne | Swinburne University of Technology |
| UMAP Consortium | Oceania | Consortium that connects KPU students to 600 institutions via exchange semesters FAQ | List of destinations | |
Europe
Americas
| Brazil | São Paulo | Mackenzie Presbyterian University (MPU) |
| Brazil | Belo Horizonte | Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais |
| Brazil | Porto Alegre | Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul |
| Colombia | Cali | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Cali |
| Colombia | Bogotá | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogotá |
| Dominican Republic | Santo Domingo | INTEC (Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo) |
| Mexico | Guanajuato | Universidad de Guanajuato |
| Mexico | San Pedro Garza García | Universidad de Monterrey |
| Mexico | Jalisco: Guadalajara, Lagos de Moreno, Puerto Vallarta Michoacan: La Piedad, Zamora, Uruapan Queretaro: Santiago de Querétaro Guanajuato: León Colima: Colima Nayarit: Tepic | Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (UNIVA) |
| Peru | Lima | Universidad Peruana de Ciencias (UPC) |
| Uruguay | Montevideo | Universidad ORT Uruguay |
| Uruguay | Montevideo | Universidad Catolica de Uruguay |
| UMAP Consortium | Americas | Consortium that connects KPU students to 600 institutions via exchange semesters FAQ | List of destinations |
Asia
| China | Guangdong | Guangdong University of Foreign Studies |
| Hong Kong | North Point | Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) |
| Japan | Nagasaki | Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies |
| Japan | Nagoya | Nagoya Gakuin University |
| Japan | Kyoto | Ryukoku University |
| Japan | Tokyo | Toyo University |
| South Korea | Ansan | Hanyang University (HYU) ERICA |
| South Korea | Seoul | Hankuk University of Foreign Studies |
| South Korea | Seoul | Kookmin University |
| Taiwan | Taipei | Shih Chien University |
| Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology |
| UMAP Consortium | Asia | Consortium that connects KPU students to 600 institutions via exchange semesters FAQ | List of destinations |
Step 3: Advising Appointment
1. Make an appointment on Advisor Connect with your academic advisor to best understand what courses you need to graduate with your program and when is best to go abroad. You can also view details for your program on My Action Plan.
2. Attend a Study Abroad Advising Appointment to express your interest in studying abroad, get information, and ask questions to best plan and prepare your application. This is mandatory before the deadline of the application.
Step 4: Submit an Outbound Exchange Application
- All Applications must be completed in full and submitted by the deadline to be assessed and accepted.
- Students must pick a 1st AND 2nd choice institution as part of this application.
- If there is competition for a term and destination, application will be ranked according to best fit (determined from the statement of interest and study plan), gpa, and reference letter.
Virtual Global Learning
Studying abroad virtually still allows you to connect with people from all over the world - Immerse yourself in an international classroom, learn about another country’s culture, and hone in on invaluable skills of learning/working in virtual teams.
Global Buddy Program
Have you wanted to learn more about different cultures of the world but don’t have the time to go abroad? Join us to build a lifelong friendship that you will never forget!
COIL
Did you know you can study with international peers around the world while registered in a KPU class? Register for one of the below elective courses.
