Study Abroad

We want you to have the opportunity to study, conduct research or find an internship placement abroad.

Whether you do an exchange program for one semester, a one-week group study, or work with a global company, it's of benefit to have international experiences as part of your degree program. 

Benefits of studying abroad

One of the biggest benefits of studying abroad with the UCalgary program is that you pay UCalgary tuition instead of international tuition. You also remain eligible for student loans. Watch the Global Learning 101 video below to learn about many more advantages of international travel. 

Once you have watched the video, review the checklist to the right to see if studying abroad will work for you.

Checklist for Global Learning Opportunities

1. Attend an information session or watch the video series.
2. Explore programs. The Study Abroad website lists all countries, schools and programs.
3. Find funding information. Almost $1 million in UCalgary funding is available for study abroad programs and external awards that may also apply to your program.
4. Review your degree requirements to see where you have room for exchange courses. Meet with a kinesiology advisor to verify.
5. Meet with a global learning advisor to help narrow down options, clarify program details, and answer questions about your eligibility to apply.
6. Apply for your desired program.
7. Find out what you need to do once you've been accepted into the Study Abroad program and complete the steps outlined by the Global Learning office.
8. Consult your global learning advisor for tips on course selection and registration. To learn how the courses will be transferred, send the school name and exact courses to knesinfo@ucalgary.ca. If the courses have not been previously reviewed, outlines may be required. If the school doesn’t share course outlines, you may have to wait until you arrive at your exchange institution before you can access them.
9. Finalize your course list and apply for a Letter of Permission in the advising tab of your Student Centre. Follow-up with an email to knesinfo@ucalgary.ca with detailed course outlines (if available). Note: Group Study programs do not require a Letter of Permission.
10. Enjoy your international experience, and when it’s complete, arrange for an official transcript to be submitted to the Global Learning office at UCalgary. You will be notified when the transcript arrives and the transfer credit process has begun. For more information, visit Returning to Canada.