Study Abroad with MSVU: Your Global Journey Starts Here!

 

An exchange program gives you the opportunity to study in another country for a semester or a full academic year while earning credits toward your MSVU degree. You’ll continue to pay MSVU tuition and fees and retain any Canadian financial aid you’re eligible for. It’s an exciting and supported way to expand your education and your world.

 

Why Go on Exchange?

 

🌍 It’s an adventure.
Live and learn in a completely new environment! Exchange programs offer a chance to immerse yourself in a different culture, meet new people, and explore new perspectives. It’s an unforgettable way to shake up your academics and broaden your horizons.

💡 It’s a Smart Investment in Your Future
Global experience gives you a competitive edge. Through exchange, you’ll develop valuable skills like adaptability, cultural intelligence, problem-solving, and leadership, qualities employers look for. You’ll also build an international network and gain insight that supports a global career path.

✨ It’s a One-of-a-Kind Opportunity
MSVU’s exchange programs are part of a well-established network of international partnerships. With pre-approved course transfers, pre-departure orientation, and ongoing support from experienced advisors, you’ll have everything in place to thrive abroad.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for an exchange program, you need:

  • A minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Completion of at least 2 semesters at MSVU

How to Apply & Deadlines

Application Deadlines:

  • Jan 31 for Fall Semester of the same calendar year
  • Jul 31 for Winter Semester of the next calendar year

Application Procedure:

  1. Submit the complete outgoing exchange application package and the forms before the deadlines;
  2. Once nominated by the IEC, you will be provided with a confirmation form and a list of required documents to be submitted by a specified deadline.
  3. Submit all the required documents to the host institution by its deadline (we will inform you of applicable deadlines after you have been nominated); and
  4. Complete the mandatory pre-departure workshop on Moodle (this is where we help you prepare to leave!)

Application Package and Forms

Please submit the following 9 documents to global@msvu.ca:

  1. Exchange Application Checklist (PDF)
  2. Applicant’s Personal Information (PDF)
  3. Applicant’s Academic Information (PDF)
  4. Budget Worksheet (PDF)
  5. Academic Reference (PDF)
  6. Exchange or Study Abroad Program Participation Agreement (PDF)
  7. MSVU transcript (please read the instructions in the Application Checklist)
  8. Passport information page (please read the instructions in the Application Checklist)
  9. Headshot (please read the instructions in the Application Checklist)
  10. Registration Form for MSVU Students Studying Abroad (PDF)

Exchange Opportunities by Country

Austria:

China:

Denmark:

Ecuador:

Estonia:

France:

Kenya:

Mexico:

Netherlands:

South Korea:

Spain:

Sweden:

Switzerland:

United Arab Emirates:

Exchange Opportunities by Program

All the mentioned courses below are taught in English except classes of foreign languages, such as Spanish or French. The sample courses may change, so please refer to their websites for more and up-to-date information.

Biology

Universitat de Vic (Spain)

The program of bioscience offers courses related to biology, such as

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

The School of International Studies offers courses related to biology, such as the following:

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

Courses related to biology are offered in different schools and programs, such as the School of Pure and Applied Sciences. Sample courses include:

HAN University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)

Courses related to biology are

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to biology are offered in programs of different departments, such as life sciences, pharmacy, or food science and engineering. Sample courses include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to biology are offered by the Division of Life Sciences. Sample courses include:

Business Administration

Universitat de Vic (Spain)

Courses related to business administration are offered in the program of business studies. Sample courses include:

  • Advertising and Public Relations International Campaign Management
  • Audiovisual Media Postproduction
  • Brand Building
  • More offerings in English…

Södertörns University (Sweden)

Sample courses include:

Canadian University Dubai (UAE)

The CUD offers a variety of courses related to business in the programs of Bachelor of Business Administration in Forensic Accounting, Accounting and Finance, Human Resources Management, International Business, Marketing, e-Business, Luxury Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Sports Management. Sample courses include:

Aarhus University (Denmark)

The Economics, Business, and Communication Program offers business courses (Groups A-G), such as the following:

Universidad Católica de Murcia (Spain)

The Business Administration Program offers business classes. Sample courses include:

FHWien der WKW University of Applied Sciences for Management & Communication (Austria)

The International Business Program offers business courses. Sample courses:

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

The School of International Studies offers courses related to business, such as

Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)

The Department of Business Administration offers courses such as the following:

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The School of Business offers a Bachelor of Commerce with various business classes. Sample courses include:

Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (Mexico)

The Department of Management and International Business offers courses related to business. Sample courses include:

HAN University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)

The International School of Business Exchange Program offers various courses of business, such as

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to business are offered in programs of different departments, such as International Office Administration, Business Administration, and International Studies. Sample courses include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to business are offered by the Department of Business Administration. Sample courses include:

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

Courses related to business are offered in the Bachelor of Business Administration. Sample courses include:

Chemistry

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

Courses related to chemistry are offered in different programs at the School of Pure and Applied Sciences. Sample courses include:

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to chemistry are offered in programs of different departments, such as life sciences, pharmacy, food science and engineering, etc. Sample courses include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to chemistry are offered by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Department of Chemistry. Sample courses include:

Child and Youth Study

University College Copenhagen (Denmark)

The Social Education Program offers courses.

  • People with special needs
  • Pedagogical Work with Children and Young People in a European Perspective
  • Childhood in a Nordic Perspective – a Danish Setting
  • Playful Learning and Citizenship in Education
  • More details about the program…

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to child and youth studies are offered in programs of different departments, such as psychology or early childhood education. Sample courses include:

  • Infancy and Childhood Development
  • Safety Education for Young Children
  • Theoretical Foundation of Teaching Early Childhood Education
  • More offerings in English…

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to child and youth study are offered by different departments. Sample courses include:

  • Vocational Development in Childhood and Adolescence
  • Child Development
  • Readings in English Children’s Literature
  • More offerings in English…

Communication/Public Relations

Universitat de Vic (Spain)

The program of communication studies offers communication courses. Sample courses include:

  • Advertising and Public Relations International Campaign Management
  • Audiovisual Media Postproduction
  • Communication Research Methods
  • More offerings in English…

Södertörns University (Sweden)

Sample courses about communication include:

  • Media Production: Visual Narratives
  • Media, Culture and Society
  • Challenge-driven Innovation with Design Thinking
  • More offerings in English…

Canadian University Dubai (UAE)

The CUD offers a variety of courses related to communication in the program of Bachelor of Arts in Communication (advertising, journalism, and public relations). Sample courses include:

Institut des Stratégies et Techniques de Communication, UCL (France)

The courses related to communication are offered in the English program. Sample courses include:

Aarhus University (Denmark)

The Economics, Business, and Communication Program offers communication courses (Group I), such as

  • Cross-Cultural Negotiation
  • Social Entrepreneurship – The Future of Doing Business
  • International Business Strategy in Emerging Markets
  • More offerings in English…

FHWien der WKW University of Applied Sciences for Management & Communication (Austria)

Courses related to communication are offered in the program of journalism and media management. Sample courses:

  • Global Events and Developments: Theory and Practice
  • Issues and Trends in Anglo-American Journalism
  • Radio and Audio
  • More offerings in English…

Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)

The Centre for Language and Communication offers courses such as the following:

Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (Mexico)

Courses related to communication offered by the Department of Communication and Multimedia:

  • Current Topics in Animation
  • Current Topics in Graphic Design
  • Matte Painting
  • More details…

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to communication are offered in programs of different departments, such as International Office Administration, English Education, and Communication and Media. Sample courses include:

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

The School of International Studies offers courses related to communication, such as the following:

  • Intercultural Communication
  • Communication in Marketing
  • Communication across Genders
  • More details…

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

Courses related to communication are offered in the BA in Communication and Media Studies. Sample courses include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to communication are offered by the School of Media and Communication. Sample courses include:

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Media Communication Special Topic
  • More details…

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

Courses related to communication are offered in the bachelor’s in film, TV, and media studies. Sample courses include:

Computer Science/Information Technology

Canadian University Dubai (UAE)

The Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology program offers courses about computer science and IT. Sample courses include:

Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)

The Department of Computer Systems offers courses such as the following:

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The Department of Computing and Information Technology offers classes such as the following:

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to computer science are offered in programs of different departments, such as Computer Science and Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, etc. Sample courses include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to computer science are offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Sample courses include:

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

Courses related to computer science are offered in the bachelor’s in computer science and engineering. Sample courses include:

Cultural Studies

Södertörns University (Sweden)

Sample courses include:

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to culture are offered in programs of different departments, such as German Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, Global Korean Studies, etc. Sample courses include:

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

The School of International Studies offers one course related to culture:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to culture are offered by different departments. Sample courses include:

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

Courses related to cultural studies are offered in the bachelor’s in cultural studies. Sample courses include:

Economics

Södertörns University (Sweden)

Sample courses include:

Aarhus University (Denmark)

The Economics, Business, and Communication Program offers economics courses (Group H), such as the following:

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

The School of International Studies offers courses related to economics, such as the following:

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The School of Economics offers classes such as the following:

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to economics are offered in programs of different departments, such as economics, international studies, health convergence, etc. Sample courses include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to economics are offered by different departments. Sample courses include:

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

Courses related to economics are offered in the bachelor’s in economics. Sample courses include:

Education

Universitat de Vic (Spain)

The education program offers classes on education. Sample courses include:

Södertörns University (Sweden)

Sample courses include:

  • Science and Technology for Primary School Teachers
  • Pedagogical Leadership and Communication
  • Pedagogy Challenges, Globalization and Social Justice
  • More offerings in English…

University College Copenhagen (Denmark): 

The teacher education program offers courses, such as the following:

Universidad Católica de Murcia (Spain)

Classes are offered in primary education (only available for the spring semester). Sample courses include:

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

The School of International Studies offers courses related to education, such as

  • Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
  • Intercultural Interactions in Education
  • Pedagogical Grammar and Assessment Techniques
  • More offerings in English…

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The School of Education offers an array of courses. Sample courses include:

HAN University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)

One course is offered related to education:

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to education are offered in programs of different departments, such as education, early childhood education, special education, etc. Sample courses include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to education are offered by the Department of Education. Sample courses include:

English

Södertörns University (Sweden)

Sample courses include:

University of Zurich (Switzerland)

Bachelor of Arts in English, sample courses:

  • English Literature: Textual Analysis
  • Introduction to English Linguistics
  • Language Skills and Culture: Introduction
  • More offerings in English…

Universidad Católica de Murcia (Spain)

The Modern Languages program offers courses about English. Sample courses include:

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a BA in English. Sample courses include:

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to English are offered in programs of different departments, such as English Education, English Language and Literature, International Office Administration, etc. Sample courses include:

Ginling College of Nanjing Normal University (China)

The English Department offers a variety of courses related to English studies. Sample courses include:

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

The School of International Studies offers courses related to English, such as the following:

  • English Structure
  • English Accuracy and Fluency
  • English Composition
  • More details…

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to English are offered by the Department of English Language and Literature. Sample courses include:

  • Teaching English Literature in EFL
  • Medieval and Renaissance Literature
  • More details…

Family Studies

Södertörns University (Sweden)

Sample courses include:

  • Family as a Gendering Institution
  • Gender and Sexuality in Modern Sweden in a Historical Perspective
  • Imperialism and Colonialism, Gender and Intercultural Perspective
  • More details:

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers Gender and Development Studies. Sample courses include:

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

One course related to family studies is offered in the program of child development and intervention:

Korea University (South Korea)

One course related to family studies is offered by the Department of Nursing:

French

Universidad Católica de Murcia (Spain)

French courses are offered in the Modern Languages program. Sample courses include:

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a BA in French. Sample courses include:

  • Introduction to General Linguistics
  • French Language
  • Oral Communication Skills in French
  • More details…

History

Södertörns University (Sweden)

Sample courses include:

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to history are offered in programs of different departments, such as history, English language and literature, political science and international relations, etc. Sample courses include:

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

The School of International Studies offers courses related to history, such as the following:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to history are offered by different departments. Sample courses include:

  • Teaching Critical Reading of Documents on Western History
  • Promenade on the History of Western Civilization
  • Russian History
  • More offerings in English…

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

Courses related to history are offered in the bachelor’s in history and politics. Sample courses include:

  • The Origin of the State and Political Ideas in the Ancient World
  • Theoretical and Methodological Principles in History
  • Comparative Historical Constitutionalism
  • More offerings in English…

Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès (France)

Sample courses of history include the following:

  • Early Modern History of Europe
  • History of the Ancient Greek and Roman Worlds
  • Atlantic History of the Early Modern World
  • More offerings in English…

Mathematics

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

The School of International Studies offers courses related to math, such as

Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)

Math courses are offered from different departments. Sample courses include:

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to math are offered in programs of different departments, such as electronic and electrical engineering, mathematics education, and economics. Sample courses include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to math are offered by different departments. Sample courses include:

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

Courses related to mathematics are offered in the bachelor’s in applied mathematics and computing. Sample courses include:

Nutrition

Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (Mexico)

The Department of Health offers one course related to nutrition:

HAN University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)

Courses related to nutrition are

  • Sport Nutrition
  • Global Health
  • Health Professionals in International Perspective
  • More details…

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to nutrition are offered by the Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management. Sample courses include:

  • Nutrigenomics and personalized nutrition
  • Trends in Nutrition Industry
  • More details…

Peace and Conflict

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to peace and conflict are offered in different programs of different departments, such as International Studies and Political Science and International Relations. Sample courses include:

  • International Security and Peace
  • Understanding International Conflicts
  • More details…

Philosophy

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

One course related to philosophy is offered in the program of philosophy:

Physics

Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)

The Division of Physics offers physics courses. Sample courses include:

  • Physics
  • Astrophysics and Spaceflight
  • Refresher Course of Physics
  • More details…

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to physics are offered in different programs of different departments, such as physics, physics education, and climate and energy systems engineering. Sample courses include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to physics are offered by different departments. Sample courses include:

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

Courses related to physics are offered in the bachelor’s in engineering physics. Sample courses include:

Political Studies

Södertörns University (Sweden)

Sample courses taught in English:

  • Comparative European Politics
  • Democracies and Dictatorships in Europe in the 20th Century
  • Political and Social Institutions
  • More offerings in English…

Aarhus University (Denmark)

The Political Science Program offers the following:

  • Political Philosophy Meets Bioethics: Harm, Wrongness and Justice
  • Evolutionary Approach to Political Psychology
  • Political Sociology of Legitimacy
  • More details…

Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)

The Law School offers two courses related to politics:

  • Legal and Political Philosophy
  • Introduction to Political Science
  • More details…

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to politics are offered in different programs of different departments, such as political science and international relations and international studies. Sample courses include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to politics are offered by different departments. Sample courses include:

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

Courses related to politics are offered in the bachelor’s in political science. Sample courses include:

University of Zurich (Switzerland)

Courses related to politics are offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Sample modules include:

Psychology

Universitat de Vic (Spain)

The Psychology Program offers courses:

Södertörns University (Sweden)

One course is offered related to psychology:

Canadian University Dubai (UAE)

A BA in psychology offers courses related to psychology, such as

Aarhus University (Denmark)

The psychology program offers courses, such as the following:

  • Applied Social Psychology: Consultancy, Behavior, Change, Policy Advice
  • Nostalgia Advertising and Autobiographical Memory
  • Ethics and Moral Psychology
  • More offerings in English…

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

The School of International Studies offers courses related to psychology, such as

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a BA in psychology. Sample courses include:

Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (Mexico)

The Department of Health offers one course related to psychology:

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to psychology are offered in different programs of different departments, such as education, psychology, communication and media, and the fashion industry. Sample courses include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to psychology are offered by different departments, such as the Department of Psychology. Sample courses include:

Public Policy

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a BA in public policy and administration. Sample courses include:

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

One course related to public policy is offered by the Department of Public Administration:

Korea University (South Korea)

Two courses related to public policy are taught in English by the Department of Public Administration:

  • Normative Analysis of Public Policy
  • Public Policy Formation
  • More details…

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

Courses related to public policy are offered in the bachelor’s in philosophy, politics, and economics. Sample courses include:

Religious Studies

Södertörns University (Sweden)

One course related to religion is offered:

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a BA in philosophy and religious studies. Sample courses include:

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to religious studies are offered in different programs of different departments, such as Christian Studies and Global Korean Studies. Sample classes include:

  • Religions of Korea
  • Advanced Topics in East Asian Religions
  • More details…

Sociology and Anthropology

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a BA in Sociology. Sample courses include:

HAN University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)

One class is offered related to social studies:

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to sociology are offered in different programs of different departments, such as social welfare, education, sociology, etc. Sample classes include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Two courses related to sociology are offered by the Department of Sociology:

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

Courses related to sociology are offered in the bachelor’s in sociology. Sample courses include:

Spanish

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

The UEES offers one program in Spanish for incoming exchange students:

Statistics

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

The School of International Studies offers one course related to statistics:

Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)

Courses related to statistics are

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

Courses related to statistics are offered in different programs. Sample courses are

  • Statistics for Economists (Bachelor of Economics and Statistics)
  • Introduction to Statistics (BSc in Information Technology)
  • Probability and Statistics (BSc in Energy Technology)
  • More offerings in English…

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

Courses related to sociology are offered in different programs of different departments, such as statistics, education, economics, and business administration. Sample classes include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to statistics are offered in different programs of different departments. Sample courses include:

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M, Spain)

One course related to statistics is offered by the School of Engineering:

Universitat De Vic (UVic, Spain)

Course in English offered in the Engineering Program:

Södertörns University (Sweden)

One course related to statistics is offered:

Tourism and Hospitality

Södertörns University (Sweden)

Courses related to tourism include the following:

Canadian University Dubai (UAE)

The BBA in Events and Tourism Management program offers courses about tourism. Sample courses include:

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

Courses related to tourism and hospitality management are offered in different programs at the School of Hospitality, Tourism, and Leisure Studies. Sample courses include:

  • Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
  • Principles of Management in Hospitality and Tourism
  • Services Management in Hospitality and Tourism
  • More offerings in English…

FHWien der WKW University of Applied Sciences for Management & Communication (Austria)

Courses related to tourism include the following:

  • Tourism Destination: Management, Marketing and Digitalization
  • Business English for Tourism Professionals
  • Event Management
  • More offerings in English…

Women’s Studies

Södertörns University (Sweden)

Courses offered about women’s studies or gender include the following:

  • Family as a Gendering Institution
  • Gender and Sexuality in Modern Sweden in a Historical Perspective
  • Imperialism and Colonialism, Gender and Intercultural Perspective
  • More details…

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers Gender and Development Studies. Sample courses include:

Ewha Women’s University (South Korea)

HOKMA College of General Education offers the following:

Writing

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

The School of International Studies offers one course related to writing:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to writing are offered by the Department of English Language and Literature. Sample courses include:

Comprehensive

Faculte des Letters & Sciences Humaines, UCL (France)

The FLSH, UCL, offers an array of mixed courses of arts and humanities for exchange students. Sample courses are

Graduate Studies

University of Zurich

  • English
  • Gender Studies
  • Other programs upon approval

Connect with us

For questions regarding partner institutions, application, and admission to the exchange programs, please contact:

Mahx Mason
International Partnerships Coordinator
global@msvu.ca
+1(902) 457-6199
Mount Saint Vincent University
International Education Center (SA101C)
166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS, B3M2J6
Canada

For questions regarding exchange agreements and policies, please contact:

Amy Braye
Manager, International Education Centre
amy.braye@msvu.ca
+1(902) 457-6130

Instagram: msvu_global

Exploring Global Learning: Exchange Program Preferences Survey

 

Scholarships and Financial Support

Scholarships Offered by the Government of Canada

Every year the Government of Canada announces scholarship programs for key countries. For details: Government Scholarships for Canadians.

MSVU Elizabeth Church Global Experience Award

Please find the details on this award at Prizes and Awards.

MSVU IEC Travel Bursary

The International Education Centre (IEC) is able to offer a limited number of travel bursaries to offset the cost of travelling to obtain immigration documents from embassies outside of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Please contact us at global@msvu.ca for details.

Deadline: Funding applications are accepted upon nomination but must be received at least 8 weeks prior to departure.

Support by MSVU Dean's Office

The Dean’s Office provides $300 in funding for MSVU students to study abroad.

Application: Student Opportunity Fund MSVU

Please submit it to the Dean’s Office in Evaristus C307.

2024/2025 Scholarships Offered by the French Embassy in Canada

Scholarships are available for Canadian and international students and researchers: please find below a quick overview of the different programs available and links to their respective webpages.

For undergraduate students: French + Sciences and French + Gastronomy

For PhD and postdoctoral students: High-Level Scientific Fellowship

2024/2025 France-Acadie Scholarship Offered by the French Embassy in Canada

France-Acadie Scholarship—Academic Year 2024-2025

Application deadline: March 16, 2024

This scholarship is for students who wish to pursue study experience in France in the first semester of the 2024-2025 academic year.

Eligibility:

  • Students of Canadian nationality.
  • Students enrolled in one of the universities or colleges in the Atlantic Provinces (NB, NS, PEI, and NF).
  • Students who wish to study in France for one full semester in the 2024/2025 academic year.
  • Students aged 18 and over at the time of departure to France.

It covers:

  • Canada-France international transportation, round trip;
  • Registration with the French public social security system and registration with complementary health insurance (mutuelle);
  • The status of a scholarship holder from the French State;
  • Priority access to university residences (CROUS) (depending on available places—not guaranteed);
  • Study visa fees in France (automatic exemption as part of a university exchange);

Preference will be given to applications from students planning long mobility (two semesters or more).

Scholarships Offered by the Government of Austria

The Austrian government administers scholarship programs that Canadian students are eligible for, such as the “Ernst Mach Grant—Worldwide” and the “Ernst Mach Grant for studying at an Austrian university of applied sciences.” Please find more here.

Export Development Canada (EDC) Scholarships

Export Development Canada (EDC) offers scholarships for international business students to participate in international experiences. Note the competition period runs from November to the end of February. Please find the details at: Scholarships | EDC.

Scotiabank Award

Open to students participating in an international experience in a country where Scotiabank operates or that is part of the Global ATM Alliance (ABM). This award applies to our current partnerships in the Grand Cayman Islands, China, France, Korea, Mexico, and Spain.

If you plan to study at an institution where there is no partnership, you can still apply for the Scotia Bank Award. Please review these links to determine if you plan to study in an eligible country.
https://www.gbm.scotiabank.com/en/about-overview/our-global-presence.html
https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/personal/ways-to-bank/manage-accounts/global-atm-alliance.html

 

Scholarship Opportunities at ScholarshipsCanada

ScholarshipsCanada is part of the SchoolFinder Group. The site has been helping students find scholarships since 1997. Students are matched to scholarships and bursaries when they create an account. Read more.

Scholarship Opportunities at Student Awards

Student Awards is a platform that provides a searchable database to help students sort scholarship opportunities by province, school, award value, difficulty, level of study, and more. Please find more information at Student Awards.

For personalized advising, please schedule a meeting with Mahx Mason.