An exchange program allows you to study in another country for one semester or academic year, and earn credits toward your degree. Students accepted for exchange programs pay Mount Saint Vincent University tuition and other fees and retain any Canadian financial aid they may have.

Why do an exchange?

It’s fun!

Why not take the chance to live in another country for a term? Shake up your academics with a fantastic opportunity to. Meet new people who are adventurous and globally curious, like you! Experience life in another country firsthand, and explore differences between cultures.

It’s smart!

Finish your degree with skills, experience, and awareness that will make you stand out in the job market. Exchanges allow you to build your cultural awareness, adaptability, problem solving and leadership skills to set your resume apart. Grow your professional network and prepare for an international career.

It’s unique!

Going on exchange gives you the opportunity to use MSVU’s network in a pre-established pathway to live in another country. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to benefit from established processes, with pre-approved transfer credits from partner institutions and pre-departure and settlement support from experienced advisors.

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

Application

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 documents to global@msvu.ca:

  1. Application Checklist (PDF)
  2. Applicant’s Personal Information (PDF)
  3. Applicant’s Academic Information (PDF)
  4. Budget Worksheet (PDF)
  5. Academic Reference (PDF)
  6. MSVU transcript (please read the instruction in the Application Checklist)
  7. Passport information page (please read the instruction in the Application Checklist)
  8. Headshot (please read the instruction in the Application Checklist)

Please submit the following document to registration@msvu.ca:

Exchange Opportunities by Country

Austria:

China:

Denmark:

Ecuador:

Estonia:

France: 

Institut des Stratégies et Techniques de Communication, UCL

Faculte des Letters & Sciences Humaines, UCL

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:

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

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

HAN University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)

Courses related to Biology are:

Ewha Womens 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 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 Post-production
  • 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 program 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 (Group A-G), such as:

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:

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The School of Business offers 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 Womens 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 Department of Business Administration. Sample courses include:

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

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

Chemistry

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

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

Ewha Womens University (South Korea)

Courses related to Chemistry are offered in programs of different departments, such as Life Sciences, Pharmacy or Food Science and Engineering, etc. Sample courses include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to Chemistry are offered by Department of Materials Science and Engineering and 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 Womens 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 Post-production
  • 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 (Advertisement, 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 Center for Language and Communication offers courses such as:

Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (Mexico)

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

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

Ewha Womens 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:

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

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

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

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to Communication are offered by 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 Bachelor 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:

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

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

Ewha Womens University (South Korea)

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

Korea University (South Korea)

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

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

Courses related to Computer Science are offered in Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering. Sample courses include:

Cultural Studies

Södertörns University (Sweden)

Sample courses include:

Ewha Womens University (South Korea)

Courses related to Culture are offered in programs of different departments, such as German Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, and 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 Bachelor 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:

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

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

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The School of Economics offers classes such as:

Ewha Womens University (South Korea)

Courses related to Economics are offered in programs of different departments, such as Economics, International Studies, and 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 Bachelor 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:

Universidad Católica de Murcia (Spain)

Classes are offered in Primary Education (only available for 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 Womens University (South Korea)

Courses related to Education are offered in programs of different departments, such as Education, Early Childhood Education, and Special Education, etc. Sample courses include:

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to Education are offered by 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)

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

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

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

Ewha Womens University (South Korea)

Courses related to English are offered in programs of different departments, such as English Education, English Language and Literature, and 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:

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

Korea University (South Korea)

Courses related to English are offered by 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 Womens University (South Korea)

One course related to Family Studies is offered in program of Child Development and Intervention:

Korea University (South Korea)

One course related to Family Studies is offered by 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 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 Womens University (South Korea)

Courses related to History are offered in programs of different departments, such as History, English Language and Literature, and Political Science and International Relation, etc. Sample courses include:

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (Ecuador)

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

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 Bachelor 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:

  • 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 Womens 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 Bachelor 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 Womens University (South Korea)

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

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

Peace and Conflict

Ewha Womens 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 Womens 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 offer physics courses. Sample courses include:

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

Ewha Womens 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 Bachelor 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:

  • 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 Womens 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 Bachelor in Political Science. Sample courses include:

University of Zurich (Switzerland)

Courses related to Politics are offered by 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)

BA in Psychology offers courses related to Psychology, such as:

Aarhus University (Denmark)

The Psychology Program offers courses, such as:

  • Applied Social Psychology: Consultancy, Behavior, Change, Plocy 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 BA in Psychology. Sample courses include:

Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (Mexico)

The Department of Health offers one course related to Psychology:

Ewha Womens University (South Korea)

Courses related to Psychology are offered in different programs of different departments, such as Education, Psychology, Communication and Media, and Fashion Industry. Sample courses include:

Korea University (South Korea)

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

Public Policy

Kenyatta University (Kenya)

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers BA in Public Policy And Administration. Sample courses include:

Ewha Womens University (South Korea)

One course related to Public Policy is offered by Department of Public Administration:

Korea University (South Korea)

Two courses related to Public Policy are taught in English by 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 Bachelor 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 BA in Philosophy And Religious Studies. Sample courses include:

Ewha Womens 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 BA in Sociology. Sample courses include:

HAN University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)

One class is offered related to Social Studies:

Ewha Womens 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 Department of Sociology:

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain)

Courses related to Sociology are offered in Bachelor 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 Womens 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 courses related to Statistics is offered by 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:

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 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:

  • 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:

  • 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 Womens University (South Korea)

HOKMA College of General Education offers:

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 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

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

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

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 off-set the cost of traveling 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 Dean’s Office in Seton 302.

2024/2025 Scholarships Offered by the French Embassy in Canada

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

For undergraduate students: French + Sciences and French + Gastronomy

For PhD and post doctoral 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 “Ernst Mach Grant – worldwide” and “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. 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 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.