Explore Your Study Abroad Options

 

Looking to create your own international learning experience? MSVU’s Study Abroad Programs offer flexible options to suit your goals:

  • Take part in a short summer program at one of MSVU’s partner institutions
  • Or design your own journey with a semester or full year at a university outside of our current partner network. This path gives you the freedom to choose where you study while earning credit toward your degree.

 

🎓 Note: You’ll pay tuition and fees directly to your host institution, based on their rates for visiting students.

 

China Summer Institute

China is one of the biggest countries in the world, with 20% of the world’s population. MSVU provides you with an opportunity to study in this magnificent and mystical country and witness the grandeur of Chinese cultural heritage by including trips to sites such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.

Features of the China Summer Institute (three weeks):

  • Earn credit for an ARTS 1000-level elective by spending three weeks in China
  • Two weeks at a Chinese university in a city that features rich culture and picturesque scenery
  • One week exploring some famous cities, such as Beijing, Xi’an or Shanghai
  • The program includes: Elementary Chinese, Traditional Chinese Sports, Chinese history and Geography, and Appreciation of Chinese Traditional Arts
  • Cost: $3,500 CAD. Includes airfare, local travel, accommodations, tuition, and visa, as well as select sightseeing tours and select meals.

Application Deadline: January 5th (because of the travel restrictions, this program is temporarily suspended.)

Required Documents: Application Form and the supporting documents

Tentative Schedule: N/A at the moment

China Summer Institute Application (PDF)

Other Summer Opportunities

These partner universities offer summer programs of shorter duration. Fees are paid directly to the host institution and are usually all-inclusive (except airfare and insurance). Please visit each website to find out more about their summer offerings.

Denmark:

Estonia:

France:

Netherlands:

Norway:

South Korea:

Spain:

Switzerland:

Application Steps for Summer Programs

  1. Decide on the program you want to take
  2. Submit the completed Application Form by January 5th
  3. Once nominated by the IEC, submit your completed Confirmation Form along with any necessary documents that are required.
  4. Attend the mandatory orientation at the IEC (this is when we will discuss all the next steps to organize your summer abroad.)
  5. Attend the mandatory pre-departure workshop at the IEC (this is where we help you prepare to leave!!)

Application 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:

Study in a non-MSVU's Partner Institution

If the institution where you would like to study is not one of MSVU’s partners, you will still apply to the International Education Centre. This will provide us with the information we need to support you with your international experience.

 Application Deadlines:

  • Jan 31st for the following fall or winter semester
  • Jul 31st for Winter Semester of the next calendar year

Application Procedure:

  1. Submit the completed Application Forms by January 31st. (Please find the forms in Application Steps above.)
  2. Once nominated by the IEC, submit your completed Confirmation Form along with any required documents.
  3. Attend the mandatory orientation at the IEC (this is when we will discuss all the next steps to organize your semester or year abroad.)
  4. Attend the mandatory pre-departure workshop at the IEC (this is where we help you prepare to leave!!)

Scholarships and Financial Support

Please find the support or scholarship opportunities here.

Other Scholarships:

The 2025 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship supports Canadian students interested in studying Mandarin in Taiwan on a short-term basis, ranging from three to twelve months. Students also have the option of taking a two-month summer course.

Connect with us

Questions regarding help with your studies abroad, 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 Study Abroad policies, please contact:

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

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