Study Abroad

Don’t just learn about the world… Experience it!

By

Harj Singh
International Engagement Coordinator
The World. Your Classroom

International education has never been more important. Gain valuable international experience and enrich your education.

Studying abroad fosters skills that are deemed valuable by more and more companies worldwide. Stand out amongst peers, and nurture skills that are desirable to potential employers;

•Confidence
•Critical thinking
•Autonomy/Self direction
•Flexibility
•Language proficiency

Improve academic performance, increase motivation and increase the likelihood of student success!

Meet people from all over the world, making lifetime friendships whilst maximizing the student experience!
Our Global & Community Engagement portfolio offers exceptional and popular
study abroad programs and support to encourage international collaboration,
research and study.

Any student belonging to the LA&PS faculty could be approved for any of the Study
Abroad options below;

• Academic Exchange
• York International Global Internship
• YorkU summer abroad
• Summer Institutes
• Letter of permission

http://laps.yorku.ca/student-resources/study-abroad
Academic Exchange

Study abroad on Academic Exchange at one of York’s 120+ international partner institutions, in more than 40 countries;

•Exchange can be for one semester or the full academic year.

•Most students apply during their second year to spend their third year abroad.

•Students who have a minimum B average (6.0 GPA).

•For 2019/20 academic year, you must apply by December 3, 2018.

•To Apply, firstly attend mandatory information session offered by York International. During this session more information will be provided.

•Using the online portal submit the online application, pay non-refundable $100 application fee.

•Submit one academic reference letter.

•http://yorkinternational.yorku.ca/go-global/exchange/going-on-exchange
Application Visual
Tuition and OSAP whilst on Academic Exchange

• Regular tuition is paid to York University, and not to the partner institution.

• OSAP is available to domestic students, normal eligibility and academic progress rules apply.

•OSAP application will be adjusted to reflect correct study period dates and adjustments may
be made to your ‘living status’, impacting the OSAP award. This could help with living costs.

• Student Financial Services, scholarships, awards and bursaries may be available. Complete
a Student Financial Profile;

•http://sfs.yorku.ca/aid/sfp
Additional Funding for Academic Exchange

•Funding is available from the Faculty of LA&PS for up to $1,500 towards the additional costs of
going on an academic exchange. Could help towards travel and visa costs, if applicable.

•Eligible students must belong to LA&PS faculty, have a minimum GPA of 5.00 and have been
approved for one of the study abroad options;

•http://laps.yorku.ca/student-resources/study-abroad/funding/

•York International Mobility Award (YIMA), up to $1,200, depending on program duration,

•http://yorkinternational.yorku.ca/go-global/york-international-mobility-award-yima/
Global Internships

Our Global Internships provide York undergraduate and graduate students a funded opportunity to intern in another country, or at an international
host within Canada, for 3 months during the summer, starting in May;

•Not for academic credit. (Except for GL/ILST 4300 6.00, SB/IBUS 4100 3.00 and SB/IMBA 5300 9.00)

•3 month placements between May and August 2019.

•The language required is English, unless otherwise stated.

•Students who have a minimum B average (6.0 GPA)

•Students will receive the York International Internship Award of $3,000, payable in three instalments.

•Funding is also available from the Faculty of LA&PS for up to $1,500.

•For 2019/20 academic year, you must apply by January 10, 2019.

•http://yorkinternational.yorku.ca/go-global/intern-abroad
YorkU Summer Abroad

Summer Institutes 2019

Study on a Letter of Permission (LOP) at one of the following partner universities;

• University of Leeds, England.

• International Study Abroad Award from LA&PS is also available of up to $2,000 for student completing more than 2 courses (6 Credits).
• York International Mobility Award (YIMA) may also be available.

York University - Los Nubes campus, Costa Rica.

Study up to 15 credits offered by the Faculty of Environmental Studies, from April 29 to June 30, 2019

YorkU Summer Abroad Courses

Subject to confirmation, YorkU summer abroad courses could include courses in Italy (ADMS 4335 & 4336 6.0), Greece (HIST 3357 6.0) and South Korea.
Impact

Ghazal: "At first I was really nervous...but I realized just how adaptable I was. Once you put yourself out there and test yourself, that's when you
realize just what you are capable of.“

Sayjon and Alamgir: "Being a global citizen is being able to relate to different cultures. You're able to take away key values and messages and
whatever the norms are in different cultures and internalize that.“

Larissa: "I came back with a totally different perspective that actually boosted my academic standing when I came back.“

Peter: "I was amazed at how many there were and also how many countries there were on offer. A few directly related for my field - which is
political science - such as working with NGOs, embassies, think tanks...“
Contact Information

Harj Singh
International Engagement Coordinator
Office of the Dean

(416) 736-2100 ext. 33586