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International Student Exchange Program

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Want to see the world and live abroad?

Take advantage of all the world has to offer by studying abroad. Apply to go on an exchange for a semester or a full year and receive full academic credit, equivalent to a full course load. The Ted Rogers School of Management has exchange partners across the world, including Australia, Denmark, Germany, France, England, Ireland, Mexico, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Austria, Sweden, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Scotland, Spain and many more.

International Exchange Program Information Sessions

Learn more about the International Exchange Program by attending an information session. 

Outbound Exchange

Application: Online Application Portal (external link, opens in new window)  (portal will open in October)

CGPA Requirement:  2.5

Please note, you must choose 3 exchange destinations and supply contact information for an academic reference (professor or TA).

Upload supporting documents with application:

  • Letter of motivation (what you hope to gain from this experience personally and professionally, why you have chosen the specific destinations, etc.) - 1-1.5 pages.
  • Resume
  • Eligible applicants will be interviewed in February to assess course/budget fit for destination.
  • Successful applicants will be notified with TRSM exchange acceptance letter end of March.
  • Successful applicants will be nominated to the exchange universities approximately in late March (for fall/full year exchanges) or late August (for winter exchanges).
  • Learning Agreement listing courses to be taken at host university must be submitted for approval 4 months prior to departure.
  • Students apply to the host universities.
  • Students attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation session  in April (for fall/full year exchanges) or October (for winter exchanges).

There are four main aspects to financial planning for a semester abroad program:

1. Funding Oportunities

2. Know Your Costs

3. Create a Budget

4.  Start Saving

The earlier you start planning, the better preparted you will be for financing your exchange experience.

A great tool to view cost of living according to the location is Numbeo (external link, opens in new window) .

Students will pay their normal tuition to Toronto Metropolitan University.  No tuition is paid to the host university.

Students are responsible to cover the cost of their accommodations, travel, visas, flight, food and other living expenses for the semester they are abroad.

Total

Full exchange cost is approximately $11,000- $20, 000 for one semester, depending on cost of living in the city you are studying in.  Approximate cost includes tuition, housing, living expenses, travel, visa, insurance, food and incidentals.

 Scholarships

  • Scotiabank Mobility Scholarship: (3 x $2500) 
  • Toronto Met International Exchange Opportunity Scholarship (35 x $2,000) 
  • TRSM - Hospitality and Tourism Management - Highest GPA : $1000
  • TRSM - Accounting and Finance - Highest GPA in each major: $1000
  • TRSM - Business Technology Management  -Highest GPA: $1000
  • TRSM – Business Management – Highest GPA in each major: $1000
  • SWEA Swedish Scholarship: $1500 (1 sem.) $3000 (year) (Apply in May)
  • BUTEX Scholarship (UK) (external link) : £500 (Apply in May)
  • JKU Scholarship: 1 x €550 per month (Selected in September)

* Students should plan to take the equivalent of 4 Open Electives and a Liberal Studies while abroad.  This provides the most flexibility on destinations available.

Students are required to prepare a learning agreement before the exchange university’s application deadline. This is a listing of all the courses students would like to study and how they will be transferred to TMU towards their degree program. The learning agreement form is submitted to the TRSM exchange office for review and approval and courses are approved by the faculty prior to departure.

Important: Prepare and submit the Learning Agreement form in a timely manner.

The number of courses equivalent to five TMU courses varies by university. For example:

European universities (most) – 30 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) (external link)  points equals five Toronto Metropolitan University transfer credits 

  • Australia – four courses equals five TMU credits
  • China – course for course (five courses = five courses)
  • Singapore – course for course (four courses = five courses)

Grades

Credits are transferred through the transfer credit application process after the final exchange university transcripts are received by the TRSM exchange office. Students must pass the approved courses and have the required amount to ECTS (when required) to have the credits transferred. The credits from an exchange do not affect GPA at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Summer Program Options

Cortona, Italy - Join the Creative School's campus in Cortona, Italy this summer! 

Enrol in two of the Creative School's transdiciplinary courses (external link)  for a distinct opportunity to apply your creativity in a new environment and engage with international challenges.  Learn about the cultural hetitage of Tuscany through art, design and media in collaboration with local Italian industry partners and community members.

Attend an Information Session:  Students interested in applying should attend one of the information sessions before submitting an application for Cortona 2025.  Eligibility, application requirements, deadlines, academics, travel, costs and other important considerations will be covered.   (google form) Register and learn more (external link) 

Other Summer Programs

Thinking of doing something international over the summer? There are many organized study abroad programs and research opportunities available that you may wish to consider.   (google sheet) Summer short term interantional programs offered by our partners. (external link, opens in new window) 

In order to receive academic credit for any course work during a summer program, please follow the process of Letter of Permission Form to find out if and how to transfer your credits back to Toronto Metropolitan University.

Study Abroad

The study abroad program allows students to attend a university that does not have an official exchange agreement with Toronto Metropolitan University. This option allows you to attend almost any university.

Credit for your overseas studies will be granted on your Toronto Met. transcript only if you have the courses approved through the LOP requirements (opens in new window) .

Important study abroad information:

  • Study abroad students need to apply directly to the partner university for acceptance.
  • Study abroad students pay international student fees to their partner university (which can sometimes be quite high).
  • Study abroad students must get Letter of Permission forms signed before they leave. Study abroad students may not get full credit for courses completed overseas.
  • Study abroad students contact the study abroad coordinator at their host university.

Any Questions?

Kristy Holzworth, Coordinator, International Programs

Ted Rogers School of Management

Toronto Metropolitan University

Email:  trsmexchange@torontomu.ca