International Exchange Program

The School of Nutrition provides the opportunity for nutrition students to engage in cultural and educational opportunities abroad. Exchange students remain registered at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) while on exchange. This means that you will continue to pay tuition at TMU and do not have to apply for readmission upon your return.

Step one:

• Explore Global Learning abroad
• Attend upcoming Exchange Information Session (November)
• Book an appointment an with academic advisor to confirm eligibility by completing Course Planning Tool (external link)  (January)
• Check out Making your Decision and Funding Opportunities

Step two:

• Meet qualifying criteria and apply online by late January 
• You will need to submit the following documents as part of your application:
  • Letter of Motivation (max. one page); more information found on website
  • Resume 
  • Contact information for one academic and one non-academic reference
  • Course Planning Tool (external link) 

Step three:  

• Successful applicants will receive conditional offer with next steps and will be asked to submit mandatory documents:
  • Academic contract (external link) 
  • Budget form   (external link) 
• Host university:
  • Complete host institution application (September/October)
  • Select courses to study overseas
  • Host approval will take several weeks
• Attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation session in October

Global Learning

global.learning@torontomu.ca

Academic Success and Promotions Coordinator

Nutrition and Food, School of Nutrition

nutritionadvising@torontomu.ca