If you are interested in studying abroad please read the listings below for opportunities. You can also email thea.jones@georgiancollege.ca and ask about opportunities in a specific country or region.
Studying for an entire semester in another country is another great way to study abroad without interrupting your progression in your program. Opportunities are customized for each student based on where there are in their studies, and where they would fit into a partnering institution.
Email thea.jones@georgiancollege.ca to discuss your options.
Since we are always making new agreements and partnerships we suggest you contact us for a meeting so we can discuss what type of opportunity you are looking for and places you might be interested in going.
Current opportunities:
Summer School Programmes 2020
Summer school designed for success
- 2 weeks of intensive workshops
- 16 programmes in digital innovation and entrepreneurship
- 13 amazing locations in 12 European countries
- Gain hands-on experience through company cases, project work and field trips
- Application deadline: April 15, 2020
- Summerschool.eitdigital.eu
- Tuition: 2,450 euro
Programs
Digital Cities
Rapid urbanization is triggering important issues. Our Summer School programmes respond to the challenge of maintaining attractive, inclusive and safe urban environments by using the new digital tools and their transformative power.
Unleashing the Power of Circular City Data
Rennes, France, June 28 to July 11
Design Thinking and Scaling Services for Cities
Helsinki, Finland, August 2 to 15
Digital Cities as Infrastructures for Smart Mobility
Trento, Italy, July 12 to 25
Digital Transformation for Urban Resilience
Ljubljana, Slovenia, July 12 to 15
Digital Industry
New digital technology and the associated digital transformation change the way we manufacture. Earlier business models based on cheap labour and outsourcing are no longer sustainable. The following programmes focus on digitised factories, blended retail, personalized products and data-driven processes.
IoT Platforms for Industry 4.0
Munich, Germany, July 26 to August 8
Ravaging Disruptions in Retailing
Helsinki, Finland, August 9 to 22
Big Data for Industry 4.0
Bologna, Italy, July 19 to August 1
Digital Wellbeing
Digital technologies enable solutions to prevent and early detect early-stage mental and physical disorders. This can help us avoid larger health problems, lower healthcare costs and raise the quality of life at home and at work. Digital technologies can shape healthier lifestyles, allow increased active longevity and easily accessible care.
Healthy Lifestyle and Behavioural Change
Eindhoven, Netherlands, August 2 to 15
eHealth Personalized Prevention
Tallinn, Estonia, July 26 to August 8
Data Visualisation and Connectivity for Healthcare
Coventry, England, August 2 to 15
Digital Tech
Digital Tech is the generic enabler of digital transformation through providing secure, robust, responsive and intelligent communications, data handling and access to software applications. Our Summer School programmes target the generic technologies that drive the digital economy.
Big Data Analytics
Stockholm, Sweden, August 2 to 15
Internet of Things and Business Transformation
Stockholm, Sweden, August 2 to 15
Secure e-Governance
Tallinn, Estonia, July 26 to August 8
Digital Finance
Digital Finance delivers innovative financial products and services using digital technology. The objective is to make financial systems safer, simpler and increase customer value.
Machine Learning for Financial Data
Budapest, Hungary, July 12 to 25
Fintech Applications
Lisbon, Portugal, July 5 to 18
Disrupting Finance with Digital Technologies
Madrid, Spain, July 12 to 25
Where: Spain
When: coming soon
Length: one semester
Qualifications: 2nd or 3rd year registered Georgian students in good academic standing
Cost: Erasmus will cover the flight and travel expenses up to 820 € and living expenses (housing and meals) up to 850 € (students) and 1120 € (staff). See here for details.
Credit: This is a full semester exchange so you will continue in your current academic progression.
Deadline to apply: coming soon
How to apply: Download application (coming soon) and email completed application to erasmus@georgiancollege.ca
The Erasmus Program (EuRopean Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) is a European Union (EU) student exchange program. The opportunities are endless. The friends and memories last a lifetime. The Erasmus exchange program is one of the greatest culture and character building programs that you can have in your whole life. As a member of Erasmus, Georgian College is currently working on multiple student and staff exchange opportunities. Please check back often for new opportunities.
Email paul.santos@georgiancollege.ca for more information.
Where: Aarhus, Denmark
When: July and/or August
Length: 3 or 4-weeks
Qualifications: varies by program
Cost: varies by program
Credit: Speak with thea.jones@georgiancollege.ca to find out if credits are transferable.
Deadline to apply: varies by program
How to apply: Apply online
VIA University is a partner institution of Georgian College. Over the past couple years, several students have attended VIA’s summer school programs.
You can choose from six different programs:
United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and Co-Creation
Deep Dive into Entrepreneurship
International Health: Welfare Technology and Dementia
Multi Storey Timber Construction Android Development
For more information please read Cassandra’s and Matias & Mike’s blog posts from their time spent at the VIA Summer program in Denmark in 2018. You can also visit the VIA website
Where: Czech Republic
When: Fall 2020
Length: one semester
Qualifications: 2nd or 3rd year registered Georgian students in good academic standing
Cost: Erasmus will cover the flight and travel expenses up to 820 € and living expenses (housing and meals) up to 850 € (students) and 1120 € (staff). See here for details.
Credit: This is a full semester exchange so you will continue in your current academic progression.
Deadline to apply: April 20, 2020
How to apply: Download application (coming soon) and email completed application to erasmus@georgiancollege.ca
The Erasmus Program (EuRopean Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) is a European Union (EU) student exchange program. The opportunities are endless. The friends and memories last a lifetime. The Erasmus exchange program is one of the greatest culture and character building programs that you can have in your whole life. As a member of Erasmus, Georgian College is currently working on multiple student and staff exchange opportunities. Please check back often for new opportunities.
Email paul.santos@georgiancollege.ca for more information.
Where: Glasgow, Scotland
When: July and/or August
Length: 1 to 4-weeks
Qualifications: varies by program
Cost: varies by program
Credit: Speak with thea.jones@georgiancollege.ca to find out if credits are transferable.
Deadline to apply: 2019 applications are now closed. 2020 anticipated application date of March 2020.
How to apply:Visit the University of Glasgow website for more information. The UofG’s International Summer Program allows you to: – Explore a particular topic in depth – Experience teaching from world-class academic staff – Supplement your studies and gain international experience Information about the 2020 Summer program will be updated once available. Please visit thethe University of Glasgow website for more information.
Where: Aguascalientes State, Mexico
When: July 29th to August 16, 2019 (stay tuned for possible 2020 dates)
Length: 19 days
Qualifications: unknown
Cost: $700 USD (plus airfare)
Credit: Speak with thea.jones@georgiancollege.ca to find out if credits are transferable.
Deadline to apply: unknown
How to apply: Email maria.medina@utr.edu.mx For more information please download the Program Brochure.
1-week Photography of Mexican Culture workshop at the Universidad Del Pedregal in Mexico
Where: Mexico City, Mexico
When: June 30 to July 6, 2019 (stay tuned for possible 2020 dates)
Length: 1 week
Qualifications: unknown
Cost: $2,269 USD (includes lodging, ground transportation, meals and museum access)
Credit: Speak with thea.jones@georgiancollege.ca to find out if credits are transferable.
Deadline to apply: unknown
How to apply: Email ClaudioRuivelasco@upedregal.edu.mx Summer workshop: Photography of Mexican Culture. Spend 6 days of activities, photography & experiences about Mexican culture in Mexico City. Email ClaudioRuivelasco@upedregal.edu.mx for more information
Where: Strasbourg, France
When: May 28 to July 1, 2020
Length: 5 weeks
Qualifications: students from any program may apply. Students should have completed at least one year of college-level studies, are currently enrolled at Georgian with a 2.8 GPA or higher.
Highlights: 3 day/2 night excursion to Zurich, Switzerland, Cultural field trips in and around Strasbourg and Germany, Group airport pick-up on arrival day
Cost: $5,790 USD (includes accommodation, breakfasts, class related excursions)
Credit: Speak with thea.jones@georgiancollege.ca to find out if credits are transferable.
Deadline to apply: March l, 2020.
How to apply: https://www.studyabroad-france.eu/calendar/summer
Where: Manila, Philippines
When: June 21 to July 12, 2019 (stay tuned for possible 2020 dates)
Length: 3 weeks
Qualifications: unknown
Cost: $1,000 USD
Credit: Speak with thea.jones@georgiancollege.ca to find out if credits are transferable.
Deadline to apply: unknown
How to apply: Apply online
Where: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
When: June 23 to July 13, 2019 (stay tuned for possible 2020 dates)
Length: 3 weeks
Qualifications: unknown
Cost: 6,000 MYR (includes accommodation, meals and activities)
Credit: Speak with thea.jones@georgiancollege.ca to find out if credits are transferable.
Deadline to apply: unknown
How to apply: Email thea.jones@georgiancollege.ca to find out how to apply. The Malaysian Experience (TheME) is a 3-week immersive Summer program running from June 23 to July 13, 2019, in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Students will gain an understanding of the socio-political issues of Malaysia while learning about her inclusive culture. It’s the perfect location for an introduction to Asia! Visit their facebook page for more info
Where: China
When: 2019 – 2020
Length: a semester
Qualifications: Canadian students at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels in Canada
Cost: Scholarships awarded to students to cover costs
Credit: Speak with thea.jones@georgiancollege.ca to find out if credits are transferable.
Deadline to apply: Applications for 2019 are closed. Estimated deadline for 2020 is March 1, 2020.
How to apply: applications currently closed. Global Affairs Canada and the Chinese Ministry of Education are offering short-term scholarships to Canadians wishing to study abroad in China. Scholarships are awarded for studies, research, language studies or a combination of studies and language studies at participating Chinese institutions. Visit the website for more information.
If you are interested in participating in a semester abroad opportunity please email thea.jones@georgiancollege.ca.