• Various locations
• Fall semester, spring semester, or academic year
• A few NSE institutions offer summer study also, but usually only in combination with the adjacent fall or spring
• Language of instruction: English for most, French for Sherbrooke
• No language prerequisite for most sites
• University of Minnesota-Twin Cities sophomores, juniors, & seniors
• Dorms or apartments
• Sponsored by the Career & Community Learning Center

Participating Universities

• Bishop’s University, Québec
• Cape Breton University, Nova Scotia
• Simon Fraser University, British Columbia
• Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Newfoundland
• University of Newfoundland
• Université de Sherbrooke, Québec (requires 2 years college-level French)
• University of Calgary, Alberta
• University of Northern British Columbia
• University of Regina, Saskatchewan
• University of Saskatchewan

Description

Choose courses from a broad-based curriculum offered through any of these universities in Canada. This affordable program provides a high degree of independence and immersion into Canada’s academic and cultural life.

Coursework

Choose from courses in a wide variety of fields. Participants receive transfer credit based on an official transcript from the host school.

Eligibility & Application

Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors with 2.5 GPA. Some NSE schools and academic programs may have additional requirements.

Application deadline is early February for fall, spring, academic year, and summer programs alike. After that applications may be considered on a rolling basis.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review. Study Abroad in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.

More Information

For a more complete description, including application information, visit the NSE page on the CCLC website.

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students are eligible for more than $500,000 in study abroad scholarships. Visit the financial resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.

Last modified on November 20, 2008