The Winter 2025 appilcation cycle will open April 8, 2024. Deadline is September 15th, 2024.
NOTE: All exchange applications are not rolling admissions. They will be reviewed after the deadline date.
Attend a partner university abroad for one or two terms while gaining transfer credit toward your USask degree.
Quick facts
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Offered during Fall Semester and/or Winter Semester
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You pay USask tuition, instead of international student tuition to the host institution
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You are responsible for planning travel and living arrangements
Process
Find your next adventure!
We will help you find your perfect exchange opportunity. Choose from a variety of partner universities all over the world.
Meet with an academic advisor
Speak with an academic advisor in your College to see when an academic exchange is a good fit for your program and discuss possible USask course equivalencies for to earn transfer credit.
Apply to the program
Apply to the student exchange program. If you are accepted for one of your three choices, you will also need to attend an information session and complete an admissions application for the partner institution.
Please note: certain destinations are more competitive than others and spots are often limited; acceptance to your top choice is not guaranteed.
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Applications for Fall & Summer (short-term) 2024 now open! Note: You will use your NSID credentials to log into the ISSAC study abroad portal.
Take a look at your detailed guide and checklist
Review the guide and checklist to stay on top of all your pre-departure needs such as housing, immigration, and travel.
Eligibility
- You have completed or are in the process of completing 60 credit units at the time of application*
- You have a 70% average or higher**
- You are registered as a full-time student prior to and throughout the duration of your exchange program
- You have available finances or qualify for some of our many scholarships and travel bursaries
- You meet minimum Language Proficiency Requirement of the Host University where applicable
** Arts and Science students must have a minimum of 65% average or higher
- You obtain confirmation of permission from a departmental supervisor and graduate chair
- You are in good academic standing
- You complete a minimum of 1 semester in your graduate program
- You are registered as a full-time student prior to and throughout the duration of your exchange program
- You have the personal aptitude
- You have available finances or qualify for some of our many scholarships and travel bursaries
- You meet minimum Language Proficiency Requirement of the Host University where applicable
Cost
- Pay USask tuition*
- Undergraduate students pay student fees only to the partner institution
- Graduate students pay USask on-campus student fees due to the requirement to maintain continuous registration as well as student fees to the partner institution
- Accommodation, flights, insurance, food, miscellaneous
- Undergraduate - 15 credit units per semester
- Education students - 9 credit units per semester
- Graduate - 9 credit units per semester
Travel Funding
Find scholarships and travel bursaries offered through the USask and external institutions that are specifically designed for exchange opportunities.
Transferable Credit
Other Considerations
Meet all deadlines for Convocation
If you intend to graduate at the first convocation following your return from the exchange, you will be responsible for submitting an Application to Graduate by the required deadline. You will not be allowed to graduate until all of your transcripts have been received and evaluated by the University of Saskatchewan. Transcripts must arrive at least 12 calendar days prior to the first day of convocation. If the transcripts do not arrive in time, you will have to reapply for the next graduation ceremony.
Withdrawing from the Exchange Program
Any student who withdraws from an academic exchange is required to inform the International Education Officer at ISSAC and the Host Institution in writing. If a student withdraws after the last day to withdraw without financial and/or academic penalty (as set out in the Academic Calendar) they will be subject to all assessed penalties. If the student has been the recipient of student loans, scholarships and/or awards, the student may be required to repay the amount.
Withdrawing during Pre-Departure
If a student withdraws during pre-departure (after notification of acceptance has been issued), the student must complete a Logistical Changes in Study Abroad Program form.
Withdrawing after Arrival
While abroad, an exchange student is registered as a USask student. If the student withdraws from the program abroad, it is the same as withdrawing from the USask. The student may not receive a tuition refund and may be required to reapply for admission. If the student is on student loans or was the recipient of a scholarship or award, the student may be required to repay the full amount.
Any student who withdraws from an academic exchange must inform the International Education Officer at ISSAC and the Host Institution in writing.
Contact Us
For more information about different study abroad opportunities, funding or travel safety, please visit the International Student and Study Abroad Centre in Room 80, Lower Place Riel or email us.
Drop-in advising
Join the International Student and Study Abroad Centre remotely and speak to one of our International Education officers about our great selection of study-abroad opportunities. Staff at the centre can also talk to you about available funding.
Wednesday 9 am-noon
Thursday 1-4 pm
No appointment required.