Outbound Exchange Opportunities

As part of Fanshawe's internationalization strategy and supported by scholarships from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Training and Universities.  

Students who study abroad on exchange develop skills which carry forward into their studies and their careers. This skill development begins even before you go abroad, during the application process! Follow these three simple steps to learn more about exchanges and to complete the outbound exchange application process: 

Do your research 

Is an exchange the best option for you in terms of academic fit, length, and your personal goals? Where are you interested in studying? When is the best time for you go? Do you want to go to a country where English is not the first language? Use the Fanshawe Go Abroad website, speak with your program coordinators and faculty or visit the International Centre in E2025 for help.  

Complete an Exchange Application with your academic division 

You will need to list your top three host school choices, explain why you want to study abroad in a statement of interest and submit your resume with your application. Your application needs to be approved by your academic division for you to qualify to go on exchange. You can request an application form from your academic division or the International Centre in E2025. 

Receive notice of acceptance via an email from the International Exchange Coordinator 

You will find out where you will be studying and be invited to meet the exchange coordinator for your pre-departure orientation and preparation meeting to review all of your next steps, deadlines and requirements. 

Application deadlines: 

Students must apply to study on exchange one semester in advance. For example, if you want to study on exchange in your level 3, you would apply in level 2. The exact application deadlines will vary slightly each year but you can anticipate the following: 

Cost 

There is no fee for participation. Students will pay their regular tuition to Fanshawe while studying abroad. They will pay no tuition fees to the host institution. Students will be assisted to locate suitable on-campus or off-campus accommodation by the host institution. Students will pay their own transportation, medical insurance, foreign residency permit and living expenses. They will remain registered at Fanshawe and therefore will be eligible to receive OSAP and other forms of financial assistance for which they qualify. A portion of the cost for flight, health insurance, and accommodation can be covered by the Fanshawe College International Exchange Opportunity scholarship, if the student is approved. 

Eligibility  

To be eligible, students must be in good standing at the time of selection, meet the GPA requirement (minimum 3.0) and intend to return to Fanshawe at the conclusion of the semester abroad to complete any outstanding program requirements. 

Lawrence Kinlin School of Business  

Programs 

• Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 
• Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing) 
• Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) 
• Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Management) 
• Business 
• Business Administration - Leadership & Management 
• Business - Marketing 
• Business Administration - Marketing 
• Business - Accounting 
• Business Administration - Accounting* 
• Business - Human Resources 
• Human Resources Management* 
• International Business Management 
• Marketing Management 

 *Possibilities to go on exchange if students are flexible with academic progression. 

To be eligible, students must be in good standing at the time of selection, meet the GPA requirement (minimum 3.0) and intend to return to Fanshawe at the conclusion of the semester abroad to complete any outstanding program requirements. 

Partnering Institutions 

Academic Credit  

Students will receive Fanshawe credit for all approved courses successfully completed at the host institution. A learning plan must be approved by the Program Coordinator prior to the student's departure. 

For more information about exchange opportunities within the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business, please contact kinlinpathways@fanshawec.ca.

School of Contemporary Media 

Programs 

Students in level 3 of the Photography program may apply to study on exchange at Southampton SOLENT University in England.  

Students in level 3 or 4 of Broadcast Journalism may apply to study on exchange at Southampton SOLENT University in England or University of South Wales in Wales. 

Academic Credit 

Students will receive Fanshawe credit for all approved courses successfully completed at the host institution. A learning plan must be approved by the Program Coordinator prior to the student's departure. 

For more information about exchange opportunities within the School of Contemporary Media, please contact Sarah Ruttan at sruttan@fanshawec.ca. 

School of Design  

Programs 

• Fashion Design 
• Fashion Merchandising 
• Graphic Design  
• Interior Design 
• Landscape Design 
• Urban Planning 

Partnering Institutions  

Additional Opportunities 

Students in the School of Design also have the opportunity to earn a general elective by going abroad for a short-term (18 days) placement in Brazil each February/March. As part of a group from Fanshawe College, this faculty-led opportunity provides students with hands-on experience in their field. 

Students wishing to take the 18-day trip to Brazil should expect a cost of approximately $3000.00. A portion of this cost can be covered by the Fanshawe College International Exchange Opportunity scholarship, if the student is approved. 

Academic Credit 

Students will receive Fanshawe credit for all approved courses successfully completed abroad. A learning plan must be approved by the department chair prior to the student's departure and course equivalencies reported to the Registrar's Office. 

Students who go abroad for 28 days will receive a general elective credit toward their studies at Fanshawe College. 

For more information about exchange opportunities within the School of Design, please contact Sarah Ruttan at sruttan@fanshawec.ca. 

School of Information Technology 

Programs 

Students in Level 4 of the Internet Applications and Web Development Program 

Students in Level 5 of the Computer Programmer Analyst Program  

Partnering Institutions 

Academic Credit  

Students will receive Fanshawe credit for all approved courses successfully completed at the host institution. A learning plan must be approved by the Program Coordinator prior to the student's departure. 

School of Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts 

Programs 

• Hospitality Management - Hotel 
• Hospitality Management - Food and Beverage 
• Tourism and Travel 
• Culinary Management 
• Hospitality Management - Hotel and Resort Services Management 

Partnering Institutions 

Academic Credit 

Students will receive Fanshawe credit for all approved courses successfully completed. A learning plan must be approved by the department chair prior to the student's departure and course equivalencies reported to the Registrar's Office. 

For more information about exchange opportunities within Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts or information on how to apply, please contact Sarah Innes at sinnes2@fanshawec.ca.