Travel the world from NIC, earn credit towards your diploma or degree at NIC, and
pay the same tuition you do at home.
Why Study Abroad?
- Broaden your perspective. Immerse yourself in the social, economic
and political environment of another country.
- Develop intercultural skills and build relationships. Develop skills
and build lasting friendships and professional relationships with people from around
the world.
- Improve your language skills. Begin at NIC by taking University
Level Spanish or French and check other options available through
NIDES. Continue to build your skills when you arrive through social contact
and in formal language study.
- See our
hand out
for more information on Study Abroad opportunities.
Students making the choice to study abroad will have the benefit of academic support
through their faculty and personal and planning support though North Island College
International. NICI provides departure preparation
focusing on intercultural skills training, travel planning and visa acquisition,
travel insurance, and related issues.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Studying Abroad takes many different forms at NIC. Your field of study and learning
goals will help you decide what's right for you. Choose from the following four
types of Study Abroad opportunities:
Contact the instructor in your field of study for more details on exchange opportunities
right for you.
Exchange
An exchange program is designated by a formal agreement between two institutions.
This formal agreement provides for students to study at the other institution for
the cost of tuition at their home institution. Normally the two institutions, through
the appropriate academic department, determine course transfer ability. There is
usually an equitable number of students from each institution involved in the exchange
over a two or three year time frame. Students seeking exchange with a post secondary
program not on our current exchange list are encouraged to contact North Island
College International.
Specialized Exchange
Specialized exchange programs are exchange programs with financial supports for
students, normally supported by additional funding such as government or industry-supported
programs. Specialized exchange programs might also have unique learning opportunities,
such as a targeted research project.
Short-term Study Abroad
Usually 3–6 weeks in length, Short-term Study Abroad programs are instructor
led. Students travel with an instructor or team of instructors and complete 1–3
three courses while on site.
Intern, Co-op, and Practicum Placements
Overseas work placements allow you to fulfill some of your program requirements
while living and working in a foreign country. Your experience may be independent
or with a group.