Short-term study abroad
Short-term study abroad programs typically range between 1-8 weeks in duration. Depending on your study abroad program, you may participate in tours and cultural experiences, various classes relevant to your SAIT program at partner institutes, service learning opportunities, and more! Some of our most popular opportunities include:
- Program specific study abroad programs are created and led by SAIT faculty to give their students an international perspective on their field of study through sightseeing tours, service learning projects, industry visits, and more!
- The Global Education Network (GEN) is a partnership of four institutions who work together to facilitate staff and student exchange in order to provide an innovative learning experience, enhance intercultural knowledge and develop intercultural competencies. Current GEN partners:
- Box Hill Institute in Melbourne, Australia
- Institute of Technical Education in Singapore
- Kirkwood Community College in Iowa, USA
- SAIT in Calgary, Canada
- SAIT also works closely with Global Learning Programs in Costa Rica to provide short-term group study tours relating to various SAIT programs of study on an annual basis.
- SAIT is thrilled to work with the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute to provide internship opportunities across India in 2024.
See our upcoming trips below and apply early!
Destination: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Travel dates: September 8 - 28, 2024 (includes travel)* - for students on a scheduled semester break.
Cost: Approximately $1,500 – $2,000* (includes flights, accommodation, and insurance. Does not include meals/personal spending). Price dependent on room type. Each student selected will receive a GEN bursary of $1200.
Application deadline: Spots will be offered on a first qualified, first accepted basis until Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 11:59 pm MST. Apply early!
Eligible programs: IT, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, Construction, Transportation & Healthcare. (For students on a scheduled academic break.)
Description: Feel the energy while studying at Kirkwood Community College in dynamic Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA. Home to over 300 manufacturing plants and two dozen Fortune 500 companies — like Rockwell Collins, General Mills and Quaker Oats — Cedar Rapids is also known for its world-class dining, shopping, art and culture scenes.
*Dates may differ by a day due to time zone differences or the availability of air routes. Deadline to apply is June 1 but programs fill on a first qualified, first served basis.
Semester exchange study abroad
Want to travel for a while longer? Choose to take pre-determined courses through one of our partner institutions over a full-semester term.
Courses align with your SAIT program and upon successful completion, you’ll gain academic credit towards your program.
Destination: Switzerland
Semester dates: Winter (Spring) Semester: February to June; Fall (Autumn) Semester: September to February.
Cost: travel, visa, accommodation
Apply by: March 15, 2024 for Fall 2024 and Sept. 15, 2024 for Winter 2025
Eligible programs: Bachelor of Business Administration
Description: Complete one semester of your program at HSLU in Lucerne, Switzerland. You'll receive credit towards your SAIT degree and pay only SAIT tuition.
We strongly advise attending an information session or meeting with Study Abroad before applying. One-to-one virtual and in-person advising appointments for semester exchanges can be booked here.
Destination: Belgium
Semester dates: February to July or September to February
Cost: travel, visa, accommodation
Apply by: March 15, 2024 for Fall 2024 and Sept. 15, 2024 for Winter 2025
Eligible programs: Bachelor of Business Administration
Description: Complete one semester of your program at UCLL in Flanders, Belgium. You'll receive credit towards your SAIT degree and pay only SAIT tuition.
We strongly advise attending an information session or meeting with Study Abroad before applying. One-to-one virtual and in-person advising appointments for semester exchanges can be booked here.
Destination: Denmark
Semester dates: February - July or September - February
Cost: travel, visa, accommodation
Apply by: March 15, 2024 for Fall 2024 and Sept. 15, 2024 for Winter 2025
Eligible programs: Architectural Technologies
Description: Complete the third semester of your program at VIA University College in Denmark. You'll receive credit towards your SAIT degree and pay only SAIT tuition.
We strongly advise attending an information session or meeting with Study Abroad before applying. One-to-one virtual and in-person advising appointments for semester exchanges can be booked here.
Virtual exchange
Work virtually with other students worldwide on exciting collaborative programs to increase your teamwork, leadership, communication and intercultural skills. Virtual exchange brings the world to you!
Virtual exchanges are available within specific programs depending on scheduling.
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Study Abroad
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Phone - 403.774.4971
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Email - study.abroad@sait.ca
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