Interested in doing an exchange? Learn about eligibility, destinations, required documents and the application process.

Important dates and deadlines

The promotional period for the Exchange Program (Regular or Consortium) for the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 will start at the beginning of September 2025.

If you are interested in participating in the exchange for the Fall 2025 and/or Winter 2026 terms, the following deadlines apply: 

  • Regular Exchange and Consortium Exchange (Killam, CLIC):
    • November 25, 2024: Deadline to submit your preliminary course selection for your first choice destination (Regular Exchange) or your choices of courses for your three choice of destination (Consortium Exchange), to your faculty. 

    • January 17, 2025: Deadline to submit a complete application through the uoZone International Exchanges application. 

Looking for adventure?

Exchange scholarships

Interested in taking your studies global? We'll help you get there.

As an exchange student, there are many ways you can fund your learning abroad adventures. 

Discover the scholarships
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Drop-in sessions

Want to learn more about international exchanges? We’re here to help.

Our drop-in sessions will be back in January 2025. Stay tuned for more details on times and location.

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Explore exchanges offered by consortiums 

For the application procedure, you will be able to follow steps 1 through 3 highlighted above.

Killam Fellowships Program

This program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students (other than those in professional programs) to spend either one term or a full academic year as an exchange student in the United States at one of the 15 Killam partner universities

Funding :

  • One term: US$ 6,000 
  • Two terms: US$ 12,000 
  • Students participating in this program also receive a University of Ottawa mobility scholarship.  

The Killam applications are managed by the Student Mobility Team, but you must also apply directly with that consortium.

Documents to submit:

If you’re interested in this program, apply to the Killam program

If you’re applying for the Killam Fellowships Program, complete the steps in the Killam cover sheet and checklist. Make sure you have all the required documents. If you don’t submit all the documents by the deadline, you won’t be eligible.  

Note: Only Canadian citizens are eligible for the Killam Fellowships Program.

CLIC - Canada Learning Initiative in China

The Canada Learning Initiative in China (CLIC) connects Canadian students with funded opportunities to study in China. Through CLIC you stay on track to earn credits toward your degree, but with the added, life-long benefits of an immersive cultural experience.

Funding:

Financial support for travel and study in China, which includes:

  • 3000 yuan (≈$600CAN) per month stipend
    Subsidized accommodation
    contact us to find out if the program you are interested in has free accommodations
    Free medical insurance 
    No CSC application fees
     
  • Administrative support for finding accommodations and other practical aspects, including risk management

    Note: Only Canadian citizens are eligible for CLIC support.
     

    You must also submit an application to CSC - Chinese Scholarship Council.

    Apply - CLIC (clicstudyinchina.com)

    Application link: https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn

The administrative fee for these programs is 106$. This is a one-time charge, even if you make more than one application. You must pay your administrative fees by the deadline.

Fees are not refundable.

Students participating in these programs also receive a University of Ottawa mobility scholarship.  

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