Brock University’s Student Exchange Program enables Brock students to enhance their degrees with international experience at one of Brock’s exchange partner institutions. Gain new perspectives and in-demand skills through global academic experiences and cultural immersion, boosting your employability after graduation.
An exchange allows undergraduate students to study worldwide at one of our partner institutions while staying enrolled at Brock. Your standard tuition fees are still paid to Brock with no additional tuition fees paid to the host institution, and the courses you study there count for credit in place of your semester(s) here. By applying for an exchange you are automatically considered for a Brock University International Mobility Award to help pay for your experience.
How it Works
1.
Speak to your academic advisor.
Start by speaking with your academic advisor to see if an exchange would work with your program.
2.
Speak to the exchange team at Brock International.
Brock International’s international learning team will help you determine the best time to go and the best locations based on your program and needs.
3.
Research where you want to go.
Learn about our exchange partner institutions and see what the best fit might be for you. Be sure to check the Placement Chances Guide to understand chances of placement and how to build your application. Choose your top three and apply.
4.
Document review.
The exchange team reviews your submitted application and documents. If they meet requirements, Brock International will schedule an interview with you. The interview is typically held in person on campus.
5.
Acceptance and placement.
If accepted, you will receive an offer with your placement. Placement is based on availability, academic fit, and competition.
6.
Accepting your offer from Brock International.
Once you accept your formal offer from the international learning team, you will sign paperwork and then be formally nominated by Brock International to your host institution.
7.
Nomination and acceptance.
After Brock International formally nominates you, the host university will contact you to fill out their application. Once the host university’s application requirements have been satisfied, they will extend you a formal offer to attend their institution. When you accept the offer, you can begin planning.
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Pre-departure preparation.
Students going on exchange must attend a mandatory pre-departure workshop to prepare for their upcoming exchange experience. Once you accept your formal offer from your host university, you can begin organizing for travel including flight, housing, courses, and visa requirements (if needed). Brock International can provide some guidance, but the host institution will provide support for these items.
FAQ
What You Need to Know
Necessary qualifications for the exchange program are:
- Approval from your faculty
- You will need confirmation from your academic advisor. Your academic advisor will also help you obtain your program plan which you need to submit your application.
- An overall average of 70% or higher depending on your academic program and host school requirements. Please note that some host universities may require a higher average.
- At least 5.0 Brock credits completed at the time of application.
- Note: If you are a student who transferred to Brock, you only require 2.5 Brock credits completed at the time of application.
Some of the estimated costs you should expect are:
- Housing – costs dependent on where you travel
- Flight – $800 to $2,000 CAD
- Tuition – students going on exchange pay their full-time tuition to Brock
- Student Fees – typically $100-300 CAD per term at your host institution
- Personal Expenses – $1,500 CAD on average per term. Expenses depend on your lifestyle and how much you plan to travel.
Your costs will vary depending on where you travel. Some host universities provide an overview of approximate costs on their website. Visit our partner pages for more details.
As an exchange student at one of our partner institutions, you will still be paying tuition to Brock University.
- You are still eligible for OSAP during your exchange term(s) abroad.
- By applying for an exchange you are automatically considered for a Brock University International Mobility Award to help pay for your experience.
- Visit Student Accounts and Financial Aid (SAFA) to see if there are any other scholarships, awards, or financial aid to help cover your costs.
External funding may be available as well but is not guaranteed.
Please read the following instructions carefully to ensure you meet all the requirements listed and submit your application properly.
Your application must include:
- Completed Brock Exchange Program application
- Ranking of up to 3 exchange partners/consortiums
- A list of 5 courses that you would be interested in taking per partner listed
- Except for Ontario/Rhône-Alpes Exchange Program (ORA), National Student Exchange (NSE), and Killam Fellowships Program
- Course approvals are not needed for these courses at the time of the Brock Exchange Program application
- A statement of purpose (1 page, double-spaced, statement of your personal, academic, and professional reasons for wanting to participate in the Brock Student Exchange Program)
- Copy of your Brock University Program Plan, from your Academic Advisor (Before you can apply, you MUST speak to your academic advisor(s) to make sure your program is fit for an exchange, if so, obtain a program plan from them and submit it)
- 2 References (1 must be academically related, no references from relatives or friends)
- References should be emailed directly to exchanges@brocku.ca
- Academic references must be provided from an instructor who has taught you at Brock, and emailed as an attachment on official university letterhead. Download the Academic Reference Guide for assistance.
- Alternatively, references can be dropped off to Brock International Center (2nd Floor) in a sealed envelope to the attention of the International Learning office
- $55 application fee, application fee must be paid using the Brock University Ticketing website
Additional Application Requirements:
- UMAP, ORA & NSE: An additional application is required to complete the full application process. Information about this additional application will be sent after the Brock Student Exchange Program application is reviewed.
All students who submit a completed application and meet the application requirements will be interviewed by the exchange committee.
Are you ready to apply?
Join the ranks of those who have transformed their educational experience through global exposure and cultural immersion.
When you are applying, please make sure to read the program and application requirements and the entire application before starting because the application cannot be saved before submitting.