International Partnerships
Canadore College partners with institutions worldwide and actively seeks new international agreements as a regulated public institution in Canada.
Global
Engagement
ELAP, supporting student and faculty exchanges across the Americas, and WUSC, welcoming and empowering Student Refugee Program participants on campus.
Outbound
Mobility
Domestic students can study abroad too!
Canadore College offers exciting international programs to expand your learning, skills and global network.
Canadore prioritizes international mobility opportunities for domestic students and staff, with a focus on under-represented groups, including Indigenous, low-income, and students with disabilities. The college actively seeks new international agreements while maintaining partnerships with institutions worldwide.
- Student Mobility (Both Inbound and Outbound)
- Faculty Mobility (Both Inbound and Outbound)
- Internship Abroad
- Pathway Programs (1+1, 1+2, 2+1 etc.)
- Joint Research etc.
- Summer Programs
- Train the Trainer/Faculty Training/Curriculum Consultancy
- Study/Cultural Tours
- Workshops/Conference Abroad
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ELAP (Emerging Leader of Americas Program)
Canadore College proudly participates in the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP), a Government of Canada initiative that supports student exchange opportunities between Canada and Latin American and Caribbean institutions. Through ELAP, students from partner institutions across the Americas come to Canadore for short-term study, research, or professional training and the same is offered to Canadore faculty and staff. These experiences strengthen academic collaboration, foster intercultural exchange, and build long-lasting partnerships between our institutions.
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- Welcoming visiting students and/or faculty who bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and community.
- Strengthening academic ties and mobility with partner institutions across the Americas.
- Promoting leadership, inclusion, and mutual understanding through global education.
Learn more about ELAP
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WUSC (World University Service of Canada)
Canadore College is proud to partner with WUSC a leading Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Student Refugee Program to improve education, employment and empowerment opportunities for youth around the world. Our campus committee helps welcome and support SRP students, fostering inclusion and their transition into post-secondary studies here in Canada. Together, we build a more inclusive and globally-engaged learning environment.
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- Empowering students through global partnerships and refugee sponsorship
- Student Refugee Program (SRP)
- Our local WUSC Committee is comprised of students, staff, alumni, community partners and faculty as we work together to welcome SRP student to transition successfully to college life and the broader community. Join our Local Committee: study.abroad@canadorecollege.ca
Learn more about WUSC
Canadore’s International Department provides study abroad programs and scholarships for domestic students, enhancing their global skills and competencies. Students can explore various international opportunities through Canadore’s established partnerships.
- Semester Exchange
- Summer Academic Programs
- Faculty-Led Study/Cultural Tours
- International Transfer Pathways
- International Work Experience
- Inbound Opportunities
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: study.abroad@canadorecollege.ca
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Benefits for Canadore Students
🌐︎ Developing cultural awareness and understanding
🌐︎ Building global networks
🌐︎ Learning a new language
🌐︎ Reflecting on personal values and beliefs
🌐︎ Developing internationally transferrable skills
🌐︎ Academic recognition: receive a Canadore College Global Experience Certificate (GEC) as an additional notation captured on your Co-Curricular Record (CCR)
Support, Eligibility & Next Steps
All Canadore College domestic student learners accepted for outbound student mobility are, generally speaking, fully reimbursed for their travel expenses. Canadore College gratefully acknowledges support from the Government of Canada, through it’s Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) program for this purpose.
To be considered as an eligible applicant, students must meet the following requirements and be familiar with the important terms and conditions.
- Must be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada
- Enrolled in a diploma program at the Canadore College
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Has a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 70% at the time of application
- NOTE: If student's GPA falls between 67-69%, a letter of support from Dean or the appropriate designate required
- Is not on Academic Probation at the Canadore College
- Is participating in an international exchange, faculty-led study tour, practicum, fieldwork placement, internship/co-op related to academic discipline, or faculty approved research abroad, which is recognized on student's academic record
- Students may receive Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) scholarship only once in their academic careers as an Diploma student at the Canadore College
- Successful recipients of Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) scholarship are not eligible to apply for other funding from a program that provides a specific allotment dedicated to travel expenses (i.e., Mitacs, Global Education Scholarship, etc.)
- Must attend the mandatory Pre-Departure Session prior to the scheduled departure or scheduled virtual program start date
Applicants to the Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) Program will be adjudicated by Canadore College International.
Evaluation and selection of the GSO scholarship will be based on:
- Fulfilment of eligibility criteria, as outlined above
- Needs- and character-based selection rather than academic standing (i.e., priority will be given to students who demonstrate that they require fiancial support in order to participate in international mobility, and present a high desire to pursue global experience)
- Suitability of the proposed exchange (i.e., alliance with student's academic objectives and course requirements)
- Commitment to using the opportunity to gain global competencies and advance your academic and professional goals (as expressed in the application package and during the pre-placement interview)