Short-term Abroad Programs

Spend the short-term abroad at one of our international partner institutions and take part in one of their exciting programs. Experience another culture through academic courses, cultural excursions and activities.

These short-term, international programs are an excellent way to enrich your academic live and get to know a different culture. Here is how it works:

Research, Preparation & Application

Please review each short-term abroad opportunity (scroll down for list) for program details, fees, application requirements and deadlines and decide on what exciting opportunity you would like be part of. Some of our partner institutions offer tuition deductions or even free tuition to some of our students. Only in case you would like to be nominated for one of the complimentary/ reduced tuition spots, please prepare a letter of motivation and upload it in the Expression of Interest form.
Fill out the Short-term Abroad - Expression of Interest Form. RRU's Education Abroad Advisor will connect with you once you have submitted your information.
Depending on the summer abroad program, you may be eligible to receive transfer credits if pre-approved by your program head. Gather the program information (including course descriptions) and make an appointment with your program head for review and pre-approval.
Request a letter of permission to study at another University while being registered at RRU through your MyAdmin Account. The letter needs to be approved and processed by your program area.
Prepare your application documents as required and submit them to the partner institution. Contact us if you need assistance with the application process.

Upon Acceptance to the Program

Congratulations on your acceptance! Just a few more things before you take off on your summer abroad adventure:

Visa requirements

Review the visa requirements of your destination country by checking the country’s embassy website. Depending on your country of citizenship, you may have to travel to Vancouver or another city to obtain a visa. Make sure your passport is up to date!

Travel and Health Insurance

Make sure you have adequate travel and health insurance for your time abroad!

Other Considerations, Resources and Waiver

Important Resources and Information can be found in our pre-departure guides. Make sure to review them and contact us if you have questions or concerns.

General Preparation and Checklist (pdf)

Pre-Departure Orientation Handbook (pdf)

Submit the following forms to RRU’s Education Abroad Coordinator before you leave for your semester exchange:

Release of Liability, waiver of claims, assumptions of risks and indemnity agreement (pdf)

Emergency Contact Information (pdf)

During your Summer Abroad Program

Stay in touch! We want to know how you are doing and hear all about your global adventures. Inspire your fellow and future RRU students to take the life-changing leap to take their education abroad. Blog about your experience on our RRU Go Global Padlet - We are excited to hear all about it!

Re-Entry

Welcome back! You are now officially a Study Abroad alumni. Make the most of your experience and become an RRU Go Global Ambassador to inspire other students and make an impact in their lives. If your program head pre-approved any transfer credits for the program you attended, make sure you receive an official transcript from the partner institution and submit the sealed envelope to the Registrar’s Office to receive the transfer credit as discussed.

Partner Universities

Asia

Asia
Country	Program	Information
South Korea	Kookmin University Korean Language & Culture Summer Program Short-term Summer Program at Kookmin University will be conducted for 3 weeks providing intensive Korean Language and Cultural Education to improve students’ Korean Language competency and understanding of Korean Culture. A variety of cultural excursions and programs will be provided to experience diverse Korean culture. Dates: July 22 - August 9, 2019 Discount Fee: 1,305,000KRW (equivalent to$1300CAD) Application Deadline: June 21, 2019	Kookmin 2019 Summer Korean Language and Culture Program.pdf
South Korea	Kyung Hee University KHU's Global Collaborative Summer Program Under the theme “Humanity, Civilization, and Global Governance,” the Global Collaborative Summer Program seeks to promote a better understanding of the East Asian region and the world, in tandem with the current quests for “world peace” and “global common good.” It also aims to provide a new paradigm of higher education for the emerging global agenda by consciously integrating education, research and global service. Through high-quality research and education on Humanity, Civilization, and Global Governance, we hope this program will present an opportunity for students around the world to share ideas and views with each other and to reflect on their emerging roles in the global community. Dates: June 26 - July 23, 2020 Discount Tuition Fee: 1,100,000 KRW (about $1,300CAN) Application Deadline: May 11, 2020 (Students who register before April 2 will be given a gift by Kyung Hee University)	Kyung Hee University Global Collaborative Summer Program 2020.pdf
South Korea	Sookmyung Women’s University Sookmyung International Summer School Sookmyung Summer Program allows students to take part in exciting Korean college life with motivated and brilliant women. There are also opportunities to experience traditional cultures within and off campus. World-renowned Korean embroider, Jung Young Yang, has granted her collection to Sookmyung where her works are opened to the public. Sookmyung University’s Summer Program is a golden opportunity to spend your summer meaningfully by participating in a digitalized, knowledge managed and culture-oriented program. Dates: July 28 - August 18, 2020 Discount Fee: $1,000 Complimentary spots are available for RRU students. Please submit a Summer Abroad - Expression of Interest Form to complete the nomination process due to the limited space Application Deadline: April 30, 2020
South Korea	University of Seoul Seoul International Summer School (SISS) SISS is an international exchange program inviting students from universities worldwide. The program provides a great opportunity to experience Asia in Korea. SISS offers courses ranging from Korean Language and Korean Studies to International Studies, Business & Economics, and Urban Studies. The program also includes visits and excursions to Korea’s famous attractions. In addition, SISS organizes a special 4-day field trip to Jeju Island so that students can broaden their understanding of Korea. Dates: June 25 ~ July 26, 2019 Complimentary spots (including program fee and housing) are available for RRU students. Please submit a Summer Abroad - Expression of Interest Form to complete the nomination process due to the limited space Application Deadline: April 15, 2019
Japan	Kanagawa University Japanese Language and Culture Program Focusing on Japanese language study, the program’s objective is to improve Japanese proficiency and deepen understanding of both traditional Japanese culture and various aspects of contemporary Japan by taking classes related to Japan, going on field trips and having the opportunity to directly experience the tea ceremony, calligraphy, and so forth. Opportunities to interact with Kanagawa University students have also been incorporated into the program. Dates: June 19 - July 24, 2020 Application Deadline: February 28, 2020 Complimentary spots (program fee & application fee waived) are available. Please submit a Summer Abroad - Expression of Interest Form to complete the nomination process due to the limited space.	Kanagawa University Japanese Language and Culture Program Brochure
Japan	Seinan Gakuin University Summer Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Program Since the International Division at Seinan Gakuin University was established in 1973, we have offered one-semester or one-year study abroad programs concentrating on Japanese language and culture. The completion of the new international student residence, International House (I-House), in 2004 has allowed us to offer Japanese language education experiences for more international students. The four-week Summer Intensive Japanese Program accepts up to 40 students each year at four different levels I-IV of classes. Lecturers are all highly experienced in Japanese language education, both in our year-long exchange programs and at other universities both here and abroad. The incoming students are from both partner and non-partner institutions from around the world, making for a richly international learning environment in which to experience many other cultures and to learn more about the world, in and through the Japanese language. Dates: July 8 - August 5, 2020 Discount Fee: 162,000 JPY (equivalent to $2,100 CAD) Application Deadline: March 31, 2020

Europe

Europe
Country	Program	Information
Germany	Berlin School of Economics and Law HWR Berlin Summer & Winter School The Berlin School of Economics and Law offers an inspiring environment for expanding your academic horizon and for your personal enrichment. Our courses are taught by experienced faculty and cover topics in business, economics, entrepreneurship and business law with a focus on the European Union and in the field of German language & culture. Dates: Summer School: June 28 - July 25, 2020 Winter School: January 3 -16, 2021 Discount fee: coming soon... Application Deadline: Summer School: March 15, 2020 Winter School: October 1, 2020	HWR Berlin Summer Winter School Flyer 2020.pdf
Germany	Munich University of Applied Sciences Supply Chain Management Summer School Munich University of Applied Sciences offers the summer program "Operational Excellence - Managing Global Supply Chains the German Way": a two-week summer school with the modules "Doing Business in Germany", "Future Supply Chain Management" and "Operational Excellence - The German Way". Date: July 13 - 24, 2020 Complimentary spots (tuition waived) are available for RRU students. Please submit a Summer Abroad - Expression of Interest Form to go through the nomination process due to the limited space. Application Deadline: March 15, 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Summer School During the Summer School students will work in international and interdisciplinary teams to develop business ideas addressing challenges concerning one topic with a global impact. Dates: Varies by location Queretaro, Mexico: July 15 - July 21, 2020 Shanghai, China: August 31 - September 6, 2020 Munich, Germany: September 3 - September 9, 2020 Cape Town, South Africa: September 20 - September 26, 2020 Program Fee: EUR 190.00 Application Deadline: April 1, 2020
Spain	Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) Barcelona International Summer School (BISS) The Universitat Pompeu Fabra offers the Barcelona International Summer School (BISS) as a flagship program to advance the curriculum of both domestic and international undergraduate students during the summer term in Barcelona. Courses are credit-bearing (ECTS) and can be taken in English, Spanish or Catalan, in an international classroom environment. They are structured in modules of different duration and intensity, which can be flexibly combined in periods ranging from one to four weeks. The BISS offers advanced training by building on UPF academic strengths, engaging leading faculty members to feature and share their current research with participating students. Subjects have been conceived as an invitation to think and learn beyond and across disciplines while approaching social and scientific challenges from content, methodological and practical perspectives. Independent research projects along these lines can be supervised by UPF scholars in the BISS summer term. Dates: June 25 - July 24, 2020 Discount Fee: Various depending on courses (RRU students will be exempt of EUR150 registration fee) Application Deadline: May 30, 2020
Belgium	Artevelde University College Hidden Business Champions Summer School The Hidden Business Champions Summer School is a two-week European adventure for students interested in innovative business and sales models, who want to witness how innovative European business can be, for students who want to meet people from all over the world and work together on interesting cases, and who want to discover two beautiful cities in Europe! This Summer School is a collaboration between Artevelde University College Ghent (Belgium) and University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (Austria). Dates: June 27 - July 11, 2020 Discount Fee: EUR 1,450 (equivalent to $2,300CAD) Application Deadline: March 15, 2020

North America

North America
Country	Program	Information
Mexico	Jesuit University of Guadalajara (ITESO) ITESO International Summer Program Summer classes at ITESO are open to international students. Visiting students take classes with international and ITESO professors alongside ITESO students. International professors in 2019 will come from Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Finland, Germany, Honduras, Hungary, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Characteristics: One month program, from late May – late June Classes from Monday to Thursday Taught jointly by international and ITESO professors Taught in English and/or Spanish Credit-bearing Assistance with housing and on-site orientation Organized cultural excursions (extra fee may apply) Students may also take one Spanish language course (optional). Dates: May 27 – June 21, 2019 Complimentary spots are available for RRU students. Please submit a Summer Abroad - Expression of Interest Form to complete the nomination process due to the limited space Application Deadline: April 15, 2019