CIE is committed to helping you. If you are having problems completing your application package or have any other questions, please feel free to contact us by email or phone and we will try our best to help. Bear in mind however, that many of the programs on offer require an independent nature. Students are strongly encouraged to review the information on our website carefully, research potential host institutions and discuss possible plans with academic advisors (e.g., professors whose academic research is in an area in which you are interested) prior to meeting with us.

Please note that there are certain risks inherent in studying abroad and as such, it is not appropriate for every individual. We highly encourage you to do as much research as possible about the general and specific dangers associated with travelling to the region that interests you. For more information, please consult the Safety Abroad Office pages of this website. You should also read the travel report, issued by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), for the country you are interested in travelling to.

General Application Requirements

Most of the programs offered by CIE are competitive (i.e., decisions about program places are not made on a first come, first served basis and there are not necessarily spots for all applicants). Depending on what program you'd like to apply for, you'll need to first determine whether you meet the Eligibility Requirements, then submit some combination of the following documents:

• Reference Letters
• Statement of Interest
• Résumé
• Online Application

• Transcripts
• Faculty Approval

If you meet the minimum requirements of the exchange program, you will also be called in for an interview:

• Interview

While you are going through this process, be sure you know the appropriate Deadlines and Timelines for the program you have selected.