Study Abroad Programs

Studying abroad provides the opportunity to internationalize your degree and your resume. Participate in one or more of our diverse global education opportunities to earn credit towards your SFU degree while gaining a valuable global perspective. Why Study Abroad?

  • Build your global network
  • Gain an international perspective on your degree
  • Develop skills and global competencies valued by employers
  • Pursue a fun adventure!

Read this blog post by fourth-year Linguistics student Hailey Kuang about her adventures in Hong Kong during an Exchange semester:

“One of the biggest surprises during my Exchange has been the lack of anxiety while beginning a new life in a new city. This realization has made me reflect on how much I’ve grown since I was a scared and anxious first-year student.”

International Exchanges

Spend one or two terms studying at an SFU partner institution while earning credit towards your degree.

Virtual Exchanges

Virtual Exchanges are a new, accessible way to internationalize your degree and your resume from the comfort of your own home.

Short-Term Summer Programs

Earn 3-12 units toward your SFU degree. Programs range between 1-10 weeks in length. 

Field Schools

Participate in an international group study program and spend a term overseas – join an exciting SFU field school.

Funding and Costs

You could apply for awards, scholarships, bursaries, and loans for full-time study abroad programs!