Study Abroad Programs
Boost your cultural awareness and build your career skills beyond borders through a study abroad experience.
Short-term study abroad
These programs are around three weeks in duration and allow you to participate in a range of classes relevant to your SAIT program at one of the partner institutes.
In addition to class time, you'll also participate in cultural activities organized by the host institution.
The Global Education Network (GEN) is a partnership of four institutions:
- Box Hill Institute in Melbourne, Australia
- Institute of Technical Education in Singapore
- Kirkwood Community College in Iowa, USA
- SAIT.
The four institutions work together to facilitate the exchange of staff and students to provide an innovative learning experience, enhance intercultural knowledge and develop intercultural competencies.
Destination: Australia
Travel dates: Saturday, May 13 – Saturday, June 3, 2023*
Cost: $2,580 – $4,457.62 (includes flights, accommodation and insurance. Does not include meals/personal spending). Price dependent on room.
Applications Close: Friday, April 14, 2023
Eligible programs: All SAIT programs
Description: Get work-ready while studying at Box Hill Institute in Melbourne, Australia. In your free time, explore Melbourne's world-class dining and art galleries, shop the famous markets and discover local sites, like Prince Philip Island and Great Ocean Road. Plus, plan to go to an Australian football or cricket game.
Register your interest at study.abroad@sait.ca or attend an information session.
Destination: Singapore
Travel dates: Aug. 12 – 27, 2023*
Cost: $2,200 – $2,500 (includes flights, accommodation, and insurance. Does not include meals/personal spending).
Applications Close: Extended Deadline Friday, June 23, 2023
Eligible programs: Media and Design, Business, Electronic and Info Communications, Engineering (For students on their scheduled academic break)
Description: Study your academic program at the Institute of Technical Education in Singapore. Take in the breathtaking view of Clarke Quay, discover the Bay area, Chinatown and Little India, and shop the markets along the Singapore River.
Complete an application pack or attend an information session to learn more!
- Thursday, June 15, 2023 | noon – 12:45 pm | Register now
- Tuesday, June 22, 2023 | noon – 12:45 pm | Register now
Destination: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Travel dates: Sept. 11 – 30, 2023*
Cost: $1,500 – $1,750* (includes flights, accommodation, and insurance. Does not include meals/personal spending).
Applications close: Friday, June 23, 2023
Eligible programs: IT, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, Construction, Transportation & Healthcare. (For students on their scheduled academic break.)
Description: Feel the energy while studying at Kirkwood Community College in dynamic Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA. Home to over 300 manufacturing plants and two dozen Fortune 500 companies — like Rockwell Collins, General Mills and Quaker Oats — Cedar Rapids is also known for its world-class dining, shopping, art and culture scenes.
Complete an application pack or attend an information session to learn more!
- Thursday, June 15, 2023 | noon – 12:45 | Register now
- Tuesday, June 22, 2023 | noon – 12:45 | Register now
Destination: SAIT (host), Calgary
Exchange dates: July 2024
Cost: TBC
Applications Close: TBC
Eligible programs: All SAIT programs
Description: Join students from Australia, Singapore and the USA to devise, develop and deliver cultural events utilizing the principles of project management (PM). This 3 week program will provide a solid grounding in the fundamentals of event planning.
Register your interest at study.abroad@sait.ca.
Semester exchange study abroad
Want to travel for a while longer? Choose to take pre-determined courses through one of our partner institutions over a full-semester term.
Courses align with your SAIT program and upon successful completion, you’ll gain academic credit towards your program.
Destination: Switzerland
Semester dates: Winter (Spring) Semester: February - June; Fall (Autumn) Semester: September - February.
Cost: travel, visa, accommodation
Apply by: September 29, 2023 for Winter 2024
Eligible programs: Bachelor of Business Administration
Description: Complete one semester of your program at HSLU located in Lucerne, Switzerland. You'll receive credit towards your SAIT degree and pay only SAIT tuition.
Destination: Belgium
Semester dates: February - July or September - February
Cost: travel, visa, accommodation
Apply by: September 29, 2023 for Winter 2024
Eligible programs: Bachelor of Business Administration
Description: Complete one semester of your program at UCLL located in Flanders, Belgium. You'll receive credit towards your SAIT degree and pay only SAIT tuition.
Destination: Denmark
Semester dates: February - July or September - February
Cost: travel, visa, accommodation
Apply by: September 29, 2023 for Winter 2024
Eligible programs: Architectural Technologies
Description: Complete one semester of your program at VIA University College in Denmark. You'll receive credit towards your SAIT degree and pay only SAIT tuition.
Virtual exchange
Work virtually with other students worldwide on exciting collaborative programs to increase your teamwork, leadership, communication and intercultural skills. Virtual exchange brings the world to you!
Virtual exchanges are available within specific programs depending on scheduling.
Fall 2023 virtual exchanges
Cybersecurity "Capture the Flag"
This international event will be held on Oct. 25, 2023.
It's open to all students with IT knowledge.
If interested in attending, contact us at study.abroad@sait.ca.