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Going abroad as a student, whether it is for a semester, a year or an entire degree, is one of the most accessible opportunities to live abroad meaningfully.

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More and more people of all ages taking time out to travel meaningfully—a trend that is being encouraged by educators and employers alike.

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The Medical School for International Health is a four year, North American-style medical school that incorporates global health coursework into all four years of the medical school curriculum. The mission of the Medical School for International Health (MS ...
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InterUniversity Centre Canada organizes language training, other educational programmes, work internships, and directed research for students. Hundreds of students from all over the world have participated in InterUniversity Centre Canada programs. Althou ...
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The Schulich International MBA offers students, Canadian and non-Canadian, the opportunity to have a global vision and international perspective. The twenty-month program, which commences each Fall term, includes: a work term, study abroad term, internati ...
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Newcastle University is one of the best in the world, ranking in the top 1% of world universities. We have a long history of teaching dating back to 1834 and are a Russell Group university (regarded as the UK version of the Ivy League). We are proud of wh ...
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Everything we do is about the IES Abroad student. Created in 1950, we believe in crafting unforgettable, life-changing educational adventures that go beyond our students' expectations. Every year about 6,500 study abroad students choose IES Abroad for the ...
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EducationUSA in Canada is funded by the U.S. Department of State to provide free advising services to Canadian students interested in studying in the United States. We offer one-on-one appointments, group consultations, webinars, essay support, and more. ...
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Since 2002, OzTREKK has helped send hundreds of Canadian students to Australia for professional degrees. We are experts in the Australian university education system and we know that overseas university applications can be complicated and overwhelming, so ...
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With a history stretching back over 250 years, St George's, University of London is a highly respected institution within the world of medicine, and the ideal launchpad for your medical career. We offer innovative programs such as our 4-year International ...
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The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is part of the University of London, and is located in the heart of the capital. SOAS is one of the worlds leading universities for the study of Africa Asia and the Middle East. Students can study a highly ...
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A month-long study abroad programme for high school students who want to earn academic credit, as well as a shorter 2-week option.
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Queen Mary is one of the largest colleges of the world renowned University of London, with are over 15,000 students, about 15 per cent of whom are from overseas, contributing to a truly cosmopolitan environment that is extremely welcoming to students from ...
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Since 1996, CEA has maintained one simply philosophy: to provide high-quality, academically rigorous international programs and services. For you, that translates to personalized support through each step of your experience abroad, from the moment you fir ...
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Smith School of Business offers several direct entry master’s programs designed for recent graduates with both business and non-business backgrounds: Queen’s Master of International BusinessQueen’s MIB program is an incomparable learning experience for s ...
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Experiential Learning International (ELI) partners with schools where students will study side by side with students of the host country, integrating into campus life, rather than being separated out into a programme for foreign students. Study abroad pro ...
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Camp Counselors USA (CCUSA) offers a multitude of programs which can help travelers combine the experience of a lifetime with a working holiday. With departure dates weekly and multiple programme options, they give participants the flexibility to design t ...
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Canadian accreditation of UK law degrees is an easily attainable routine process. High school graduates and university/college students can enroll in three-year LLB degree programs, while university graduates qualify for two-year “accelerated” LLB degree ...
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Semester at Sea is a global study abroad programme taking students around the globe aboard the MV Explorer each fall and spring semester, and on shorter, regional voyages each summer. The MV Explorer has been equipped as a floating university. The Univers ...
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CYA offers semester, academic year, and summer programs. Courses are taught in English. Extensive on-site courses as well as study travel to main sites of Greece supplement lectures. Students live in apartments in central Athens and have weekends free to ...
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredit ...
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At the University of Canberra, Australia's Capital University, our focus is on preparing you for a successful and rewarding career. We call it professional preparation for professional careers. And it works. Our graduates are consistently ranked among th ...
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