Summer Field Schools | Guelph Students
Field schools combine academics with hands-on experiential learning “in the field,” allowing students to incorporate what they are learning in class with their international location.
Most Field Schools will include a few lectures before the students depart, the learning will continue while abroad, and typically includes a final assignment once students return. The abroad component of University of Guelph field schools are offered in the Summer Semester, usually in May-June and are typically 1-4 weeks in duration. Students receive 0.5 – 1.0 credits for Field Schools, usually at the 3rd year level.
Field School Opportunities for Summer 2026
Madagascar Field School: One Health Approaches to Conservation
Join the Madagascar Field School with the University of Guelph to explore conservation through a One Health lens, working with local and Malagasy partners on the ground with wildlife, people and ecosystems in a real-world research setting.
France/Italy Field School: Exploring Cultural Identity through Art, Literature and Film
Explore Paris and Florence through art, literature and film to uncover how cultural identity is shaped, consumed and reinvented in the heart of Europe.
New Zealand Field School: Histories, Cultures, and Politics of an Evolving Indigenous-Settler Biculturalism
Immerse yourself in the dynamic cultural and political landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand, exploring Indigenous-settler biculturalism, history and identity through lectures, fieldwork and local leadership encounters.
International Study Experience in Rondine, Tuscany (Italy)
Spend a transformative summer in the medieval Tuscan village of Rondine Citadel of Peace (Arezzo, Italy), where you’ll study Italian language and culture, engage with global leaders in peace-building and conflict resolution, and immerse yourself in community-based learning alongside international peers.