Summer Exchange Programs | Guelph Students
With U of G’s summer exchange programs students can gain valuable international experience in just a few weeks. Spend part of your summer studying abroad at a partner university, exploring new cultures, and earning credit toward your University of Guelph degree, all while paying tuition to U of G.
Summer Exchange Options
The updated information for the upcoming summer program will be added as it becomes available. In the meantime, learn more about last year's programs below.
Spend an unforgettable summer studying at the University of Leeds, exploring the UK and making new friends. LISS combines world-class tuition and academic field trips with exciting excursions and social events. Immerse yourself in British culture and society for two or four weeks in July. There are over 30 different academic modules to choose from in Arts and Humanities, Business, Engineering and Science and Social Sciences. Each LISS course is worth 5 ECTS = 0.5 U of G credits and they can choose to take one over 2 weeks, or two over 4 weeks. Experience the best of what Leeds has to offer academically, culturally and socially with our all-inclusive programme. The LISS fee includes university accommodation, breakfast and lunch (weekdays) and premium gym membership. Academic field trips, cultural excursions and social activities are also included. Participating students will pay the non-tuition costs reducing the 4-week fee to £2,120 (usually £3,900) and the 2-week fee to £1,260 (usually £2,150) and can apply for the LISS Champion scholarship
Study with fellow students from all over the world, choosing to take a 3-week or 6-week programme in June and July. Students will receive 0.5 U of G credits for the 3-week program and 1.0 U of G credits for the 6 week program. ULiverpool’s tuition fee is waived for U of G students. Stay in a ULiverpool residence for approximately £550 - £1000. Take part in a range of social and cultural activities, including one day trip in each 3-week programme.
2-4 week courses
Excelia university is ranked within the top 5% of business schools in the world. Based on the seaside campus of the 1000-year old city La Rochelle, you will be living and studying in the heart of one of the most vibrant and touristic cities in France. Choose from courses in English or French such as ‘Corporate Social Responsibility & Event Management’, ‘UX & Web Design’, ‘French, Culture & Gastronomy’, ‘French, Culture & Acadians History’ and gain up to 1.0 U of G credits. The courses include cultural excursions and company visits. Live in a fully equipped student or private residence. Excelia’s tuition fee is waived for U of G students.
Restricted to students in Business-related fields of study
Students will be able to take four of the following 'mini' courses, which together usually equal 1.0 U of G credits: Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Business Ethics, International Marketing, International Human Resource Management, Introduction to International Business. Accommodations are available in a local residence. The regular winter semester at MCI doesn't finish until the end of June, so there will be lots of local and international students on campus to interact with. In addition, summer program students can pay an optional activity fee of approximately 300 Euros that covers a local bus pass, as well as social activities and field trips including a two-day trip to Vienna.
Students will take one of the following courses for which they can receive 0.5 U of Guelph credits: Exploring Sweden, the Anthropological Way, Entrepreneurship and Knowledge Implementation for Improved Health Care, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Swedish context, Leadership and Organisational Behaviour in Contemporary Organisations, Nanotechnology - Sustainable Challenges and Social Impact, and the Use (and Abuse) of Culture. Participants will live in residence for a fee of approximately $760 CAD for the month. There will be a welcome orientation for participants as well as two organized field trips to Stockholm, and Vadstena by the Lake.
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Linköping University is launching a brand new short exchange opportunity in May 2026. The programme consists of two courses that can be taken together or independently, and students can spend 2-4 weeks on our Valla Campus in Linköping.The programme is designed to first give you insights into the Swedish history and familiarise you with the Swedish culture, so you can understand better the characteristics that make the Swedish society distinct. The second part of the programme focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship. You will get the opportunity to see first-hand where and how Swedish innovation happens and what you need to turn an idea into reality. The programme consists of two courses, 4 ECTS each. Each course has two weeks on campus, and you will have one week after that to submit the final assignment.
There are two different sessions in which students can choose courses from. Students can stay in the Lingnan residences, and there is an airport pick-up service and orientation program for the summer students.
Take two courses during one or both sessions. Students from any program can apply. HKPU tuition fees are waived for University of Guelph students due to our exchange agreement with HKPU, and HKPU also waives the residence accommodations fee! There are optional group field trips to Hong Kong, Macau, Beijing or Shanghai during the week between the sessions for an additional small fee.
Apply to Study Abroad
Once you’ve attended a Study Abroad Info Session and explored your options, your next step is the application. Our study abroad application instructions page will guide you through eligibility, deadlines, funding, approvals, and pre-departure requirements so you know exactly what to expect.