HUMBER BUSINESS DEGREE STUDENTS have opportunities to study abroad for a semester at one of our partner institutions (see below). Completed semesters abroad will be accredited as a normal semester based on a 15-credit (hour) semester. Students must be in good academic standing. We carefully review academic records and conduct interviews to ensure that the opportunity to study abroad is a good fit for our students.
Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) boasts one of the best libraries in the country, excellent facilities and is easily accessible from the capitol Dublin. Students can study a variety of subjects and complete levels of schooling from higher certificate to PhD. There are more than 10,000 students, with a growing community of international students, so no exchange student will lack for new friends (or study partners).
Programs include: Business, Hospitality.
• Fall Semester Dates: August - December
• Humber's Application Deadline: April 15th
• Application Deadline Fall Semester: May 27th
Waterford's Study Abroad page.
Krems enjoys a well-earned reputation as the centre of education in Lower Austria. During the academic year, life in the town is shaped by its 9,000 university and secondary school students, who can study a multitude of bachelor and master's degree programs. As a festival town, Krems hosts a wide selection of cultural events, with its various musical and theatre performances drawing thousands of visitors every year.
Programs include: Business, Health and Life Sciences.
• Fall Semester Dates: September 17 - February 2
• Humber's Application Deadline: April 15th
• Application Deadline Fall Semester: May 1st
Krems' Incoming Students page.
Kansai Gaidai's two campuses (Nakamiya and Hotani) are located in Hirakata city near Osaka city. Hirakata is also close to Kyoto and Nara, both of which are synonymous with Japan's rich tradition. There are two beautiful campuses and four programs, including the Asian Studies Program, which accommodate international students wishing to pursue Japanese language and Japanese/Asian studies.
Programs include: International Communication, Asian Studies including Asian Economic Integration and Globalization, International Business and Japanese Business Studies.
• Fall Semester Dates: August 25 - December 22
• Humber's Application Deadline: April 15th
• Application Deadline Fall Semester: May 15th
Kansai Gaidai's Study Abroad Program page.
Unitec has over 23,000 students participating in 165 programs of study, and students can earn anything from their postgraduate diploma to their doctorate degree at one of the school's three campuses. Students study in historic buildings that were built in the 1850s, and in modern lecture theatres and labs, with courses that range from engineering and trades to architecture, business and design to health, natural sciences and sport.
Programs include: Business, Graphic Design, Community and Health Services and Conservation and Biodiversity Management.
• Fall Semester Dates: August - November
• Humber's Application Deadline: April 15th
• Application Deadline: Apply early! There is no closing date for applications to Unitec,
but applying up to three months before your program starts gives you time
to organize travel and accommodation. Applying early also gives you a better
chance of getting your first program choice.
Unitec's Study Abroad and Exchange page.
HFT Stuttgart (Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart) was founded in 1832 and is located in the heart of the state capital. A small publicly-funded university with 2,600 students, 14 bachelor degrees and 13 master’s degrees, they have a strong focus on practical-oriented research, work study opportunities and skills-based learning.
Programs include: General Management/Business, Engineering and Sciences.
• Fall Semester Dates: October 1 - February 28
• Humber's Application Deadline: April 15th
• Application Deadline Fall Semester: June 1st
• Summer Semester Dates: March 15 – July 30
• Humber's Application Deadline: October 1st
• Application Deadline Summer Semester: December 1st
Stuttgart's application page for international students.
JAMK is located in the city of Jyväskylä in the heart of Finland, just north of Helsinki. It is a school of 8,000 students, and lies surrounded by lakes, ridges and forests. With its multiple fields of study, the school is among the best in Finland. It is one of the country’s most popular universities of applied sciences, and all three of their schools offer both bachelor degrees and master's degrees.
Programs include: Music and Media Management, Nursing and International Business.
• Fall Semester Dates: August 27 - December 21
• Humber's Application Deadline: April 15th

• Application Deadline Fall Semester: May 15th
• Humber's Application Deadline October 1st
• Application Deadline Summer Semester: December 1st
JAMK's exchange student information page.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is a dynamic, modern place to study with an international reputation for providing high quality education from undergraduate through to PhD level. Consistently ranked among the UK's top universities for graduate employment, recent accolades have included: 'Best Modern University in the UK' by The Times Good University Guide 2012; Scottish University of the Year 2011; and, Top Modern University for Research in Scotland.
Programs include: Art and Design, Business, Law, Engineering and Health Professions.
• Fall Semester Dates: September 17 - December 14
• Humber's Application Deadline: April 15th
• Applications for 2012/13 will be available in April 2012
RGU's Incoming International Exchange Students application page.
Click here to download Humber's Study Abroad Application Form.
For information about travel documents, planners and The Centre for Intercultural Learning Country Insights, please visit the Study Abroad Resource Section of Humber's International Centre.
Humber also offers a number of scholarships to assist students studying abroad. Visit the Humber Scholarships website and choose the "Study Abroad" tab in the submenu to learn if you're eligible, the deadlines and how to apply.
If you are interested in Study Abroad opportunities, please contact:
Paul Griffin
Associate Dean, Business Degrees
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
3199 Lake Shore Boulevard West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M8V 1K8
P: 1.416.675.6622 x3226
paul.griffin@humber.ca
This study abroad program is designed for degree-level students (from a partnering institution) wishing to complete a semester of their undergraduate studies at Humber.
A True Canadian Experience
Inbound study abroad students select courses, write examinations and receive credit just like any of Humber's full-time students. Inbound students become fully integrated and gain a true experience of being a student, in Canada, at Humber.
A Selection of Courses
A study abroad student must select courses that will fulfill the academic requirements of his/her home institution. Students can take up to 5 courses per semester and can choose a wide range of subjects from across many disciplines, but must take timetable and examination scheduling into consideration when making their selection. The study abroad coordinator at Humber can advise on study plans and subject selections.
Humber's Semester Schedule
Students may apply directly through one’s home institute. Please note, typically we do not accept students into first-year or final-year studies. Humber's semesters are scheduled as follows: Fall term: September to the end of December and Winter term: January to the end of April. All inbound study abroad students are asked to participate in Humber's Orientation program, which takes place directly before the start of term.
Tuition, Expenses and Accommodations
Students pay tuition to his/her home institution. A student will typically require living expenses of about $6,000 CAD for one academic semester at Humber. There is an abundance of quality student accommodation in Toronto. This varies from private apartments to on-campus Humber student residences. On-campus accommodation can fill up very quickly, therefore, we advise that you reserve your accommodation as early as possible (before your arrival in September) to ensure that you secure a place. Visit the residence site for International Students Residence Application Form.
Step 1
Students of Humber's partner universities who apply as exchange students must be approved and nominated as exchange students by their home university international officer. It is the home university international officer that is responsible for the exchange program with Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.
Step 2
After students are nominated, the home university coordinator will send their official nomination results to Humber via email by the deadline. Once the nomination is approved students will apply using Humber's application form, which Humber will provide to its partner universities.
Note: the application forms should be sent to Humber by the stated deadlines:
• Fall semester - May 1st
• Winter semester - October 1st
Step 3
Once students are approved as exchange students, they will receive an official offer letter from Humber. They will also receive information regarding securing early accommodation.
For program inquiries, please contact
Paul Griffin, Associate Dean,
The Business School
paul.griffin@humber.ca
For admission inquiries, please contact
Lola Nelson,
International Admissions Officer
lola.nelson@humber.ca
