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Student Exchange Partnerships

Student exchange partnerships are central to enriching the academic experience and strengthening global collaboration between institutions. As a leading international universityÌýlocatedÌýin Montréal, ɬÀï·¬ is committed to building and sustaining strong relationships with world-class partners to expand opportunities for students. Through a network of over 150 universities in more than 40 countries, ɬÀï·¬ enables students to pursue meaningful academic and cultural experiences abroad.

Student Exchange Partnerships are designed to support the reciprocal exchange of students for one semester to one academic year, allowing participants to earn credits toward their degrees while paying tuition to their home institution. These agreements, typicallyÌýestablishedÌýfor a period of five years with theÌýoptionÌýfor renewal, reflect ɬÀ﷬’s dedication to accessible, high-quality global learning. For non-undergraduate mobility partnerships, institutions are encouraged to connect with ɬÀï·¬ Global Engagement.Ìý

For information on coming to ɬÀï·¬ on an exchange, please consult:

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Establishing a partnership

Institutions interested in developing a Student Exchange Partnership with ɬÀï·¬ are encouraged to follow the steps outlined below:

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Step 1: Review existing partnerships

Review ɬÀï·¬'s exchange partners to check whether your institution already has a student exchange agreement with ɬÀï·¬.

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Step 2: Assess partnership criteriaÌý

Prospective partners are evaluated based on the following priorities:Ìý

  • Recognition as an internationally accredited institution with academic programs that align with those offered at ɬÀï·¬Ìý

  • Demonstrated interest from ɬÀï·¬ Faculties and studentsÌý

  • Language compatibility, particularly the availability of courses in English or FrenchÌý

  • Potential to complement or enhance existing collaborations between the institutionsÌý

  • Safety and security of the partner institution’s locationÌýÌý

  • Please note: ɬÀï·¬ does notÌýestablishÌýor maintain exchanges in destinations subject to high-risk travel advisories, as defined by theÌý.

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Step 3:ÌýInitiateÌýcontactÌý

If these criteria are met, please contactÌýmcgillabroad [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Establishing%20a%20Student%20Exchange%20Agreement) (ɬÀï·¬ Abroad)Ìýand provide the names and titles of the faculty and staff who would be involved in exploring a potential partnership.

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Step 4: Partnership development and approvalÌý

Where there is mutual interest, discussions willÌýproceedÌýthrough ɬÀ﷬’s internal review and approval process. Upon approval, ɬÀï·¬ Abroad will begin formal negotiations of a Student Exchange Agreement with the partner institution.

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ɬÀï·¬ is situated on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka, a place which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst nations. We recognize and respect the Kanien’kehà:ka as the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which we meet today.
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