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International Learning Opportunities
SFU International, 1200 Maggie Benston Student Services Centre, 778.782.4232 Tel, 778.782.5880 Fax, sfu_international@sfu.ca,
SFU International is responsible for co-ordinating 91ÅÝܽ’s international activities.
SFU International should be the international student’s first stop after moving into accommodation. We offer programs and services such as
• orientation programming for all new international and exchange students
• non-academic advising concerning student visas, employment regulations, and academic and cultural transition issues
• assistance for exchange students with course enrolment
• information about health insurance
• a mentorship program to support personal and cultural transition while fostering intercultural understanding as well as friendships
• workshops and social events to enhance the university experience
• referrals to other services and resources both on and off campus
All international and exchange students, visiting scholars, faculty, and their families are encouraged to contact us. For more information about resources that are available to international students, please visit
International Exchange Programs
Third and fourth year students may apply for a student exchange. With planning, courses may be used toward a 91ÅÝܽ degree, and need not extend a student’s period of study. 91ÅÝܽ has over 100 exchange relationships in more than 40 countries around the world and in Canada.
A student may, with the approval of his/her major department(s), undertake a maximum of 30 lower or upper division exchange units while participating in the program. Students who have transferred to 91ÅÝܽ may count the 30 exchange units in addition to any transfer credit previously awarded.
Formal exchange program students may receive exchange credit for approved courses completed at the host university with a passing grade.
See “International Program” on page 33 for information about international program fees.
Eligibility for Undergraduate Exchanges
Participants on all exchanges must meet certain academic and residency requirements. All domestic and international exchange participants must
• have completed 36 units (prior to application) with a minimum of 12 units completed at 91ÅÝܽ prior to application
• have been approved in a program specialization (for example, a major or minor)
• have achieved a minimum 2.67 grade point average in the last two terms (minimum 24 units) or higher as required by partner institutions
• be registered as a 91ÅÝܽ student at the time of application
The residency requirement for completing a credential at 91ÅÝܽ may include up to 15 exchange units.
A field school is a full term program led by a 91ÅÝܽ faculty member for seven to 12 weeks in the field with some 91ÅÝܽ course work prior to departure. Field school participants can earn nine to 12 91ÅÝܽ units toward their degree and grade point average. All applicants should
• be 19 years of age or older on the day of departure
• have completed 30 units prior to application
• have a minimum 2.5 grade point average
Additional requirements may apply.
For a complete list of exchange destinations, field school details, information sessions, deadlines and application information, visit
All field schools are subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrolment, departmental funding and availability of instructors, or safety issues in the destination country.
Czech Republic
Humanities Field School
- summer 2009; offered annually; seven weeks abroad; 11 units completed
This field school in Prague provides in-depth study of European society and culture, literature, art, film and contemporary politics seen through the window of the Czech Republic. The program includes courses in language, film and art history, and political science.
Fiji
Archaeology Field School
- summer 2010; offered biennially; seven weeks abroad; 12 units completed
This program consists of formal course work at 91ÅÝܽ and the University of the South Pacific, followed by archaeological field training at excavation sites at the Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park, one of the most important archaeological sites in Oceania, on the Coral Coast of Viti Levu. Participants will have the opportunity to tour other archaeological sites on Viti Levu as well as to experience the beauty of Fiji and its diverse cultures. Courses will be taught by faculty from 91ÅÝܽ and the University of the South Pacific.
France
Literature and Civilization Field School
- summer 2011; offered biennially; seven weeks abroad; nine units completed
Students participating in this field school will spend seven weeks in Tours, France, where they will complete courses in French literature, culture and civilization. In addition to course work, students will have opportunities to participate in a number of cultural activities to enhance the educational experience. They will discover the region through its architecture, cuisine and fine arts. Activities may include cooking classes, theatre performances and local chateaux and winery visits. The program will conclude with four days in Paris.
Ghana
Contemporary Arts Field School
- summer 2009; offered biennially; eight weeks abroad; 12 units completed
Students explore the development and nature of traditional West African societies, language, family, clans, lineage, gender, marriage, birth, the individual, education, religious/ceremonial, political, and occupational and economic systems, and values in specific African cultures. They will also be exposed to various West African dance and music styles, forms and structures and their cultural significance. There will be opportunities to interact with local communities, artists and academics, thereby gaining a unique, integrated learning experience with performing and cultural arts in Ghana.
Greece
Hellenic Studies Field School
- summer 2009; offered annually; 7 weeks abroad; 12 units completed
Students will begin their Greek journey in Athens, Greece’s capital, with an exhilarating trip through Plaka to the truly majestic ancient Acropolis. Led by local experts, students will interactively learn Greece’s history and culture. Students will spend the remainder of their time on the island of Lesvos, the third largest island on the east coast of Greece. This scenic island, rich with Byzantine, Ottoman and Roman history, is perched between Northern Greece and Turkey on the crystal waters of the Aegean Sea.
India
Contemporary Arts Field School
- fall 2009; offered biennially; seven weeks abroad; 11 units completed
India offers every visitor a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes, magnificent historical sites and royal cities, as well as a rich mix of cultures, traditions and artistic innovations. This Field School offers every participant a broad introduction to the Arts and Culture of Contemporary India. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi will be the host university and students will participate in a variety of field trips including several days in Varanasi, India’s holiest city, and two weeks in Mumbai, the epicenter of film in India. The program will provide a compelling canvas upon which to discover the Arts and Culture of this great nation and will be a marked non-traditional learning experience for all involved.
Indonesia
Environmental and Ecological Education Field School
- fall 2010; offered biennially; nine weeks abroad; 12 units completed
From volcano geology to highland agriculture studies to coral reef ecology, students can look forward to a range of course work about the environment. With the current trends in sustainable development, this field school will develop students’ environmental perspectives through hands-on field work in an international setting. This program is for students who wish to pursue teacher training, specifically by exploring the environment in relation to international education. Participants will be introduced to methods for promoting environmental and ecological thinking across all grades and all subject areas.
Italy
English Field School
- fall 2010; offered biennially; eight weeks abroad; 11 units completed
After three weeks of preparatory work on the Burnaby campus, this field school moves for eight weeks to Prato, Italy, which is a city about 15 kilometers outside of Florence. The field school program is centered on the cultural consequences of the Black Death of the mid-fourteenth century. To do this, students engage in interdisciplinary projects while working with the literature, history, and art of Italy, all of which significantly influenced international European culture, especially the culture of England. The program’s goal is to consider one striking example of the ways culture and its institutions adjust, respond and change in times of grave crisis.
Interactive Arts and Technology Field School
- summer 2009; offered annually; seven weeks abroad; 15 units completed
This innovative field school, comprised of a team of 12 undergraduate student researchers, will travel to Italy to study and interview design firms and companies across the country. This experience will expose students to the great masters of design, and to diverse theories and application of the design process. Students will apply their knowledge to tangible projects while in Italy, and will spend the fall term analyzing and publishing their work.
Mexico
Communication/CPROST Field School
- spring 2010; offered during the Olympic Games class break (February 13-27, 2010); two weeks duration; four undergraduate units or five graduate units completed
Recent scholarship has shown that there is a strong relationship between technology and culture in the development of industrial clusters. In North America, with a few exceptions, culture is not a major component of the economic life of regional industrial clusters. Mexico has a far more vibrant, and long-established tradition of culture embedded in regional economies. The purpose of this field school is to explore the interrelationships among cultural industries, conventional manufacturing and technology-based industries. Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, has a complete spectrum of these industrial clusters, and will be the base for this field school.
Southeast Asia
International Studies Field School
- spring 2010; offered biennially; eight weeks abroad; 12 units completed
This field school will include lectures, tutorials and field trips to museums, archaeological and historical sites, and rural communities. Lectures will provide an overview of society in Thailand and Vietnam with particular reference to minorities and traditional arts.
The following financial aid is available to help with the cost of international study through 91ÅÝܽ. See “Financial Aid and Awards” on page 36 for more information.
- Dr. Rosena Davison Bursary for France Field School
- Embassy of Italy Scholarships
- Institute for the Humanities Travel-Study Award
- International Mobility Awards
- International Scholarship Program
- Barry Macdonald Award in Business Administration
- Barry and E. Anne MacDonald Asia-Canada Awards
- Mitsubishi Canada Limited Student Exchange Award
- Kelly O’Hagan Memorial Bursary
- Pacific Horizons Scholarship Irving K. Barber BC
- SFU Field School Bursary
- SFU Foreign Exchange Bursary
- SFU International Co-operative Education Bursary
- Catherine Tse Bursary for 91ÅÝܽ Field Schools
- Ben West Student Exchange Annual Award
- Brian Williamson Memorial Award in Archaeology
Simon Fraser University students may study and receive transfer credit at institutions which do not have a formal exchange agreement. Students arrange this individually, and must also organize transfer credit using a letter of permission. Finance, tuition, academic and language requirements of the host institution must be met. Contact the host university regarding application and admission requirements. Information regarding the process for a 91ÅÝܽ letter of permission (LOP) is available from Student Services (see “Courses at Other Institutions/Letters of Permission” on page 28).
A unique dual degree program is offered by Simon Fraser University and Zhejiang University (ZU) in China. Participating students obtain a degree in computing science from both universities. See “Simon Fraser University – Zhejiang University Dual Degree Program” on page 79 for more information.
Double Degree Program with Monash University, Australia
See “Double Degree Program with Monash University, Australia” on page 90.
Kefalonia Semester Abroad Program
See “Kefalonia Semester Abroad Program” on page 90.
International Co-operative Education
Over the past several years 91ÅÝܽ’s International Co-operative Education program has placed students around the world on international work terms. The co-op program is open to all students from all faculties. In addition to developing partnerships with employers from government, non-profit, private and public sector organizations, co-op also offers a range of educational resources to ensure optimal learning and smooth transitions from the classroom to the workplace.
For more information, please visit or contact the international co-op co-ordinator at icoop@sfu.ca.
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