Short-term summer programs
The following international short-term summer opportunities are available to University of Waterloo students.
Waterloo/Solidarity in Action Inc. (SIA) Peru Program
The Waterloo/SIA Peru Program is offered starting the Summer of 2012.
The University of Waterloo has partnered with Solidarity in Action, an international Canadian based not-for-profit social justice organization, to provide a service learning trip aimed towards social justice, spirituality, and community development projects in the developing country of Peru.
Additional program information is available, including volunteer placements, cultural activities, costs, application procedures, deadlines, and frequently asked questions.
Summer exchange programs
Most universities abroad do not operate on a trimester system like the University of Waterloo; therefore, an exchange for the entire Spring term is not available due to the semester dates abroad. However, short-term summer exchanges are available at the following host universities. These summer programs are administered on a home-fee paying basis.
| Host institution | Program information | Central contact/Study Abroad Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese University of Hong Kong | Two programs are available that you can apply for individually or back-to-back: CUHK International Summer School (approximately 5 weeks between June-August) & Chinese Language Programme (approximately 4 weeks in August). | Andreea Ciucurita |
| Hong Kong Polytechnic University | 5-week Chinese culture and language program between July and August. | Andreea Ciucurita |
| EWHA Womans University, South Korea | Two programs available that you can apply for individually or back-to-back: Session 1 (4 weeks between June-July) and Session 2 (2 weeks in August). | Andreea Ciucurita |
| KAIST, South Korea | 6-week program between June and July with an option to choose between different study themes. | Andreea Ciucurita |
| Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey |
Two program options are available that you can choose from, both offered between June and August; a 7-week summer term with a variety of course options, including technical and science courses, or a 6-week Turkish culture and language program. Note: these programs can not be completed back-to-back since they are offered within the same time frame. |
Andreea Ciucurita |
Application process
Waterloo students will be assessed tuition for 1.5 credits at the University of Waterloo for the Spring term; the program fee abroad will be waived. The courses taken during the summer exchange program (generally 2-3 courses) can be credited towards your Waterloo degree (subject to academic approval).
The application deadline for the Spring/Summer 2012 is January 15, 2012.
1. Research the summer program options listed above and the course availability (if the 2012 information is not yet available, use the 2011 information as a guide).
2. Apply through your faculty for academic pre-approval and assessment of your transfer credits. Each faculty has an academic exchange representative and a faculty exchange application form.
| Faculty application information | Contact |
|---|---|
| Applied Health Sciences (pdf) | Krista Mills, ext. 35663, BMH 3103 Paul Eagles, ext. 32716, BMH 2214 |
| Arts | Robert Ryan, ext. 38645, PAS 2417 |
| Engineering | Cindy Howe, ext. 33084, CPH 1320E Peter Roe, ext. 35175, CPH 1325N |
| Environment | Carol Knipe, ext. 36088, EV1 329 Jeff Casello, ext. 35922, EV1 326 |
| Mathematics | Wendy Zehr, ext. 38443, MC 3013A David Matthews, ext. 35530 |
| Science | James Lamb, x36387, ESC 253 Shoufa Lin, ext. 36557, ESC 205 |
3. The faculty exchange representative will forward your approved faculty exchange application to the Study Abroad Manager in Waterloo International, who will then contact you about your application to the host university.
4. The Study Abroad Manager will inform you of the official admission result from the host university.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for these summer programs, your overall Grade Point Average (GPA) should be at least 70% and you should be in your third year of studies as a minimum.
Frequently asked questions
If the information above did not answer all of your questions, please visit the frequently asked questions page. If your questions are not addressed on the frequently asked questions page, you may contact the Study Abroad Manager.