Learning Abroad Summary
International Update - 2023/24
Below you can find the stats and information regarding study abroad participation in 2023-2024. The information is also provided in a PDF document that you can download at the bottom of the page.
Numbers and Stats
- 278 participants in study abroad programs run by CIP
- 107 summer semester participants
- 50 fall semester participants
- 115 winter semester participants
- 23 countries studied in through programs run by CIP and the top five countries are the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Sweden, France, Italy
- 6 Faculty-led summer Field School Programs
- 642 students provided pre-departure orientation and emergency response services
- 364 Individual study, research, departmental, co-op international participants
- 642 total U of G participants in study abroad programs (5.4% decrease from 22/23) CIP provides pre-departure orientation and emergency response services for all students going abroad.
- 860 students attended a study abroad information session for the 24/25 study abroad period
- 517 study abroad applications submitted for the 24/25 study abroad period
Breakdown by College per year (*excluding 20/21-21/22 due to COVID-19 travel restrictions)
| College | 23/24 | 22/23 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts | 24 | 32 | 33 | 72 | 46 | 80 |
| Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics | 67 | 54 | 68 | 52 | 56 | 53 |
| College of Social and Applied Human Science | 84 | 108 | 113 | 69 | 101 | 114 |
| College of Biological Science | 55 | 41 | 50 | 43 | 43 | 41 |
| College of Engineering and Physical Science | 11 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 24 |
| Ontario Agricultural College | 37 | 31 | 65 | 65 | 68 | 66 |
| Total Participants | 278 | 273 | 341 | 312 | 329 | 378 |
Incoming Exchange Student Breakdown:
- 174 incoming exchange students hosted by U of G
- 101 fall semester participants
- 31 winter semester participants
- 42 academic year participants
- 29 home countries
| Area of Study | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Graduate Students | 27 |
| Agriculture | 12 |
| Arts | 47 |
| Commerce | 43 |
| Engineering | 1 |
| Landscape Architecture | 3 |
| Science | 41 |
CIP Stats and Information
CIP has administered the following external funds in travel grants and research funding this year:
- $325,000 in funding to assist U of G students studying abroad through the GSO Travel Grant, learn more here.
- $134,700 in funding to bring international students to Guelph, mostly for research. More about eligibility and applications here.
Our Vision: CIP fosters international and intercultural learning among members of our campus community to stimulate a sense of partnership and global responsibility as scholars and citizens
Our Mission: Our mission is to provide leadership and expertise in facilitating international and intercultural academic activities through the development of resources and partnerships that support the University of Guelph's strategic direction of internationalization.
Our Ongoing Services Include:
- Advising students on programs abroad
- Grade transfer and international credit assessment for outgoing exchange students
- Support for faculty members and departments internationalizing their programs
- Administration of Exchange, and Summer Field School Programs
- Annual Student Abroad Fair
- Intercultural competency training
- Pre-departure orientations
- Emergency response services 24/7
- Negotiating new exchange agreements
- Administration of Global Affairs Canada scholarships and internships
- Reception and registration of incoming exchange students
File attachments
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 Learning Abroad Summary Report | 242.02 KB |