OAC Learning Abroad Summary Report

OAC 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. 

OAC Numbers and Stats

• 37 formal study abroad participants
• 19% increase from 2022/23
• 13 countries studied in by OAC students, the top three were:
  1. United Kingdom
  2. Netherlands
  3. Australia and Sweden

Major of OAC students participating in study abroad programs

OAC Compared to All Study Abroad

Breakdown by College per year (*excluding 20/21-21/22 due to COVID-19 travel restrictions)

Incoming Exchange Student Breakdown

CIP Stats and Information

642 Total U of G Student Participants (5.4% decrease from 22/23): CIP provides pre-departure orientation and emergency response services for all students going abroad.

• 278 in formal student abroad programs (exchange, field school, and research internships run by CIP)
• 364 in individual study/research, departmental. and co-op programs

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