Explore a range of travel-related, study abroad, and field experiences aimed at helping you to broaden your horizons.
The following opportunities involve opportunities to earn university credits towards your degree:
Study abroad allows you to immerse yourself in another culture while continuing to earn credits toward your McMaster degree at one of McMaster’s exchange partner institutions.
This external fellowship supports students to spend a year abroad divided into three terms: language, academic and work/internship.
The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in Canada and the United States to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in the other country.
Learn More on McMaster's Study Abroad Page
The following programs, resources, and opportunities are open to McMaster students, delivered by our partners across the McMaster community:
The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) is a unique stipend-based 4-month travel experience for students, created in collaboration between McMaster University, Empowerment Squared, and Schools of Dreams.
When it comes to financing your global opportunity, you have options. Scholarships, awards and funding opportunities can help you make your dream of going abroad a reality, including:
Your global experience is what you make of it. Review opportunities and resources on the Student Success Centre (SSC) site, including important information on Pre-Departure Sessions.
McMaster University provides resources and guidelines to help you understand current requirements and expectations — before, during, and after your trip.
Review requirements regularly, as travel policies and border conditions can change quickly, as noted in recent updates made by the Government of Canada to its online travel advice.
Important travel resources and guidance for the McMaster community, including students, staff and faculty.
Students heading out on an international travel experience or work term should check out these resources.
Relevant safety and insurance information for staff and faculty going on business travel.