Outgoing Exchange

Are you interested in immersing yourself in a new culture and exploring a different academic environment? As an exchange student you can spend one term at one of our partner institutions while earning credits towards your degree.

Before submitting your application, please take a moment to review the program details here. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at sobiep@bcit.ca. We’re happy to assist you before you submit your application.

BCIT seeks to foster a climate of collaboration, understanding, and mutual respect between all community members and ensure an inclusive, accessible working and learning environment where everyone can succeed. All individuals have unique abilities, backgrounds, experiences, and identities that make up our diverse community at BCIT.

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About You

Student ID(Required)

Student Status(Required)

Domestic student

International student

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Your Email Address(Required)

Email Address Confirm Email Address

Emergency Contact(Required)

First Last

Relationship to you(Required)

Phone(Required)

Financial Aid

Are you currently on a student loan or have you been in the past?(Required)

Yes

Are you planning to apply for a student loan?(Required)

Yes

Program Information

Are you applying for(Required)

Semester Exchange

Double Degree

Summer School

Preferred Term of Study(Required)

Preferred Year(Required)

Preferred Partner Institute (First Choice)(Required)

Preferred Partner Institute (Second Choice)

Business Degree Students

For students who are currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Accounting programs, or have applied to these programs

Please indicate how many general studies credits you have left to graduate

For example: 3.0 credits - Social Science or Humanities

Other information

Think about the reasons why you want to study abroad. How important is each one of the following motivations to you?

Personal growth

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Better academic knowledge

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Learning or improving foreign language skills

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Cross-cultural interest

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Career perspectives

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Search for independence

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Leisure

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Getting away from home environment

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Others’ expectations: “Because others (relatives and friends) expected me to study abroad”

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Letter of Intent

Your Letter of Intent should be no longer than one page in length and must include your full name, student number, and current program of study. In the letter, explain why you want to study abroad and specify the program(s) you are applying for. Describe how studying abroad will help you achieve your academic, professional, and personal goals, and highlight the personal strengths and experiences that will contribute to your success in the program. The letter must be submitted in an acceptable format, either PDF, DOC, or DOCX.

Upload your Letter of Intent

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 29 MB.

You can also email your letter to: sobiep@bcit.ca

Release of Student Information

I authorize BCIT to provide relevant information from my educational records as described above as well as the following individuals:

During the course of your participation in the International Exchange Program, the Office of International Programs may wish to provide relevant information from your educational records to your parents, guardians, or other third parties. Depending on the circumstances, information to be released might include your student account information, information about the program in which you are enrolled, or non-emergency information related to your health or safety.

If you do not have any additional individuals to authorize, you may leave the box empty.