Opportunities for Students
Where can your NSCC education take you? Literally, around the world.
Every year, NSCC students travel abroad for 2-4 weeks to spend time at a partner institution and work on projects with local and other international students. In the past, students have traveled to countries including Austria, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Costa Rica, Finland, Grenada, The Netherlands, or Vietnam.
Some programs are funded by Global Skills Opportunity, the Government of Canada’s Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program.
Students accepted into these programs must fully complete the mandatory pre-departure online course and attend the pre-departure conference in April.
Students must sign a learning agreement, complete all necessary risk management forms and documentation, and follow the NSCC international travel policy and Student Community Standards Policy.
What you'll do
- Apply knowledge, skills and attitudes from tasks and projects in an international setting
- Outline the benefits of cross-cultural collaboration for work-related projects and tasks
- Build evidence of experiences and new learning (both personal and industry related) for portfolio development and the education of others
- Assess safety and risk pertaining to international travel to make informed decisions about traveling abroad
- Identify and reflect on the differences and similarities between Canada and the country that you are visiting
Cost and funding
Applications to participate in outbound mobility projects open each fall. The estimated cost to participate in a program is $4,000. $1000 bursaries are available for eligible students.
Opportunities
Culture, Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Professional Skills Program - Grenada
Dates: March 8-15, 2025 (March Break)
Application Deadline: Dec. 09, 2024
Location: Grenada
Indigenous Learning in Costa Rica
Dates: March 8-15, 2025 (March Break)
Application Deadline: Dec. 09, 2024
Location: Costa Rica
Global Health Program in Costa Rica
Dates: May 1 - 16, 2025
Application Deadline: Jan. 10, 2025
Location: Costa Rica
Latin American Society & Culture in Costa Rica
Dates: May 1 - 16, 2025
Application Deadline: Jan. 10, 2025
Location: Costa Rica
BIDS Digitalization Program - The Netherlands
Dates: May 7 - 17, 2025 (not including travel days)
Application Deadline: Jan. 10, 2025
Location: The Netherlands
BIDS Inclusion Program - Finland
Dates: May 7 – 17, 2025 (not including travel time)
Application Deadline: Jan. 10, 2025
Location: Finland
Blue Economy Tourism - Grenada
Dates: May 2025
Application Deadline: Jan. 10, 2025
Location: Grenada
Change Makers - Women in STEAM - Vietnam
Dates: June 2025
Application Deadline: Jan. 10, 2025
Location: Vietnam
Hedge Fund Course - Cayman Islands
Dates: May 2025
Application Deadline: Jan. 10, 2025
Location: Cayman Islands
International Days in Social Work Program - Austria
Dates: June 9 - 13, 2025
Application Deadline: Jan. 10, 2025
Location: Austria
IT Summer School - Croatia
Dates: July 1 - 27, 2025 (plus travel days)
Application Deadline: Jan. 10, 2025
Location: Croatia
Summer Academy in Engineering for Women - Austria
Dates: July 9 - 24, 2025 (plus travel days)
Application Deadline: Jan. 10, 2025
Location: Austria