IT Summer School - Croatia
Summary
For a full breakdown of estimated program costs, please scroll to the bottom of this page. All amounts listed are estimates and may change. Final costs will be confirmed closer to the departure date.
The 2026 NSCC Summer Program “International IT Summer School in Croatia” will provide an opportunity for students to travel to Algebra University College in Zagreb, Croatia to participate in a four-week summer program in June - July 2026. The program will consist of a combination of academic sessions, practical workshops, and cross-cultural activities in Zagreb and time spent in Šibenik (on the Adriatic Sea).
In addition, this program will also include several site trips and visits to local attractions. Students will have the opportunity to choose between eight course options:
- Artificial intelligence
- Creativity & Storytelling for Marketers
- Cyber Security
- Data-Driven Storytelling
- Game Design
- Mobile Application Development
For more information on these opportunities click here.
Learning Outcomes
- 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;
- To identify and reflect on the differences and similarities between Canada and Croatia.
Timeline
Subject to change
November 14, 2025 - Applications launched
January 12, 2026 - Student application deadline
January 30, 2026 - Student selection
February 2026 - Online pre-departure course begins
April 24, 2026 - Pre-departure conference
June 29 - July 24, 2026- Algebra International Summer School in Croatia
August 2026 - Evaluation and debrief
Fall 2026 - Celebration of Learning
Student Eligibility
This program is open to full-time NSCC students from the following programs:
- IT (any concentration)
- Cyber Security
- Business Administration
- Digital Marking
- Game Programming
- Game & Interactive Art
- Digital Animation
Students must be in good academic standing. Some international learning programs can fall under the Prior Learning and Assessment (PLAR) Procedures | NSCC. Students interested in this process should seek advice from a faculty advisor and academic chair prior to travel to review whether the international learning program could satisfy program or course outcomes.
Travel advice and advisories
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Cost Breakdown
| Item | Cost (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Program Fee (estimate) (includes program tuition, in-country ground transportation, program activities and some meals) - Student pays NSCC through a payment plan, NSCC will then pay partner | $3000 |
| Airfare (estimate) - Student Responsibility | $2550 |
| Accommodations (estimate) - Student Responsibility | $2650 |
| Passport and any associated travel documents & fees (if having to apply for one) - Student Responsibility | $200 |
| Guard.me travel insurance (mandatory purchased through guard.me) - Student Responsibility | $100 |
| Immunizations & prescriptions (cost will vary depending on individual) - Student Responsibility | $200 - $500 |
| Transportation to and from Halifax airport (cost will vary depending on distance to the airport) - Student Responsibility | $200 |
| Other meals and incidentals (will vary depending on individual) - Student Responsibility | $200 |
| Items of personal nature, tourism activities and excursions outside of the program and souvenirs (varies depending on individual) - Student Responsibility | $200 |