Program Overview

Introduction to the Global Science Citizen Program

The Global Science Citizen Program (GSC) provides an opportunity for students in the Faculty of Science to gain real-world experience, become aware of the wider world, respect and value diversity, and develop an understanding of how the world works. Student and research exchange programs will be accepting students from partner universities to experience living abroad while participating in course or research-based exchanges.

Outbound Exchange

The program allows students from the Faculty of Science to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year, or on a research-based exchange and return to Toronto Metropolitan University to complete their degree. They continue to be registered at Toronto Metropolitan University while on exchange, and tuition fees remain unchanged. In most cases, classes are conducted in English and are taken at a normal course load.

Application Process

• Faculty of Science Exchange Program Eligibility Requirements
  • Clear academic standing
  • Cumulative cGPA 2.7 except for UCL which requires a 3.0
  • Full-time status
  • Signed Participation Agreement (when nominated)
• Initial Application
  1. Apply online
  2. Prepare a motivational letter and a comprehensive résumé
• Deadline
  • Students interested in a summer 2025 research exchange with University College London (UCL) will have a deadline date of December 1, 2024
  • The Toronto Metropolitan University deadline for Fall 2025 and/or Winter 2026 course-based exchanges is Friday, January 31, 2025
• Approval Process
  • Eligible applicants will be interviewed in February
  • Successful applicants will be notified by the end of March
  • Successful applicants will be nominated to the exchange universities approximately in late March (for fall/full year exchanges) or late August (for winter exchanges)

Course Vs Research Based Exchange

Cost and Expenses

• Tuition
• Accommodations
• Travel
• Visa
• Food
• Application Expenses
• Exchange University Transcript
• Students pay the usual Faculty of Science Toronto Metropolitan tuition fees for a full course load to Toronto Metropolitan University
• The majority of exchange agreements require students to be responsible for finding their own accommodations

Partner Institutions

• Asia
  • Chung-Ang University (Seoul, South Korea)
  • City University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong, China)
  • Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
  • Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University (Suzhou, China)
• Australia
  • Curtin University (Perth, Australia)
  • Queensland University of Technology (Brisbane, Australia)
  • RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia)
  • Adelaide University (Adelaide, Australia)
  • University of Technology Sydney (Sydney, Australia)
• Europe
  • Koç University (Istanbul, Turkey)
  • University College London - School of Pharmacy (London, United Kingdom)
  • University of Surrey (Guildford, United Kingdom)
  • Wageningen University (Wageningen, Netherlands)
  • Ontario-Baden/Württemberg Exchange Program (Baden/Württemberg, Germany)
  • Ontario-Rhône Alpes Exchange Program (Rhône Alpes Region, France)
  • University of Leeds (Leeds, United Kingdom)

Program Benefits

• Recognition of international best practice in learning
• Experience a new culture while learning and studying abroad
• Great for résumé
• Experience a new and different way of learning
• Opportunity to travel within the region and even further
• Develop new interests

Important Financial Considerations

• If you receive student loans, check with the Financial Aid and Awards Office before applying for exchange
• Travel bursaries might be available through the Office of the Dean - Faculty of Science and/or Toronto Metropolitan's International Office
• Some awards and bursaries are available for students who study abroad
• Full exchange cost varies by country but ranges from $6000 to $10000 per semester