Faculty-led Study Abroad Courses

Costa Rica: GL/EN 4596 9.00 Teaching English as an International Language

Czechia: FA/THEA 3000 Prague Quadrennial

Mexico (Mexico City):  EU/ENVS 4800F 3.00 Field Course Free Trade, Unfree Labour and Environmental Justice in Continental North America 

Mexico (Taxco): GL/SP 3100 6.00 Advanced Spanish

Philippines: FA/DANC 2510/3510/4510 3.00 Philippine Folk Dance

USA: FA/FILM 3375 Learning from Los Angeles

You can first go to the information sessions organized for the course(s) that you are interested in and learn more information before you make a decision. You can then apply by filling out the Faculty-led Study Abroad Application Form for the course(s) that you are interested in. When filling in the application, please ensure that you meet all the requirements outlined for the specific course(s).

*** Remember to keep a close eye on application deadlines! Due to the high volume of interest and applications, applications submitted after the deadline will need to seek instructor’s approval beforehand.

The expenses of a Faculty-led Study Abroad course include:

• Program fee: paid to York International, including accommodation, study and cultural trips, local transport, and other hosted activities. (Please also be aware that program fees are approximate and are subject to change based on the final number of students enrolled in the course, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, and other factors beyond York International’s control.)
• Tuition: paid directly to York University as per other courses. Amount varies, whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, domestic or international student (refer to the Student Financial Services website for more information).
• Flights*: to and from your destination. York University does not make flight nor travel insurance arrangements for students. For each course, you will be given specific information as to when to arrive and where will you be picked up and dropped off. Any activities or plans made outside our course program are the student’s responsibility.
• Food expenses: you will need to cover these costs during portions of your trip.
• Travel Insurance: Students are required to have the travel insurance approved by York University. Students must register directly with GuardMe.
• Spending money: on personal and miscellaneous costs.
• Visa: Some students may require a tourist visa to enter their program country. If a visa is required, it is the student’s responsibility to apply well ahead of their program start date and pay for their own visa.

York University has financial support available to help offset the costs of your program abroad. Students who participate in a faculty-led study abroad program and finish all the safety abroad steps will be given the York International Mobility Award (YIMA). No application is needed. Please visit our funding page to learn more about YIMA, our prestigious endowed scholarships, and external awards available to students.

ENGAGE: with Funding for Outgoing Global Learning

Thank you for filling out the application form. To complete the process, you will need to:

1. Pay your deposit of CAD500 and program fee before the deadline:

A $500 non-refundable deposit per course must be submitted by the deadlines listed above. These fees are non-refundable once charged and are taken as a commitment that the student will participate in the study abroad course. All courses are capped, and spots are considered based on the course instructor’s decision.

To pay for the deposit ($500 per course, non-refundable*) between now and the deadline date, you can book a time with us and pay (debit or credit card) by sending email to Sharon Sammy (ssammy@yorku.ca).

In case the remaining program fee is not paid before the deadline, your deposit of CAD500 will be refunded, and you will be automatically withdrawn from the course.

*Unless the courses are full.

2. Enroll in courses: Enroll in the course(s) through the REM system. Enrollment in these courses is restricted. Note that you will not be able to enroll in any course unless you have been approved to participate and have paid the deposit.

3. Coordinate with your course instructor before booking flights to and from your study abroad destination and send your travel details to the International Programs Coordinator (yuabroad@yorku.ca).

4. Complete all mandatory Safety Abroad steps, including purchasing travel insurance and adding your trip to York University's Travel Registry.

5. Lastly, you will need to attend the pre-departure session. This session will cover important information about the course, the destination, excursions, health and safety, etc. You will also have a chance to meet your course director and other students who have enrolled!

Make sure to keep an eye on your email inbox for important communications from YorkU. In the event of an emergency or another serious situation, the University will contact you as soon as possible with information, guidance, and a plan to get you home if needed.

After returning home, you will be invited to fill out the Faculty-led Study Abroad Feedback Form, and attend post-course debrief sessions to provide feedback and share your experiences. This information will help us enhance the program and provide inputs for promotion to future students.

If you'd prefer to share these first-hand experiences and answer student questions yourself, feel free to volunteer and attend next year's GoGlobal Fair and study abroad information sessions.

Students that wish to withdraw from a Faculty-led Study Abroad Course at any time must first contact the International Programs Coordinator at yuabroad@yorku.ca as well as their Course Director indicating the reason for withdrawal.

Course fees are subject to the financial deadlines set by York University. The program deposit fee is non-refundable, and no exceptions will be granted. The “course start date” is the date that the course begins in your program country abroad. Refunds of the remainder of the program fee will be given based on the following criteria/schedule: