Study Abroad Overview

TRU Study Abroad Exchange Programs allow students to live and study in a different country for up to a year—and have it count toward their degree!

Benefits gained from Studying Abroad:

• Academic credit towards degree
• Graduate with a "SUPER DEGREE"
• learn a new language
• Intercultural Communication skills
• Build self-esteem and confidence
• Residental status versus "tourist"
• Discover what you really want in life
• Expand career opportunities
• Overseas experience is a major advantage

A brief overview, TRU operates two types of exchange programs:

Bilateral (direct agreements made with host university)

ISEP ( International Student Exchange Program)

Bilateral Exchange	ISEP Exchange
University-wide Programs   Must attend Study Abroad Information Session. Meet with Study Abroad Manager following Information Session.	ISEP Exchange Programs Must attend Study Abroad Information Session. TRU is a member of a university network of exchange partners. Students can visit the ISEP  website to learn about more options,  Meet with the TRU Study Abroad Manager.
	ISEP Direct Program Programs through ISEP allow students to study abroad on a fee paying basis. Students are encouraged to focus on ISEP - Exchange as Direct is very expensive. Visit ISEP for more information.
The TRU Study Abroad Centre can assist you in finding the exchange program that best fit you!

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ISEP (International Student Exchange Program)

ISEP is the world's largest network of post-secondary institutions cooperating to provide affordable international educational experiences for a diverse student population. Founded in 1979, ISEP has 260 members, including TRU, in 36 countries. More than 24,000 students have participated in ISEP programs.

TRU students have access to exchange opportunities at ISEP member-institutions, both in the United States and around the world. Please visit the ISEP for more information.

A few highlights about the ISEP program:

• Membership gives students access to over 60 international institutions and 50 in the USA.
• Most programs are reciprocal exchanges.
• Canadian students are considered International students when researching institutions on the website.
• A TRU student creates an exchange place for a student from abroad to come to TRU.
• Fees are comparable to a usual semester or year at TRU.
• Meals and Accomodation paid to ISEP - great for budgeting.
• ISEP offers a second type of study call ISEP Direct - fee based programs, but very expensive.
• Great language opportunities.
• Great opportunties to study in the US.

ISEP uses specific terminology important to understanding how to research your destination. International to international programs refer to riciprocal exchanges outside of the United States. ISEP Direct refers to fee paying semester programs. Some ISEP members offer only fee paying options (DIRECT) or they offer both exchange and direct options. The reason for this is some destinations have more demand for exchange than they can supply but they will offer the chance to study based on paying tuition fees.

Each ISEP member has a profile which indicates your chances of being selected for exchange, courses they offer and the language of instruction. To view ISEP International partner's, click on the link. To view ISEP US partner's, click on the link.