International Summer + Winter Programs
Global Changemakers: Leadership, Diplomacy and Global Challenges
Applications for Summer 2027 are open! Apply by December 31, 2026 and receive $100 off the program fee.
Final application deadline: February 15, 2027.
Experience four unforgettable weeks at the University of Alberta through our immersive short-term program. Designed for international undergraduate students, the program combines academic enrichment, hands-on learning, cultural exploration, and opportunities to build lifelong friendships.
Through collaborative projects, immersive simulations and hands-on learning, you’ll explore global challenges, strengthen your leadership and diplomacy skills, and consider how you can contribute to positive change in your own communities and beyond.
Engage with Canada: From urban communities to the Rocky Mountains
Your learning extends far beyond the classroom. We immerse you in the culture and community of Alberta to help you build a wider perspective on global and local contexts.
- Indigenous learning sessions
- A visit to the Alberta Legislature
- Partnerships and volunteer experiences with local Edmonton communities
Program Highlights
Program Participants enjoy:
- Explore global challenges through interactive workshops and team-based learning
- Build skills in leadership, diplomacy, negotiation and intercultural communication
- Take part in an immersive global simulation
- Experience Alberta through Indigenous, cultural, community and environmental learning
- Connect with students from around the world and experience life at the University of Alberta
Program Fee
The four-week program is $4,000 CAD, which includes:
- Accommodation for 27 nights
- Weekday lunches
- All scheduled workshops and program activities
- Excursions in Edmonton and across Alberta, including the Rocky Mountains
- Program materials and on-campus support
Airfare, immigration/visa costs, personal expenses, health insurance and meals other than indicated are not included.
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