Field Schools
A field school is a TRU course for credit or non-credit offered in another country. Because field schools take place outside the traditional classroom, they are:
- Reduced cost based on group travel rates
- Supportive option for first-time travellers
- Perfect for students seeking a short-term international experience
About TRU field schools
- Led by a TRU faculty member
- Length varies from two to six weeks
- For-credit schools can be applied to program or degree
- Open to all campus and Open Learning students
- Open to students not attending TRU
- Most operate in April, May and June
- Field Schools are supported by the Study Abroad Centre but not operated by the centre
- All students approved by faculty qualify automatically for the International Mobility Award
Upcoming field schools
| Name | Location | Semester | Deadline | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences | Thailand | Spring 2027 | October 1, 2026 | April 25 - May 7, 2027 |
| Consent Café / Social Work | India | Summer 2026 | - | August 3 - 14, 2026 |
Other short-term opportunities
Another fantastic resource for TRU students to go abroad is with the British Columbia Study Abroad (BCSA) Consortium. BCSA offers short-term study abroad opportunities and scholarships, and will help you apply to your program of choice.
Faculty Interested in Developing an International Field School
To better assist our faculty interested in developing and leading an International Field School, we invite you to review the following documents below and contact the Study Abroad Office to learn how to get started. The Study Abroad Office is ready to collaborate with faculties and schools across the university to support through consultation and supportive leadership through every step.
Documents to assist:
Worksheet 1
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Budget
Worksheet 2 Daily Itinerary _ Travel Arrangements
Note: Check in regularly with the Study Abroad Office to learn more about any new initiatives, inter-disciplinary opportunities and partnerships we may be working on.
