Study Abroad
Live and study in a different country for one or two semesters. Choose between the TRU Bilaterial Exchange or the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).
TRU Bilateral Exchange vs. ISEP
- Identical experience of living abroad as a fully registered TRU student at a foreign university
- Students will receive an official transcript from their host university
- On return, transcripts will be accessed by the Registrar’s Office
| TRU Bilateral Abroad | International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) | |
|---|---|---|
| What? | Based on direct exchange agreements TRU has with partner universities. | TRU is a member of ISEP, the world’s largest network of post-secondary institutions. |
| Accommodation and Meals | Meals and accommodation are the student’s responsibility. The host university will provide the student with information to help students arrange their accommodation. | Students pay a fee to TRU, which covers their meals and accommodation. The student’s accommodation and meals are coordinated by the host. |
| Application | Students fill out the Bilateral Application. No fee to apply to these universities. | ISEP Application fee is paid to TRU. |
| Minimum GPA | 2.5 | 2.75 |
| Medical Insurance | Students must purchase mandatory emergency medical insurance. TRU recommends Guard.me as an insurance provider. | Students must purchase the ISEP Student Medical Insurance |
Where can I go?
Learn more and ask questions in-real-time at an information session.
