Discover e3 and Summer Programs

Important notice!

DEADLINE for EDUCATION ABROAD APPLICATIONS: FEB. 2, 2025

INTERNSHIP DEADLINE for Brazil EXTENDED: January 30, 2025

e3 is a group study program where you study U of A courses abroad in an experiential learning format with a small group of students.
Summer programs are similar to semester exchange programs, where you take courses at a partner university but for a short duration during the spring or summer semesters.
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Curitiba, Brazil                                                               Grenoble, France                                                            Berlin, Germany                                   

triple your experience in one dynamic location 

With e3 you can:
  • study a language
  • complete an academic course
  • participate in an international internship when you take a language or academic class

✨ Your Safety Net in New Surroundings: Navigating a new city can be daunting, but not with e3! An on-site program coordinator will be your guide, planner, and go-to person, ensuring you feel at home, connected, and supported 24/7.

Your Next Step! Contact an EAP Advisor

Earn University of Alberta Credit

Courses offered through the e3 program provide academic credit from the University of Alberta. No credit transfer required.

e3 is open to post-secondary students from all disciplines and all post-secondary institutions.*

*Students from outside of UAlberta should speak with their home faculty/institution about credit transfer and funding opportunities

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e3 isn't your thing? Try Summer Programs 

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Exciting updates are rolling in for our Summer Programs!
As our international partners finalize their schedules, we add the latest opportunities to the Program Finder. Click the button below to explore where your summer adventures could take you!

Program Finder

Global Opportunities with over 50 partners

With Summer Programs you can:
  • explore the globe while earning academic credits
  • gain an international perspective on your degree
  • build your international network
📚 Academic Exploration Meets Real-World Savvy: Dive into immersive learning where the city is your classroom while you internationalize your degree. Summer programs come alive with each unique location, making your summer unforgettable.

Your Next Step! Contact an EAP Advisor

Earn Academic Credits:

Transfer credits back to the U of A. Check with your faculty for details on how you can transfer credits taken internationally back to the U of A. 

Funding Questions?

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Join Global Education and Transform Your Worldview
This isn't just a trip abroad. It's a leap into a world of new possibilities.