Apply by March 15
JLU Virtual International Program (VIP): Summer 2026
Summer Short Program at NEOMA Business School
NEOMA Business School is inviting Saint Mary’s students to their Summer Short Program!
These programs offer students the opportunity to study in an international environment, earn credits (pending approval of SMU academic advisors), and enjoy an immersive academic and cultural experience in France.
Courses offered:
Venture Studio Bootcamp – Experience entrepreneurship like never before!
June 8th – June 19th, 2026
Credits: 9 ECTS
Location: Paris & Rouen, France
Activity fees payable to the host university: €900
Sport Federations & Major Events Management
June 29th – July 18th, 2026
Credits: 12 ECTS
Location: Paris & Reims, France
Activity fees payable to the host university: €1,200
A Summer in Paris – Study from 1 to 4 weeks in Paris!
July 6th – July 31st, 2026
Week 1 (July 6-10): Cross-Cultural Management 1: Intercultural Communication
Week 2 (July 13-17): Strategy & Sustainability
Week 3 (July 20-24): Luxury Marketing
Week 4 (July 27-31): International Finance: The European Perspective
Credits: Up to 24 ECTS (6ECTS per course)
Location: Paris, France
You will find additional details in the attached brochure.
Eligibility: Successful completion of at least one year of undergraduate-level studies.
Credits:
See above. Typically, 3credit hours at SMU is earned for each 6 ECTS credits given at European partner schools. However, discuss the course detail with your academic advisor so that they can review the instructional hours, learning outcomes, etc. to determine if SMU credits can be considered.
Language: English
Number of students accepted from SMU: 3
Fees
SMU students pay normal SMU tuition for the transfer credit hours at SMU. In addition, students will pay the activity fee as listed above at the host university.
Travel, accommodation, travel insurance, immigration application costs (if applicable), meals, local transportation, personal expenses, etc. are also each participating student’s responsibility. A $100 SMU Study abroad admin fee will be charged on banner.
Canadian passport holders and those who hold citizenship from countries eligible for a visa-free entry may enter France without a visa for the duration of the program. If a visa is required, the host university will provide the necessary supporting documents for your visa application. Note: please consider the costs of applying for a visa; it may be necessary for those who need a visa to travel to a visa processing centre in another Canadian city to apply in person, so budget accordingly. Please see the Immigration section below.
Transfer credits
Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of their SMU degree. Meet with your academic advisor of your program ( https://www.smu.ca/academics/academic-advising.html) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html) and course descriptions to the SMU Academic Advising Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.
Funding
Limited funding ($500 on average) may be available. Students who are accepted to the program will be invited to request funding.
Immigration:
Citizens of certain countries are required to apply for a visa before entering Finland, while visas are waived for others. Questions related to immigration should be directed to the French government’s France-Visas website (https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en-US/web/france-visas/) and VFS Global (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/can/en/fra/).
How to apply
Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application* by March 15 2026 for all other courses to the Global Learning Office.
*To complete your application, you will:
fill out your Study Abroad Application (https://studio.smu.ca/s/StudyAbroadApplication2021.pdf)
write a one-page letter of intent. (Tip: book an appointment with The Writing Centre or ask if personal statement workshops are coming up https://studio.smu.ca/wc-student-tutoring)
print in pdf your unofficial transcript from banner
prepare your resume, and
secure two references (one must be from a SMU professor of one of your courses) – referees can email their letters directly to Global@smu.ca. Alternatively, they can email Miyuki.arai@smu.ca to inquire.
Once you have all four pieces of application documents (except for references), upload them at the application link here https://smuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55UpfboKu5sImUe.
What happens after you apply?
Once your application package is received, the Global Learning Office will be in touch to schedule a short interview. If you are selected, 1) you will be nominated to the host university by the SMU Global Learning Office and 2) you will be instructed to complete a set of applications for the host university by the end of March. Once the host university accepts you into the program, they will provide all program-related information as well as instruction for the payment of the program fee where applicable. You will also be expected to attend our pre-departure orientation meetings.
Questions?
Email the Global Learning Office (Global@smu.ca or Miyuki.arai@smu.ca).
Summer Program at Rennes School of Business
Frankfurt Summer Universities 2026
SMU students are invited to join Frankfurt Summer Universities 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany!
Program Venue: Frankfurt, Germany
Program Theme/Name: Frankfurt Summer Universities
Program objectives and options
Frankfurt Summer Universities are open to international students from around the world. Students and working professionals are invited to apply for courses that match their academic background or current job.
Review the links for each course for information about the course content, target audience, pre-requisites, costs, dates, etc. All courses offered within Frankfurt Summer Universities are worth academic credit.
[Hessen: ISU] Project Management in Information Systems
March - April 2026 (Online) / 24 May - 6 June, 2026 (On-Campus)
5 ECTS / 680€ Participation Fee
Course at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Apply to the host university by 28 February 2026
Be the Change - Advancing Urban Sustainability and Health in Metropolitan Regions (BIP)
18 May - 22 May, 2026 (On-Campus)
5 ECTS
Course taught at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Apply to the host university by 10 March 2026
[Hessen: ISU] High Impact Environments
24 May - 6 June, 2026
6 ECTS / 680€ Participation Fee
Course taught at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Apply to the host university by 30 March 2026
[Hessen: ISU] Sustainable Aviation Management
21 June - 4 July, 2026
7,5 ECTS / 640€ Participation Fee
Course taught at House of Logistics and Mobility, Frankfurt
Apply to the host university by 20 April 2026
Course dates will be made available soon
6 ECTS
Course offered online
The German Language and Culture course is available at no additional cost to all students participating in any of our academic Summer University courses. Apply to the host university and indicate your interest in the host university’s Mobility Online registration form.
Students will earn ECTS credit points as indicated above upon successful completion of the course.
During Frankfurt Summer Universities, you will be offered an exciting social and cultural program that ensures participants can make the most of their stay in Frankfurt.
Eligibility/Language Requirements
This program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students in good standing who will have completed 1 year of Bachelor studies by the end of Winter 2026. Please also check the prerequisites for each course.
Language of instruction: The program is delivered in English.
Program website: Please visit https://www.frankfurt-summer-university.de/en/.
Dates: Courses are offered on various dates and duration from May through July 2026.
Program Fee: See the program website to check the program fee amount and what is included in the fee. Accommodation is not included in the program fee. Students are additionally responsible for accommodation, meals, airfare, insurance, local transportation between the university and accommodation, and daily expenses.
If academic credits are earned, students will not be assessed a separate SMU tuition at SMU for the transfer credit hours.
Canadian passport holders and those who hold citizenship from countries eligible for a visa-free entry may enter Germany without a visa for the duration of the program. If a visa is required, the host university will provide the necessary supporting documents (note: please consider the costs of applying for a visa; it may be necessary for those who need a visa to travel to a visa processing centre in another Canadian city to apply in person, so budget accordingly). Please see the Immigration section below.
Transfer credits:
Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of your SMU degree. Please meet with your academic advisor of your program (visit https://www.smu.ca/academics/academic-advising.html) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for credits from another institution in your degree requirements, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found at https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html) and course descriptions to the SMU Academic Advising Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.
Note: Normally 6ECTS is needed to earn 3cr at SMU. Discuss the course detail (found on the website) with your academic advisor so that they can review the instructional hours, learning outcomes, etc. to determine if SMU credits can be considered. Alternatively, if not transferring credits, you may receive recognition for extra-curricular experiences through the Co-Curricular Record (see here).
Funding: Limited funding ($500 on average) may be available. Students who are accepted to the program will be invited to request funding.
Immigration: Citizens of certain countries are required to apply for a visa before entering Germany, while visas are waived for others. Questions related to immigration should be directed to the Federal Foreign Office of Germany (https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/-/231148) and the German Embassy in Ottawa (https://canada.diplo.de/ca-en/consular-services/visa).
If you need a visa, your visa application will require a Letter of Acceptance by Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. The program administrator at Frankfurt Summer Universities will provide you with all necessary documentation as soon as you have successfully registered for the Frankfurt Summer Universities and have paid your program fee.
Number of SMU students accepted: Up to the enrollment limit of the program
How to apply:
Apply to the host university at https://www.frankfurt-summer-university.de/en/apply-now/ by the specific deadline for each course or as soon as possible. After you complete your application, email Global@smu.ca to inform the SMU Global Learning Office of your application submission.
What happens after you apply?
Once the host university accepts you into the program, they will provide all program-related information as well as instruction for the payment of the program fees. You will arrange your own international travel.
Questions?
Email the Global Learning Office (Global@smu.ca or Miyuki.arai@smu.ca).
Two-week Summer Program in Ulsan, South Korea
Four-week Summer Program in Seoul
Four-week Manga Art Summer Institute in Japan
Kansai Gaidai University (KGU) in Japan is offering SMU students a chance to participate in a 4-week Summer Program on Manga – discover the art, culture, and creative process of Japanese manga!
View Program Poster or View Program Fact Sheet
Program Venue
Kansai Gaidai University, Hirakata-city, Osaka, Japan
Program Name
“Manga Art Institute” Summer Program 2026
Program objectives
Throughout the program, students receive practice-based instruction in:
Drawing fundamentals and visual storytelling
Manga panels, transitions, and pacing
Narrative structure, including 4-koma manga
Character design and illustration
Storyboarding and layout design
Inking tools and techniques
Screentone and typography for manga
No prior manga experience is required.
Eligibility/Language Requirements
This program is designed for undergraduate in good standing who will have completed 1 year of Bachelor studies at SMU by the end of Winter 2026.
The Manga Art Institute is best suited for students from around the world who are passionate about creativity, storytelling, and Japanese culture. To that end, during the application process with the host university, you will be asked to:
describe your creative background and experiences that led you to apply for the Manga Art Institute (600 words)
provide plans for how to apply the skills and knowledge gained through manga creation to your future work as well as your objectives for studying manga (300 words)
describe your intended audience and discuss the strategies you use to connect your work with them (300 words)
upload 3 examples of your work
Language of instruction
The program is delivered in English. Basic Japanese language ability is recommended (but not required).
Program website
https://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp/academics/manga-program/
Dates:
June 23 – July 18, 2026 (4 weeks)
Program Fee
600,000JPY (approx. CAD$5300)
The program fee includes tuition and accommodation.
Students are additionally responsible for meals, airfare, insurance, local transportation between the university and accommodation, and daily expenses. A $100 SMU Study abroad admin fee will be charged on banner.
If academic credits are earned, students will not be assessed separate SMU tuition at SMU for the transfer credit hours.
Canadian passport holders typically do not need a visa to enter Japan for a 4-week program. If a visa is necessary (depending on your citizenship), consider costs of applying for a visa. It may be necessary to travel to Montreal to visit the Consulate General of Japan in Montreal and apply in person. Please see the Immigration section below.
Transfer credits:
Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of your SMU degree. Please meet with your academic advisor of your program (visit https://www.smu.ca/academics/academic-advising.html) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for credits from another institution in your degree requirements, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found at https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html) and course descriptions to the SMU Records Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.
Alternatively, if not transferring credits, you may receive recognition for extra-curricular experiences through the Co-Curricular Record (see here).
Funding
Limited funding ($500 on average) may be available. Students who are accepted to the program will be invited to request funding.
Immigration:
Citizens of certain countries are required to apply for a short-term visa before entering Japan, while visas are waived for others. Normally, Canadian citizens are not required to obtain a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Questions related to immigration should be directed to the Consulate General of Japan in Montreal at https://www.montreal.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/en/consular/visa_menu_en.html. See also https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/.
Number of SMU students accepted:
Placements are limited to 30 participants from around the world; a place for SMU students is not guaranteed.
How to apply:
Apply to the host university at https://kansaigaidai-university.form.kintoneapp.com/public/manga-art-institute by March 15 2026 or as soon as possible. After you complete your application, email Global@smu.ca to inform the SMU Global Learning Office of your application submission.
What happens after you apply?
The host university will release the selection result on April 1 2026.
Once the host university accepts you into the program, they will provide all program-related information as well as instruction for the payment of the program deposit of 300,000 JPY (due April 15 2026) and the balance payment of 300,000 JPY (due May 15 2026). You will also be expected to attend our pre-departure orientation meetings. You will arrange your own international travel.
Questions?
Email the Global Learning Office (Global@smu.ca or Miyuki.arai@smu.ca).
