Discover e3 and Summer Programs

 

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Curitiba, Brazil                                                               Grenoble, France                                                            Berlin, Germany                                   

Important notice!

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e3 and Summer Programs Week will be right after Reading Week. During the week, we will have representatives from Student Financial Services and the Career Centre talking about resumes and loans. Our local onsite coordinator will be taking appointments for students interested in internships. 

Patrick, our onsite coordinator, will be taking appointments Tuesday, November 19 through Thursday, November 21 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday, November 22 from 9:00 AM through 3:30 PM.

 Book here!

INTERNSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED: November 30, 2024

triple your experience in one dynamic location 

The University of Alberta proudly presents e3, a multifaceted study and work abroad program that challenges conventional overseas education.

With e3 you can:

  • study a language
  • complete an academic course
  • participate in an international internship 

📚 Academic Exploration Meets Real-World Savvy: Dive into immersive learning where the city becomes your classroom! Experience field trips beyond the ordinary, guest speakers who make your studies come alive, and excursions that are hands-on adventures, turning each moment into a dynamic educational journey.

✨ 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.

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

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

Applicants should:
  • have a cumulative GPA of 2.51 or higher as required by your home Faculty
  • have completed at least 12 credits at UAlberta by the application deadline (or equivalencies at your home institution)
  • students seeking internship placements must have completed 24 credits2 by the application deadline
  • have a valid passport and be eligible to study and work in the destination country

1 equivalencies will be considered for students applying from outside UAlberta
2 or the equivalent of full-time first-year studies at your local institution 

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e3 isn't your thing? Try Summer Programs 

With Summer Programs, you can explore the globe while earning academic credits. Whether it’s studying in South Korea, the United Kingdom, or anywhere in between, there’s a Summer Program designed to suit your interests and goals.
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Global Opportunities: over 50 partner universities

Academic Credits: Transfer credits back to Ualberta for faculty evaluation
Summer program information is starting to come in! As international partners update their schedules, we add it to the program finder. Use the button below to discover where  you can spend your summer.

Program Finder


Travel during the summer, make the most of your break and come back with a fresh perspective as an international learner. 

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