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Search by destination, institution, language, and more on Atlas, Western's International Experience Portal.
Deadlines
Application deadlines vary by program, generally between late Fall and early Winter terms. Check specific program details in Atlas
International Faculty-Led Programs
A faculty-led experience involves a structured group learning activity under the supervision of a home-institution faculty member. Educational activities within faculty-led study abroad courses are centered on a portion, if not all, of the learning taking place abroad, outside the classroom.
Since around 2009, Western has offered a broad range of faculty-led programs across all faculties, spanning over 20 countries. With faculty-led programs, a course abroad integrates seamlessly with the curriculum on campus. Students connect classroom learning to real-world experiences in a unique group setting, closely interacting with faculty members and other academic and community partners. The study abroad portions of these experiences vary from shorter trips, such as one or two weeks, to a full month or term, most often with learning and preparation in class before departure.
Program Details
- Students register, pay tuition and program fees (vary by program) to Western
- Bursaries and scholarships are available
- Timing/deadlines of programs vary widely, with most opportunities taking place in the summer or during reading week(s)
How to Apply
- Search available programs via Atlas, Western's International Learning portal
- Under "Type" in the right-hand side of the search box, select "Faculty Led Study Abroad" then "Apply Search"
- Review details and eligibility requirements for your program of interest
- Follow the instructions on the individual program page for application
- We invite you to contact our office with any questions or to discuss plans and supports.
Check out these Western faculty-led programs:
HS 3721B – Aging Globally: Lessons from Scandinavia
Travel to Norway, Sweden, and Denmark in May to explore aging through a global lens.
SP 1030/2200/3300 – CEL Cuba
Engage with the local community during Spring Reading Week in Cuba through community-based experiential learning.
Theatre Studies 3900G – Destination Theatre
Spend 2 weeks in June in the UK exploring global theatre practice and performance.
MIT 3955G - Environmental Crisis in El Salvador
Travel to El Salvador during Spring Reading Week and examine environmental challenges and global justice.
ES 3310 - Engineering in a Global Context
Join this May course in Spain to understand global engineering practices and their impacts on society.
Classics 3050F/G - Study Tour to Italy
Spend 2 weeks in May in Italy learning about Roman history, archaeology, and culture through on-site study.
CS3010F/G - Study Tour to Greece
Explore Ancient Greek history, archaeology, and culture over 2 weeks in May.
MOS 3370 – DAN Management Study Trip to Vienna
Travel to Vienna in May and gain global business insights on this immersive DAN Management study trip.
MME 4490 - Engineering in a Global Context: Advanced Manufacturing
Join this 2-week May course in Germany and learn about advanced manufacturing practices in a global setting.
AH 2680G & SA 2680B - Study Trip to Oaxaca, Mexico
Travel to Oaxaca during Spring Reading Week and explore art history and studio arts through immersive study.
ITA 1045/1046/2202X/3040 - Rondine Cittadella della Pace, Tuscany
Study in Tuscany in May through this peace-focused program blending language and intercultural learning.
CS 4580F/G - Vindolanda Field School
Excavate and study Roman Britain in the UK this May through this Classics field course.
We invite you to contact our office with any questions or to discuss plans and supports.
Western International
International Learning Team
facultyled@uwo.ca
