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.

Western offers 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.

We invite you to contact our office with any questions or to discuss plans and supports.

      Western International
      International Learning Team
      facultyled@uwo.ca