Beyond Borders
Global Learning Opportunities at home and abroad
Go Beyond. Expand Your World, Transform Your Future
Beyond Borders is the gateway to the world! Whether you’re a student ready to expand your horizons, a faculty member eager to grow your global connections, a staff member wanting to enhance your professional development, or a partner looking to collaborate; Beyond Borders is your invitation to explore, learn, and make a local and global impact.
Global learning transforms lives
Beyond Borders is Mohawk College’s commitment to making international experiences accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for everyone.
Through partnerships with institutions, organizations, and communities around the world, we open doors to life-changing opportunities that benefit students, educators, our community and global partners.
Ready to Go Beyond Borders?
Discover opportunities to study, teach, and collaborate across the globe. Explore your options below and start your journey Beyond Borders today.
Beyond Borders: General Elective Course (GNED 10008)
Gain global perspectives without leaving campus. This course equips students with the skills, knowledge, and cultural competence needed to thrive in their careers.
As part of the course students step into a ‘Global Lab’ by participating in a virtual exchange experience, collaborating with students and faculty from around the world.
Discover Global Learning at Home
International Field Study
Step into a global classroom. Our international field studies combine hands on experiences, cultural immersion, and professional development in destinations around the world.
Start your Global Journey
Exchange, Short Term and Work Abroad Opportunities
Experience the world through exchange (virtual or abroad), short-term programs, or internships, gaining new perspectives, connections, and valuable skills on campus or through partner institutions around the world.
Interested in coming to Mohawk College?
We also welcome students and faculty from around the world to participate in exchange programs, short-term experiences, and collaborative projects. These inbound opportunities enrich our campus community, foster cross-cultural learning, and strengthen global partnerships.
Funding your Global Learning Experience
Making global learning experiences accessible for students, faculty and staff is our priority. Discover scholarships, bursaries, grants, and external funding options to offset costs of experiences abroad.
Trans National Education
Explore Mohawk College’s transnational education programs, including collaborative degrees, dual credentials and international partnerships.
Capacity Development Projects
Mohawk College engages in capacity development projects around the world to strengthen skills, knowledge, and infrastructure with partner communities. These projects provide students, faculty, and staff with opportunities to collaborate internationally, share expertise, and make a meaningful impact, while fostering sustainable development and global learning.
Mohawk College collaborates with institutions, organizations, and communities worldwide to create impactful global learning opportunities. Whether you’re interested in student and faculty exchanges, joint programs, research projects, or capacity-building initiatives, partnering with us opens doors to innovation through mutually beneficial international experiences.
Partnering with Mohawk College
I absolutely LOVED getting to see that part of Europe, and I'm not sure I would have gotten the chance to do otherwise. I loved trying new foods and snacks, seeing how the way of life is, and seeing the beautiful buildings. The trip ignited my desire to travel, which I hadn't found prior to the trip.
Chloe, Student, Czech Republic 2025
Since I have never travelled outside of North America, the whole time I felt like I had butterflies from the excitement of seeing so many new things and meeting so many new people. It would be so hard to pick one specific favourite moment, but my highlight would be the friends that I made during this trip. I tend to be a shy person, so I did not expect it.
Sydney, Student, Czech Republic 2025
This entire trip was the best two weeks of my life. I loved going to all the different cities. Each city felt like an entirely new experience. A highlight moment for me was being in the Coliseum. I was in awe that place really existed. The most important thing I learned about myself is that I'm capable of doing great things. I feel like I've unlocked a level of confidence that I didn't really have. I feel a new sense of independence.
Alexander, Student, Italy 2024
A life-changing experience, being in a different setting and atmosphere, sets you up for having another perspective.
Raymond, Student, Italy 2023
A chance to develop your soft skills. Going abroad where they speak another language, etc. takes you out of your comfort zone and in a raw fashion, shows your strengths and weaknesses and an idea where you need more work. Help develop your interpersonal skills and professionalism
Krystal, Student, Italy 2023
This real-world project emphasizes the importance of case, credibility and call to action as it brings diverse learners—by age, education and geography—together to engage in ways to make small steps toward positive change. No other program in the country brings trades students, theatre professionals, scientists, and [elementary school] kids together in such a playful, learning experience.