Exchange, Short Term and Work Abroad Opportunities 

Hero Image
Hero Image Hero Image

Experience the world through study, work, or research opportunities abroad

Beyond Borders supports opportunities for our students, visiting students and faculty to immerse themselves in global learning.  

Whether you’re a student participating in a semester exchange, interested in an international work placement, or a faculty member guiding projects and connecting with global colleagues, these programs provide experiences that build global skills, intercultural understanding, and career-ready expertise. 

Student Exchanges and Work Abroad Opportunities

Study Abroad Icon

Discover a wide range of global learning experiences for Mohawk students and students from partner institutions around the world, including work abroad, co-op placements, internships, and both inbound and outbound exchanges. These programs help you build career-ready skills, intercultural competence, and meaningful international connections. Explore this section to find the opportunity that’s right for you.

Faculty, Staff and Researcher Opportunities

Study Abroad Icon

Opportunities for educators to teach, research, and collaborate internationally. These exchanges can enhance professional development, foster cross-cultural understanding, and build academic networks. Participants bring valuable knowledge, skills, and experiences that ultimately benefit the entire college community.

Global Learning Immersion Program – Faculty and Staff (Inbound)

We’re excited to offer short-term programs that help faculty build intercultural competencies and expand their knowledge. Participants study in English with industry experts, gain hands-on experience in world-class facilities, and explore the rich culture and history of our community. With on-campus residence, access to state-of-the-art equipment, and support from a dedicated team, these programs provide a complete learning and cultural experience.

Programs in development

Interested in developing a program with us or learning more contact international@mohawkcollege.ca

Virtual Exchange (COIL)

Study Abroad Icon

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), brings a global experience directly into your course, no passport required. Faculty forge academic connections with colleagues while students gain intercultural skills and global competencies by working online with peers from partner institutions around the world.

Developed by the SUNY COIL Center, this model connects a Mohawk faculty member with an international colleague to design joint projects and activities that cross time zones, languages, and cultures. For students, it’s a chance to apply course concepts in real-world, cross-cultural contexts. For faculty, it’s an opportunity to enrich curriculum, build global networks, and create dynamic learning experiences that prepare students for today’s interconnected world.

Global Learning Summer Immersion Program (GLI) - for Students

Study Abroad Icon

Mohawk College is proud to welcome students from around the world to our Global Learning Immersion program in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The program is open to youth age 18 and over and provides hands-on learning in world-class facilities. The two-week Global Learning Immersion (GLI) program welcomes international students and partners to Mohawk College for an engaging, on-campus experience.

Participants explore foundational and emerging topics through hands-on classes, campus activities, community engagement, and industry visits. The program also features a full-day field trip connecting weeks one and two, plus free time to discover the local community and culture.

Find the Right GLI Experience for You

eSports Fundamentals

Explore the gaming industry, applying historical context and grassroots aspects of the industry to present day. Distinguish between eSports and gaming, while working with industry experts on development.

Game Design

Explore the fundamental elements that make games a unique medium including rules, incentives and gameplay patterns.

Global Communications

Students will be introduced to acceptable workplace etiquette and practices in Canadian health care settings. Students will study the elements and dimensions of culture in order to appreciate why individuals from various cultures often demonstrate different behaviours and communication practices. Students will be expected to become competent in intercultural communication and apply their
knowledge to a variety of scenarios such as a cross-cultural workplace conflict.

Communication for Business (English)*

Develop professional writing skills appropriate for communication with different audiences focusing on gathering, analyzing, organizing and communicating information in effective and persuasive professional documents.

The Summer 2026 GLI program will not be offered. 

If you are interested in learning more about future programs or creating a custom GLI experience, please contact international@mohawkcollege.ca