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Inbound Exchange and Visiting Students
Thinking of studying at Humber for an exchange semester? We welcome incoming exchange students from our partner institutions in both our Fall and Winter semesters!
Why Choose Humber?
For more than 50 years, Humber has been a global leader in career-focused learning. More than 86,000 learners, including over 10,000 international students from 120 countries are pursuing bachelor’s degrees, diplomas, and postgraduate certificates in over 220 programs at three locations in Toronto. A Humber education helps you go from classroom to career, gaining real-world experience along the way.
Important Dates: Fall 2025
- Nomination Deadline: April 1, 2025
- Student Application Deadline: April 8, 2025
- Orientation: TBD
- Classes Begin: TBD
- Last Day of Classes/Exams: TBD
Check out Humber’s Academic Calendar for more key dates.
Study in Vibrant Toronto
Why Choose Toronto?
Toronto is one of the world’s most multicultural cities and it’s a welcoming place for everyone who visits, lives and studies here. While Toronto is Canada’s economic and cultural hub, it is also an internationally recognized centre for business, research and innovation, health sciences, media and the arts. No matter which area of study you choose, there are excellent opportunities to establish your career, make industry contacts and learn from prominent professionals.
Toronto is also a safe, accessible and vibrant city with lots to do and experience. Downtown is easily accessible by public transit, with attractions like the CN Tower, major league sports, concerts, museums and Toronto’s exciting food scene. Outside of the city, there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy, such as hiking, biking, winter skiing, snowboarding and natural wonders to explore like Niagara Falls.
How to Apply
Step 1
Reach out to your exchange coordinator at your home institution. You will need to check that there is a partnership between Humber and your Home institution first. Only students from a Humber partner institution can be nominated for an exchange semester.
Step 2
Your exchange coordinator will assess your eligibility for exchange. If successful, your exchange coordinator will nominate you to Humber.
Step 3
Once nominated by your home institution, you will need to submit the following three forms. Submission instructions will be sent to you by Humber after you have been nominated.
- Application Form
- Signed Learning Agreement
- Transcript
What You Need To Know
Students should budget $500-$800 CAD for course textbooks. Other approximate monthly costs of living are around $700 - $1000 per month (this does not include accommodation).
You can find more information about opening a bank account in Canada here.
To ensure that all exchange students at Humber have access to basic health care while studying at Humber, health care insurance is mandatory for all exchange and visiting students. Students are responsible for paying for the International Student Insurance provided through Humber, currently Morcare.
Students may elect to purchase additional insurance as needed. Please find more information about health insurance on the Health Insurance page.
Incoming students studying for less than 6 months may require a visa or ETA that may be an additional cost. You will receive more information upon receipt of a Humber offer letter.
Humber Residence
Humber offers a limited number of accommodation rooms to incoming exchange students. For more information about our residence rooms, click here. You will be sent instructions to apply for accommodation once your application has been received and approved. Please note, your residence will correspond with the location of your program, either at our Lakeshore or North Campus.
Stay in the Neighborhood
There are other housing options available in the neighborhood. Please note, Humber is not affiliated with the following companies. It will be the student’s responsibility to find adequate accommodation. Toronto is a big city - don’t forget to ensure your housing is within close proximity to Humber. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about the area.
Questions?
Don’t hesitate to reach out to the International Mobility Coordinator at studyabroad@humber.ca or contact us if you have questions related to your faculty of interest.
More Opportunities
Looking for other ways to get involved at Humber? Check out these unique opportunities open to students from our partner institutions:
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