Exchange

1. Nominate: Partner institutions must formally nominate internally selected students
2. Confirmation & Next Steps: After nomination deadline, students will be contacted directly via email with written confirmation of nomination acceptance & next steps; partner contact will be CC’d
3. Apply: Accepted students must formally apply to Acadia University as an Inbound Exchange Student, following the application guide
4. Submit Supporting Documents: submit all required documents
5. Acceptance: Acadia University will provide accepted students admission letters

• Official nomination from partner institution
• Completed Admission Application
• Copy of passport
• Academic transcript
• ID photo

• This picture is for identification purposes. The picture must clearly identify you as a person.
• You must be looking straight at the camera. (No side profiles!).
• The background must be a light solid color. (white/off white).
• There can be no borders on the photo.
• There should be a small space between your head and the top of the image, as well as a definite contrast between you and the background.
• The photograph must be in color.
• No red eye or flash reflection on glasses or contact lenses.
• No hats, sunglasses, jewelry or garments of any sort that obstruct the view of your face.

The Acadia Department of Safety and Security reserves the right to refuse any pictures that do not adhere to these standards.

There is no cost to submit an application to Acadia University as an inbound exchange student. If an application fee automatically populates in your portal, it will be waived once your profile is updated as 'exchange' in the system.

Inbound exchange students do not pay Acadia tuition fees, however, there are other fees associated to participating in exchange. Learn about the expenses you need to budget for.

For fee payment, review payment options. Fees are due in full per the Academic Calendar 'fee payment deadline' each semester.

No English language proficiency assessment is required; however, Home Institutions should be confident in a student’s English language ability and consider this during the student nomination selection.

To succeed academically, we recommend an English language skill level of/equivalently to:

• CAEL 70
• TOEFL 90
• IELTS 6.5

• 1st ("Fall") Semester: September - December
• 2nd ("Winter") Semester: January - April

See Important Dates

See Partner Institutions & Agreement Types

Average prices for inbound exchange students living on campus (in Canadian Dollars (CAD)):

• Acadia Student Union Fees - $177.00 per term
• ASU Health Plan - $1,215.60 (full-year)
• ASU Dental Plan - $165.00 (full-year)
• Access Fee - $5.00 per term
• Residence Fees - Ranges from $2,952.50 to $4,110.00 per term (varies based on room type and residence)
• Meal Plans - $2,879 per term

More information can be found here - select "Exchange" and "International" and please refer to the "Inbound Exchange (study abroad) per term for international students" section.

(For insurance plans, students can opt-out upon proof of private insurance coverage)

Explore Housing Resources:

• On-campus residence options
• Residence fees
• Room selection guide
• Apply for residence
• Residence packing list
• Student Residence Portal

Acadia guarantees exchange students a room in residence. Exchange students are welcomed to live in any on-campus residence building.

A mixture of single & double rooms are blocked in Crowell Tower, Seminary House, & Chase Court each semester. Please note that the residence buildings used for room blocking may vary depending on availability.

Rooms are blocked to ensure all inbound exchange students can secure an on-campus room. Blocked rooms are only reservable by exchange students, within the months of May (for Full Academic Year & Semester 1) & November (for Semester 2); unclaimed blocked rooms will be released to the general student body to book after each period has ended.

Each exchange student’s room/bed will be set up with basic linens prior to their arrival.

Note: full academic year exchange students can request to stay in residence over the winter break, for a fee.

If you have specific housing questions or need assistance, please contact residencelife@acadiau.ca and CC globallearning@acadiau.ca.

Please be advised that Canada is experiencing a housing crisis. Acadia International encourages exchange students to live on-campus.

• Share The Air policy

EDUC-4003-WI02* (3 Credits)

*Must be registered by the School of Education's Administrative Assistant

• Winter Term - 6 Weeks (January to Mid-February)
  • For 2026: January 3 - February 15

Review Academic Calendar for Important University-Wide Dates

• Monday - Friday, approximately 8am - 3pm (7hrs/day)
• January 5 - February 13, 2026

• Elementary (Grade Primary [Age 5] - Grade 5 [Age 10])
• & Middle School (Grade 6 [Age 11] - 8 [Age 14])

• For 2027: Announced in July 2026

• Vulnerable Sector Check (& Certified English Translation Copy)
  • A special type of criminal record check required for situations where you will be in a position of trust or authority over a vulnerable group.

• Department Specific Key Dates
• Academic Policies & Procedures
• Practicum Information
• Follow SOE on Instagram

Explore Housing Resources:

• On-campus residence options
• Residence fees*
• Room selection guide
• Apply for residence
• Residence packing list
• Student Residence Portal

Acadia guarantees exchange students a room in residence. Exchange students are welcomed to live in any on-campus residence building.

A mixture of single & double rooms are blocked in Crowell Tower, Seminary House, & Chase Court each semester. Please note that the residence buildings used for room blocking may vary depending on availability.

Rooms are blocked to ensure all inbound exchange students can secure an on-campus room. Blocked rooms are only reservable by exchange students, within the months of May (for Full Academic Year & Semester 1) & November (for Semester 2 & Winter Term Education Practicum Exchange Students); unclaimed blocked rooms will be released to the general student body to book after each period has ended.

Each exchange student’s room/bed will be set up with basic linens prior to their arrival.

*Note: Inbound Education Practicum Exchange Students are charged a prorated fee for on-campus residence and meal plan based on the duration of the Education Practicum Exchange program.

If you have specific housing questions or need assistance, please contact residencelife@acadiau.ca and CC globallearning@acadiau.ca.

Please be advised that Canada is experiencing a housing crisis. Acadia International encourages exchange students to live on-campus.

Fees for 2025/2026

• Tuition: $0 - exchange students pay tuition to their home institution
• ASU Fee (Mandatory): $177.00
• Access Fee (Mandatory): $5.00
• ASU Extended Benefits Short-Term Plan (Mandatory): $100.80
• ASU Health Plan (Optional): $1,215.60
• ASU Dental Plan (Optional): $165.00
• Estimated cost of books, equipment and supplies: $150
• On-Campus Room: $1228.5 - $2009.7
• Residence Meal Plan (Optional): $1176.39 - $1316.33

• Immigration Medical Examination (IME)
  • Upfront IME required as students will be working (unpaid) in an education setting

• Student Services