University of Alberta

Experience three unforgettable weeks at the University of Alberta through one of their summer programmes. Designed for undergraduate students, both programmes combine academic enrichment, hands-on learning, cultural exploration, and opportunities to build lifelong friendships.

Whether you’re developing solutions to global challenges or designing community-based innovations, you’ll learn new skills, grow your confidence, and experience life in one of Canada’s most vibrant university communities. Students in both programmes can enjoy:
 

• Three weeks of engaging workshops, teamwork, and applied learning
• A full weekend excursion to Calgary and Banff, including cultural and environmental activities
• Visits to major Edmonton landmarks such as the Alberta Legislature
• Weekday lunches included
• Accommodation in apartment-style residence on the beautiful North Campus
• Opportunities to explore Canadian culture, develop leadership skills, and meet peers from around the world

More information on the programmes can be found on Alberta's website.

Students awarded standard funding:

• You are responsible for paying any deposits and the programme fee direct to Alberta Summer School
• Go Global will pay you an initial funding instalment on your arrival in Canada (£XXX), once your arrival has been confirmed
• Go Global will pay you a final funding instalment at the end of your programme, once attendance has been confirmed (£XXX)
• You will also be responsible for paying for your flights and any other additional costs
• Your programme must be completed by August 31st 2026 for funding purposes.

Students awarded enhanced widening participation funding:

• You are responsible for paying any deposits and the programme fee direct to Alberta Summer School
• Go Global will pay you an initial funding instalment on your arrival in Canada (£XXX), once your arrival has been confirmed
• Go Global will pay you a final funding instalment at the end of your programme, once attendance has been confirmed (£XXX)
• You will also be responsible for paying for your flights and any other additional costs
• Your programme must be completed by August 31st 2026 for funding purposes.

What is included in the Alberta summer programme fee:

• Accommodation for 20 nights (including 24/7 residence assistance)
• Weekday lunches
• All scheduled workshops, activities, and cultural experiences
• Weekend excursion to Calgary and Banff
• Programme materials and on-campus support

What is not included in the programme fee:

• Flights 
• Visa
• Health insurance
• Personal Spending Money
• Any other additional costs
  
  

You will be eligible for funding only if you:

• Sign a grant agreement and participation agreement by any deadline set. These documents will be emailed to you following your application
• Complete your programme in full. Failure to complete or fully participate in the programme will result in you having to repay any funding received or paid to programme providers on your behalf
• Complete Swansea University's travel approval process by any deadline set.
  
  

Current Widening Participation criteria is as follows:

• annual household income below £25,000 
• students receiving Universal Credit* 
• care leavers and care experienced students*
• care givers*
• estranged students*
• refugees and asylum seekers*

*applies for Taith and Turing WP funding

If you think you meet the household income criteria listed above, you will be required to submit a copy of your Student Finance Award letter as part of your online funding application. This is the only way we can review your household income and assess your eligibility for enhanced funding.

• Students must be enrolled at Swansea University
• Students cannot be in the final year of study
• Students must be 18 years old to participate in all programmes
• Students will need to meet any eligibility criteria set by the programme provider/partner university summer school (where applicable)
• Postgraduate students can apply for funding but must provide evidence that their academic supervisor approves of their participation at the point of application
• International students should speak to the Visa Advice team to check the impact of participation on their Student Route visa

Ready to apply? Follow these steps:

1. Do your research

• Attend an information event on campus or online, or research programmes via our website and programme provider webpages
• Check programme details and funding payments on this page and decide if they suit your budget
  
  

2. Apply 

• Apply for funding via the Go Global team by completing our ONLINE APPLICATION.
  
• Funding is limited and applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
• Apply online completing the application form and submit your application before 28th February 2026. Contact visituab@ualberta.ca if you are not able to access the application form.
• Pay the application fee of $150 CAD which must be submitted with your application. The amount is credited towards the total programme fee if you are accepted. This amount is non-refundable, unless the programme is cancelled for any reason or you are unable to obtain a visa in time.
• Ensure you attend any pre-departure events held by your programme provider
• Upload your bank details to the University intranet system at this stage!

3. Funding confirmation and student payments

• We will let you know if you are eligible for funding and send you a Grant Agreement to sign and return to the Go Global team. 
• You will be responsible for paying any required deposits, programme fees, arranging accommodation and booking your travel. 
• You remain liable for any financial commitments made before travel approval is granted and for any non-refundable payments made in the event that you fail to participate in the programme. 
  
  

4. International Travel Approval

• Complete Swansea University's Travel Approval process with guidance from the Go Global team. You will not receive any funding or be covered by Swansea University's travel insurance without it.
  
  

5. Funding paid to you

• You will receive the first instalment of your funding when you start your summer programme and return an Arrival Form signed by you and the programme provider.
• At the end of your summer programme, you will receive the second instalment of your funding, once you have returned a Certificate of Attendance signed by you and the programme provider and completed online feedback
• No funding will be paid before you have started your summer programme, returned the requested documentation and provided us with your bank details.
  
  

You remain liable for any financial commitments you make to your chosen programme before funding confirmation and travel approval are confirmed.

You are responsible for making all payments required directly to the programme provider. It is your responsibility to confirm cancellation and refund policies with your programme provider and your travel provider.

All students must complete the University's International Travel Approval process in order to participate in summer programmes and remain eligible for funding.

The first steps for all participants to follow by Sunday February 1st 2026 at the latest are:

1. Watch the Summer Programme Travel Approval Overview video (Passcode: pFpA76%.)
2. Complete the online Crisis24 training modules
3. Complete the Health Declaration Form
   If you have any additional needs/requirements, please ensure you contact the Wellbeing and Disability team to discuss this further and also contact your programme provider to share your requirements with them.
4. Complete the Request to Travel form to determine the risk rating (green, amber or red) of your planned destination (and any transit countries if applicable)
5. Email a copy of your Request to Travel form and evidence of your Crisis24 training to the Go Global team via studyabroad@swansea.ac.uk 

Next steps:

You will be contacted by Go Global with more information about completing the relevant risk assessment.

Further details are available on our Health & Safety page