Opportunities

There are three options available to Ontario students:  

Student Exchange Program

This program is intended for Ontario students who are interested in taking courses at a partner institution during the academic year. The start date for Indian universities varies (usually mid-July to early August for the first semester and mid-December to early January for the second semester). For information on partner institutions please consult the Universities page and the document here: Information for Ontario Students.

Short-term Study Program (SSP)

This program may be undertaken at any time in the calendar year. It is intended for Ontario students with defined study projects in the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, management, and technology. The on-campus program is conducted under the supervision of a professor at an OIN partner college or university in India and has a minimum duration of two months and maximum duration of three months. For information on partner institutions please consult the Universities page and the document here: Information on Short Term Study Project (SSP).

Study India Program (SIP)

A month-long immersion program held annually in August at Shiv Nadar University, Noida (National Capital Region). Offers students an opportunity to learn about India’s history, culture, politics, social structure, architecture and fine arts, religions, and more. The program includes: (i) lectures by Shiv Nadar University faculty, (ii) tours to heritage sites such as the Taj Mahal, Delhi area Mughal and colonial monuments, as well as museums, (iii) and the option to audit courses in specific disciplines. For details and information on transfer credit contact the international exchange office at your home institution.