Global Skills Opportunity

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Who is eligible?

Canadian post-secondary institutions

Duration

Varies

Amount of funding

Up to $10,000

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About

An integral component of the Government of Canada’s International Education Strategy, Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) provides thousands of Canadian post-secondary students with invaluable international study and work experiences, strengthening their global skills and competencies. GSO is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada, and jointly administered by Universities Canada and Colleges and Institutes Canada.

Program details

GSO is designed to break down barriers for Canadian post-secondary students – especially low-income students, students with disabilities and Indigenous students – so they can participate in study and work abroad experiences. It is also an important step towards achieving Canada’s trade diversification goals and strengthening international networks.

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By the numbers

  • 131

    participating post-secondary institutions

    64 universities and 67 colleges, cegeps and polytechnics are participating in the Global Skills Opportunity program.

  • 151

    mobility programs

    There are 151 mobility projects at 92 universities and 59 colleges, cegeps and polytechnics funded through GSO.

  • 11K

    post-secondary students

    Over 11,000 post-secondary students are projected to gain global skills through mobility opportunities by 2025.

FAQs

Canadian post-secondary institutions apply for funding through the Global Skills Opportunity and provide mobility programs to their students. Students should check with their institutions on what Global Skills Opportunity project(s) are available or check the database of student mobility projects.

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