Programs

Program A is an exchange program through which UMAP participating institutions send and receive up to two students with tuition waivers each semester.

Program B is a negotiated bilateral exchange between two institutions that have agreed to exchange more than two students per semester.

Programs A and B follow a timeline that has two application cycles. Programs that are open for application only during the early or First application cycle are marked with .

Programs that are open for application only during the late or Second application cycle are marked with .

Programs that are open for application during both early/late or First and Second application cycles are marked with .

Program C consists of short-term programs of one to eight-weeks, for which tuition may be charged.

Virtual Programs are offered entirely online and may include both short-term and semester-long programs.

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Program Program Description Program Dates

QES: Building Climate Resilience Leaders from the Ground Up: Community-Based Human Capital Development

Burapha University

Saen Suk, Thailand
English Requirements: TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TOEFL paper-based
English Score: 70
 This program serves as a platform for UMAP Canada Institutions within the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Project, titled "Addressing Climate Change in Asia and the Pacific: Leveraging UMAP for Action – Queen Elizabeth Scholarship 2026-2027." Through participation in this program, students will create a project aimed at developing climate resilience leaders within local communities in Thailand. Additionally, they will design a training program to empower local individuals in their efforts to combat climate change, utilizing inner development goals and design thinking approaches. Throughout the program, students will collaborate closely with Thai student partners and professors, benefiting from mentorship and hands-on experience. They will explore local communities to understand their real challenges, while also engaging at the provincial policy level. This program is ideal for students interested in learning about Thai local communities and their responses to climate change. Participants will gain valuable experience in evaluation and project development, while connecting deeply with Thai culture and community life.
Program A/B

Application deadline: 30/Apr/2026

Semester 1 dates: 03/Aug/2026 - 05/Dec/2026

Semester 2 dates: 03/Jan/2027 - 10/May/2027