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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.

For more information please visit: https://umap.org/program-definitions/.

Country

Institution

Program

Year

Semester (Prog. A/B)

Scholarship

Level of Study

Program

Program Description

Program Dates

VCC Baking and Pastry Exchange

Vancouver Community College

Vancouver, Canada

English Requirements: TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Other

English Score: IELTS 5.5 overall, TOEFL IBT 50

This exchange program provides the selected student with an opportunity to participate and collaborate with VCC students in the Culinary Arts and Food Service Management program. The student will participate in the culinary Virtual Reality teaching methods in the classroom and other techniques, interactive recipes, and immersive experiences. This semester long exchange program aims to encourage intercultural communication and collaboration, for both the student and teachers.

Program A/B

Application deadline: 30/Apr/2025

Semester 1 dates: 22/Sep/2025 - 06/Feb/2026