A Semester Exchange Program at the University of Toronto with SEED Scholarship

You can apply for the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED). You can find information about the SEED on our scholarship page: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/asean-anase.aspx?lang=eng

Scholarship Value and Duration

Award component	Value	Duration	Activities
College / undergraduate (4 months)	$10,200	Four months or one academic term – Fall 2025	Study or research at the college or undergraduate level. A valid student exchange agreement that waives tuition fees is required.
Graduate (4 months)	$10,200	Four months or one academic term – Fall 2025	Study or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD). A student exchange agreement is not required.

Note: Nominated eligible students to complete their SEED application following the Global Affairs Canada Scholarship Application Process page on our website. Applicants are requested to 1) complete the intake form and 2) submit their supporting documents to inbound.exchange@utoronto.ca by March 16th, 2025 (ET).

Arrival in Canada

Only applications for Fall 2025 will be accepted. Selected candidates may arrive as early as August 1, 2025 and no later than October 1, 2025. Failure to arrive during this time may result in the cancellation of the scholarship.

Selected candidates should submit their visa or study/work permit application as early as possible to avoid delays.

Place: Canada

Period: Fall semester (August – December 2025)

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

Minimum English requirements by Faculty

TOEFL (iBT): minimum total score of 89 with 22 in each of Speaking and Writing.
IELTS Academic: minimum overall band of 6.5, with no band below 6.0
Duolingo English Test: minimum overall score of 120 with a score of 120 in Production, for tests completed on or after July 1st, 2024. For tests completed before July 1st, 2024 – minimum overall score of 120, with no subscore below 100.

Available Course:

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO – ST. GEORGE (UTSG) CAMPUS

Guideline Program: (Click)

Application Steps

STEP 1: Students fill in the application form.

-Consult your advisor about course registration. This is to make sure that the credits taken at the partner institutions can be accepted and transferred back to KMUTT.

-Submit Online Application Form , and prepare the following required documents.

Student photo
Courses plan to register at KMUTT partner institutions. The course plan form: (https://kmutt.me/p8howSP)
Statement of Purpose
Recommendation Letter from Academic Advisor
Recommendation Letter from Head of Department
An official transcript
English language proficiency test result
Medical Certificate
A copy of passport
Curriculum Vitae/ Resume

STEP 2 Nomination

-After checking the applications and making sure that each applicant is eligible, the International Affairs Office will contact each student’s Faculty /School and make sure that they are approved by their Faculty /School.

*IA Office will not be able to let applicants join the program without their Faculty /School’s approval.

STEP 3: Interview

IA Office will select, interview, and nominate successful candidates to the partner institutions for their final consideration.

STEP 4: Announcement of Interview results

IA Office will notify the interview result to successful applicants and their Faculty/School.

STEP 5: Pre-Departure Orientation

Once selected, successful candidates will attend a pre-departure orientation organized by the International Affairs Office. This orientation will provide essential information about the exchange program, the partner institution, cultural considerations, travel arrangements, and other relevant details to help students prepare for their time abroad.

STEP 6: Acceptance by Partner Institution

After the interview process, nominated candidates’ applications will be sent to the partner institutions for their final approval. The partner institution will review the applications and make the final decision on whether to accept the students for the exchange program.

STEP 7: Course Registration at Partner Institution

Once accepted by the partner institution, students must work closely with both the host institution and their home institution to ensure that the selected courses align with their academic goals.

STEP 8: Visa and Travel Arrangements

Students will be provided with guidance on visa requirements for the host country. They will also receive guidelines for making travel arrangements, including information on accommodation options, transportation, and other logistical details.

STEP 9: Document Submission

As the departure date approaches, students must submit the required documents to the International Affairs Office. This ensures that all necessary paperwork is in order and facilitates a smooth departure for the exchange program.

STEP 10: Exchange Period

During the exchange period, students are expected to engage in academic activities, cultural experiences, and contribute positively to the international community at the host institution.

STEP 11: Post-Exchange Evaluation

Upon completion of the exchange program, students will be required to provide feedback and evaluation of their experience. This information is valuable for improving future exchange programs and supporting other students who may participate in similar opportunities.

STEP 12: Transcript and Recognition

After successfully completing the exchange program, students will receive transcripts from the partner institution, and they will proceed with the next step in the credit transfer process.