Study Abroad Opportunities

Through a partnership with the Inter-American Organization for Higher Education (IOHE), JIBC students can participate in the Virtual Mobility Space in Higher Education (eMOVIES). This is a virtual academic exchange program in higher education that offers students the opportunity to take courses from other institutions that are part of the membership and receive academic credits.

Each institution establishes the conditions or requirements to receive exchange students and agrees to issue the corresponding certificate or recognition to those who satisfy the academic and/or administrative requirements.

The exchange is governed by a principle of collaboration and reciprocity that does not imply any additional cost for the institution or the student who decides to apply to mobility.

Each academic semester students can take a maximum of two courses at two different educational institutions. A student can participate in a maximum of two semesters (consecutive or not). In total, a student could take up to four courses in four different institutions.

JIBC students are welcome to browse through the course available on eMOVIES and contact the Office of International Affairs at international@jibc.ca to discuss the next steps towards the nomination process.
 

University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) Discovery Camps

Through the BC Council for International Education, JIBC has the opportunity to nominate two of its students to be considered for the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) Discovery Camps hosted in various Asia Pacific countries each summer. Previous editions of the Discovery camp were held in Japan, Thailand, Taiwan and Indonesia.

The UMAP Discovery Camp Program enables UMAP member institutions to showcase their cultures and offer students a short-term, immersive intercultural experience during breaks in the academic schedule. Discovery Camps may be offered in-person or virtually and must include content related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Discovery Camp programs are fully sponsored by the host institution(s), who cover the costs of all in-country expenses (accommodation, transportation, meals, etc.) so that the greatest diversity of students can attend. Discovery Camps provide UMAP member institutions the opportunity to highlight their countries and cultures to students from across the UMAP network.  

The purpose of the camp is to:

• Offer students the chance to learn about the cultures, environment and society in English;
• Encourage students to be socially aware, active global citizens through engagement and participation in discovery camp activities.

This opportunity is open to current JIBC students 18 years of age or older who are studying in one of the following programs:

• Diploma in Law Enforcement Studies;
• Diploma in Emergency & Security Management Studies;
• Diploma in Health Sciences (EMS);
• Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studies;
• Bachelor of Emergency & Security Management Studies.

Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for travel to and from the destination and expenses such as health insurance, meals, commuting, and other personal expenses. 

Summer School for Law Enforcement Studies Students at Charles Sturt University, Australia.

Other opportunities such as the recent Summer School for Law Enforcement Studies Students at Charles Sturt University in Australia may be offered.

In recent years, students in the LESD or BLES programs had the opportunity to study abroad in Australia with the Theme of Environmental Criminology. Students gained experience in fieldwork through solution-focused and practice-based activities intended to prevent, disrupt, and reduce crime.

The program included:

• Lectures from academics and police/government agencies exploring discussing environmental crime and its application;
• Field-based research in the Port Macquarie District;
• Social activities including barbecues and some tourist activities; and
• Most importantly time to work with and get to know the other international participants.

LESD/BLES - Study Abroad at the University of Portsmouth (UK)

Each year, students in the Law Enforcement Studies Diploma (LESD) and the Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studies (BLES) programs are eligible to spend a semester at the University of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, UK. 

This study-abroad opportunity is open to

• up to two LESD students in their second year of the program, and
• up to two BLES students in their third year of the program.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

• Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who have been residents of British Columbia for the last year.
• Demonstrate academic excellence, leadership ability, and/or community involvement.

LESD - Study Abroad at SOUTH EAST TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (Ireland)

Each year, students in the Law Enforcement Studies Diploma (LESD) program are eligible to spend a semester at the South East Technological University (Ireland)

This study abroad opportunity is open to:

• Two LESD students in their second year of the program.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

• Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who have been residents of British Columbia for the last year.
• Demonstrate academic excellence, leadership ability, and/or community involvement.

Dayton DiSalvo, a JIBC student who participated in the exchange program at the University of Portsmouth in 2019, commented about his experience studying abroad:

"I’m incredibly grateful to have been chosen as a One World Scholar! The last four months have been amazing. I've met some great people and partaken in a completely different educational experience than what I’m used to. In one of my classes, I even got to lift footwear marks and analyze them in the laboratory! At UOP you get longer reading breaks which allow you to travel more of Europe! Without a doubt, I would recommend this trip to all LESD and BLES students." 

Emma Smith, who also studied at the University of Portsmouth added:

"The One World Scholarship has led me to meet new friends and experience a new schooling system. I loved the hands-on experience of forensics and all of the fabulous teachers I met along the way during my time at Portsmouth. I would highly recommend this experience!"