Study Abroad - England

Oxford-Brookes University, Oxford, England

Each year, normally in the Fall semester, 2 to 4 Guelph students study at Oxford-Brookes University in Oxford, England. At the same time, an equal number of students from Oxford-Brookes University come to Guelph to take courses. The exchange allows the students to develop their skills in the area of foodservice management, to acquire different approaches to hospitality business studies and to develop an international perspective both culturally and professionally. Students normally enrol in a maximum of four courses at the host institution. Courses are chosen in consultation with the exchange coordinator and the School's Academic Advisor.

If you would like more information about the programs in the School of Hospitality Management at Oxford Brookes University you can explore their website at: http://hospitality.brookes.ac.uk/ . The School is the home of Oxford Gastronomica, a specialist centre for the study of food, drink and culture, works to enhance our relationship with food and drink, and to celebrate their place in our lives.

For more information about the courses offered at Oxford Brookes go to this website where you can do key word searches.

University of Plymouth, Plymouth, England

The University of Plymouth is one of the UK's most prominent and dynamic universities with an educational history dating back to 1862. It has over 30,000 students and is  located in the South West of the UK between Dartmoor National Park and the sea. Plymouth is the largest city in the region. It is serviced by all major transport services with its own railway station and bus station close to the city centre and University campus, and an airport situated just 20 minutes away by car.

The School of Tourism and Hospitality is one of the three schools within the Plymouth Business School and offers a broad range of undergraduate programs in Cruise Management, International Hospitality Management, Tourism, Events Management and languages. All their degrees have great links with local and national businesses, which means that students benefit from the type of support that only comes from networking with professionals. The School is home to the Devon and Cornwall branch of the Institute of Hospitality, and is also a member of the Association of Cruise Expert, Destination Southwest, Cruise Research Society, Tourism Society, ATLAS, the British Hospitality Association, the International Council on Hotel Restaurant and International Education, and the Council of Hospitality Management in Education. If you would like more information about the programs in the School of Tourism and Hospitality you can explore their website.