Travel Intensives
Explore global creative industries firsthand
Travel intensives are immersive, in-person experiences (up to five weeks). These programs may be offered as part of a course credit or as non-curricular initiatives, providing students with direct exposure to international creative sectors through hands-on learning and cultural engagement.
Benefits of participating in short-term intensives:
Learn about diverse approaches to creativity and innovation
Learn the 21st-century skills of global leadership and collaboration
Strengthen your adaptability and intercultural understanding
Explore & Apply Today!
Discover short-term in-person international opportunities to work on global projects collaboratively with students from around the world.
Explore The Creative School’s in-person global learning experiences today! A few considerations to keep in mind:
- Eligibility
- Application deadline
- Duration and commitment
- Credit vs. non-credit
- Costs (i.e., tuition, registration/administration fees)
- Awards & Scholarships
Once you’ve successfully registered for an in-person international intensive you will be notified by the lead organizer or the International team at The Creative School. A few key considerations to keep in mind as an International Ambassador:
Document your activities (i.e., take photos, screenshots, and/or videos of individual or group work, events and activities)
Create content for The Creative School including testimonials and/or videos for features on social media, newsletters, and the website
Abide by Toronto Metropolitan University’s Student Code of Conduct (opens in new window)
Upcoming In-Person International Intensives
Interior Design in NYC
Where: United States
When: Sunday, October 5 - Thursday, October 9, 2025
Eligibility: Open to Interior Design students only [contact directly]
Copenhagen
Where: Denmark
When: Saturday, October 4 - Saturday, October 11, 2025
Eligibility: Open to 2nd, 3rd & 4th year undergraduate students at The Creative School
Stuttgart
Where: Germany
When: Sunday, May 10 - Saturday, May 23, 2026
Eligibility: Open to all 3rd & 4th year undergraduate students and graduate students at The Creative School
New York City
Where: United States
When: Sunday, May 24 - Saturday, May 30, 2026
Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students at The Creative School, other TMU faculties and TMU partner institutions
Paris
Where: France
When: Sunday, May 31 - Saturday, June 13, 2026
Eligibility: Open to Fashion undergraduate students at The Creative School, and graduate students at The Creative School
Cortona
Where: Italy
When: Sunday, May 31 - Friday, June 19, 2026
Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students at The Creative School, other TMU faculties and TMU partner institutions
Berlin
Where: Germany
When: Sunday, June 21 - Friday, July 3
Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students at The Creative School, other TMU faculties and graduate students at The Creative School
London
Where: United Kingdom
When: Sunday, July 5 - Friday, July 17, 2026
Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students at The Creative School, other TMU faculties and TMU partner institutions
Nashville
Where: United States
When: Sunday, July 12 - Saturday, July 18, 2026
Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students at The Creative School, other TMU faculties and TMU partner institutions
LA
Where: United States
When: Sunday, August 2 - Friday, August 14, 2026
Eligibility: Open to students in RTA Media Production, Image Arts, Creative Industries, Master of Media Production and Master of Scriptwriting
KEA Charrette
Where: Denmark
When: October 5-12, 2024
Open to 2nd, 3rd & 4th year undergraduate students at The Creative School
Oulu 2024
Where: Finland
When: November 18-24, 2024
Open to 3rd & 4th Performance Production students
BPM in Nashville 2025
Where: United States
When: February 16-22, 2025
Open to all 2nd, 3rd & 4th year Professional Music, Media Production, New Media, and Creative Industries undergraduate students at The Creative School
HdM Innovation & Communication Summer Course 2025
Where: Germany
When: May 11-23, 2025
Open to all 3rd & 4th year undergraduate students and graduate students at The Creative School
New York 2025
Where: United States
When: May 25-31, 2025
Open to all undergraduate students at The Creative School, other TMU faculties and TMU partner institutions
Mexico City 2025
Where: Mexico City
When: June 1-8, 2025
Open to all 2nd, 3rd & 4th year Journalism undergraduate and graduate students at The Creative School
Cortona 2025
Where: Italy
When: June 8-28, 2025
Open to all undergraduate students at The Creative School, other TMU faculties and TMU partner institutions
London 2025
Where: England
When: July 6-19, 2025
Open to all undergraduate students at The Creative School, other TMU faculties and TMU partner institutions
RTA in LA 2025
Where: United States
When: August 10-21/22, 2025
Open to students in RTA Media Production, Image Arts, Creative Industries, Master of Media Production and Master of Scriptwriting
KEA Charrette
Where: Denmark
When: October 7-14, 2023
Open to 2nd, 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students at The Creative School
HdM Innovation & Communication Summer Course
Where: Germany
When: May 5-17, 2024
Open to all 3rd & 4th year undergraduate students and graduate students at The Creative School
Berlin 2024
Where: Germany
When: May 19-31, 2024
Open to all undergraduate students at The Creative School, other TMU faculties and graduate students at The Creative School
Cortona 2024
Where: Italy
When: June 9-29, 2024
Open to all undergraduate students at The Creative School, other TMU faculties and TMU partner institutions
London 2024
Where: United Kingdom
When: July 7-20, 2024
Open to all undergraduate students at The Creative School
RTA in LA 2024
Where: United States
When: August 10-22/23, 2024
Open to students in RTA Media Production, Image Arts, Creative Industries, Master of Media Production and Master of Scriptwriting
KEA Charrette
Where: Denmark
Open to 2nd, 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students
Creative Industries: International Lab
Where: Germany
Open to all undergraduate students, all years. Priority given to 3rd and 4th year students
HdM Innovation & Communication Summer Course
Where: Germany
Open to all 3rd & 4th year undergraduate students and graduate students
Cortona 2023
Where: Italy
Open to all current undergraduate students, all years
London 2023
Where: United Kingdom
Open to all current undergraduate students, all years
RTA in LA
Where: United States
Open to students in RTA Media Production, Image Arts, Creative Industries, Master of Media Production and Master of Scriptwriting
SID in NYC
Where: United States
Open to 2nd, 3rd & 4th year Interior Design students
Future Digital Leaders Program
Where: United States
Open to 4th year Graphic Communications Management students
International Summer Class 3D Modeling & Printing
Where: Belgium
Open to all current undergraduate students, all years
HdM Innovation & Communication Summer Course
Where: Germany
Open to all 3rd & 4th year undergraduate students
Cortona 2022
Where: Italy
Open to all current undergraduate students, all years
RTA in LA
Where: United States
Open to students in RTA Media Production, Image Arts, Creative Industries, Master of Media Production and Master of Scriptwriting