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2026 Langara College Europe Field Studies – Germany and Italy

Europe
Germany
Italy
Area Studies
Cultural and Ethnic Studies
Geography
Social Sciences
Langara College
April 2026
Duration: April 27 - May 29, 2026
Recommended Credits: 6
Program Website: https://langara.ca/programs-courses/europe-field-studies-germany-and-italy-no-credential

Crossing Boundaries, Bridging Worlds

Program Overview and Itinerary

Join instructors from the Department of Geography & Geology and the Environmental Studies Program for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain diverse cultural perspectives while exploring some of today’s most pressing questions.

The Europe Field Studies program will explore place, identity, change, and sustainability from the unique urban, historical, and environmental contexts of Munich, Venice and Rome. Following an overall program theme of “Crossing Boundaries, Bridging Worlds,” we will consider the contemporary urban landscapes of these cities, while visiting fascinating and complex cityscapes, and considering how their respective pasts orient them to an equitable, resilient and sustainable future. Starting in Munich, and travelling by rail to Venice and Rome, from the perspectives of a geographer and an urban planner, we will explore urban neighbourhoods, museums, memorials, and places of cultural, historical and environmental significance across Germany and Italy.

Earn university-transferable credits while you travel

The European Field Studies program is being offered as a six-credit program:
  • GEOG 1105: Geographic Field Techniques (3 university-transfer credits)
  • GEOG 1195: Special Topics: Resilient Sustainable Cities in Europe (3 university-transfer credits)
Total: 6 university-transfer credits

Itinerary 2026

Our journey begins in Munich, but .... All roads lead to Rome!

Get ready to learn in three unique European cities with deep and rich histories, vibrant cultures, and striking contrasts to Vancouver. Activities will include instructor-led lectures, walking tours and guest lectures from local experts, visits to museums, memorials, and other sites of significance.
  • Apr. 27-May 1: Pre-departure: orientation and lectures at Langara, 6 hours/day (mandatory).
  • May 10-16: Munich, Germany: deeply explore the historical, cultural and environmental issues embedded in this lovely Bavarian city, and explore its complicated contrasts and connections to Rome and Venice.
  • May 17: Experience Europe’s impressive and sustainable train system, when you travel by rail from Bavaria, through the spectacular Alps, to the unique city of Venice.
  • May 17-22: Explore beautiful, spectacular Venice, where east meets west. Venice is a one-of-a-kind UNESCO World Heritage Site, a fully walkable city, with unique art, architecture and ecosystems that are under threat from rising sea levels.
  • May 22: Travel by rail through the heart of Italy to Rome.
  • May 22-29: Rome: the Eternal City becomes our classroom for 7 days! We will visit sites in the ancient and modern city. Walk through unique neighbourhoods like Mussolini’s EUR, see the Foro Italico, stroll along the legendary Tiber River, and explore how ancient sites, the legacies of colonialism, global tourism, and climate change impact and shape the city today.
  • May 29: Program conclusion: return to Canada or embark on independent journeys in Italy and/or Europe.
* Itinerary subject to change.

Admissions

Eligibility

 To be eligible to apply to the program, you must be:  
  • 19 years of age or older prior to the program start date
  • a resident of British Columbia
  • a current or past student in a Regular Studies Program at Langara
  • in good standing at the College (https://langara.ca/media/11469/download?inline)

Application process

Current and past Regular Studies Langara students must:

  • complete and submit the Europe Field Studies Application Formby February 15, 2026
  • once eligibility is confirmed, submit all required documents, including a non-refundable $500 deposit. The deposit is non-refundable unless a student is not accepted into the program or the program is cancelled.
  • attend an interview with the program instructors
  • if accepted, pay the remaining balance of the Field Study program fee by March 13, 2026 (exact date TBD), and the tuition and Student Union fees by April 21, 2026.

New domestic applicants to Langara must:

  • check and confirm that you meet Langara’s admission requirements: Admissions: Apply to Langara
  • submit your application and supporting documents to the college Note: When completing your application, you should indicate that you want to be admitted into the open-enrollment, Associate of Arts or Associate of Science program (unless you are planning to continue as a Regular Studies student in another program at Langara, in which case, you should apply for admission to that program).
  • pay the application fee ($40 for domestic students)
  • receive and accept your Offer of Admission and await your Letter of Acceptance
  • once you have received your Letter of Acceptance, email a copy to globalengagement@langara.ca
  • after your eligibility is confirmed, complete and submit the Europe Field Studies Application Formand required documents, including a non-refundable $500 deposit by February 15, 2026. The deposit is non-refundable unless a student is not accepted into the program or the program is cancelled.
  • attend an interview with the program instructors
  • if accepted, pay the remaining balance of the Field Study program fee by March 13, 2026 (exact date TBD) and the tuition and student union fees by April 21, 2026.

New international applicants to Langara must:

Please contact globalengagement@langara.ca or call 604-323-5696 to inquire about your eligibility and to learn more about the application process.

Program costs

Program Fee: $3,600.00 * *Note: Program fees may be subject to change due to fluctuations in the exchange rate, as well as other unforeseen circumstances. Note: all successful applicants are eligible for a $1500 Langara Global Award (subject to approval of award application form).

The program includes the following:

  • Unique accommodation at locations close to the heart of Munich, Venice and Rome
    • 19 nights: 7 nights in Munich, 5 nights in Venice, 7 nights in Rome
  • Accommodations will be in shared rooms with single beds
  • Daily light breakfast
  • Public transportation around Munich, Venice and Rome
  • Inter-city rail transportation between Munich, Venice and Rome
  • All entrances and fees to required educational activities
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
and excludes the following:
  • Airfare (international and domestic), including airport taxes
  • Tuition and registration fees for Langara College
  • Textbooks
  • Most lunches and dinners
  • Health and travel insurance, including COVID or any other supplementary insurance
  •  Other daily expenses, such as non-group meals, personal spending money, laundry, entertainment fees and local transportation that are not part of the itinerary
  • Activities on free days
  • Entrances to optional activities
  • Additional personal travel after the program ends
  • Application fees for passport and visa (if required). Those holding foreign passports are strongly urged to confirm their visa requirements
* Program fees are subject to change due to changes in the program itinerary or uncontrollable circumstances such as the exchange rate. All payments are non-refundable unless the program is cancelled by Langara College.

Financial aid

Please contact globalengagement@langara.ca to learn about Financial Aid options and confirm your eligibility.

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