The University of New South Wales

Global Education Opportunities

International Educational Experiences of UNSW students

Birmingham International Summer School (BISS) in 2014

Posted by on December 15th, 2013 · 2014, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Self funded, Universitas 21 (U21), UNSW Winter Break

The theme for BISS 2014 will be British Cultural Heritage. The University of Birmingham is located in the heart of England and is a pioneer in the field of Cultural Heritage. Details for this exciting programme can be found on the BISS website.

The Programme covers the best of British cultural heritage. Students will be able to explore aspects of British art, architecture, literature, music, design and popular culture that form the basis of Britain’s most noteworthy heritage. From Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford on Avon, to the cradle of the industrial revolution at the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, and from the factories of historic international brands such as Cadbury’s chocolate and Wedgwood china, to experiencing the music of the Beatles and Edward Elgar, the Programme gives students an insight into how great heritage sites were created and a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at how they are managed.

The Programme does not require prior knowledge of the cultural heritage field. Students can study for either two weeks or four weeks. The four week programme, which runs from mid-July to mid-August, is formally assessed, and is equivalent to an accredited undergraduate course (20 UK credits, 4 US credits, or 10 ECTS) and is delivered by University faculty who are experts in their field.

The University of Birmingham is kindly offering £150 discount towards the programme fees UNSW. A further discount of £150 is also offered students who apply by 31 March 2014. For further information on fees please refer to the website above

Applications

UNSW students who would like to apply must submit their applications directly to Birmingham. They can be submitted online. UNSW students should also complete the UNSW GEP Registration Form and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

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HKUST Summer Exchange Program 2014

Posted by on December 15th, 2013 · 2014, Business, Engineering, Student Exchange, UNSW Partner Institution

Program Features

UNSW Business and Engineering students can take a variety of regular UG-level courses offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Local excursions and cultural activities will be arranged exclusively for ISP participants. There will be ample activities and events for ISP participants to interact with each other and local HKUST students, allowing them to make new friends and exchange knowledge about their own cultures. For more information go to http://isp.ust.hk/index.html.

Program Period

The program will take place over HKUST’s summer semester, i.e., from 23 June to 15 August, 2014. Courses will start and end on different dates within the summer semester. Course list is expected to be available in January.

Program Fees

Students do not need to pay HKUST tuition fees*, while student housing will be provided at a nominal charge. Students will also need to pay the fees to cover for their student visa application and travel insurance.

*UNSW students receiving credit will be enrolled at UNSW and will continue to pay their UNSW student fees.

Courses Available

For a tentative schedule please go to http://isp.ust.hk/doc/2014courses.pdf.

Application Procedures

This program is administered as an intensive short term exchange.  UNSW students must be nominated in order to participate in the program. UNSW student who would like to participate must complete the UNSW GEP Application and the Intensive Transfer of Credit Form (in order to receive credit for the course) and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au before Thursday January 30th 2014. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Please ensure you include all supporting documentation.

Deadline

The UNSW deadline is Thursday January 30th 2014, however applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Selected students will be notified and asked to submit a secondary application no later than February 7th 2014.

Questions

For any questions about the application or transfer of credit process please contact advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

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2014 YONSEI International Summer School

Posted by on December 11th, 2013 · 2014, Arts and Social Science, Business, Science, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Winter Break

ABOUT YONSEI UNIVERSITY

Being the oldest private university in Korea, Yonsei University was first established in 1885 by Christian missionaries. Our mission is to educate leaders who will contribute to humanity in the spirit of “truth and freedom”. The 300,000 Yonsei alumni who take this calling to heart can be found manifesting this proud spirit from leadership positions around the world.

Yonsei’s main campus is ensconced in a spacious, picturesque and natural setting located minutes away from the economic, political and cultural centers of Seoul’s metropolitan downtown. Yonsei has 3,500 eminent faculty members who are conducting cutting-edge research across all academic disciplines. There are 18 graduate schools, 22 colleges and 133 subsidiary institutions hosting a selective pool of students from around the world.

 

YONSEI INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL (YISS)

Discover your passion in over 100 courses

Available Courses


FEATURED COURSES

Comparative East Asian  Studies

Co-taught by invited distinguished faculty from among Yonsei’s international network, this course examines some of the major issues shaping the three major East Asian countries – China, Japan and South Korea – in comparative perspective. Topics vary each year, introducing students to a wide range of theoretical, methodological, and multidisciplinary perspective.

 

Korean Writing Intensive Seminars

Korean Writing Intensive Seminars combine substantive content in Korean studies with an intensive Korean writing component. This course is specifically designed for students wishing to improve their Korean academic writing and composition skills – key skills needed for employment in Korea-related job opportunities. Instructors will guide students through every stage of the writing process and provide in-depth feedback on written assignments. Students may choose one or more subjects of interest-Korean Philosophy, Korean Politics, Korean Literature and Korean History.

 

KOREA SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Korea Summer Internship Program offers YISS students direct exposure to global corporate setting in the heart of Seoul, Korea. Taking advantage of Yonsei University’s vast alumni network and strong ties with business and educational partners, the program provides students with the opportunity to gain professional work experience and to build social networks in some of the world’s leading companies and organizations.

  • student will earn 3 Yonsei academic credits

 

2014 YISS ADMISSIONS

Students who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university as well as high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited college or university are eligible to apply for the YISS program.

  • minimum GPA requirement for college or university student, which is above 2.5/4.0

 

Application period                                       7 January ~10 May 2014*

Field Trip                                                          25 June ~ 27 June 2014*

Orientation                                                      28 June 2014*

Classes                                                               2 July ~ 8 August 2014*

(*Exact date to be confirmed)

 

Further details regarding the course will be available soon. If you would like to express your interest in the program please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au with your name, student ID and email address. We can then contact you directly when further information becomes available.

Humboldt’s Winter and Summer School program 2014

Posted by on December 11th, 2013 · 2014, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Language, Law, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Summer Break, UNSW Winter Break

ABOUT HUWISU

HUWISU invites students from all over the world to study at Humboldt’s tradition-rich institution and to discover one of the most vibrant cities in Europe. The courses will create an extensive platform for interesting lectures, seminars and discussions. Bachelor students, Master sutdents and doctoral candidates may choose courses from the following categories:

  • Social Science, Politics and Education
  • History and Culture
  • Religion, Ethics and Law
  • Metropolitan Studies and Urban Development
  • Language, Literature and Writing

More course information, please click here.

 

TRANSCRIPTS & CREDITS

All courses are accredited according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

Online registration for the summer school 2014 has already started.

More information on the course content, application, fees, scholarships, accommodation and credits is available at www.huwisu.de

 

APPLICATION

Please apply directly with HUWISU on their website above. UNSW students who apply should also complete the UNSW GEP Registration Form and return it to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

 

Copenhagen Business School – ISUP

Posted by on December 11th, 2013 · 2014, Arts and Social Science, Business, Engineering, Short courses, Student Exchange, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Winter Break

Copenhagen Business School – International Summer University Program (ISUP)

Study in a truly international environment! Broaden your educational horizons as a participant in Denmark’s largest and longest running summer university program at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), one of the leading business schools in Northern Europe. The international Summer University Program (ISUP) draws around 1,500 participants from more than 50 countries. Our students pursue a six-week program and enroll in up to 15 ECTS credits (half a semester’s full course load). Selected  three-week intensive graduate courses followed by a three-week project assignment are offered to enhance your professional development.

The program will take place from 21 June to 1 August 2014.

Course Offering

ISUP 2014 will offer approximately 50 courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. At CBS you can take part in a wide range of classic business courses, as well as more diverse courses that draw on other academic disciplines. Sutdents should be in good academic standing and have a high English proficiency.

Cultural and Social Program

To complement our academic program, the Summer University offers the opportunity to take part in an action-packed cultural  and social program. Taking part in this program is a wonderful opportunity for international participants to get to know each other, Copenhagen and Danish culture through specially-arranged activities such as international dinners, city tours, and folk-dancing, as well as a week-end-trip to Berlin.

For further information about ISUP courses, housing, social activities as  well as application procedures and deadline please visit the website www.cbs.dk/summer

Application

UNSW students can be nominated as exchange students for this short term progam. Please complete the UNSW GEP Application and  the Intensive Transfer of Credit Form and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au before Thursday February 6th 2014. Please ensure you include all supporting documentation.

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2014 International Summer University, Vienna University of Economics and Business

Posted by on December 11th, 2013 · 2014, Business, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Winter Break

The International Summer University (Wirtschafts University, Vienna) has provided a 3 week program for students from all over the world. It runs during the summer months and invites participants to deepen their knowledge in core business topics such as International Marketing, Strategy, Management or Human Resource Management. An extensive program of cultural and social activities further increases the intercultural benefit.

Dates                              7 July – 25 July, 2014; 28 July – 14 August, 2014

Location                      Vienna, one of Europe’s greatest cultural centers

Language                     English

Credits                          Undergraduate: 8 ECTS, Graduate: 9 ECTS

 

The online application period is 15 February – 31 March 2014 and students who are interested in the program will be asked to mail their hard copy documents to WU’s International Office by April 4, 2014.

Further details regarding the program can be found at http://www.wu.ac.at/io/en/incoming/isuwuin.

Application and Deadline

UNSW students interested in participating in this program may be entitled to have their tuition at WU waived if nominated by the UNSW Global Education Office. Please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au if you are interested in this program. Please note the deadline to apply is March 31st 2014 so you should contact our office much earlier!

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Internship at the Australian Embassy, Berlin

Posted by on December 3rd, 2013 · 2014, Arts and Social Science, Internships, Language, Self funded, Uncategorized

The Australian Embassy, Berlin is currently accepting applications from university students and recent graduates expressing an interest in undertaking an internship during the period April – July 2014. Applications for this period close on Tuesday 31 December 2013. Applications received outside these dates will not be considered.

Internships are unpaid and open to all nationalities. Travel costs, travel and living arrangements are the responsibility of the intern. Typically internships last between 8 and 12 weeks.

For further information on the internship, please click here

Application Form (pdf)

To apply for an internship at the Australian Embassy Berlin, please email your C.V. and a completed application form to internship.berlin@dfat.gov.au, ensuring your name is included in the subject field. (Please note that the mailbox can only accept emails of 5mb maximum.) You will be notified of the outcome of your application by the end of January 2013.

Please note that, should your application be successful, you will be required to complete a security check before starting your internship.

For further information, please email internship.berlin@dfat.gov.au

UNSW students who receive an internship placement should complete the GEP Registration Form and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au

 

Universitas 21 Undergraduate Research Conference 2014

Posted by on December 2nd, 2013 · 2014, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Conference, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, Sponsored (Partial), Universitas 21 (U21), UNSW organised, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Winter Break

Date: 7 – 11 July 2014

Location: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Theme: Food Security: better food, better life

Details: The preparation for 2014 URC will be coordinated by the Division of International Cooperation & Exchange.  The student organizations at SJTU will assist with the arrangements. The School of Life Science and School of Agriculture and Biology will provide academic support. The conference will include lectures from eminent academics in the field of food safety/food security, student presentations, a poster session, plus a sightseeing tour in and around Shanghai.

Check out the details of previous conferences at http://www.universitas21.com/article/students/?parentID=4.  

Further details regarding the conference will be available in due course. If you would like to express your interest in the program please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au  with your name, student ID and email address. We can then contact you directly when further information becomes available.

Munich University of Applied Sciences Summer School in Engineering and Entrepreneurship

Posted by on November 28th, 2013 · 2014, Business, Engineering, Self funded, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Winter Break

In July and August 2014, the Munich University of Applied Sciences offers the well-established summer school program in the fields of engineering and entrepreneurship.

 

1. Munich Summer School of Applied Sciences “Engineering for Sustainability”

  • Five week program from July 7 to August 8, 2014
  • Courses: German Language and Culture, Smart Vehicles, Renewable Energies, Internal Combustion Engines, Embedded Systems, Gas Turbines, Sustainable Entrepreneurship.

MUAS combine a high quality academic program with visits to research centers and companies. Participants will have the opportunity to learn in an international environment, to improve their intercultural competences and to get to know about the German language and history. All subject courses are taught in a tandem by one professor from our home institution and one professor from a US partner university. The program fee is 1690€.

 

MUAS also offer a short-term business program:

2. Supply Chain Management Summer School

  • Two week program from July 7 to July 18, 2014
  • Operational Excellence: Managing Global Supply Chains the German Way (Future Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence, Doing Business in Germany).

A variety of company visits will make this program unique. Students will have the opportunity to talk to several responsible managers in the field of Supply Chain. The group will travel the second week and learn about companies in upper Bavaria. Cultural activities and get-togethers round off this intensive summer school. Fee: 1595€.

 

MUAS offer carefree travel packages, organize visits to companies (e.g. BMW), to memorial sites and touristy excursions. For more information, please visit our website www.hm.edu/summerschool .

 

Registrations for both programs are possible between January15 and March15, 2014.

 

UNSW students who participate in this program should complete the GEP Registration Form and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

Bucerius Law School & UC Hastings Summer Program in IP Law and Licensing

Posted by on November 28th, 2013 · 2014, Law, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Winter Break

Dates: July 20 – August 8, 2014

Bucerius Law has a brand-new Summer Program in IP Law and Licensing which they are proud to offer in cooperation with the UC Hastings College of the Law, USA. Participants will receive a comparative overview of the main IP laws, with a focus on the EU and US system and will be introduced to practical uses of IP law, including developing strategic IP protection plans, developing and managing IP portfolios, legal and strategic aspects of IP licensing. The course will culminate with negotiation and drafting of an international technology license agreement. Site visits to major German and European enterprises round up the program.

 

All programs boast of a rewarding academic curriculum taught by experienced professors and legal practitioners. Outside of the classroom, students have the opportunity to take part in an exciting and informative extracurricular agenda. For more information on the programs, including course catalogues and application requirements, please visit www.law-school.de.

 

UNSW students who participate in this program will receive a 15% discount off the regular tuition fee.

 

UNSW students who participate in this program should complete the GEP Registration Form and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.