The University of New South Wales

Global Education Opportunities

International Educational Experiences of UNSW students

Munich University of Applied Sciences will offer these programs in 2013:

Posted by on November 20th, 2012 · 2013, Business, Engineering, Sponsored (Partial), UNSW Partner Institution

 1. Engineering Summer School (5 weeks), starts on July 8, 2013. We offer a summer school program “Engineering for Sustainability” in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering and entrepreneurship.

In 2013, we will offer the following courses:

  • German Language and Culture (1 st week, obligatory)
  • Smart Vehicles (2 nd and 3rd week)
  • Renewable Energies (2 nd and 3rd week)
  • Design of Lightweight Structure (4th and 5 th week)
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship for green technologies (4 th and 5th week)

Besides the academic program, a broad and attractive cultural program will be offered, for example several touristy excursions and company visits (including BMW factory tour and research center).

The tuition fee for the five weeks is 1590 EUR for students from our partner universities. The fee includes all courses, the cultural program, company visits, health insurance, pick up service from the airport, welcome package, internet access on campus and support (bilingual student tutors) throughout the daily life. The program is designed for advanced undergraduates.

2. Supply Chain Management Summer School (2 weeks), starts on July 8, 2013

Our new, two-week business program combines academic lectures and a variety of company visits. Under the title “Operational Excellence – Managing Global Supply Chains the German Way” students will focus mainly on three topics:

  • Future Supply Chain Management
  • Operational Excellence- the German Way
  • Doing Business in Germany.

Participants will have the opportunity to visit a variety of businesses in the field of Supply Chain Management and talk to the responsible managers. This mixture of academic lectures and practical excursions makes the program unique.

The fee for the program is 1.490 EUR. The fee includes all courses, the cultural program, company visits, health insurance, pick up service from the airport, welcome package, internet access on campus and support (bilingual student tutors) throughout the daily life. This summer school addresses to advanced undergraduate and graduate students.

At the end of both programs, students will get a certificate of attendance and a transcript with the grades.

Accommodation is not included, but will be provided by the university. Please visit our website for details. www.hm.edu/summerschool

UNSW students applying for this program must complete the Global Education and Student Exchange Registration form found here . It can be emailed to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

Universtiy of Lausanne 4th Summer Undergraduate Research (SUR) Programme in the biological sciences

Posted by on November 20th, 2012 · 2013, Practicum, Scholarship Opportunities, Science, UNSW Partner Institution

The UNIL’s School of Biology launches a call for applications to the 4th Summer Undergraduate Research (SUR) Programme in the biological sciences.

This English-taught 8-week programme (July 4th to August 28th, 2013) aims at introducing Bachelor-level students to the world of biological and biomedical research: Individual students will be each integrated in a different experimental research laboratory of the School of Biology. This 4th edition of the SUR Programme will host around 20 participants from all over the world, including a couple of local students.

A scholarship toward tuition costs, living expenses and justified travel costs will be awarded to all selected participants. Application deadline: January 31st, 2013.

More information about the programme: http://www.unil.ch/ecoledebiologie/sur

UNSW students applying for this program must register with the UNSW Global Education and Student Exchange Office. The registration form can be downloaded here and emailed to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

IIT Guwahati India

Posted by on November 14th, 2012 · 2013, Practicum, UNSW Partner Institution

All UNSW students interested in the following program should contact the Practicum Exchange Advisor at practicum@unsw.edu.au

FUBiS 2013 at Freie Universität Berlin

Posted by on November 11th, 2012 · 2013, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution

FUBiS is the official short-term summer and winter university of Freie Universität Berlin designed for international students. Every year, FUBiS welcomes about 650 students from over 60 countries, making it the largest multidisciplinary summer and winter university in Germany.

Participants can choose between German language courses on up to five proficiency levels and subject courses in various disciplines, e. g. politics, literature and art history. All classes make use of the extended classroom principle and include study and field trips to the vast variety of resources the German capital and cultural metropolis Berlin has to offer. In some classes students have the unique opportunity to attend specially organized and exclusive round-table discussions with decision makers, diplomats, and experts in their field of study.
Upon successful completion of the program, students earn ECTS credits and receive an official transcript of Freie Universität Berlin. Optional services include the arrangement of appropriate off-campus accommodation and a variety of extracurricular activities.

FUBiS terms run for 3 to 6 weeks and are offered both in summer and winter.

The next FUBiS terms take place at the following dates:

FUBiS term I 2013:            January 5 – January 26, 2013    3 weeks

FUBiS term II 2013:           May 25 –  July 6, 2013                  6 weeks

FUBiS term III 2013:          July 13 – August 10, 2013           4 weeks

Courses on offer in winter 2013 (term I January 5 – January 26, 2013) include:

European Studies

From Ancient Sculpture to Action Painting: Art of the Western World

Ritual Drama – Dramatic Ritual: Anthropology, Theatre and Performance Practices

Semi-intensive German language courses

Housing and extracurricular activities can be booked additionally at extra cost. Detailed information about FUBiS Term I 2013 is available at http://www.fubis.org/en/prog/term_1/index.html .

Registration for FUBiS Term I 2013 is possible until December 8, 2012. Students who register for FUBiS Term I 2013 by November 17, 2012 will benefit from the early registration discount of 50 EUR. Registration is possible either online, via fax or via pdf/e-mail (http://www.fubis.org/en/geb/anmeldung/index.html). 

UNSW students who would like to apply should apply directly to FUBiS. They should also complete the UNSW registration form and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

India Study Abroad Centre (ISAC): Partial Scholarships

Posted by on November 11th, 2012 · 2013, Sponsored (Partial)

India Study Abroad Centre (ISAC) are delighted to offer partial scholarships on their Rural and Urban programs for the months of January, February  and March, 2013.

These scholarships are valid for ALL those who apply between November 8th and December 20th 2012.

For more information go to http://ow.ly/fcpIj.

Please note this is an independent organisation and UNSW students who apply should apply directly to ISAC.

Useful pre-departure information is available at http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/outbound-opportunities/research-exchange/final-preparations/ for all UNSW students.

Keio University: Short-Term Japanese Studies Program in early 2013!

Posted by on November 8th, 2012 · 2013, Language, Sponsored (Partial), Student Exchange, UNSW Partner Institution

Keio University is pleased to announce their new program, the Keio Short-Term Japanese Studies Program (KJSP). The program runs from January 29 to February 14, 2013, and welcomes students from partner universities.

The Keio Short-Term Japanese Studies Program (KJSP) is a two-week intensive program and offers a variety of courses and on-site activities related to Japan. For more information, please view the brochure and website below (available in mid-November).

http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/study/kjsp/

Please note that participants are exempt from tuition and accommodation fees. Students can apply directly to Keio, and the application deadline is December 5, 2012. UNSW students applying for this program MUST complete the Registration Form and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

International Summer University in Vienna (ISU WU) 2013

Posted by on November 7th, 2012 · 2013, Business, Sponsored (Partial), Student Exchange, UNSW Partner Institution

Vienna University of Business and Economics will be hosting their International Summer UniversityWU in Vienna (ISU WU) next year .

The three-week academic program of the ISU WU offers a broad range of business courses in English on both undergraduate (7.5 total ECTS) and graduate (9 total ECTS) level and takes place in July and August. Visiting local companies and solving practical case studies in intercultural groups complements their strong theoretical basis. An exciting social and cultural program effectively enriches the program. This all takes place in Vienna, a city which hosts many major international organizations and is located in the heart of Europe.

The ISU WU program is offered at two differed sessions:

Dates: July session:                July 8 – July 26, 2013
  August session:           July 29 – August 16, 2013
   
 Online application period:  February 15 – March 15, 2013
 Hard copy applications must be received by:  March 22, 2013

 

The following services are offered to all participating students:

  • enriching classes with an international perspective
  • opportunities for intercultural exchange through the social and cultural program
  • accommodation in the students’ residence hall
  • breakfast and lunch on lecture days
  • public transportation ticket
  • course materials
  • grade certificate
  • use of WU facilities such as the library, computer laboratories, eLearning services, wireless internet on campus, and language resource center.

For detailed information about the program please refer to the website at www.wu.ac.at/io/isuwu.

To view the brochure please click here

UNSW student who wish to apply for this program must complete the GEP Application Form and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au no later than February 1st 2013. Students selected by UNSW will be nominated under our exchange program and will be exempt from ISU WU tuition fees.

ITESM Campus Cuernavaca: Summer Program in Mexico

Posted by on November 5th, 2012 · 2013, Arts and Social Science, Language, Short courses, Sponsored (Partial), Universitas 21 (U21), UNSW Partner Institution

ITESM is offering students the unique opportunity to experience a deep insight into Campus Cuernavaca and Mexico. Their program is based on the natural approach of the language and Mexican culture through a total immersion experience.  Students will acquire communicative skills while gaining awareness of an appreciation for Hispanic cultures. 

The program will be run from May 28 – July 10, 2013

The application deadline for the ITESM Summer School is April 19, 2013.

To view the brochure for the Summer Program please click here

To view the brochure for the Diploma Course please click here

UNSW students who wish to receive a reduction in fees for the Summer Program must also complete the GEP Application Form for the Global Education and Student Exchange Office and email it to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au by March 19th 2013.

NYC Next Idea competition: Deadline extended

Posted by on November 5th, 2012 · 2013, Business, Competition

The deadline for the NYC Next Idea competition has been extended to November 12th at midnight EST.  

Do you have a business idea that would be perfect for NYC?

The competition provides students and recent alumni of U.S. and foreign schools the opportunity to access substantial funding ($35,000) and support to implement their business ideas in New York City.

Six teams of finalists will win a five-day, all-expenses-paid trip to New York City during the week of March 11th 2013 to participate in the final round of the Competition, which will be hosted at Columbia University.

More information about the Competition can be found on the NYCEDC website. Please read the eligibility criteria carefully.

Successful UNSW students should contact advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

Guanghua School of Management, Peking University: Doing Business in China Program

Posted by on November 1st, 2012 · 2013, Business, Sponsored (Partial), UNSW Partner Institution

Guanghua School of Management at Peking University are pleased to announced that they will continue to host their annual Doing Business in China Program for undergraduate, MBA and Master students from partner institutions around the world.

Undergraduate Class: 
May 19 – June 1, 2013
 

Graduate and MBA Class:
May 19 – June 1, 2013
June 9 – 22, 2013
June 16 – 29, 2013

To view the flyer please click here.

To view the full brochure please click here.

Tuition is partially reduced for UNSW and students applying must complete the Global Education and Student Exchange Registration form .

The deadline to apply is March 1, 2013. If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact PKU-DBIC@gsm.pku.edu.cn.