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Global Education Opportunities

International Educational Experiences of UNSW students

Antai College of Economics and Management (ACEM) Global Summer School

Posted by on March 1st, 2012 · 2012, Business, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution

Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University are pleased to announce that their college will have a brand-new Global Summer School from July 2 to July 20 2012. Student will be awarded 9 ECTS credits for the program.

To view the brochure please click here.

This program is for post-graduate students only.

UNSW students participating in this program may be eligible for a tuition fee waiver. Interested students should contact the Global Education and Student Exchange Office advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au. The deadline to apply is April 13th 2012.

King’s College London Summer School: 2 July – 10 August 2012

Posted by on February 29th, 2012 · 2012, Arts and Social Science, Business, Medicine, Science, Self funded, Short courses

The Summer School will offer over 60 undergraduate level courses to choose from and in addition to an expanded selection of courses in arts, culture, law, literature, management and politics; King’s College are also delighted to be offering new courses in health & society and physics.

Every course has a minimum of 45 contact hours over three weeks and is fully assessed. Each student is awarded an academic transcript upon completion.

The Summer School is located in the very heart of London, with accommodation and classes next to many great cultural, social and entertainment attraction which London has to offer.

For further information please go to http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/summerschool/index.aspx.

Please note this program is offered by a non-partner organisation and is not a UNSW affiliated course. UNSW students participating in this program are expected to register with the UNSW Global Education and Student Exchange Office. Please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

Bogazici University: Summer Term in Istanbul, Turkey

Posted by on February 29th, 2012 · 2012, Arts and Social Science, Business, Engineering, Science, Self funded, Short courses

Summer Term (June 25-August 8 2012) at Bogazici University of an intensive seven week program. They offer a rich variety of courses in the social and natural sciences, history, languages, engineering, education, arts and sports. Every summer approximately 3800 students enroll in more than 270 courses. The language of instruction is English, and they use a credit hour system for courses with ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) equivalents.

For more information about courses available, fees, admission etc. please go to http://www.summer.boun.edu.tr/.

Please note this program is offered by a non-partner organisation and is not a UNSW affiliated course. UNSW students participating in this program are expected to register with the UNSW Global Education and Student Exchange Office. Please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong: International Summer School 2012

Posted by on February 29th, 2012 · 2012, Arts and Social Science, Business, Engineering, Scholarship Opportunities, Short courses, Student Exchange, UNSW Partner Institution

The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s International Summer School (ISS) provided as exceptional opportunity to combine high quality learning experiences with an unforgettable summer experience.

This year CUHK ISS are offering:

  • Chinese Language Program (3-24 august 2012)
  • Courses in Business, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Chinese Language etc. (26 June – 30 July)

For further course information please go to http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/osp/.

UNSW students who wish to attend may also be eligible for a fee waiver. Please complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW applicationv2 and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au two weeks prior to the April 30th 2012 application deadline.

Duke Law – Summer Institutes in Transitional Law

Posted by on February 29th, 2012 · 2012, Law, Self funded, Short courses

 Duke Law School’s Summer Institutes (July 1 2012 – July 31 2012) in Transitional Law are designed to help prepare for successful work in this increasingly international legal landscape. Through two four-week, intensive programs – one in Geneva, the other in Hong Kong – the institute provide educational and professional tools for students and young lawyers who are interested in international and comparative law and aim to pursue or expand a transitional legal practice.

Click here for a glance at the brochure (the full brochure can be found at the UNSW Global Education and Student Exchange Office, L2 East Wing, Red Centre Building, Kensington Campus).

Please note this program is offered by a non-partner organisation and is not a UNSW affiliated course. UNSW students participating in this program are expected to register with the UNSW Global Education and Student Exchange Office. Please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

UNSW Practicum Exchange Program

Posted by on February 27th, 2012 · 2012, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Practicum, Scholarship Opportunities, Science, UNSW organised, UNSW Partner Institution

Students wishing to go on a research exchange can do so through the UNSW Practicum Exchange Program. This program gives UNSW students the opportunity for a short term (usually 2-6 months) research internships at many of our international partner institutions. As a student at UNSW you can:

  • undertake research projects at some of the top universities around the world
  • be supervised by some of the best researchers in your area of study
  • travel to exotic locations and meet other students to create your own profession network for the future.

Four information sessions are being held in S1 12 (for dates and times please click here) and if you would like to register for one please go to: https://www.surveys.unsw.edu.au/survey/156172/1cb7/.

A list of our current exchange partners can be found at:

For further information about the Practicum Exchange Program please go to:

2012 Aarhus Summer University

Posted by on February 26th, 2012 · Uncategorized

In 2012 Aarhus Summer University are offering 78 courses within Business, Economics, Political science, Law, Psychology, Communication, Media, Theology, Culture, Health, Bio Science, Geo Science, Food Science and Mathematics. All courses are taught in English at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.

For more information on the program please go to: http://www.au.dk/en/summeruniversity/ausummeruniversity/  

UNSW students may be eligible for a fee waiver as Aarhus University is a partner institution. Please speak with the UNSW Global Education and Student Exchange office for further information.

UNSW students who wish to attend these courses should complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW application form and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au by March 10th 2012.

Sciences Po French Summer Programme

Posted by on February 26th, 2012 · 2012, Arts and Social Science, Self funded, UNSW Partner Institution

This programme is an intensive French language programme, tailor-made to improve students’ ability to talk about Social Sciences in French prior to the beginning of their studies at Sciences Po. It relies on two pilot programmes organized in 2010 and 2011 in our regional campus of Le Havre, and on exchange students’ needs, which have been evaluated all over the years .

It is a 4-weeks programme, which will take place from July 2 to 20, in the historical campus based in the heart of the city of Paris.Students who will be on exchange in one of our other campuses (Nancy, Dijon, Poitiers, Le Havre, Menton, Reims) are of course most welcome to attend  the programme and enjoy the summer in Paris !

Overall, 66 hours of French language lessons will be delivered, by a team of experimented teachers, all with a solid international background, making the teaching well-adapted to the needs of students coming from all over the world ! 

Information on the Programme will be regularly updated at :  http://www.international.sciences-po.fr/

This program is only open to students beginning an exchange program at Sciences Po in Semester 2 2012.

Please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au if you wish to participate in this program.

Summer Business Immersion 2012 – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Posted by on February 26th, 2012 · Uncategorized
For five weeks this summer, 30 – 40 undergraduate students from around the world and the US have the opportunity to participate in a unique Summer Business Immersion at one of the world’s best business schools, UNC Kenan-Flagler, and the oldest public university in the country, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

To be eligible to apply to the program, students must:

  • be currently enrolled as undergraduates in good standing at their home university.
  • have a minimum equivalency of a grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4 point scale; equivalent to a B average). For international grade conversion, go to www.wes.org/gradeconversionguide/.
  • have completed basic courses in Corporate Finance and Financial Accounting.
  • be proficient in computer spreadsheet (Excel) use.
  • be fluent in spoken and written English.

    •  For full details on the program please go to http://www.ciber.unc.edu/summerbusinessimmersion/about.html. The deadline to apply of March 9th 2012.

    UNSW students who wish to attend should also complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW applicationv2 and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au two weeks prior to the application deadline.

    Babson College Global Leadership Development Experience 2012

    Posted by on February 14th, 2012 · 2012, Conference, UNSW Partner Institution

    Babson College is offering an exciting new program in 2012. The Babson College Global Leadership Development Experience (GLDE) is an initiative that gives college students from around the globe the opportunity to work together to address some of the major problems facing the world today.

    The GLDE Program will take place on Babson College campus from June 3 to June 29 2012. The goal is to bring together approximately 30 top students from around the world who are committed to working with each other and with faculties to take action on global challenges – today! Babson College will use the United Nations Millennium Development Goals as a framework for exploring some of the current major world issues. They will work with students to use entrepreneurial thought and action, to create action plans with each other and for actual businesses and organizations that can address these challenges. By the end of the Experience, Babson college hope to have established a global and connected network of high-impact students who will continue to work together with us on these important issues.

    UNSW is able to nominate two of our best students to be a part of this unique experience. This will be a highly interactive experience, as students will spend more time outside of the classroom than in it, meeting with leaders and organizations from Boston, New York and beyond. It promises to be a life-changing experience for those who are involved in the program.

    Please click here to view a brief overview of the program.

    Please note there are fees attached to this program.

    Students who would like to participate in this program must complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW applicationv2 and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au by March 26th 2012.