TUFS is now accepting application for TUFS Short Stay Summer Program 2018 (from July 23 to August 8, 2018) and its application deadline is March 15, 2018.

We are very pleased to inform you that TUFS Short Stay Summer Program 2018 – Japanese Language & Cultural Studies will be held from July 23 to August 8, 2018 in Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.

This three-week intensive program is aimed at learners of the Japanese language who are currently enrolled in universities.

We offer two courses – Business Japanese and General Japanese. Both courses are designed to be practical ones providing the learners hands-on exposure to everyday Japanese language commonly used in Japanese society.

Please visit our web site below for further details regarding the course description, admission procedure, etc. The program schedule and program leaflet can also be downloaded from the same web site.

(English)  http://www.tufs.ac.jp/english/intlaffairs/exchange_in/sssp.html

(Japanese) http://www.tufs.ac.jp/intlaffairs/exchange_in/sssp.html

(Frequently Asked Questions) http://www.tufs.ac.jp/english/intlaffairs/exchange_in/ss_faq.html

Should you have any inquiries regarding this program, please do not hesitate to contact us at pro-s-stay@tufs.ac.jp.

Thank you.

STEER Indonesia (Sumatra) and Malaysia
Theme: Indonesia and Malaysia In Transition: Conservation, Political and Economic Challenges

Date: 15 to 26 May 2018 (12 days)

Location: Medan, Penang and Kuala Lumpur

Application Deadline: 25 February 2018

Programme Fees: S$650 after subsidies*

This May, join us on an exciting journey to Indonesia (Sumatra) and Malaysia! In Medan, we will visit Lake Toba, a large beautiful natural lake occupying the caldera of a super volcano, and immerse yourself in the Batak people’s unique culture. We will also visit NGOs involved in conserving Orangutans as well as the nature reserves in North Sumatra. In Penang, we will meet with leaders who fought to conserve the heritage of Georgetown and learn from experts who worked together to make Penang the designated city for medical tourism. In addition, we will guide you to explore the economic and political issues such as Islamic Finance and Decentralised Public Policy Making in Indonesia and Malaysia. We will travel by air flights on all sectors including a day’s visit in Kuala Lumpur.

*Please visit the website for more information on programme cost and financial awards.

For more information, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/prog/steer/index.html

For enquiries, please write to Ms Eleen Tay at grotspe@nus.edu.sg

The summer schools are open to students from various academic disciplines with an interest in the history, politics and economy of Germany, Europe and the European Union.

All courses, course material, excursions and housing are included in the program fees.

Europe at the crossroads: Tübingen-Berlin International Summer School

18 June – 14 July 2018 (4 weeks, introductory courses)

Application Deadline: 15 April 2018

ECTS credits: 8

Program fee: 2,590 EUR

If you want to discover the diversity of Germany and broaden your knowledge about European politics, history and economy, this Summer School is just for you! For the first time the “Freie Universität Berlin International Summer and Winter University” (FUBiS) and the “International & European Studies” (IES) program of the Eberhard Karls Universität Tuebingen are offering a joint Summer School in 2018.

You will spend two weeks in the beautiful college town Tübingen learning about European politics and history, followed by two weeks in vibrant Berlin focusing on European economy. Study trips to Strasbourg and relevant political and economic institutions in Berlin are an integral part of the program. All excursions, housing and the transfer from Tübingen to Berlin are included in the program fee.

Summer Program I · 22 May – 15 June 2018 (4 weeks, introductory courses)

Application deadline: 31 March 2018

ECTS credits: 8

Program fee: 2,000 EUR

Summer Program II · 16 July – 25 August 2018 (6 weeks, introductory courses)

Application deadline: 30 April 2018

ECTS credits: 12

Program fee: 2,800 EUR

Early Bird: 2,400 EUR until 28 February

ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Students are taking a variety of introductory courses on Europe and the EU. In addition, students meet with European politicians, debate on current European affairs, and attend guest lectures by experts from different fields. Classes are small and individual mentoring is guaranteed at all times.

STUDY TRIPS: Students will visit Strasbourg, Berlin and Stuttgart, take a tour of the European Parliament, interview EU-politicians, and visit influential companies (like Mercedes, Ritter Sport) in the economically strong region of Baden-Württemberg.

GERMAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE: Students will gain one of the key qualifications in an increasingly globalized world: Intercultural competence and will also attend a German language class.

BUDDY PROGRAM: Within the Buddy Program a student of the University of Tübingen teams up with a participant. One German “buddy” will take care of an IES-student during the entire stay in Tübingen. This will allow students to get to know German students, and experience student life first-hand.

LOCATION: Tübingen is the ideal location for this small and highly effective academic program: it is a picturesque, safe University town and with its romantic old town it offers multiple opportunities to experience German culture in cafés and talks.