Dear students,

This is a message on behalf of the University of Tuebingen in Germany for their summer program.

Summer Program: 15 July – 23 August 2014

6 weeks, 12 ECTS credits / Application deadline: 15 May 2014

This summer program is targeted at undergraduate students and provides a general and basic introduction to topics related to Europe and the European Union. Courses in the program are taught in English, and students will obtain course credits.

The program comprises academic courses on European politics, business, law, culture and media taught by University of Tuebingen faculty, German language courses, intercultural workshops and excursions. Students will visit the center of the European decision-making process – the European Parliament in Strasbourg and the European Commission in Brussels – and will explore the historic center and government district of Berlin. They will study Europe and the European Union from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives and benefit from the expertise of Tuebingen academics. Intercultural exchange will be encouraged via various social activities, and participants will be involved in student life in Tuebingen.

Attached please find a flyer outlining the programs. Summer Program International & European Studies

For the full details, please visit the website: www.uni-tuebingen.de/european-studies.

Interested students can apply directly to the University of Tuebingen.

Best regards

The Study Abroad @ FASS Team

Planning a summer abroad but not sure where to go?

Or need some advice for summer schools?

Come hear what IRO has to offer this summer!

Dear Students,

This is a message from IRO. If you have any questions regarding this programme, please email IRO directly.

IARU Global Summer Programmes 2014 is open for application and the deadline for this year will be 28   February 2014. More information can be found here: http://nus.edu.sg/iro/opps/summer/iarugsp/index.html.

This year 20 courses are offered by the world-renowned members of the IARU Networks, among which are ANU, ETH Zurich, UC Berkeley, Peking University, Cambridge, Oxford, University of Copenhagen, University of Tokyo and Yale University. Course selection covers a wide variety of academic topics ranging from Nanoscience, to Foreign Policy, to Media and Environment.

IRO will organize a briefing this Thursday to allow students ask questions about the programme.

Student Briefing: 2014 IARU Global Summer Programmes to World-top Universities

LIBRARY THEATRETTE 1  

Thursday, 13 February 2014

2:30pm – 4pm

Registration: https://aces01.nus.edu.sg/CoE/jsp/coeMain.jsp.

The King’s Summer School 2014 is now open for application . This year, KCL has over 65 courses available with fantastic range of new and existing courses which will be of interest to you. Particular areas of interest include business and management, law, health and arts, literature and culture. Please see the following link to view the 2014 courses.

This summer, KCL once again welcome a selection of unique collaborative courses with famous London institutions. We will see courses with the world famous Victoria & Albert Museum, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, the Museum of London and the Royal United Services Institute.

Summer School Dates

The Summer School sessions for 2014 are as below:

1. Session One: 7 – 25 July 2014
2. Session Two: 28 July – 15 August 2014

Tuition Waiver & Discount

KCL is offering 6 tuition-waiver places for FASS students whereby each nominated student is entitled to a fee waiver for one session. Costs for any extra session will have to be borne by individuals. In addition, students who are not nominated can also enjoy a 10% discount on tuition fees for this summer school.

The 6 tuition waiver places will be selected based on merit and the criteria are as follows:

1. CAP of at least 3.5 ( Please note that this is only a minimum CAP)
2. Must be Singaporeans or PRs
3. Preferably with no other overseas educational experience such as SEP and other summer schools etc
4. Must be prepared to transfer credits
5. Must be a full-time enrolled student before embarking on the summer school. If this is your last semester in NUS, you are not eligible for the tuition waiver application.

Application Process

To apply, please fill up the KCL application form below and email to studyabroadfass@nus.edu.sg, titled ” KCL Summer School 2014 Application” with a copy of your latest transcipt. Please also indicate if you have any previous and/or upcoming SEP or overseas summer school experience in your email.

KCL Summer Application 2014      

Application Deadline: 5pm (Friday), 4th April 2014.

Nominated FASS students for tuition waiver will be notified by the Dean’s Office 2 weeks after the application deadline.

All applications received by the above deadline will receive an application fee waiver and priority placing in the programme by KCL .

KCL Summer School Info Session

Organized by IRO, students are invited to attend the info session and meet the Deputy Head of KCL Summer Programmes, Mr Ian Fielding.

Date: 6 Feb 2014 (Thu)

Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm

Venue: Central Library Theatette 2

Please RSVP at http://nus.edu.sg/iro/index.html

Please note that this is an announcement on behalf of International Relations Office. Please write to them directly for your queries. 

Dear students,

The NUS International Relations Office have asked us to let you know about an exciting summer opportunity: the Duke-NUS Summer Program 2014 (running 19^th May – 27^th June 2014).

The program is made up of 1 module (GE3245), which comprises of 2 parts, focusing on Environmental Conservation and Urban Tropical Ecology.  Up to 10 Duke students will come on the program, and there are up to 10 places for NUS students too.  NUS students who are accepted onto this program and complete the module will be awarded 6 MCs for the full program.

Please refer to the attached poster for more information on the program, the costs, and application procedure.

Please note costs will be:

•  S$2,000 program fees, plus
• NUS Special Term Tuition Fees (https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info/ug/UGTuitionCurrent.pdf (refer to ‘Special Term Fees’)), plus
• possible additional expenses for food and personal costs
• (there may also be the option for NUS students to stay on campus for the duration of the program: this is not a requirement: applicable fees will apply for the accommodation if students do choose to stay on campus).

This program started in summer 2013 and proved to be a great success!  Below are a couple of examples of the statements made by participating students at the end of the program:

“The Duke/NUS program was a major highlight of my university experience”.

“The mix of Duke and NUS students allow good exchange of ideas, culture, and experiences, enhancing the course”.   

If you require more information please feel free to contact Shona Gillies, Manager, IRO, NUS (iroskg@nus.edu.sg) or Dr Hastings, Professors, Geography, NUS (geojgh@nus.edu.sg).

Please note applications (CV and letter of interest) are to be submitted to Dr Hastings by Friday 14^th March 2014.

This is an announcement  on behalf of the University of Birmingham, UK. Please direct your query to them directly  if any.

2014 BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL (BISS)

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. The 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.

We welcome students from your university to apply for the BISS. To recognise the highly-valued partnership between our universities, we would like to offer £150 discount towards the programme fees for the students from your university who are eligible for BISS. In addition, we are offering five scholarships of £500 each to outstanding applicants from Universitas 21 partners. We will also offer a further £150 discount for students who apply by 31 March 2014.

Applications for BISS are now open, and can be submitted online. If you or your students have any questions about the BISS, please do not hesitate to contact us at biss@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Meet the BISS Coodinator in FASS!!

A University of Birmingham coordinator will be in FASSto talk about BISS. Come meet her and hear all about the summer school!

Date: 10 Feb 2014 (Mon)

Time: 10am -11am

Venue: FASS AS7, Room 102

Limited seats on a first-come-first-served basis.