Transcript International Placement

International Relations &
Study-abroad Office
Information for outgoing students
International Relations & Study-abroad Staff
Team
Arianna Imberti Dosi
Sara Fedele
Stéphanie Savary (internship until June 2015)
Room 229
Consulting hours: Mondays and Thursdays 09:30-11:30, or by appointment
e-mail
[email protected]
Website
www.relint.usi.ch
Why study abroad?
A study semester abroad offers the following advantages:
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To get to know a different culture;
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To improve the knowledge of another language;
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To benefit from a broader selection of courses;
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To establish new contacts;
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To acquire different skills, a definite plus in the job market.
Typology of exchanges: Swiss mobility
Characteristics:
1. An agreement between Swiss Universities assures the mutual
recognition of the study plan, exams, and semester of the student
involved in the Swiss Mobility Programme.
2. There is no limitation of places.
3. The USI tuition fee is reduces by 50% but there is no scholarship
available.
Typology of exchanges: SEMP
Characteristics:
1. The full list of agreement between USI and European partner
universities is available on pages 33-36 of the Study-abroad
guide (please check the website for updates).
2. The number of places available for each university is limited,
therefore students will go through a selection process based on
merit.
3. The USI tuition fee is reduces by 50% and students benefit from
a monthly scholarship of CHF 300.
4. No tuition fees have to be paid to the host institution.
5. The SEMP student remains matriculated in the home university.
Typology of exchanges: International agreements
Characteristics:
1. Bilateral agreements between USI and extra European partner
universities include: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University (US), University of Technology Sydney (AU), University
of Western Australia, Perth (AU), Nanyang Technological
University (only Faculty of Communication)(SG), Universidade de
São Paulo (only Faculty of Informatics)(BR)
2. The number of places available for each university is limited,
therefore students will go through a selection process based on
merit.
3. The USI tuition fee is reduces by 50% but there is no scholarship
available.
4. No tuition fees have to be paid to the host institution.
5. The student remains matriculated in the home university.
How long and when can I study abroad?
Bachelor students
Up to 1 year (Faculty of Economics and Informatics
only), during the 5th and/or 6th semester
Master students
Maximum 1 semester, during the 3rd semester
(except for Master in International Tourism students,
who are advised to study abroad during the 4th
semester)
Mobility regulations (for all faculties):
www.relint.usi.ch/en/studenti-usi/link-utili-usi.htm
Sources of information
• Consult our website: www.relint.usi.ch
• Carefully read our «Study-abroad guide»
• Read the Study regulations of the relevant faculty www.relint.usi.ch/en/studentiusi/link-utili-usi.htm
• Participate in the International student fair set the 10th of November, Aula Magna,
12.30-14.00.
• Check the websites and the fact-sheets of our partner universities:
http://www.relint.usi.ch/en/universita.htm
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Read the experience reports written by former exchange students
http://www.relint.usi.ch/en/studenti-usi/rapporti-soggiorno-usi.htm
• Contact former USI students who have studied at the host institution you are
interested in (you find the contacts in the reports).
Admission criteria
To be eligible for a mobility programme you must:
• be duly registered in a degree programme at USI;
• have obtained the required number of ECTS points as defined in the Faculty’s Study
Regulations (see Guide);
• be in good academic standing;
• be reasonably proficient in the language of the host country (some partner
universities require an official certificate).
Language of instruction
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In countries where the national language is less widely used (for
example Sweden, Denmark, Czech Republic, Poland, The
Netherlands), courses for exchange students are normally offered in
English,
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whereas in countries where a widely used language is spoken (for
example France, Spain, Germany, Italy), the choice of courses in the
national language is usually broader than the choice of courses
taught in English
suitable knowledge of the host university official
language of instruction is highly recommended (usually,
a B2) in order to profit of the full offer.
Internal application procedure
Fill in the internal application form available at
http://www.relint.usi.ch/en/studenti-usi/aspetti-organizzativi.htm
With your application you must submit the following documents:
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Most recent transcript (available in Italian and/or English under
“Grade consultation” at: www.esami.lu.usi.ch)
Photocopy of language certificates
Signed learning agreement
Motivation letter in the language in which you will study
Deadline: Tuesday, February 24th, 2015
Free mobility
Where no agreement is in place, students may nonetheless seek
admission to a university of their choice.
During the application process, free movers may ask for assistance
at the International Relations Office or from the Master’s director.
The student must be prepared to invest even more time and
energy into the preparation as all contact to the host institution
must be made by him/herself.
The student remains matriculated in the home university (a
discount is possible), and a fee has to be paid to the host
university.
Mobility in a nutshell….
… Financial aspect: what happens to tuition fees payment when you are on a study
abroad semester?
>During your time away (one, maximum two semesters), your fee is reduced by half. (A
further discount is possible with free-mover status, as that may entail higher costs.)
… Whichever route you decide to take -- Switzerland, Europe, extra-European country -first consult the International Relations and Study-abroad Office, or your departmental
coordinator.
>For the sake of accurate information, all students are expected to register as mobility
students with our Office.
… The organisation of an exchange takes several months and the student is supposed to
play an active role. All organizational aspects such as travel, VISA request, health
insurance, accommodation, etc. are under the student’s responsibility.
… International Fair: on November 10th 2014 from 12:30, in the Foyer of the Conference
Hall (Aula Magna), exchange students spending a semester at USI will represent their
home university.
… Finally, for more details please consult our website: www.relint.usi.ch
Grants for Placement
The USI Career Service, in order to promote the internationalization of your
career, offers you the opportunity to get a scholarship for your internship abroad.
1) SEMP
Internships in a European Country
2) INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENT
Internships in the rest of the World
USI Career Service - Office 303, Main Building
Silvia Invrea – Service’s Director
Vlasta Re – Coordinator for SEMP Grants
Anna Giovanetti – Coordinator for International Placement Grants
Grants for Placement - SEMP
SEMP - Main requirements:
- Students regularly enrolled in one of USI’s
Study Programmes when applying;
- Full-time internship;
- Min. duration 2 months, max. 12 months;
- Country of internship ≠ Country of
residence;
- Internship carried out within 12 months
from graduation.
Monthly grant: 420.00 CHF
Grants for Placement – International Placement
International Placement - Main requirements:
- Students enrolled in one of USI’s Master
Programmes when applying;
- Full-time internship;
- Min. duration 1 month, max. 6 months;
- Internship content in line with study
programme;
- Internship carried out within 12 months
from graduation.
Monthly grant: 420.00 CHF
How to request a grant?
- Check the USI Career Service’s website.
For any doubts: [email protected];
- Fill out the internship registration form;
- If eligible, you will receive the documents
for the funding.