Student Exchange Programme (SEP) to France, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden & Spain Presented by Ms Wei Lin Yap
International Relations Office (IRO) Our Mission: Foster closer international partnerships for transformative global engagement What does it mean for you? OPPORTUNITIES Student Exchange Programmes (SEP) Summer Programmes Research Attachments Internships Study Trips Conferences Forums
Introduction of SEP Study abroad for a semester or two at a partner university Earn credits towards your NUS degree Enjoy tuition fee waiver at the partner university Experience student life in a foreign country
Eligibility for SEP Completed at least two semesters upon application to Partner University Sufficient financial resources to cover living expenses while abroad Obtained Faculty s approval to take part in SEP Satisfied host institution and host country entry requirements Must complete final year/semester in NUS
Benefits of SEP Unparalleled opportunities for personal development Exposure to different cultures and ways of life Better interpersonal skills and adaptability to new environments Global networking opportunities and long-lasting friendships Proficiency in a second or third language
Outgoing Student Survey AY2013/14 TOP REASONS FOR GOING ON SEP (as reported by students) 1 2 3 To experience a different culture Personal development To experience a different education system AFTER THEIR SEP EXPERIENCE 99.4% 99.0% Felt more capable of taking care of themselves Felt more willing to try out new things
Outgoing Student Survey AY2013/14 99.2% were either extremely satisfied or satisfied with their exchange 98.4% would recommend SEP to other students
SEP to France Strong national identity French proficiency = important More obvious social hierarchy Small & specialized universities/institutions : Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Science & Technology, Medicine Grandes-Ecoles = elite schools, very prestigious, & selective schools/institutions Learning Engineering the French way Emphasis on writing method
France where can you go? University Level SEP Partner University CentraleSupélec École Centrale Paris École Supérieure d Electricité (SUPELEC) École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris (MINES ParisTech) Sciences Po Paris Telecom ParisTech Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV) Université de Technologie de Troyes (UTT) Applicable NUS Faculties/ Schools* FoE, SoC FoE, SoC FoE, SoC FASS FoE, SoC FASS FoE, SoC * Students are advised to check course offering at partner university to ascertain course compatibility before applying for SEP
France where can you go? University Level SEP Partner University Universite de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC) Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA Lyon) Université Grenoble Alpes - Grenoble Institute of Technology/ Grenoble INP - Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I) - Université Pierre Mendès-France (Grenoble II) - Institut d Études Politiques de Grenoble (Sciences Po Grenoble) - Université de Stendhal Applicable NUS Faculties and Schools* FoE, SoC FoE, SoC SoC, FoE, possibly FoS FoE, FoS, SoC, possibly FASS FASS FASS FASS * Students are advised to check course offering at partner university to ascertain course compatibility before applying for SEP
SEP to The Netherlands The Netherlands = 4th happiest country in the world -2013 United Nations World Happiness Report Bachelor level courses are mostly taught in Dutch; students may need to read master level Englishtaught courses Dutch proficiency = good to have but not a must Passion for learning, respect for all opinion Emphasize on teamwork, self-study and self-discipline Dutch Brands : Philips, Shell, Heineken
Netherlands where can you go? University Level SEP Partner University University of Amsterdam Utrecht University Delft University of Technology Eindhoven University of Technology Applicable NUS Faculties/ Schools* FASS, FoL, FoS FASS, SoC, FoL, FoS FoE, FoS, SoC, SDE SoC, SDE, FoE, FoS * Students are advised to check course offering at partner university to ascertain course compatibility before applying for SEP
SEP to Spain Spanish = 2 nd most widely spoken language in the world after English Excellent environment for learning Spanish culture and language Receives highest number of students from the Erasmus programme One of the world's most popular tourist destinations Pleasant year-round climate Spain where can you go? University Level SEP Partner University Universida Autonoma de Madrid Applicable NUS Faculties/ Schools* FASS, FoE, FoS, SoC * Students are advised to check course offering at partner university to ascertain course compatibility before applying for SEP
SEP to Denmark Copenhagen = most liveable city in the world The Danes = the happiest people in the world Vibrant design industry Leader in wind energy; strong cycling culture Danish proficiency = good to have, not a must Bachelor level courses are mostly taught in Danish; students may need to read master level English-taught courses
Denmark where can you go? University Level SEP Partner University Aarhus University Technical University of Denmark University of Copenhagen Applicable NUS Faculties/ Schools* FASS, FoS, SoC, BIZ FoE, FoS, SoC FASS, FoS, Law * Students are advised to check course offering at partner university to ascertain course compatibility before applying for SEP
SEP to Sweden Sweden = Openness and equality A generous universal welfare state Strong focus on sustainability and environmental protection; recycling leader Leading country for innovation Swedish proficiency = good to have but not a must Bachelor level courses are mostly taught in Swedish; students may need to read master level English-taught courses
Sweden where can you go? University Level SEP Partner University Chalmers University of Technology KTH Royal Institute of Technology Lund University Stockholm University University of Gothenburg Uppsala University Applicable NUS Faculties/ Schools* FoE, FoS, SoC, CEG, SDE(Archi 4 th yr only) FoE, Soc, FoS, SDE(Real Estate) FoE, SDE(Archi 4 th yr only), FoS, Law, SoC, CEG, FASS, Biz Law, FoS, CEG, SoC, Biz, FASS SoC, FoS, FASS FASS, FoE, FoS, Biz, SoC * Students are advised to check course offering at partner university to ascertain course compatibility before applying for SEP
Financial Assistant NASA (NUS Awards for Study Abroad) http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/financial/out/nasa/index.html NUS undergraduates who are Singapore Citizens NUS undergraduates who are Permanent Residents NUS undergraduates who are International Students Overseas Student Programme (OSP) Loan Fund Maximum of S$10,000 per semester For Singaporean Citizens Subject to family s monthly per capita income Details can be found at www.nus.edu.sg/iro Other Awards DUO Singapore Exchange Fellowship Award, Europe DUO Sweden Award Details can be found at http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/financial/out/others/index.html
What do I need to do next? Confirm your eligibility Check out the partner universities that you are keen to go Work out your study plan Look at your budget and look out for available financial aid Check with your Faculty for SEP application periods Submit your application online via OPAS http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/sep/out/index.html
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