SEP to United Kingdom, Ireland, Central & Eastern Europe & Turkey Presented by Amelia Chang
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 Conferences Forums
Where can you go? Student Exchange Programme (SEP) About 174 U-wide partners in over 30 countries around the world Short Term Overseas Opportunities Summer programmes, research attachment programmes, internships and other global opportunities with partners around the world, including Mexico and South Africa Enrichment and engagement study trips to Middle East, ASEAN, China and South America Join programmes conducted with our prestigious partners, including Yale, Duke, Cambridge, Oxford, Todai, ANU, PKU, Lund and many more!
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 Enhance your resume
Which University in United Kingdom & Ireland? England Durham University Imperial College London King s College London Newcastle University The University of Manchester The University of Nottingham The University of Sheffield The University of York University College London University of Birmingham University of Bristol University of Leeds University of Southampton City University of London (F) London Business School (F) Loughborough University (F) University of Bath (F) University of Cambridge (F) Scotland University of Edinburgh University of Glasgow University of St Andrews University of Aberdeen (F) University of Dundee (F) University of Strathclyde (F) Ireland Trinity College Dublin University College Dublin University College Cork (F) Dublin
Why SEP in United Kingdom & Ireland? Opportunity to study for a term or a year at a highly reputable university in UK or Ireland Courses are conducted in English Experience a different way of learning where emphasis is placed on self-study. There will be more reading, consultation with academics and active discussion in classes
Why not SEP in United Kingdom & Ireland? Generally expensive Very popular and competitive to receive the NUS internal offer Strictly no overloading of modules at host universities with restrictions on certain popular modules Can be really cold in winter
Which University in Central & Eastern Europe? Poland Cracow University of Technology Jagiellonian University Warsaw School of Economics Warsaw University of Technology Turkey Bilkent University Sabanci University Bogazici University (F) Koc University (F) Croatia University of Zagreb Estonia Tallinn University of Technology Lithuania Vilnius University
Why SEP in Central & Eastern Europe? Opportunity to study for a term in a culturally exciting location which is developing fast Experience a different way of learning where the classes are formed by mainly international students on exchange Generally more affordable Participate in student life activities organised by Erasmus Student Network
Why not SEP in Central & Eastern Europe? Students generally are not familiar with Central & Eastern Europe? Lack of courses taught in English? Unsafe? Reputation and ranking?
Financial Assistance 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 Other Awards SEP students who are awarded funding from NUS can apply for Young Talent Programme (YTP) co-funding from International Enterprise (IE) Singapore DUO Singapore Exchange Fellowship Award, Europe Details can be found at http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/financial/out/others/index.html 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
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
SEP to France, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden & Spain SEP to China, Hong Kong & Taiwan Before we start student sharing session and Q&A, you might like to know that there are two other talks which are starting at 12pm in this room and Room 12. Please make your way to the Room 12 quickly and quietly if you are joining the talk on SEP to France, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden & Spain
To Register, email NUS Career Center @ careers@nus.edu.sg
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