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Information for outgoing students

International Relations and Study Abroad Service

October 19, 2017

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Contents

1. Exchange programmes for studyInternational Relations and Study Abroad Service

2. Scholarships for international internshipsCareer Service

3. European Master in Intercultural CommunicationGian-Louis Hernandez, EMICC Executive Assistant

4. Semester Abroad at Hanken School of EconomicsCarol Switzer and Monika Maślikowska, WCP

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International Relations and Study Abroad Service

Team

Arianna Imberti Dosi Maurizia Ruinelli

Office 202Consulting hours: Mondays and Thursdays 09:30-11:30, or by appointment

e-mailrelint@usi.ch

Websitewww.usi.ch/relint

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Typology of exchange: Swiss Mobility

Characteristics:

• 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;

• There is no limitation of places;

• The USI tuition fee is reduced by 50% but no scholarship available.

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Typology of exchange: Swiss-European Mobility Programma (SEMP)

Characteristics:

• The full list of agreement between USI and European partner universities isavailable on pages 10-15 of the Study abroad guide (please also check the website for updates);

• The number of places available for each university is limited, thereforestudents will go through a selection process based on merit;

• The USI tuition fee is reduces by 50% and students benefit from a monthlyscholarship of CHF 300;

• No tuition fees have to be paid to the host institution;

• The SEMP student remains matriculated in the home university.

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Typology of exchange: International Agreements

Characteristics:

• Bilateral agreements between USI and extra European partner universitiesinclude: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (US), University of Technology Sydney (AU), University of Western Australia, Perth (AU),Universidade de São Paulo (only Faculty of Informatics)(BR), ENAP, Québec (CA), Peking University HSBC Business School (CN), Shanghai University of Finance&Economics (CN), Higher School of Economics, Moscow (RU), Nanyang Technological University (only Faculty of Communication)(SG)

• The number of places available for each university is limited, therefore students will go through a selection process based on merit;

• The USI tuition fee is reduces by 50% but there is no scholarship available;

• No tuition fees have to be paid to the host institution;

• The student remains matriculated in the home university.

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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): https://www.desk.usi.ch/it/mobilita-studenti-usi-aspetti-organizzativi

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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’sStudy Regulations (see Guide);

• be in good academic standing;

• be reasonably proficient in the language of the host country (some partneruniversities require an official certificate).

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Language of instruction

• In countries where the national language is less widely used (for example Denmark, Czech Republic, Poland, The Netherlands), courses for exchange students are normally offered in English,

• 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.

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Sources of information

• Consult our website: www.usi.ch/relint;

• Carefully read our «Study abroad guide»;

• Read the Study regulations of the relevant faculty https://www.desk.usi.ch/it/mobilita-studenti-usi-aspetti-organizzativi

• Participate in the International student fair set on November 16, Aula Magna Foyer, 12.30-13.30;

• Check the websites and the factsheets of our partner universities: https://www.usi.ch/it/universita-partner-la-mobilita

• Read the experience reports written by former exchange students https://www.usi.ch/it/area-relazioni-internazionali-e-mobilita-area-riservata

• Contact former USI students who have studied at the host institution you are interested in (you find the contacts in the reports).

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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:

• 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: February 19, 2018

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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 Relint Service 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.

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Mobility in a nutshell…

… Financial aspects: 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 Service, 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 16, 2017 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.usi.ch/relint

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Scholarships for international internships

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Internship abroad? Why?

• An internship abroad offers a definitive plus in the job market

• You start thinking «global», in line with companies

• You get to know a different professional organization and culture

• You interact in a multi-cultural team

• You establish a new network of contacts

• You acquire different skills

• You improve self-confidence and flexibility

• You improve the knowledge of another language

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Internship abroad? How?

How to find an internship abroad • Search the Web and see the useful links on our site• Contact the Chamber of Commerce of your nationality in your target country. • Apply with branches or subsidiaries of international companies located in your

home country• Visit internet sites of embassies in the country of your interest

Internship agreement/Convenzione di stageIn some European countries the law requires that, for each internship position, the firm or institution which employs a student intern must sign an ad-hoc agreement with the University where the student is registered. The Career Service is available to prepare such agreements for its students.

Work permitTo undertake an internship abroad you will require a work permit. To obtain your permit, contact the firm that has recruited you for the internship or the Embassy/Consulate of your ‘host country’.

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Scholarships for internships abroad

• Swiss European Mobility Programme (SEMP) ScholarshipsScholarship funded by the Swiss Confederation to promote students mobility for placement purpose in the European Union.

• International Placement ScholarshipsScholarships funded by the Career Service to promote students mobility for placement purpose outside Europe.

• Career Service scholarships for AISEC LuganoScholarships funded by the Career Service to promote internships abroad (paid or not paid) found through AIESEC Lugano.

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Internship Scholarships at USI (2002-2017):

• 466 scholarships

• CHF 1.497.691 Total Amount Granted

Borse N. CHF

Erasmus/SEMP 466 1.476.906

International Placement 12 20.055

AIESEC Lugano 2 730

TOTALE 480 1.497.691 CHF

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Main features…

SEMP Scholarships International Placement Scholarships

Who USI Students USI Master StudentsWhat Full-time Internship

Duration Min. 2 months, max 12 months Min. 2 months, max 6 months

Where In a EU country(participating in the Erasmus +

Program)

In a non EU country (outside Switzerland)

! Country of internship # country of residence

Application Before graduation and before the internship’s startInternship Must be carried out within 12 months from graduation

Funding period a.y. 2017/2018: 1st June 2017 – 30th September 2018

Monthly grants CHF 420

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Examples…

SEMP Scholarships International Placement Scholarships

Lindberg Anna Kristina,Master in International Tourism,Destination Manager / Tour guide,Suntours,Santorini, Greece

Marco Guidazzi,Master in Finance, Analyst Intern, Vasco InvestmentManagers, Melbourne, Australia

Gianmaria Rizzuto,Master in Management,Junior planner,Ferrero,Luxembourg

Simone Frattini,Master in Management,Assistant General Manager,Fendi,New York, USA

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Main features…

Career Service for AIESEC LuganoWho USI Students, between 18 and 30 Y/oWhat Full-time Internship, either professional or volunteering

Duration According with AIESEC regulationsWhere In a EU country

and in a NON EU country

! Country of internship # country of residence

Application Before graduation and before the internship’s start

Internship Must be carried out within 12 months from graduation

Funding period a.y. 2017/2018: 1st June 2017 – 30th September 2018

Monthly grants 1st and 2nd fee covered

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Examples…

AIESEC Scholarship

Mihaljevic Gloria Master in Corporate Communication,Teaching at a Senior High School –Voluntary internship, Project «Morning Sunshine»,President University of Giacarta,Giacarta, Indonesia

… and we’re waiting for your application!

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Application procedure

Fill out the Internship registration form online: https://www.desk.usi.ch/en/registration-and-validation-curricular-internship

If eligible, the Career Service will contact you and sendyou the required documents

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For further information…

Career Service

Silvia Invrea – DirectorSimona Bolis – Chief Coordinator Annelore Denti – Program ManagerStefania Corti – Collaborator Alissa Castelli – Collaborator (in charge of the Scholarships for internships)Roberta Franza – Collaborator

Office 303Monday – Friday 9 AM– 6 PM

e-mail telephone

careerservice@usi.ch +41 (0)58 666 46 06

Website

www.careerservice.usi.ch

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European Master in Intercultural Communication

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Why Study Abroad?

International Experience

Learning to live/study/work with people from other cultures

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European Master in Intercultural Communication

Semester-long, intensive Master’s courses on Intercultural Communication (30 ECTS)

Course topics include

●Theories of Intercultural Communication

●Language and Language Use

●Legal and Organizational Aspects of Intercultural Communication

●Media (Online, Film, Television, Literature)

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Students from all over Europe (and beyond!)

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Intercultural Communication: the key to your professional success!

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USI (Switzerland)

INALCO (France)

Tallinn University (Estonia)

Utrecht University (The Netherlands)

University of Bayreuth (Germany)

University of Urbino (Italy)

Anglia Ruskin University (England)

Louvain School of Management (Belgium)

Universidade Aberta (Portugal)

University of Jyväskylä (Finland)

Partner Universities

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Universidade Aberta, Coimbra

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For more information

Contact us at:

Emiccprogram@gmail.com

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Semester Abroad at Hanken School of Economics

Participants areexchange students while at Hanken

- Receive scholarship of 2’500 or 3’500 CHF

- Earn Certificate from Hanken

- Get recognition for courses from USI

Semester Abroad at Hanken School of Economics

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“Top Employers Say Millennials Need These 4 Skills in 2017” Forbes, Jan 2017

What employers want What ICE does What you get

Focus is the new IQ Increases in depth understanding, critical thinking

Ability to focus

Curiosity, commitment, andfollow-through

Offers practical experience with local organizations

Exposure to real issues and a professional work environment

Capability, have a plan B Provides intercultural exposure

Agility, travel, and dual university education

Not taking yourself too seriously

Tackles World Challenges Humility

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ICE goes beyond an education in business & management…

…economic dimension is linked to broader societal and environmental challenges.

From knowledge reproduction to knowing, being, and expressing.

We believe that attitudes and skills you learn in your early twenties are formative for your later years.

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ICE Timeline

Semester 1&2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 ICE

Interestedstudents

ICE students ICE students ICE students

apply for ICE select courses study abroad study @ USIby 1 Dec 2017 with advisors @ Hanken

School of Economics, Helsinki

with fellow students from Hanken

Admission communicated12 Dec 2017

ECONOMICS &COMMUNICATION

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How to Apply● Visit WCP-ICE at the International Fair on 16 Nov at 12:30 in the Aula Magna

● Apply by 1 Dec 17● You will hear by 12 Dec 17 if you’re in

● Contact wcp@usi.ch

● Visit our blog: https://worldchallengesblog.wordpress.com/

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Questions?

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Thank You