ESTONIA
University of Tartu 1 - D (Download Flyer)
Topic:
European Union’s economic challenges after the accession of new member states.
Program Details:
In the summer of 2008, the International Summer University of the University of Tartu will offer several social science programs, which are designed for English-speaking international students from all over the world. The International Summer University will offer courses in the areas where University of Tartu has earned special recognition in international academic circles. The programs are offered in the English language.
Program dates:
July 21 to August 7, 2008.
Cost:
Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $2,375 for Tuition and Room (Meals not included)
Application Deadline: April 1, 2008
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University of Tartu 2 - D (Download Flyer)
Topic:
After Empire: The Collapse of Communism and Beyond
Program Details:
Spend 3 weeks visiting some of the world’s most beautiful and historic cities in Estonia, Russia and Ukraine! Program includes one week in each country with lectures in English by local professors. Special seminars and meetings with diplomats, businessmen and politicians are included, as well as visits to enterprises, governmental and NGO institutions and media firms. Cultural activities and tours provided in each city.
Program dates:
July 1 to July 20, 2008.
Cost:
Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $3,000 for Tuition and Room (Meals not included)
Application Deadline: April 1, 2008
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FINLAND
University of Jyväskylä - E or
I ( Download Flyer)
Topic:
Summer School in Human Sciences
Program Details:
The Jyväskylä Summer School in Human Sciences comprises interdisciplinary courses for advanced undergraduate and / or graduate students in the fields of communication, culture studies, education, management, psychology and sport & health sciences. Participants are welcome to take the full summer school programme (one course per week) or parts of it.
Program date:
May 5 - June 13, 2008
Cost:
ISEP-Exchange ($315 for ISEP Application/Placement fee. Remaining fees to home institution)
Application Deadline: February 2008
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Summer School
University of Oulu - E or
I (Download Flyer)
Topic:
Northern Nature and Environment Studies
Program Details:
This program, arranged by the Faculty of Science, provides a solid introduction to the northern ecosystems and their functioning, and the fauna, flora, vegetation as well as physical and human geography of Finland and Northern Scandinavia. Presenting man and Nordic geography, nature and its biodiversity, and genetic adaptation to the north, the program consists of lectures, courses and seminars held in Oulu and field course arranged at the University's biological stations in Northern Finland.
The botany and zoology field courses take place just outside Oulu at the The Perämeri Research Station, situated in a small fishing village on the Island of Hailuoto.
On the field courses students are accommodated in the comfortable quarters of the field stations and they can take full advantage of the opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside. The long summer nights of Northern Finland, when the midnight sun never sets, are an experience you will never forget.
The program is intended for students who have studied biology for two years or more .
Program dates:
Depends on Course Selection
Cost:
ISEP-Exchange ($315 for ISEP Application/Placement fee. Remaining fees to home institution)
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INDIA
University of Hyderabad - D ( Download Flyer)
Topic:
Contemporary Indian Society and Culture
Description:
Through the specially-created Study India Program (SIP) of the university, inaugurated in 1998, the University of Hyderabad emphasizes heritage, continuity and change in India. Interdisciplinary in nature, with participating faculty from various schools, departments and research centers at the university, SIP offers excellent coursework options. All students take a course entitled Introducing India (3 credits), as well as another 3-credit option from a select list of courses in anthropology, communications, English, folk culture studies, languages, Indian philosophy, and Women’s Studies.
Program date:
TBA (Approximately mid June to late July)
Cost:
Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program Fee: $2,250
KOREA
Ajou University - E or I (Download
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Program Details: Students will study Korean and Asian studies and International Business.
Courses and credits: Classes are taught in English, but students must take the Korean Cultural Workshop(1 credit) as part of their curriculum. Students will participate in weekly cultural field trips, and enjoy small class sizes. The summer program consists of two 3-week tracks. Students can take up to 6 credits per track period.
Program dates:
July 2 - August 14, 2008
Field Trip: FREE 3 day field trip to the beautiful Jeju Island! This field trip allows students from all around the world to experience aspects of a traditional Korean culture and history outside of the classroom environment.
Housing: Students will be placed in an on-campus dormitory or homestay.
Location: Central area of Suwon, the principal city of the Gyeonggi-do Province, approximately 20 miles from Seoul.
Cost:
ISEP-Exchange ($315 for ISEP Application/Placement fee. Remaining fees to home institution)
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University description
Ajou summer
pages Program Details: Studying at Yonsei gives students the opportunity to learn from top international and Yonsei faculty while living among a diverse international student body.
Courses and credits: Students may chose from courses in Korean and Asian studies, business, science, politics and culture. Courses are taught in English, but students are required to take Korean language classes during their program. Credit information TBA.
Program dates:
Mid June to beginning of August 2008. Exact dates TBA.
Field Trip: Students will have an option to participate in a field trip at an additional cost paid directly to Yonsei. More information will become available on the Yonsei Summer website.
Housing: Students will be placed in an international residence hall.
Location: A 250-acre campus in the wooded hills of western Seoul, 20 minutes from downtown by bus or subway.
Cost:
ISEP-Exchange ($315 for ISEP Application/Placement fee. Remaining fees to home institution)
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THAILAND
Thammasat University - D (Download Flyer)
Topic:
Buddhism and Thai Society
Program Details:
Four week program designed for a small group of international students interested in Buddhism and Asian Studies. The program focuses on the complex relationship between Buddhism and Thai history, politics, economics, education, literature, law, arts, and theatre. Participants will be instructed by distinguished scholars and professors at Thammasat University and will visit sites of particular historical importance.
Courses & Credits:
Students take the following two courses (3 credits each):
Thai Society & Culture
Buddhist Institutions
Classes are held in the morning Monday through Friday with time for study or cultural explorations in the afternoon. On the weekends, students participate in field trips to temples, monasteries, museums, archaeological remains, palaces, and ethnic minority communities throughout Thailand. Opportunities will also be provided for attending cultural performances of Thai theatre, dance, and music.
Location:
Thammasat University is centered on a compact campus that was formerly the viceroy’s palace grounds on the Chao Phrya River - near the center of the original Bangkok. The campus is close to some of Thailand's most sacred temples and many government ministries, as well as the Grand Palace, the National Theater, and the National Museum.
Program date:
June 30 to July 26, 2008
Cost: Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $2,400
Application Deadline: May 16,2008
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University description
INTERNSHIPS in GERMANY
Technische Universität Braunschweig - E
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Description:
International Summer School in Science and Engineering.
• Scientific work and practical training on real research projects
• International project management
• Working experience in a German company or research institute
• German language training
• Intercultural sensitivity training
Open to students majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences and Biosciences who have completed their junior year.
All students complete two weeks of intensive German language and intercultural training (60 hours) after which they choose one of the following options:
• 2-week course in mechatronics and microtechnology (60 hours) followed by 2 weeks of
either practical lab work in mechatronics and microtechnology (8 hours/day)
or independent study in engineering or computer sciences (8 hours/day)
or internship in a German company (8 hours/day)
• 4 week practical lab work in mechatronics and microtechnology (8 hours/day)
• 4-week practical lab work in anvanced biology (8 hours/day)
TU Braunschweig offers 9 ECTS credits for the whole program and recommends 6 US credits. Home institutions may choose to assign more credit based on the number of class/lab/internship hours. Grades are given for each module.
Application deadline:
April 15, 2008
Program date:
June 9 to July 18, 2008
Cost:
The program is available to students from ISEP member universities as an exchange option = half a semester. Students pay $315 application/placement fee to ISEP and remaining fees to their home institution. As on all ISEP programs, students receive housing (in university residences) support services and access to all facilities of the university. Note that this program includes excursions, which are part of the program, but does not include meals. Students have access to discounted meals in university cafeteria.
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SENSE Summer School
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Description:
Internships in Engineering.
This program offers students the opportunity to carry out an individual study or research project. The program has been designed to suit the needs of engineering students in general and mechanical engineering students in particular.
Each student will be matched with a supervisor in a research lab or institute and will be integrated into the research team. The academic aspect of this unique program will be enhanced by an introduction week, regular meetings and follow-up sessions with supervisors and fellow participants. An interesting cultural program will complement the academic work, and German student Study Buddies will help participants settle in. More information: www.engineering-internships.com.
German Language Instruction:
Two afternoons per week plus a weekly session on a topic related to German culture and society.
Accommodation:
Student housing, shared apartments or host families.
Cultural Program and Excursions:
Cultural events at the respective university location during the week (cinema, theater etc.). Excursions at additional cost. Two-day trip to Berlin: 100 €. Two-day trip to the Harz Mountains National Park and Brocken mountain: 40 €. One-day trip to Hamburg or Bremen: 25 €.
Application deadline:
April 30, 2008
Program date:
June 2 – July 25, 2008
Cost:
The program is available to students from ISEP member universities as an exchange option = half a semester. Students pay $315 application/placement fee to ISEP and remaining fees to their home institution. ISEP health insurance is mandatory.
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CHILE
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - D ( Download Flyer)
Description:
Spend six weeks studying Spanish language and Chilean culture at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. The Program includes day excursions to the Cabalgata Dunas de Ritoque and the Vineyards of Casablanca, and a weekend excursion to Cajón del Maipo in the Andes Mountains and the capital city of Santiago. Students live with Chilean host families. Advanced Level Students:
Students will take two of four courses (Spanish Grammar, Spanish Conversation & Chilean Culture,
Contemporary Chilean Literature, Social & Political Issues in Modern Chile). Eligibility:
4-5 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent.
Intermediate & Beginner Level Students:
Students will take to courses:Spanish Grammar and Spanish Conversation &
Chilean Culture. Eligibility: Intermediate: 3 - 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or
the equivalent. Beginner: 2 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent.
Location:
Valparaíso, located 70 miles from Santiago, is the cultural and legislative capital, and
the main commercial harbor of Chile. A few miles north lies Viña del Mar, Valparaíso’s
sister city and Chile’s premier beach resort.
Application deadline:
May 1, 2008
Program dates:
June 15 – July 26, 2008
Cost:
Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $2,650 (includes tuition, room and board, orientation and on-site support, airport pick-up, and day and weekend excursions)
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CHINA
Summer Service
Learning Program (SSLP) - D ( Download Poster)
Description:
SSLP divided into (2) components:
Intensive Mandarin Language Study at Tsinghua University in
Beijing (~ 1 month)
• Mandarin Speaking & Listening and a China culture class;
80 hours of class time.
• All language levels will be accommodated; Beginners welcome
• Several organized excursions to Beijing sites
• Receive a certificate of completion from Tsinghua University
Developing and Implementing Service Learning Project in Rural
China (~ 1 month)
• Volunteer in rural China to support poverty alleviation
• Week-long orientation at Tsinghua University provides overview
of poverty alleviation issues
• Projects commonly involve teaching English or computer training
in rural schools
• Participants will work/travel in groups of 5; 2 U.S. students,
2 Chinese students, Chinese faculty advisor
• All group members speak English
Application deadline:
March 1, 2008
Program dates:
June 2, 2008 – July 26, 2008
Cost:
Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $1,900 (includes tuition, room and board)
FRANCE
Université de Savoie - D ( Download Flyer)
Description:
Six-week intensive French language program at the beginner,
intermediate, and advanced levels. Field trips
to sites in the scenic surrounding area and cultural activities
are included. Single rooms in shared double apartment in downtown Chambéry. Chambéry is located in the heart of the Alps, a couple of
hours by train from Switzerland, Italy, and Paris.
Credits: Program includes 15hrs/wk instruction, 3hrs/wk monitored language lab, and 3 workshops on aspects of local life. Total hours of instruction with lab: 108 hours (5-6 U.S. credits, depending on your university’s transfer policy).
Application deadline:
Extended to April 2, 2008
Students who applied by February 15, 2008, have already been considered and will hear a response about their placement from their Home ISEP Coordinator by mid/late March 2008. All new applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so it is recommended to apply as soon as possible to maximize the time allotted for pre-program preparations.
Program dates:
June 6 - July 19, 2008
Cost:
Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $2600 (tuition, housing, and fees; meals are NOT included)
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GERMANY
Technische Universität Braunschweig - E
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Description:
“Internationaler Sommerkurs - Deutsche Sprache und Landeskunde” offers six weeks of intensive German language training at the basic, intermediate and advanced level. Students will have 24 hours of instruction in German per week, including 8 hours of cultural studies. Classes start at 8:30am and end at 2:30pm with a one-hour lunch break. You will be taught in small groups of 15-17 students. A tutor will be assigned to you to advise you on both academic and personal matters during the program.
This program is offered as an ISEP-Exchange and is worth 0.25 in the exchange balance. Students pay a $315 application fee to ISEP and the remaining fees to their home university, based on the regular cost of tuition, room and meals for ½ of a semester.
Application deadline:
May 1, 2008
Program date:
July 21 – August 29, 2008
Cost:
This program is offered as an ISEP exchange and is worth 0.25 in the exchange balance. Students pay a $315 application/placement fee to ISEP and the remaining fees to their home university, based on the regular cost of tuition, room and meals for ½ of a semester. The application will be submitted to ISEP Central.
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Universität BraunschweigUniversity Summer Pages ( Download Flyer)
Topic: Has Europe learned from history? Description:
Seminars area taught in German or English in the following
areas of study: Political Science, Economics, and Cultural
Studies. Each seminar (18 hours) lasts two weeks. You can
enroll in up to four seminars. You can choose to enroll only in English
classes, only in German classes, or in German and English classes
out of one module. Two seminars of your choice are covered in
addition to the German language course by the program fee of the
standard program.
Location: Located in the heart of Germany, Marburg an der Lahn is a small, lively and safe medieval town with a long university tradition. The ISU location, university cafeteria and the romantic and picturesque old city with its castle, cafés, pubs, boutiques, as well as movie theatres, museums and theatres are all within walking distance. You will find your way around quickly.
The ISU takes place at the University of Marburg, which was founded in 1527. With about 19,300 students and 7,500 staff members, it is one of Germany's medium-sized universities.
Immediately upon your arrival in Marburg the ISU team and faculty members will begin to take care of your personal and academic needs which they will continue to do throughout the program. Weekend trips, evening events and special lectures provide a diverse program and complement your classroom studies. The activities and events also allow you to get to know each other better (see excursion). You will learn a lot and feel at home.
Application deadline:
June 15, 2008
Program dates:
July 15 – August 8, 2008
Cost: Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $2,400
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Universität
Marburg Summer University
JAPAN
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University - D
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Program Details:
APU offers intensive language courses ranging from beginning to intermediate levels in addition to 1-2 Asia Pacific Studies courses. APU’s location and international focus provide students an opportunity to learn more about relations between Japan and countries in East Asia. Location:
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University’s campus is located in Beppu, a city on the island of Kyushu famous for its hot springs. Frequently surrounded in mist from these active springs, Beppu is unique in Japan for its breath-taking scenery and abundance of traditional architecture.
APU has the perfect position on top of a mountain with a panoramic view of the bay and of Beppu below.
Application Deadline:
Apply by February 1, 2008 to be considered for an additional semester placement.
Program date:
June 4 - August 1, 2008
Cost: Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $4,600 for tuition and room (meals NOT included).
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APU Summer Pages
MEXICO
Universidad de Monterrey - D ( Download Flyer)
Topic: Spanish Language and Mexican Culture with Service Learning Program Details:
UDEM offers a 4 week language program. Learn Spanish while giving a helping hand! Students will be able to transfer up to 6 US credits, and will also be awarded a community service certificate.
The classes will be complemented by visits to different companies and museums, such as: Cuauhtémoc Brewing Co., Mexican History Museum, Glass Museum, Contemporary Art Museum, and Garcia Caves.
During the second week of the program, students will visit a rural community within Nuevo Leon. In this community, they will develop their teamwork and leadership skills by working on a project with the people of the community. Students will receive a certificate for this activity (90 hours of community service).
Location:
Founded over 400 years ago, Monterrey is Mexico’s third largest city. Universidad de Monterrey is located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, a safe and prosperous suburb of Monterrey. This “city of mountains” provides us with a beautiful landscape ideal for many outdoor activities.
Application deadline:
May 1, 2008
Program dates:
June 30 – July 25, 2008
Cost: Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $2,450
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de Monterrey description
Universidad
de Monterrey Summer Program
URUGUAY
Universidad Católica del Uruguay - D ( Download Flyer)
Topic: Study Spanish & Participate in Community Service Program Details:
Four-week in Spanish language and Latin American History and Culture combined with community service in Montevideo. This program is for students with four semesters of university-level Spanish.
Students will attend classes in the morning and participate in community service in the afternoon. The program includes weekly cultural activities (theatre, tango, etc.) and a tour of Montevideo. Guided visits to some of the following sites are included as well:
the coastal towns and beaches of Colonia del Sacramento, Punta del Este, and Rocha, and the hot springs of Salto and Paysandú –cattle towns on the Argentine border.
Students live with host families (21 meals/week) or in a university residence (stipend for 21 meals/week).
Community Service Projects:
Projects are administered by the Faculty of Human Sciences and include serving the underprivileged and marginalized populations in state institutions and non-governmental organizations such as schools, youth centers, hospitals, and displaced communities.
Eligibility:
Four semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
Location: Universidad Católica del Uruguay in Montevideo, the vibrant capital city and diverse cultural center of Uruguay.
Application deadline:
April 15, 2008
Program date:
May 31 – June 29, 2008
Cost: Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $2,950 (includes tuition, room and board, airport pick-up and drop-off, on-site support, and day and weekend excursions)
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