International Relations Studyabroad Office Information for outgoing students

International Relations & Study-abroad Office Information for outgoing students

International Relations & Study-abroad Staff Team Arianna Imberti Dosi Maurizia Ruinelli Office 202 Consulting hours (free) : Mondays and Thursdays 09: 30 -11: 30, or by appointment e-mail relint@usi. ch Website www. relint. usi. ch

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 reduced 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 also 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), 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) 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 5 th and/or 6 th semester Master students Maximum 1 semester, during the 3 rd semester (except for Master in International Tourism students, who are advised to study abroad during the 4 th semester) Mobility regulations (for all faculties): www. relint. usi. ch/en/studenti-usi/link-utili-usi. htm

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 • 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 B 2) in order to profit of the full offer.

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 8 th of November, Aula Magna Foyer, 12. 30 -13. 30. • Check the websites and the fact-sheets of our partner universities: http: //www. relint. usi. ch/en/universita. htm • 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).

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, Tuesday 21 st, 2017

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 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 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 8 th 2016 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

Scholarships for international internships

Why an internship abroad? 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 your knowledge of another language

Scholarships for internships abroad • Swiss European Mobility Programme (SEMP) Scholarships Scholarship funded by the Swiss Confederation to promote students mobility for placement purpose in the European Union. • International Placement Scholarships funded by the Career Service to promote students mobility for placement purpose outside Europe. • Career Service scholarships for AIESEC Lugano Scholarships funded by the Career Service to promote internships abroad (paid or not paid) found through AIESEC Lugano.

Internship Scholarships at USI (2002 -2016): ü 391 scholarships ü CHF 1. 222. 881 Total Amount Granted Borse Erasmus/SEMP N. Ch. F 381 International Placement 9 1. 209. 366 13. 335 AIESEC Lugano 1 180 550 1. 222. 881 CHF TOTALE

SEMP/Erasmus. Scholarships at USI Location of internship COUNTRY 2015/16 UK Austria Francia Germany Finland Italy Luxemburg Spain Nederland Portugal Sweden Ireléand Denmark Chzec Republic Belgium TOT 8 1 15 7 1 10 2 14 5 7 3 2 2 1 1 79 Internship by faculty FACULTY 2015/16 Architecture 60 Communication 6 Economics 11 Informatics 2 Total 79

Main features…SEMP and International Who SEMP Scholarships International Placement Scholarships USI students USI Master Students What Full-time internship Duration Min. 2 months, max 12 months Min. 2 months, max 6 months Where In a EU country In a non EU country (participating in the Erasmus + Program) (outside Switzerland) ! 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. 2016/2017: 1 st June 2016 – 30 th September 2017 Monthly grants CHF 420

Examples… SEMP Scholarships Lindberg Anna Kristina, Master in International Tourism, Destination Manager / Tour guide, Suntours, Santorini, Greece Gianmaria Rizzuto, Master in Management, Junior planner, Ferrero, Luxembourg International Placement Scholarships Marco Guidazzi, Master in Finance, Analyst Intern, Vasco Investment Managers, Melbourne, Australia Simone Frattini Master in Management Assistant General Manager Fendi New York, USA

Main features AIESEC Career Service for AIESEC Lugano Who USI students, between 18 and 30 Y/o What Full-time internship, either professional or volunteering Duration According with AIESEC regulations Where In a EU country and in a NON EU county ! 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. 2016/2017: 1 st June 2016 – 30 th September 2017 Monthly grants 1 st and 2 nd fee covered

Examples… AIESEC Scholarip Mihaljevic Gloria Master in Corporate Communication, Teaching at a Senior High School – Voluntary internship, Project «Morning Sunshine» , President University of Giacarta, Indonesia … and we’re waiting for your application!

Application procedure • Fill out the Internship registration form online • If eligible, the Career Service will contact you and send you the required documents

For further information

For further information Career Service Silvia Invrea – Director Simona Bolis –Chief Coordinator Annelore Denti – Program Manager Stefania Corti – Collaborator Alissa Castelli – Collaborator (in charge of the Scholarships for internships) Office 303 Monday – Friday 9 am– 6 pm e-mail careerservice@usi. ch Website www. careerservice. usi. ch telephone +41 (0)58 666 46 06

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