International Relations & Study-abroad Office Information for outgoing students

1. International Relations & Study-abroad Office Information for outgoingstudents

2. International Relations & Study-abroad Staff • TeamArianna Imberti Dosi Maurizia Ruinelli • Office 202 • Consulting hours (free) : Mondays and Thursdays 09:30-11:30, or by appointment • e-mailrelint@usi.ch • Websitewww.relint.usi.ch

3. Typology of exchanges: Swiss mobility Characteristics: • An agreementbetweenSwissUniversitiesassures the mutualrecognition of the studyplan, exams, and semester of the studentinvolved in the SwissMobility Programme. • Thereis no limitation of places. • The USI tuitionfeeisreduced by 50% butthereis no scholarshipavailable.

4. Typology of exchanges: SEMP Characteristics: • The full list of agreementbetweenUSI and European partner universitiesisavailable on pages 33-36 of the Study-abroad guide (pleasealsocheck the website for updates). • The number of placesavailable for eachuniversityislimited, thereforestudentswill go through a selectionprocessbased on merit. • The USI tuitionfeeisreduces by 50% and students benefit from a monthlyscholarship of CHF 300. • No tuitionfeeshaveto be paid to the hostinstitution. • The SEMP studentremainsmatriculated in the home university.

5. Typology of exchanges: International agreements Characteristics: • Bilateralagreementsbetween 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),Universidadede São Paulo (onlyFaculty 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 placesavailable for eachuniversityislimited, thereforestudentswill go through a selectionprocessbased on merit • The USI tuitionfeeisreduces by 50% butthereis no scholarshipavailable • No tuitionfeeshaveto be paid to the hostinstitution • The studentremainsmatriculated in the home university

6. How long and when can I study abroad? BachelorstudentsUp to 1 year (Faculty of Economics and Informaticsonly), during the 5th and/or 6th semester Master studentsMaximum 1 semester, during the 3rd semester (except for Master in International Tourismstudents, who are advised to studyabroadduring the 4th semester) Mobilityregulations (for allfaculties): www.relint.usi.ch/en/studenti-usi/link-utili-usi.htm

7. Admission criteria • To beeligible for a mobility programme you must: • bedulyregistered in a degree programme at USI; • have obtained the requirednumber of ECTS points as defined in the Faculty’s Study Regulations (see Guide); • be in good academic standing; • bereasonablyproficient in the language of the host country (somepartneruniversitiesrequire an official certificate).

8. 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.

9. Sources of information • Consult our website: www.relint.usi.ch • Carefullyreadour «Study-abroad guide» • Read the Study regulations of the relevant faculty www.relint.usi.ch/en/studenti-usi/link-utili-usi.htm • Participate in the International student fair set the 8th 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).

10. Internal application procedure • Fillin 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 21st, 2017

11. Free mobility Where no agreementis in place, studentsmaynonethelessseekadmission to a university of theirchoice. During the applicationprocess, free moversmayask for assistanceat the International Relations Office or from the Master’sdirector. 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 studentremainsmatriculated in the home university (a discount ispossible), and a feehas to be paid to the hostuniversity.

12. 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’sresponsibility. … International Fair: on November 8th 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

13. Scholarships for international internships

14. Why an internship abroad? • An internshipabroadoffers a definitive plus in the job market • You start thinking «global», in line with companies • Youget to know a differentprofessionalorganization and culture • Youinteract in a multi-cultural team • Youestablish a new network of contacts • Youacquiredifferentskills • You improve self-confidence and flexibility • You improveyourknowledge of anotherlanguage

15. 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 ScholarshipsScholarshipsfundedbythe Career Service to promote studentsmobilityforplacementpurpose outside Europe. • Career Service scholarships for AIESEC LuganoScholarships funded by the Career Service to promote internships abroad (paid or not paid) found through AIESEC Lugano.

16. InternshipScholarshipsat USI (2002-2016): • 391scholarships • CHF 1.222.881 Total AmountGranted

17. SEMP/ErasmusScholarshipsat USI Location of internship Internship by faculty

18. Main features…SEMP and International

19. Examples…

20. Main features AIESEC

21. Examples…

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

23. For further information

24. For further information • Career ServiceSilvia 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 telephonecareerservice@usi.ch+41 (0)58 666 46 06 • Websitewww.careerservice.usi.ch

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