Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is excited to offer the following virtual courses the Summer.
Learn more about their program here.
The application deadline is April 11, 2022.
SMU Students will pay tuition to Saint Mary’s for courses they transfer back to their SMU degree. Please visit you academic advisor to learn about the Letter of Permission Process.
HKBU is excited to offer their Virtual Summer Program again in July 2022. The slogan of the Virtual Summer Programme is "Spice Up Your Summer". They are offering a selection of inspiring courses across disciplines to ignite your students' intellectual curiosity. In addition, we are planning a series of interactive events for your students to explore bustling Hong Kong LIVE:
Kowloon City - Hong Kong's Buoyant Multicultural Hotspot
Safer Than Steel - Bamboo Scaffolding
Center Yourself with Tai Chi - Getting Healthy the Chinese Way
#HongKongLifeStyle - A New Perspective through Iconic Skyscrapers
Courses offers can be found at: https://intl.hkbu.edu.hk/summer-programmes/hkbu-summer-programme/apply-for-summer-exchange-at-hkbu/course-offerings
Learn more about the program at https://intl.hkbu.edu.hk/summer-programmes/hkbu-summer-programme .
SMU students will pay tuition at Saint Mary’s for credits transferred back a Saint Mary’s transcript. Interested students should contact their academic advisor to learn about the Letter of Permission Process.
Contact the Global Learning Office to express interest in participating in this Summer exchange.
The University of Seoul is looking forward to welcoming two SMU exchange students to their Summer School program from June 26th to July 23.
Seoul International Summer School (SISS) program at the University of Seoul (UOS) was first established in 2000, and it has provided international students with a great opportunity to learn about Korean culture and tradition
Learn more about their program at: https://global.uos.ac.kr/iice/study/shProgram.do?epTicket=LOG
Course topics include Economics, International Relations, Urban Science, Sports Science, and Korean Culture. See course listings here: https://global.uos.ac.kr/iice/study/shList.do?epTicket=LOG
SMU students will pay tuition at Saint Mary’s for credits transferred back a Saint Mary’s transcript. Interested students should contact their academic advisor to learn about the Letter of Permission Process.
Contact the Global Learning Office to express interest in participating in this Summer exchange.
ESSCA is offering a variety of courses for exchange students this summer. Students will be invited to select one of the undergraduate or graduate programs according to their current level of study, either from:
2 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
ANGERS SUMMER PROGRAM, from 8th June to 8th July 2022
European Union Studies:
EU Politics,
EU Economics,
Brussels Field Seminar & Report
Culture Communication:
Intercultural communication
French culture
Including a field trips to Brussels and Paris
PARIS SUMMER PROGRAM, from 13th June to 8 July 2022
PAIRING 1 : International Luxury Brand Marketing & International Business Management,
PAIRING 2 : Business Intelligence and Strategy & Digital Culture, Innovation and New Market,
PAIRING 3 : Theory and Research in Organisation Communication & Cross-cultural Communication and French Awareness
1 GRADUATE PROGRAM
BUDAPEST SUMMER PROGRAM, from 20th June to 15th July 2022
PAIRING 1 : Human Centered Management and Leadership & Economic and Business Opportunities between Europe and Asia
PAIRING 2 : International Marketing and Logistics & Self Leadership and Self Branding
Including company visits
SMU students should refer to the rate for “Partner students” and note that students pay tuition at SMU for the transfer credit hours as approved via Letter of Permission. Student should speak with their academic advisor regarding the Letter of Permission process. To express interest please contact the Global Learning Office.
Over the last 5 years France has organized no fewer than 12 world championships and 13 European championships, including the UEFA EURO 2016, the Ryder's Cup in 2018 and the Woman's Football World Cup in 2019. This impressive achievement continues with the Rugby World Cup in 2023 and the largest mega sporting event in the world: the Olympic Games in 2024.
With major sporting partners, NEOMA Business School has created the Sport Federations and Major Events Management programme, giving participants a solid insight into the French success story of event management and the European sport industry.
The Summer short programme will be a great opportunity for students interested in a career in sport management or for students wishing simply to know more about this global and dynamic industry.
Included in the Sport Federations and Major Events Management programme :
➜ Lectures by NEOMA BS faculty and guest faculty members
➜ 2 Guest speakers from industry and Federations
➜ Visits and extra curricular activities
Courses taught in the Programme :
➜ Sport Management – The French Model, Strengths and Future Challenges
➜ Managing Major Sporting Events – Sports Event to Softpower Influence
➜ Sports Sponsorship and Marketing – Strategies for Federations and Clubs
➜ Business Game Football Club CEO – Club Management and Finance
Learn more at: https://neoma-bs.com/programmes/sport-federations-and-major-events-management-2022-summer-programme/
SMU students pay tuition at Saint Mary’s for the transfer credits. There is the €1,100 administrative fee payable at the host university which does not include lodging. Student should speak with their academic advisor regarding the Letter of Permission process. To express interest please contact the Global Learning Office before May 10.
United International College in China is offered two course through their Hyflex delivery method this summer.
Hyflex with UIC: The HyFlex classroom offers hybrid learning channels (in-class or on-line) and flexible participation. It enables distributed (in space) and asynchronous (in time) learning opportunities which can increase the reach of the curriculum and possibilities for cross-cultural communication.
Courses offered:
EXPLORING ARTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF CHINA WITH 3D TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA by Dr. Purrie NG and Dr. WANG Xi (Division of Culture and Creativity): This course aims at exploring the arts and cultural heritage in China associating with basic 3D technology and media. Cultural heritage plays an important role in tourism industry. With the long-established civilization in China, there is an accumulation of abundant sources of historical records and scenic spots, which consist of great cultural, socio-economic values to humanity. In addition to providing an introductive information about Chinese history, civilization and tourism management, this course also utilizes 3D presentation skills in studying the key cultural heritage in Chinese cities. With the enrichment of presentation skills such as 3D models, images and videos, students can understand and appreciate the artefacts more visually. After completing this course, it is expected that students will be able to acquire fundamental knowledge of the historical sources of Chinese cultural heritage such as palaces, temples, scenic spots in a contextual way, illustrated with visual aids of 3D models, images and videos
FOOD CULTURE: by Dr. Alisa He (Division of Science and Technology)This course aims to provide students with an overview of food culture. Food is a basic human need; however, beyond biological functions, food also has rich cultural significance. Taste, preference, ritual, tradition, gender, social class and nationality all influence food choices and behaviors. Economics and environmental factors, globalization, localization, and social movements all affect our access and attitudes toward food. The course also aims to strengthen students’ understanding of food culture and food science in relations to food health issues. It will bring them the food a food journey that raise their awareness of food production, food consumption.
SMU students pay tuition at the host university at a discounted rate, and should refer to the prices on the UIC website. Visit your academic advisor to learn more about the Letter of Permission process. To learn more and express interest in this program please contact the Global Learning Office.
Visit Finland as an exchange student this summer. LUT in Finland is offering several courses in business and technology this Summer between May and July.
Learn about their course offerings here: https://www.lut.fi/web/en/admissions/lut-summer-school/courses
Learn more about their exchange summer program here: https://www.lut.fi/web/en/admissions/lut-summer-school.
SMU students pay tuition to Saint Mary’s for transfer credits approved by a Letter of Permission. Visit your academic advisor to learn more about the Letter of Permission process. To learn more and express interest in this program please contact the Global Learning Office.
The University of Jyvaskya is offering a vareity of courses for exchange students this summer. SMU students choose one of the weeks as listed below.
Week 1 (30.5. - 3.6.2022)
Finnish Language and Culture
Education in Finland
Adapted Physical Activity
Visual Communication as a Way to Improve Working Life Skills
Physical Activity, Sport, Health and Health Promotion - International Perspectives
Week 2 (6. - 10.6.2022)
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Managing Customer Relationships with Digital Marketing
Multilingual Communication in Multicultural Teams
Mindfulness in the Modern World
Climate Change, Migration and Crisis Preparedness in Social Work
Week 3 (13. - 17.6.2022)
Music, Mind & Well-being
Nordic Working Life Model: Past, Present and the Future of Work in Light of Institutional Theories
Learning and Teaching in Growing Diversity
Sport (Tourism) Marketing
Learn more at: https://www.jyu.fi/en/apply/summer-and-winter-schools/summer-schools/hsss/courses
Application deadline: March 8, 2022
Tuition is paid at SMU for transfer credits approved by a Letter of Permission. Visit your academic advisor to learn more about the Letter of Permission. To learn more about this program or express interest please contact the Global Learning Office.
Tec de Montreery is offering their iSummerMx Programs, which are innovative, experiential learning academic options designed for International students who love traveling and learning about new cultures while visiting different Tec de Monterrey campuses in different cities.
The program is enriched with special activities such as field trips, company visits, and networking events that will make their experience unforgettable, creating everlasting memories, exercising their intellectual curiosity, and developing entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership skills in a multicultural setting.
iSummerMX program (July 4-29 2022) (in-person)
iSummer 2022 - MARKETING INSIGHTS folleto.pdf - Google Drive
iSummer 2022 - Aeronautics Industry folleto.pdf - Google Drive
Other programs (June 27-July 29 2022) (in-person and online)
Undergraduate Research Projects (in-person or online)
Research Projects 2022-23 Brochure.pdf - Google Drive
University courses (in-person or online)
More info to come
Internship Program (in-person or online)
Internship Program 2022-2023 - Brochure.pdf - Google Drive
Spanish as a Second Language (in-person or online)
More info available soon.
SMU students pay tuition to Saint Mary’s for transfer credits that are approved by a Letter of Permission. Visit you academic advisor to learn more about the Letter of Permission Process.
Contact the Global Learning Office to learn more and express interest in participating in this exchange opportunity.
Rennes School of Business is excited to announce their summer programs open to exchange students. 100% taught in English! Students can come and study face-to-face in Rennes OR follow the courses online in asynchronous mode.
Courses offered include:
Cross-Cultural Management from 31 May to 10 June 2022. Nomination deadline : 5 April ; application deadline : 15 April 2022.
Sustainable Business from 14 June to 24 June 2022. Nomination deadline : 12 April ; application deadline : 22 April 2022.
Doing Business in Europe from 28 June to 8 July 2022. Nomination deadline : 19 April ; application deadline : 29 April 2022.
3 students sent on one summer programme is equivalent to 1 exchange semester slot, as per our Student Exchange Agreement.
Learn more at https://www.rennes-sb.com/programmes/summer-programmes/
See their Brochure here.
SMU students will pay tuition at Saint Mary’s for credits transferred back a Saint Mary’s transcript. Interested students should contact their academic advisor to learn about the Letter of Permission Process.
Contact the Global Learning Office to express interest in participating in this Summer exchange.
The North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP) is an educational outreach initiative the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain sponsored by the Ministry of Education of Spain. NALCAP falls under the category of public diplomacy programs. As a language assistant, award recipients fulfill the role of a cultural ambassador through the promotion of English and French language learning and mutual understanding through cultural exchange. As such, their role is to encourage students of all ages in Spain to broaden their knowledge of the language and culture of Canada.
The application period will be open from February 1 until April 7, 2022. There is no cost or fee to submit applications. Please take a look at the promotional video here
For general information about the program, please visit their website.
Youth Challenge International is launching new 3 and 6-month HerStart International Fellowship opportunities for Canadians in Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda. They’re currently looking for skilled and passionate Canadian volunteers of all ages, professions and academic backgrounds to share their skills full-time internationally as part of our first cohort of 6-month fellows!
Apply by February 6, 2022. Click here to apply
Want to learn more?
Check out HerStart International
Fellowship opportunities today.
Summer Abroad Opportunity
Host institution: University of Jyväskylä
Website: www.jyu.fi/hs-summerschool
Program: Summer School in Human Sciences 2022
Dates: May 30 – June 17 2022
Credits: contact your academic advisor to find out how many credit hours you can earn from the program and to learn how to complete the Letter of Permission Request Form.
Costs:
SMU students pay their regular tuition to SMU for the transfer credit hours.
There may be other program/ancillary fees charged by the host institution.
Funding: Apply for the VPAR International Mobility Awards at: https://studio.smu.ca/intl-funding.
If you are interested, please email global@smu.ca or contact us virtually to ask questions about the program and/or to apply.
The University of Seoul, a SMU partner in Korea, is inviting professors from partner institutions to teach a course in their International Summer School (June 26-July 23 2022). They plan to offer 8 courses in the following areas:
Business
Issues in Finance
Special Topics in International Business
Global Marketing Management
Economics
Economic Analysis of the Global Citizen
International Relations
Korea and Globalization
International Relations
Urban Sociology
Special Topics in Asia Studies
Globalization and Multicultural Societies
Interested faculty members who have teaching experiences in the above mentioned should email the Global Learning and Intercultural Support Office (Miyuki.arai@smu.ca) to inquire by Wednesday January 15.
Selected applicants will be paid 11,000,000 won (approx. CAD$11,800) to cover expenses such as airfare, accommodation, lecture, tax, and currency exchange fee.
This Japanese Government scholarship is intended for students who are currently undergraduates at a foreign (non-Japanese) university majoring in fields related to Japanese language and/or Japanese culture.
The deadline for submitting applications is 5:00 p.m. EST, Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
Further information and related links are now available in the Culture and Education section of our website.
SMU students who recieve the MEXT scholarship study at one of our partner schools in Japan. Credits are transfered back to a SMU transcript using the Letter of Permission process.
Interested students should contact global@smu.ca for additional information.
The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute has extended their deadline for grant applications to the following programs:
Applications for grant programmes are now due on January 15, 2022, at 11:59 PM (IST).
Interested Faculty can contact siciapplications@sici.org.in for questions or difficulties.
Scholarships for Canadian academics, students and professionals: Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program, 2022-2023
Global Affairs Canada and the Chinese Ministry of Education are offering short-term scholarships to Canadians wishing to study abroad in China. Scholarships are awarded for studies, research, language studies or a combination of studies and language studies at participating Chinese institutions.
Program name: Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program
Funding organizations: Global Affairs Canada and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China
Target audiences: Canadian students (college, undergraduate and graduate levels in Canada); Canadian faculty members and research staff at a post-secondary institution in Canada; Canadian mid-career professionals
Number of scholarships: Over 20
Duration: 4 to 12 months for students; and 8 weeks to 12 months for faculty members and mid-career professionals
Inclusions: Airfare, tuition fees, monthly living stipend, on-campus accommodation and medical insurance
Deadline: January 20, 2022
For full program details and to submit an online application, visit: Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program.
All inquiries regarding this program should be directed to: scholarships-bourses@cbie.ca or 613-237-4820.
Subscribe to the International Scholarships RSS feed to be kept informed of competition launch dates and other news relating to the International Scholarships Program of Global Affairs Canada.
The Canadian Bureau for International Education is the scholarship administrator for the International Scholarships Program of Global Affairs Canada.
The Beca Colombia Scholarship Program for Foreigners funded by ICETEX (Colombian Students Loan Agency) is open to foreign students, including Canadians. Please find attached further information about the scholarships and eligibility.
Programa de Reciprocidad para Extranjeros en Colombia - ICETEX
Funding Opportunity for University Collaborative Research on Implementation of The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Inter-American Organization for Higher Education (IOHE) launches a seed fund to support collaborative research between IOHE members on the implementation of the UN SDGs.
In line with IOHE’s mission to contribute to the transformation of HEIs to respond to their social and political contexts through the creation of, and support to, Inter-American collaboration, the goals of this call are twofold:
Goal 1. To promote collaboration and partnerships among IOHE members, and between members and local communities to advance the implementation of the UN Agenda 2030 through the creation of knowledge that is locally applicable and globally relevant; and
Goal 2. To learn from exemplary partnership models between HEIs and communities to further the SDGs, which can be effectively adapted for use by others in the IOHE network
Learn more at https://oui-iohe.org/en/call-funding-research-united-nations-sdg/
Faculty should contact Miyuki Arai (miyuki.arai@smu.ca) to express interest.
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
The Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program’s 2022-2023 competition is now open. This program offers grants to full-time faculty for short-term teaching and/or research activities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program aims to support Canadian postsecondary institutions that are either developing new collaboration and/or student exchange agreements or strengthening existing agreements with ELAP-eligible institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Priority may be given to first-time candidates, institutions developing new partnerships, and institutions with limited previous experience in international collaborations.
· Program name: Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
· Funding organization: Government of Canada
· Target audiences: Canadian postsecondary institutions and full-time professors
· Duration: 3 to 8 weeks in FY2022-23 (April 1 2022-March 31 2023)
· Inclusions: airfare, living expenses, health insurance, visa or work permit fees and other eligible expenses
· Deadline: December 2, 2021 (please submit all application materials to Miyuki.arai@smu.ca by Nov 26)
· Maximum grant value per candidate: CAD 7,000
· Final selection and results announcement: February 2022
The Global Learning and Intercultural Support Office will apply on behalf of eligible candidates by completing and submitting the online application form. Interested faculty should review the program detail and inform their Department Chair and the Dean of their intent to apply before contacting the Global Learning Office (Miyuki.arai@smu.ca) about completing the application by Fri Nov 26. All complete applications meeting the eligibility criteria will be submitted.
If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at Miyuki.arai@smu.ca.
