We are pleased to announce that the application for “Tohoku University Japanese Program (TUJP) Online” is open now.

[To Coordinators at the partner institutions]

• We do not require the nomination. The students can apply directly.
• We do not set the application limit per university.
• We are happy to design a customized program based on your request.

The programs contain the practical Japanese language, Japanese culture & society, and the exchange with the local students. All classes will be provided via Google Classroom or Zoom Meeting secured by Tohoku University. The programs held in this winter will consist of two parts. We welcome both undergraduate and graduate students.

[Details]

For the details below, please visit our website!
https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/short/tujp/
• Curriculum
• Eligibility
• Required documents
• Application form

TUJP on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5HKlxXxu_yM

UTP is pleased to announce that our Virtual Summer Programme 2021 for the students of our partner and non partner universities is open for registration.

We would deeply appreciate if you kindly inform your students of this program and register before 27 August 2021 through this link, https://forms.office.com/r/UcMYj0MriD or scan the given QR code in the attached poster. Below are some information of the programme and you may refer to attached poster to promote to your students.

Programme’s Contents:

1. English Language Course for Beginner (A1 Level in CEFR)
2. Buddies engagement with UTP students
3. Local language, arts & culture virtual exposure

Date of Programme:

We open 2 class with different date to suit the student’s availability. Students to choose,

1. English Language Course for Beginner (A1 Level in CEFR)
2. Buddies engagement with UTP students
3. Local language, arts & culture virtual exposure

Programme Fee: USD 90/person:

Further information and process will be given to the students after registration thru their registered email.

Sustainable Smart Cities
A comprehensive summer school program at the intersection of Nature,Technology, Artificial Intelligence, People and Economy.

Through a transversal approach, this multidisciplinary summer school will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of how sustainability pillars may be applied in smart cities and how artificial intelligence, internet of things, communication technology and circular economy may be wisely and effectively used for healthy smart cities. Designed as a comprehensive two-week training program, the summer school encompasses two modules that can be completed independently or together.

MODULE I: July 5th to July 9th, 2021
MODULE II: July 12th to July 17th, 2021

Each module corresponds to 2.5 academic ECTS credits*
Students can participate in one or both modules:

The following subjects will be covered: • Natural and urban ecosystems, biophilic practices and the technologies in smart cities
• Sustainability in smart cities as related to disease prevention and longevity.
• Applicability of mathematics and physics of nature in smart cities urban planning
• Waste management
• Technologies and AI applications in the context of city lifecycle and in conjunction with ecological, sociological and economic projects
• The relation between technology, media, and society
• The impact of technology on culture and human behavior.
• The concept of ecological economy, circular economy, and how it is applied in the smart cities
• Biotechnology and Bio-materials in smart cities

Language: English
Participants’ profile: Students BSc/MSc level, Ph.D. students, young researchers and professionals who want to improve and find new opportunities in their work and research through a comprehensive understanding of the sustainability practices in smart cities.

For more information visit: www.epf.fr/en/international/summer-school-2021

This summer IMT Mines Albi organizes its French Summer School from August 2th to 27th, 2021. Tuitions will be given on our campus located in Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage City.

For quick improvement, come and enjoy the benefits of a 20 hours per week French course including a selection of evening activities, touristic and industrial visits to well-known sites of Occitanie region (such as the Airbus manufacture, the city of Carcassonne or the Viaduc de Millau).

Our objective is to help you become an autonomous and successful student in France, and therefore we ensure that you are fully immersed in French culture and that you are working along teachers who are qualified to facilitate your integration.

Normal fees are 1150€ but students from the GE4 network can benefit from a special rate of 850€.

If you need any additional information regarding our French Summer School, do not hesitate to contact us: fssminesalbi@listes.mines-albi.fr

The Brazilian Seminars is an interdisciplinary program meant to give a broad perspective of Brazilian issues which are currently in the global scenario. This time, taking advantage of the online format, the program will be delivered during 10 business days only (synchronous sessions, with recordings available for 48 hours).

The academic component is composed of 19 lectures and a final essay. The lectures are offered by PUC-Rio professors of different areas of knowledge, providing students, young scholars and international administrators with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge about Brazil.

Participants go through 42h of academic activities. There is a core section that is mandatory for all and 2 modules of 6h each from which students can choose.
Module 1 - Environmental issues and energy
Module 2 - Business and Entrepreneurship

Maximum number of participants: 20

Opportunity: combine the Brazilian Seminars with 20h or 40h of Portuguese language.

Practical information - calendar:
Brazilian Seminars: July 12-23rd, 2021
Portuguese language intensive course - Part I "Survival" (20h): July 05-09th, 2021
Portuguese language intensive course - Part II (20h): July 26th-30th, 2021
Application deadline: June 30th, 2021

Program`s website: www.puc-rio.br/ensinopesq/ccci/incoming/brazilian_seminars.html

The International Summer School 2021 will be conducted online. Applications are now open until 31 May 2021.

International exchange experience

Welcome all PolyU full-time bachelor’s degree students and international students to join and gain an international exchange experience with students from all over the world

Credit-bearing subjects

Select from a wide range of intellectually stimulating subjects; each carries 3 credits (39 contact hours in total)

2021 Calendar

	Leadership Academy Please click here to view the detailed teaching schedule	Main Session Please click here to view the detailed teaching schedule
Introduction and briefing	1 June / 2 June	-
First day of class	7 June	15 July
Last day of class	7 July	19 August
Symposium	9 July	-
Final assessment / examination	-	20 August

Study Load
Students can take up to two 3-credit subjects. Each subject is of 39 contact hours. The classes will be scheduled from 3 pm to 6 pm on weekdays.

Medium of Instruction
All classes will be conducted in English.

Credit Transfer Arrangements
If you wish to receive credits from the International Summer School subjects, you will need to contact the appropriate academic authorities in your home university in advance. We strongly advise you to do this BEFORE you apply for the International Summer School. Each subject carries three PolyU credits.

Transcript
All international students will be provided with a transcript for free upon completion of the programme and subject to having no outstanding matters with the university.

If you are nominated by your home university, the transcript will be sent to the International Office of your home university. For other students, the transcript will be sent to the correspondence address provided. For any additional copy of transcript, application should be made to the Academic Registry of PolyU directly and an application fee will apply.

For more information visit www.polyu.edu.hk/summerschool/