International Programs

Mapúa has developed an intensive program for inbound exchange students to promote the use of spoken English in academic, professional, cultural, and social settings.

Mapúa offers joint programs with its partner universities abroad. This involves a student taking a degree in two phases: first at the home university for a specified period and then at the host university for another period. At the end of the program, depending on the agreement with the partner university, the student will be conferred with degree(s) from both universities.

In the summer, inbound exchange students goes to Mapúa to join in its Renewable Energy Innovation and Leadership Experience (REILE) international program, with the goal of exposing students to the Filipino culture and history.

One of the primary features of the student exchange program is the credit course. The number of units that the exchange student will take will depend on the agreement between Mapúa and the host university per semester/quarter.

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International on-the-job trainings are part of Mapúa’s long-term initiatives to ensure students’ professional readiness and competitiveness. This program gives students additional knowledge on their future professions as well as the environment and working culture abroad. Students who have had their OJT abroad have an edge over those who have not. With their international exposure, these students have a global outlook and have a higher chance of being employed – locally and internationally. Mapúa has since sent 226 students for international OJTs particularly in China, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, USA, and Vietnam.

International plant visits are part of the Institute’s curriculum to provide students with relevant academic experiences in the field. Several plants in Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand are a regular go-to of Mapúans for their international plant visits. These visits aim to match the theoretical knowledge learned inside the classroom with the actual production systems and business processing of plants. Aside from these, the Institute aims to let the students appreciate their chosen fields and show them global best practices. Mapúa has since sent 1,428 students for international plant visits.

In the summer, outbound exchange students flock to partner university to join in its international summer school. This school at the undergraduate level has a goal of exposing students to the foreign culture, history, and global best practices. Activities during the summer school includes cultural and historical visits, industry and plant visits, adventure trips, and immersion with locals.

Mapúa offers joint programs with its partner universities abroad. This involves a student taking a degree in two phases: first at the home university for a specified period and then at the host university for another period. At the end of the program, depending on the agreement with the partner university, the student will be conferred with degree(s) from both universities.

One of the primary features of the student exchange program is the credit course. The number of units that the exchange student will take will depend on the agreement between Mapúa and the host university per semester/quarter.

Student Global Experience Guidelines for AY 2020-2021