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Study as an exchange student, join international summer camps, or work as an intern abroad provided by Mapúa University’s unrivalled opportunities for global exposure.
Mapúa has developed an intensive program for inbound exchange students to promote the use of spoken English in academic, professional, cultural, and social settings.
| Program Period | Schedule | Requirements |
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| One (1) month | First batch: Every August of the year Second batch: Mid of February to Mid of March of the year |
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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.
| Program Period | Schedule | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Depending on the agreed program period with the partner university | 1st Quarter: August to October 2nd Quarter: November to January 3rd Quarter: February to April 4th Quarter: May to July |
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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.
| Program Period | Schedule | Requirements |
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| Three (3) weeks |
TBA |
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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.
| Program Period | Schedule | Requirements | Downloadable Forms |
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The study abroad program usually lasts for six (6) months |
1st Quarter: August to October 2nd Quarter: November to January 3rd Quarter: February to April 4th Quarter: May to July |
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Post-Evaluation Form |
Study as an exchange student, join international summer camps, or work as an intern abroad provided by Mapúa University’s unrivalled opportunities for global exposure.
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.
| Program Period | Schedule | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
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Three (3) to six (6) months |
Depends on the schedule of the individual partner industries |
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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.
| Program Period | Schedule | Requirements | Downloadable Forms |
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One (1) week |
Every quarter term |
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Post Survey Form
Faculty Acceptance of Responsibilities Student Acceptance of Responsibility Travel Agency Risk Assessment Plan Travel Agency Risk Assessment |
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.
| Program Period | Schedule | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
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Three (3) weeks |
1st Quarter: August to October 2nd Quarter: November to January 3rd Quarter: February to April 4th Quarter: May to July |
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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.
| Program Period | Schedule | Requirements | Downloadable Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
Depending on the agreed program
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Depends on the individual calendar of partner universities |
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Agreement and Liability Waiver |
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.
| Program Period | Schedule | Requirements | Downloadable Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
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The study abroad program usually lasts for four (4) to five (5) months. |
Depends on the individual calendar of partner universities |
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List of Courses Enrolled
Agreement and Liability Waiver |