What are the Benefits of International Exposure at LPU?

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Sunita Singh · Answer

Opportunity to study abroad in USA, Canada and Australia:-In order to have global excellence, LPU has nearly 200 tie-ups with the foreign universities for the students referral programs. The university has special centered cell that keeps on guiding students about prestigious opportunities for study abroad programs USA, Canada, Australia and so on. Students can go for exchange programs for short as well as long term courses at International universities. LPU also has unique collaboration programme that allows students to study at LPU for two years and rest two years they can complete at international universities to get a degree from foreign university. It has Academic International Partnerships with McGill, Northern Illinois University, Mizzou - University of Missouri, California State University, The University of Iowa, and many more. Diversity and experience, LPU has more than 30000 students from about 70 countries, what an experience it would be to study among international students. The number of international students studying there is 6000+ from all around the world, which makes them adapt and work with diverse cultures all around the world.

preeti gogna · Answer

The LPU has tie ups with over 150 international universities. Some of the popular among them include Thompson River University, Laurentian University, Vancouver Film School, Memorial University of Newfoundland, International Business School Washington, The State University of New York Cobleskill University of La Verne, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dickinson State University, Western University of Health Sciences, California, USA, University of Essex, University of Greenwich, Nottingham Trent University, Derby University, Solent University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Coventry University, James Cook University (Letter of Agreement), Newcastle University (Letter of Progression), Murdoch University, Swinburne University, La Trobe, Curtin University, Lincoln University, Victoria University of Wellington Massey University. The students can go to these universities through an international credit transfer programme, semester abroad, for summer school or for a degree abroad. LPU has a separate Division of International affairs which facilitates this. Credit Transfer Program: International credit transfer programs allow students to move to a foreign partner university after spending generally half of the program duration at LPU. In such a case a student gets the final degree from the foreign partner university. It is extremely cost-effective because you start the degree at LPU and save by paying only two-year fees or one-year fees of the foreign partner university. Semester Exchange Program: In the semester exchange program, students get an opportunity to study a full semester at our partner universities around the world and finish their degree at LPU. From living in a foreign country with a different cultural setting to staying with foreigners, a semester abroad is like getting an international education in 5 months. Summer/Winter Study Abroad Program: These programs generally happen in the summer vacations or winter vacations of the academic year. A summer/winter study program offers courses, both academic and non-academic. Students can have the best of both worlds, international exposure without disturbing their academic schedule. Courses usually last from one to six weeks. International internships opportunities: Through this, students can spend the last year of their degree or their last semester at a foreign university or company. Masters abroad program: The university has tie-ups with top universities globally where LPU students get seats

Nahita Singh · Answer

Study Abroad like Credit Transfer, Summer / Winter School etc. Is very upgraded concept in today's Multi National based Job Prospect. This kind of opportunity Student must avail if offered by the University. It would ensure the definite International Exposure in large scale & students are exposed to the Global Quality Education by eminent foreign professors. With the diversified culture, students also get the chance to exchange their thoughts with foreign students which will further enable them to continue their career in Multi National type of environment. Lovely Professional University is having Tie Up with 150+ foreign Universities all over the world. Being alumni I must say, LPU is a globally connected university, working with the top universities across the world to provide a truly global experience to students. LPU is having dedicated Division of International affairs which actually help & guide the students in all aspect of their International Exposure like Study abroad, International projects, research collaboration etc. Under the scheme of Student Exchange programme, LPU is offering study abroad option to students. Offering can be ranged from going abroad for a short duration to getting a degree from a partner University. Schemes are like 1) International Credit Transfer programme (Final Degree would be entitled by partner foreign University of LPU) 2) Semester Exchange programme 3) Summer/Winter School 4) International Internship Opportunities 5) Masters abroad programme Some of Universities I would like to mention in this regard, 1. University of Malaya 2. Newcastle University 3. Curtin University 4. Victoria University of Wellington 5. Heriot Watt University 6. University of Essex 7. Massey University 8. Memorial University of Newfoundland 9. University of Guelph 10. University of Nantes 11. California State University San Bernardino 12. State University of New York 13. Brock University 14. Laurentian University 15. Swinburne University 16. University of Wisconsin Madison Hope this helps !

Puneet Singh · Answer

Dear Vaibhavi, There are a lot of benefits of the international exposure at LPU, Being an alumnus of LPU, I know that LPU offers various abroad options to its students. You may go to other countries as well such as UK, Germany, Canada, Australia, Italy, etc. While studying at LPU. Benefits of International Exposure Programme - Summer/Winter Schools are generally run by expert faculty in their particular field. Hence the applicant would gain academically quite a lot. Make new friends. Summers Schools are attended by students around the world hence meeting new people and making new friends. Connections with the faculty for your higher education. Budget-Friendly. This means the students who are interested in getting InternationalExposure can with fewer budgets apply for these summer /Winter School Programs. Learning the new country's culture and sightseeing, as this kind of summer/winter programme includes cultural excursions and visiting places of historical importance. For more information, you can refer to the official Website of LPU. I hope this helps Thanks.

Avtar Dhillon · Answer

In order to provide a clear picture related to semester exchange and other study abroad opportunities, LPU provides various options like: INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Division of International Affairs at the LPU provides opportunities to students to go for Internships in foreign universities. SCHOLARSHIP FOR MERITORIOUS STUDENTS LPU also provides opportunities to students to avail scholarships offered by foreign universities. Masters ABROAD PROGRAMME Division of International Affairs at the LPU provides an opportunity to students to do a Masters or Ph.D. at a foreign University. All these opportunities are subject to qualifying their applicable conditions as per the University. CREDIT TRANSFER PROGRAMME International credit transfer programs allow an LPU student transfer to move to a foreign partner University after spending generally half the duration of the programme at LPU. Some of the renowned universities across the world with whom we have tie-ups are: 1. University of Malaya 2. Newcastle University 3. Curtin University 4. Victoria University of Wellington 5. Heriot-Watt University 6. University of Essex 7. Massey University 8. Memorial University of Newfoundland 9. University of Guelph 10. University of Nantes and a lot more I hope this information helps For more details, visit the LPU website for the same.

Poonam Angural · Answer

Hi, LPU offers Study Abroad Programme that allows the students to experience the international study culture well under the framework of a different educational system abroad. Under this programme, the students study a part of the programme in a university (partner university) in a different country and earn the academic credits from that university. This programme is of a short duration ranging from 6 months to a year in different countries. Benefits of Study Abroad Programme are as follows:- Education in World Culture - Studying abroad allows the students to immerse themselves in an environment filled with new customs and an entirely different culture that is completely unique to their host country. In this setting, students will be able to acquire knowledge in both the classroom and the world outside. Academic Credits - It helps to earn upper division credits in the major field or some of the core or general education from the partner university where a student studies under the Study Abroad Programme. Language Acquisition - It helps to acquire knowledge of foreign language and help in personal growth. Also many companies require a second language and foreign languages add value to ones resume. Practical Experience Study abroad gives a lot of practical exposure and experience to the students as they get to learn and settle in a completely different environment away from their home. Resume Building - International experience is ranked high among many employers as a critical asset for prospective employees. Study abroad makes one resourceful, adventurous, internationally minded, and diverse. Experience of a lifetime Under this programme as a student gets to experience a completely different environment and makes friends in a new place, learns about the different cultures and customs. The experience that a student goes through becomes a life time experience.

Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello! This option would offer students with short visits to an overseas university. Such visits help a student to learn about the culture of a new country and also in exploring the available opportunities. In these programmes the visits are generally for a period of 2 to 4 weeks. It can be categorized as: a. Summer Programmes b. Winter Programmes Benefits of International Exposure: Summer/Winter Schools are generally run by expert faculty in their particular field. Hence the applicant would be gaining academically quiet a lot. Make new friends. Summers Schools are attended by students around the world hence meeting new people and making new friends. Make connections with the faculty for your higher education. Budget Friendly. Means the students who are interested in getting an International Exposure can with fewer budgets can apply for these summer/Winter School Programs. Learning culture of the new country and sightseeing, as these kinds of summer/winter programs includes cultural excursions and visit to places of historical importance. No the applicant do a part time job while attending summer/winter school. The nomenclature of the type of visa of each country is different. Generally the student would be getting a short term visa. For more details you can connect to LPU admission counselors and international division as well. I hope this helps. All the Best!

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