FACT SHEET 2015-2016 DLSU AIMS Programme ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS) Last Updated: August 2015 Opening of Application for January 2016 Intake Term 2, AY 2015-2016 (Inbound Students) De La Salle University (DLSU) is now accepting applicants (inbound students) under the DLSU AIMS Programme for Term 2, AY 2015-2016 (January 6 – April 20, 2016). Please refer to the information below: I. Qualifications: Applicants must A. Be bonafide and fulltime students at the home university; B. Have a minimum CGPA of 2.5/4.0; C. Be at least on the second year of academic residency at the home university; D. Have satisfactory English proficiency level (TOEFLpbt score of 550 or higher; or IELTS band of 6 or higher); E. Be physically fit to travel; and F. Have profound interest to learn about Philippine culture and way of life. II. Requirements to be submitted to DLSU International Center (through the International Office of Home University) A. DLSU AIMS Programme Inbound Application Form B. Original Transcript of Records C. Proof of English proficiency (at least one of the following) 1. 2. 3. TOEFL score of 550 Paper-based test IELTS band of 6 or better Certificate of English Proficiency or English as a Medium of Instruction D. Photocopy of passport photo-page and all pages with stamps E. Curriculum Vitae F. Study Plan (list of courses or subjects intended to be taken at De La Salle University) G. Photocopy of current courses/subjects enrolled at home university H. The following are requirements to be brought by the exchange student upon arrival to the Philippines: 1. 2. Medical Certificate (this will be validated by the Medical Clinic of DLSU upon arrival in the Philippines) Medical/Health insurance 1 III. Application Procedures A. Accomplish the DLSU AIMS Programme Inbound Application Form. B. Check the list of courses that are offered under the different programs related to your specific study field at these links: For Business - http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/undergraduate/programcodes.asp#COB For Economics - http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/undergraduate/programcodes.asp#SOE For Engineering - http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/undergraduate/programcodes.asp#COE C. You may need to consult with your academic advisor for crediting of courses. Under the AIMS Programme, the courses that you will enroll at De La Salle University can be credited back to your home university. D. Submit your accomplished Inbound Application Form and other requirements to the International Office or to the AIMS Coordinator of your home university. Your AIMS Coordinator or International Office will handle the submission of your Application Packet to DLSU. E. For successful applicants, the Letter of Acceptance and list of approved courses to be enrolled at DLSU shall be forwarded to your International Office on or before the specified date. F. For those who are admitted in the DLSU AIMS Programme, regularly check with your International Office or AIMS Coordinator for updates and briefing for your preparations and travel to the Philippines. IV. The DLSU AIMS Program Overview The ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS) Programme, formally known as M-I-T, aims to create a vibrant student mobility programme for citizens of all SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization) member countries initiated in 2009 as collaboration between the governments of Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Additional Southeast Asian nations are now invited to join the efforts of M-I-T and collectively develop a regional Southeast Asian student mobility programme. (www.rihed.seameo.org/programmes/aims) The Philippines became a member country of the AIMS Programme in 2013 through the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) initiative to “improve the quality of education, develop human resources and establish a Filipino knowledge-based society” which is also mandated to “guide Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines, students and academic personnel in capitalizing on prospects presented by internationalization and ensure that further opportunities brought about by the impending ASEAN integration will help in improving the Philippine higher education system.” (CMO No. 11, Series of 2014) 2 De La Salle University, one of the 60 participating universities, became involved and is now an active HEI member of the ASEAN International Mobility Programme, offering three study fields for students who wish to participate in the DLSU AIMS Programme: Business, Engineering and Economics. With Japan’s participation in the AIMS Programme (AIMS7), more student mobility opportunities are now available for local and international students to interact and develop a deeper sense of ASEAN cultural understanding and cooperation, toward ASEAN 2015. V. DLSU Partner Universities COUNTRY MALAYSIA INDONESIA THAILAND VIETNAM under the AIMS Programme UNIVERSITY a. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia http://iscukm.wix.com/isc b. Universiti Malaya http://www.um.edu.my c. Universiti Putra Malaysia http://www.upm.edu.my/ d. Universiti Sains Malaysia http://www.usm.my e. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia http://www.utm.my/ f. Universiti Teknologi MARA http://www.uitm.edu.my/index.php/en/ g. Universiti Utara Malaysia http://www.uum.edu.my/index.php/en/ a. BINUS University http://binus.ac.id/ b. Gadjah Mada University http://ugm.ac.id/en/ c. Universitas Indonesia http://www.ui.ac.id/ d. Bandung Institute of Technology http://www.itb.ac.id/en/ a. Chulalongkorn University http://www.chula.ac.th/en/ b. Mahidol University www.mahidol.ac.th c. Thammasat University www.tu.ac.th d. King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi http://global.kmutt.ac.th/ a. Foreign Trade University http://www2.ftu.edu.vn/index.php/vi/ b. Hue University http://hueuni.edu.vn/portal/index.php/en/welcome STUDY FIELD/S Business Business Business Business Engineering Business Economics Business Economics Business Engineering Economics Business Economics Engineering Business Economics Business 3 c. d. e. f. g. h. BRUNEI DARUSSALAM a. b. JAPAN a. b. VI. National Economics University https://neu.edu.vn/ Thai Nguyen University of Technology http://english.tnut.edu.vn/ Vietnam Maritime University http://eng.vimaru.edu.vn/ University of Transport and Communications http://en.utc.edu.vn/ Water Resources University http://en.wru.edu.vn/Home.aspx Hanoi Agriculture University http://www.vnua.edu.vn/eng/ University Brunei Darussalam http://www.ubd.edu.bn/ Institut Teknologi Brunei http://www.itb.edu.bn/ Sophia University http://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/e_top/aboutsophia Waseda University http://www.waseda.jp/top/ Economics Engineering Economics Engineering Engineering Economics Business Engineering /Economics Engineering SAIMS AIMS7 List of Study Fields and Available Courses Inbound students need to choose from the list of available courses under their chosen study field. The courses should be under the Term and Academic Year (AY) when they intend to study at DLSU. They can choose as many as 4 courses (equivalent to 12 credit units) to a maximum of 6 courses (equivalent to 18 credit units). The complete list of courses offered under the three study fields and their descriptions can be found at the academic program links below: a) BUSINESS: http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/undergraduate/programcodes.asp#COB b) ECONOMICS: http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/undergraduate/programcodes.asp#SOE c) ENGINEERING: http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/undergraduate/programcodes.asp#COE 1. RAMON V. DEL ROSARIO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (RVRCOB) PROGRAMS OFFERED a. Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accountancy (BSA) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/bsa.asp b. BS in Advertising Management (ADV) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/adv.asp c. BS in Applied Corporate Management (APC) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/colleges/cob/mod/acm/ 4 d. BS in Business Management (MGT) Course descriptions will be available upon request e. BS in Entrepreneurship (ENT) Course descriptions will be available upon request f. BS in Interdisciplinary Business Studies (IBS) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/ibs.asp g. BS in Legal Management (LGL) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/lgl.asp h. BS in Management of Financial Institutions (FIN) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/fin.asp i. BS in Marketing Management (MKT) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/mkt.asp 2. SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (SOE) PROGRAMS OFFERED a. BS in Applied Economics major in Industrial Economics (BSAEC-IE) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/bs-aeisubjects.asp b. BS in Applied Economics major in Industrial Economics and BS in Accountancy (BSAE-I/ACC) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/bsa.asp c. BS in Applied Economics major in Industrial Economics and BS in Advertising Management (BSAE-I/ADV) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/adv.asp d. BS in Applied Economics major in Industrial Economics and BS in Applied Corporate Management (BSAE-I/APC) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/colleges/cob/mod/acm/default.asp e. BS in Applied Economics major in Industrial Economics and BS in Business Management (BSAE-I/MGT) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/mgt.asp f. BS in Applied Economics major in Industrial Economics and BS in Legal Management (BSAE-I/LGL) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/lgl.asp g. BS in Applied Economics major in Industrial Economics and BS in Management of Financial Institutions (BSAE-I/FIN) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/fin.asp h. BS in Applied Economics major in Industrial Economics and BS in Marketing Management (BSAE-I/MKT) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/mkt.asp i. BS in Applied Economics major in Financial Economics (BSAE-FE) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/bs-ecosubjects.asp 5 j. BS in Applied Economics major in Financial Economics and BS in Accountancy (BSAE-F/ACC) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/bs-ecosubjects.asp http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/bsa.asp k. BS in Applied Economics major in Financial Economics and BS in Advertising Management (BSAE-F/ADV) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/bs-ecosubjects.asp http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/adv.asp l. BS in Applied Economics major in Financial Economics and BS in Applied Corporate Management (BSAE-F/APC) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/bs-ecosubjects.asp http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/colleges/cob/mod/acm/default.asp m. BS in Applied Economics major in Financial Economics and BS in Business Management (BSAE-F/MGT) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/bs-ecosubjects.asp http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/mgt.asp n. BS in Applied Economics major in Financial Economics and BS in Legal Management (BSAE-F/LGL) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/bs-ecosubjects.asp http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/lgl.asp o. BS in Applied Economics major in Financial Economics and BS in Management of Financial Institutions (BSAE-F/FIN) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/bs-ecosubjects.asp http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/fin.asp p. BS in Applied Economics major in Financial Economics and BS in Marketing Management (BSAE-F/MKT) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/bs-ecosubjects.asp http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/mkt.asp q. Bachelor of Arts (AB) Major in Economics (AB-ECO) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/ab-ecosubjects.asp r. AB Major in Economics and BS in Accountancy (AB-ECO/BSA) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/ab-ecosubjects.asp http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/bsa.asp s. AB Major in Economics and BS in Advertising Management (AB-ECO/ADV) 6 http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/ab-ecosubjects.asp http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/adv.asp t. AB Major in Economics and BS in Applied Corporate Management (AB-ECO/APC) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/ab-ecosubjects.asp http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/colleges/cob/mod/acm/default.asp u. AB Major in Economics and BS in Business Management (AB-ECO/MGT) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/ab-ecosubjects.asp http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/mgt.asp v. AB Major in Economics and BS in Legal Management (AB-ECO/LGL) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/ab-ecosubjects.asp http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/lgl.asp w. AB Major in Economics and BS in Management of Financial Institutions (ABECO/FIN) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/ab-ecosubjects.asp http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/fin.asp x. AB Major in Economics and BS in Marketing Management (AB-ECO/MKT) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/soe/ab-ecosubjects.asp http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/cob/mkt.asp 3. GOKONGWEI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (GCOE) PROGRAMS OFFERED a. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSCHE) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/coe/che.asp b. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering w/ Specializations in Structural Engineering (CIV-STE) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/colleges/coe/civil_eng/coursespecialization.asp#STE c. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering w/ Specializations in Construction Technology and Management (CIV-CTM) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/colleges/coe/civil_eng/coursespecialization.asp#CTM d. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering w/ Specializations in Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering (CIV-HWR) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/colleges/coe/civil_eng/coursespecialization.asp#HWR e. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering w/ Specializations in Transportation Engineering (CIV-TRE) 7 f. http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/colleges/coe/civil_eng/coursespecialization.asp#TRE Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCPE) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/coe/cpe.asp g. BS in Electronics Engineering (BSEE) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/coe/bsee.asp h. BS in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/coe/ie.asp i. BS in Industrial Management Engineering minor in Information Technology (BSIMEIT) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/coe/bsimeit.asp j. BS in Industrial Management Engineering minor in Service Management (BSIMESM) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/coe/bsimesm.asp k. BS in Manufacturing Engineering and Management with specialization in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (BSMEM-MRE) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/coe/mem-mre.asp l. BS in Manufacturing Engineering and Management with specialization in Biomedical Engineering (BSMEM-BME) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/coe/mem-bme.asp m. BS in Mechanical Engineering w/ concentration in Mechatronics Engineering (BSME) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/programs/undergraduate/coe/mee.asp VII. Crediting of courses and grading system A course in De La Salle University consists of 3 credit units. This is based on actual contact hours with students. Laboratory classes under in Engineering and Science Laboratory courses have 3 contact hours per week but only carry 1 unit. English1 course has 6 contact hours per week but only carry 3 units. Physical Education courses carry 2 units. Engineering Algebra 1 has 5 contact hours per week but carry 3 units. To ensure that you are choosing the courses with your desired number of credit units, you may request your AIMS Coordinator or International Relations Office to coordinate this with the DLSU International Center contact person. Below is the grading system at DLSU: 4.0 Excellent 3.5 Superior 3.0 Very Good 2.5 Good 2.0 Satisfactory 1.5 Fair (No Credits) 1.0 Passed (No Credits) 0.0 Failed (No Credits) 8 Below is the ASEAN Credit Transfer Equivalency table utilized by DLSU: ASEAN Credit Normal DLSU Grade Transfer Description Distribution Point Equivalent Guide A Excellent 10% 4.0 B Very Good 25% 3.0 – 3.5 C Good 30% 2.0 – 2.5 D Satisfactory 25% 1.0 – 1.5 E/F Failed 10% 0.0 VIII. Enrollment in courses a. Online enrollment Enrollment in courses will be done by the exchange student prior to the beginning of the Term. Exchange students will receive a notification to choose their desired courses to be enrolled at DLSU together with the Letter of Acceptance. They will also be informed in a separate communication (by email) of the schedule and the procedure for enrollment. b. IX. Course loads (Credit units) Maximum of 18 units (6 courses) for undergraduate students and 9 units (3 courses) for graduate students. An endorsement letter from the host university faculty in-charge or International Office is required for course loads exceeding the maximum units allowed. Those enrolling beyond 18 units should submit a letter of request from the home university. Minimum of 12 units (4 courses, with 3 units each course) for undergraduate students. All changes (drop/add) in enrolled courses are done at the second day of the start of classes. Students are advised to choose at least 10 courses/subjects to be submitted to De La Salle University (as part of the Inbound Application Form) for approval. Bases of grading and earning of credits Following are classroom activities, student performance and academic requirements utilized as bases for grading within the 14-week trimestral period: Attendance Short and long quizzes ( the frequency of which depends on the professor) Home works and assignment Class participation and recitation Group work and presentations Term papers/ Research papers Midterm examination (once a term) Final examination (once a term) 9 X. Preferred schedule of arrival in the Philippines International students are advised to arrive at least one (1) week before the opening of the Term. Arrival should be between Monday to Friday and preferably within working hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Availability of university vehicle and university personnel for airport pick-up is only during working days and official working hours. For special arrangement, international student must inform his/her International Office so that this can be properly coordinated with DLSU International Center. XI. Visa and permit for study The International Center shall handle the processing of Special Study Permit (SSP) at the Bureau of Immigration. The SSP allows the international student to study at a Philippine university for a period of three to six months (1 – 2 trimesters). The Bureau of Immigration requires this under Philippines laws on foreigners studying in the country. An updated tourist/travel visa is required for all international students who are using SSP. XII. Total cost of a Special Study Permit – Php9,000.00 (USD196) – will be processed by the International Center after payment of the international student at DLSU Accounting Office during the Orientation Day. Tourist visa extension fees - approximately Php20,000.00 (USD435) for four months. Housing and Accommodation Inbound students are strongly advised to house themselves near the university. DLSU currently provides a limited number of condominium units or flats in two condominiums near DLSU, the Providence Hotel and the EGI Taft Tower. There is a University-run dormitory called The La Sallian Center, however, this can only accommodate a limited number of students. The International Center will assist exchange students in finding appropriate condominium/dormitory around the vicinity of the campus. A condominium/flat unit near the university would cost an average of PHP 25,000.00 (USD544) a month (single occupancy to double sharing), exclusive of electricity bills, water and other utilities. Dormitory rates range from Php4,5000 to Php8,000 (room sharing) while dormtel accommodation (dormitory type hotel) would cost around Php8,500 to Php15,000 (single to double occupancy). There is a list of off-campus housing facilities at this link: http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/osa/housing-facilities.asp. Exchange students who are accepted will receive a Housing Reservation Form for their preferred accommodation. The International Center will provide a detailed list of off-campus housing residences and the process of reservation together with the student’s Acceptance/Offer Letter. 10 Recommended housing accommodation (Off-campus residences) [Rates below are subject to change without prior notice] 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) XIII. MARVILLA RESIDENCES (G.L. Gonzaga Building, Corner Arellano and C. Ayala St. Manila/+632 4338008) Php18,000/ per head per term (USD392) Room sharing with maximum occupancy of 4 persons CARA CELINE DORMTEL (2450 Del Carmen St. cor. Tikong St., Malate, Manila 1004) 4 in a room scheme →Php8,440 (premium) or Php6,440 (standard) monthly 3 in a room scheme → Php10, 240 (premium) or Php8,240 (standard) monthly @HOME DORMTEL (2470 Del Carmen St., Malate, Manila) Single room Php10,000 Room for 2 Php12, 000 (Php6,000 each) Exclusive for girls TAHILAN RESIDENCES (2396 Leon Guinto St., Malate, Manila) Single room Php18,000 Room for 3 Php15,400 Exclusive for girls PROVIDENCE TOWER (#2471 Leon Guinto Street Corner Estrada St. Malate, Manila) Room sharing with 2 occupants in a room Php7,000/head Priority is given to exchange students who will enroll for 2 Terms to 1 Acad. Year Learning English Aside from the English academic programs offered by the De La Salle University Department of English and Applied Linguistics (DEAL), there are non-academic English courses that can be taken or enrolled in by interested international students. The Center for Language and Lifelong Learning (CELL) is a non-academic unit of DLSU which caters to clients who are interested in improving and honing their English Language proficiency in the four basic communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The Center is proud of its teachers who are specialists in their fields, particularly on English Language and its application. All language teachers are carefully screened and their continuing education is mandatory. This makes the Center the best of its kind on this side of the world. CELL offers classes in modules; they have Regular Classes (with 4 to 14 students), Special Classes (with 2 to 3 students) and Tutorial Classes (one-on-one) and classes cover conversational English (basic to advance), English grammar, pronunciation, reading comprehension and vocabulary development among others. Please check the CELL website 11 for details regarding schedule of enrollment, fees, registration and other information: www.dlsu.edu.ph/academics/colleges/ced/cell/default.asp XIV. Important Dates for JANUARY 2016 Intake Below is the Academic Calendar 2015–2016 and deadlines for submission of application for student exchange: 1st TERM Period: August 24, 2015 to December 10, 2015 Deadline for submission of application – May 30, 2015 (Extended to June 30, 2015) 2nd TERM January 06, 2016 to April 20, 2016 Deadline for submission of application – September 30, 2015 3rd TERM May 04, 2016 to August 11, 2016 Deadline for submission of application – January 30, 2016 Please take note of the following schedules: Specifics Sending of Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to successful applicants through the home university Expected Arrival in Manila, Philippines Orientation for Inbound Exchange Students START OF CLASSES Meeting and Exit Interview with the ERIO Executive Director (morning) Culminating Activity and Farewell Program (afternoon) Final examination *Date November 16, 2015 January 2-3, 2016 January 4-5, 2016 January 6, 2016 March 25-31, 2016 April 8, 2016 April 14-20, 2016 *Dates may change depending on the University Academic Calendar for T2, AY 2015-2016. XV. DLSU AIMS Contact Person MS. RHODORA B. CABALLERO Communications Specialist and International Student Advisor (AIMS Coordinator) External Relations and Internationalization Office De La Salle University #2401 Taft Avenue, 0922 Manila Email: rhodora.caballero@dlsu.edu.ph Tel: +63 2 525-6727 / +63 2 524-4611 Ext. 289 12 Website: www.dlsu.edu.ph Webpage: http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/linkages/inbound.asp Official email: erio@dlsu.edu.ph 13