1 Intercultural Excellence in Mechatronics Engineering Education Project EU/Australia Exchange Information Session RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 1
What is available.. RMIT offers several mobility options: Exchange program - 1 or 2 semesters Inter-campus exchange program to RMIT Vietnam; Hanoi campus or South Saigon campus - 1 or 2 semesters Study Abroad program - 1 or 2 semesters Internship or Placement Overseas study program 2 to 12 weeks - Study tour -Fieldwork Samuel Polley Linkoping Uni, Sweden 2007 RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 2
Why Study Overseas? Change of Lifestyle Area Specialisation Personal Development International Experience Learn Another Language Resume Addition Discover Another Culture New Methods of Learning Travel RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 3
Exchange Programs Reciprocal agreement allowing students to study at over 180 institutions around the world Exchange program is available to Australian and international students; however international students are not eligible for this particular program Remain enrolled at RMIT Fee waiver at host institution continue to pay normal tuition fees at RMIT while on exchange Receive credit towards your RMIT program - 48 credit points Included in your RMIT Program no additional time Diane Durongpisitkul Tec De Monterrey Mexico 2007 RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 4
IEMEE Program The project has been developed to promote exchange of students in areas of Mechatronic, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science with a group of three European universities. These are: Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany Technical University of Łódź, Poland University of Vigo, Spain The purpose is to give students an opportunity to undertake industry-oriented research at an overseas partner institution Students and the research projects will be incorporated into the research projects of the respective host institution. The intention is to achieve a strong integration of visiting students in the local research team, to maximise linguistic, intercultural and technical experiences. RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 5
IEMEE Program Students eligible for this program include: Engineering Masters by Coursework and Masters by Research Computer Science Masters by Coursework, Masters by Research & Honours For further information about the areas of research interest at the exchange institutions, please see the links on the IEMEE website at: www.rmit.edu.au/globalpassport/iemee To discuss your proposed research project further, please contact the following academics in your Schools: Prof Liuping Wang, SECE Assoc Prof Isaac Balbin, CSIT SAMME to be confirmed (will be posted on the above website soon) RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 6
Eligibility for Exchange - EU Project For ENGINEERING students Must have completed one year of your Masters by Research or Masters by Coursework at the time of exchange Minimum Credit Average / GPA 2.0 Must study a full time, on-campus load Must be an Australian Citizen/Australian Permanent Resident Complete Expression of Interest Form, Statement of Purpose, provide CV and two academic references Approval by your School Approval of Host Institution RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 7
Eligibility for Exchange - EU Project For COMPUTER SCIENCE students Must have completed one year of your Masters by Research or Masters by Coursework at the time of exchange or one semester of your Honours program or be in the final year of your Undergraduate program Minimum Credit Average / GPA 2.0 Must study a full time, on-campus load Must be an Australian Citizen/Australian Permanent Resident Complete Expression of Interest Form, Statement of Purpose, provide CV and two academic references Approval by your School Approval of Host Institution RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 8
EU/Australia Exchange Project Project is funded by Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) until December 2012 Exchange will occur with students enrolled in Engineering or Computer Science 2 partner institutions for Engineering Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany University of Vigo, Spain 2 partners institution for Computer Science Technical University of Lodz, Poland Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 9
Technical University of Munich Capital city of Bavaria in the south of Germany Germany s third largest city Population of 1.3 million Historic city, dating back to the 12 th century Academic calendar: Sem 1 - early April to end July Sem 2 - late September to early February Munich RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 10
Munich RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 11
TUM Website address: :http://portal.mytum.de/welcome RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 12
TUM Research areas 3D Process data visualisation Agent-Oriented Software Engineering Alarm data reduction Object Oriented Diagramming Industrial Software Development Synchronous Simulation, Industrial Automation Safety, simulation, automatic control RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 13
University of Vigo, Spain Vigo is the largest city in Galicia, and is located in the province of Pontevedra It has a population of just under 300,000 Historic city, dating back to the 15 th century Vigo Located in the far north west of Spain Academic calendar: Sem 1 early March to end July Sem 2 - late September to early February RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 14
Vigo RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 15
University of Vigo Website address: http://www.uvigo.es/uvigo_gl/ RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 16
University of Vigo Website address: http://www.uvigo.es/uvigo_gl/ RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 17
University of Vigo Research areas Engineering of complex systems Industrial Automation Information Technologies Robotics Automatic Control Intelligent Control RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 18
Technical University of Lodz, Poland Lodz is the third largest city in Poland and is located in the central part of the country about 135 km south-west of Warsaw It has a population of just under 750,000 people Historic city, dating back to the 14th century Academic calendar: Sem 1 early March to end July Sem 2 - late September to early February Lodz Website address: http://www.p.lodz.pl/en/index.htm RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 19
Lodz RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 20
Lodz RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 21
Technical University of Lodz, Poland Research areas Computer Graphics and Multimedia Computer Networks and Teleinformation Systems Computer Simulation and Games Technology Information Systems and Databases Information Technologies in Telecommunication Software Engineering and Data Analysis RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 22
Financial Support Australian Government Funding Travel subsidy.$1,000 towards airfare Living allowance subsidy...$1,500 per month (pro-rata up to four months) Funds will be paid into bank account, two-three months before departure date If you do not go through with the exchange, you must repay the funds. RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 23
Costs to consider Airfare & travel insurance Visa applications Accommodation Living costs Transport Social life Books Travel!. RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 24
Costs Need to prepare approximately A$2,000 - A$3,500 after funding received depending on which partner you choose Costs will vary with Currency exchange Airfare costs Accommodation chosen Lifestyle RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 25
Youth Allowance/Austudy/Abstudy Students eligible for Youth Allowance, Austudy or Abstudy are able to receive these payments while on exchange. Once you are accepted to your exchange program you should contact the Education Abroad Office (EAO) to obtain a Centrelink letter. Make an appointment with Centrelink, take the Education Abroad Office (EAO) letter. For more information contact Centrelink on 13 2490 or check the Centrelink website RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 26
Travel and Transport Passport get one early. If you have one, it must be current for six months after the end of your overseas program. Travel arrangements Do not make any travel arrangements until your offer has been confirmed by the EU institution Travel Insurance compulsory Health Insurance may be compulsory to obtain a visa or a host institution requirement. RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 27
Working overseas In some countries it may be possible to work part-time while you are studying. We strongly suggest you don t rely on finding work to support yourself. It is better not to work at all if possible as you will be busy studying in a new environment and will have a very active social life. RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 28
Expression of Interest Download Expression of Interest Form and Academic Reference forms from: http://www.rmit.edu.au/globalpassport/iemee Complete Expression of Interest Form Ask two referees for references (please ask referee to forward directly to Miranda Walker) Write Statement of purpose - 500 word essay stating why you want to go on exchange, also indicating preference of partner institutions and clearly demonstrating relevance of the specialization at the host institution to your research project. In addition, please indicate which period you wish to go on exchange. Prepare CV For Semester 1, 2011 exchange, submit the above by Friday 29 October 2010 to: Dr Miranda Walker, Manager, Projects & Operations International Services, Building 22, Level 4 miranda.walker@rmit.edu.au RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 29
Application timeline 1. Application Form and attachments for Semester 1, 2011 2. Wait! Lodge by Friday 29 October 2010 Your application will be assessed by the School and by International Services If you are shortlisted, you may be asked to attend an interview 3. Application phase (Education Abroad Office will assist) Notification of preferred candidates Completion of RMIT Outgoing Application Form and exchange institution application form Formal offer by exchange institution 4. Commence Visa Application Process 5. Pre-departure 6. Receive funding RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 30
Make overseas study part of your RMIT education Start planning now! RMIT University February 2009 RMIT Global Passport www.rmit.edu.au 31