DID YOU KNOW that a stele (pronounced stee-lee) is an upright stone slab with an inscribed or sculptured surface, used as a monument or as a commemorative piece? The Code of Hammurabi is perhaps the most famous, on which Babylonian laws were written.
Katherine Downey, Senior Lecturer in Arts &
Humanities, and friend view a stele in the British
Museum, London, 2003.
Student Exchange Programs
OIE has a variety of exchange
programs that allow UTD students an opportunity to develop
their educational and personal goals while studying
abroad. Programs identified as "Exchange"
mean that you study abroad at University "A,"
while a student from this same institution comes to
study at UTD. This exchange normally allows you to pay
a similar amount as if you were completing a semester
at UTD in terms of tuition, fees, books, and in many
cases, room and board.
UTD has exchange agreements with some of the best schools
in the world and when you go overseas, taking classes
at these premier institutions will enable you to learn
different perspectives from different cultures. Participating
in an exchange program will allow you to enhance your
foreign language and intercultural skills, as well as
establish friendships with local students and other
exchange students from around the world.
Germany - The University of Kaiserslautern (German
Technische Universität Kaiserslautern) is a university
located in Kaiserslautern, Germany. It was founded in
1970 and is organized in 10 Faculties. The University
of Kaiserslautern was founded on the 13th July, 1970.
In the winter semester 1970 / 1971 student and scientific
activities started with the matriculation of 191 new
students the faculties in Mathematics, Physics and Technology.
In 1972 the set-up of the faculties Chemistry and Biology
gave a boost to the extension of a scientifically specialized
structure. At the same time the faculty of Technology
was split into the faculties Mechanical Engineering
and Electrotechnology, Architecture / Regional and Environmental
Planning / Educational Sciences. Future-oriented courses,
education with practical orientation and a modern infrastructure:
these are the conditions for students at the University
of Kaiserslautern. The official name of the University
is "Technische Universität Kaiserslautern"
according to the new law on Higher Education of the
Land Rhineland Palatinate which came into force on the
1st September 2003. There are currently 10,100 students
registered at the university (2007).
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and Graduate Area(s) of Study: All fields Spaces available: Unlimited number of students
per semester or year-long study Deadline(s): May 1st for the Fall and September
1st for the Spring Language of Instruction: English Housing: Residence halls approved by the host
institution Web address:http://www.uni-kl.de/wcms/universitaet.html?&L=1
Israel - In operation
since 1924, the Technion is the oldest university in
Israel. Since its founding, the institute has educated
three generations of men and women who have played a
key role in laying the country's infrastructure and
establishing its crucial defense and high-tech industries.
In the new millennium, Technion's role at the forefront
of the global network of science and technology has
never been more vital. The university offers degrees
in science and engineering, and related fields such
as architecture, medicine, industrial management and
education in an intellectually invigorating environment.
Great emphasis is also placed on its humanities and
social science programs, the incorporation of which
take on ever-increasing importance in today's multi-faceted
workplace. But Technion's goals go beyond providing
a well-rounded technical education. At the institute,
scientific instruction is interwoven with professional
ethics, producing leaders sensitive to social and environmental
issues.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and Graduate Area(s) of Study: All fields Spaces available: 2 per semester Deadline(s): May 1st for the Fall and September
1st for the Spring Language of Instruction: English Housing: Residence halls approved by the host
institution or appropriate off-campus alternatives Web address:http://www.technion.ac.il/
Korea - From its humble
origins as Dong-A Polytechnic Institute in 1939, Hanyang
University has grown and developed drastically to where
it is now recognized as one of the top ranking universities
in Korea. Hanyang is committed to providing a supportive
and interactive learning environment for students and
faculty alike. Hanyang University is one of the leading
private universities in Korea, with a total of 20 various
colleges and 12 postgraduate schools. The main campus
is located northeast of downtown Seoul while the second
campus is in Ansan. The total undergraduate student
population is approximately 22,000 and there are about
3,500 postgraduate students in a wide variety of disciplines.
Approximately 150 international students from different
countries participate in undergraduate and post-graduate
programs each year. There are about 1,000 faculty members
involved in instruction and research, and 750 staff
and professional personnel. Hanyang has bestowed more
than 170,000 degrees since its foundation in 1939.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and Graduate Area(s) of Study: All disciplines Spaces available: Two (2) Undergraduate or Master's
degree students per year Deadline(s): May 1st for the Fall and September
1st for the Spring Note: Exchange on reciprocal basis including
tuition
Language of Instruction: English Housing: Residence halls approved by the host
institution Web address:http://www.hanyang.ac.kr/english/
Spain - The Technical University of Catalonia
(UPC) is a higher education institution specializing
in technical, scientific and humanities courses. Its
primary goal is academic excellence in teaching and
research. As a creator and depository of knowledge,
UPC undertakes the social commitment to disseminate
this knowledge by training skilled professionals, and
to transfer the results of its research to society.
Their activity is focused on different aspects of the
architecture and engineering fields. With a consistent
and broad range of official undergraduate and master's
degree programs, UPC is made up of individuals and professionals
who are eager to contribute to societal progress and
uphold the values of civic-mindedness, solidarity, democracy,
sustainability and respect for the environment. Their
schools and centers are located in various cities. Their
major presence throughout the territory helps their
relationship with the local economy and society and
makes them more responsive to the training, research,
innovation and development needs that UPC aims to meet.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and Graduate Area(s) of Study: Primarily engineering and computer
science Spaces available: Four (4) Undergraduate or Master's
degree students per year
Two (2) doctoral students per year Deadline(s): May 1st for the Fall and September
1st for the Spring Note: Exchange on reciprocal basis including
tuition Language of Instruction: Spanish, English, and
Catalan Housing: Residence halls approved by the host
institution Web address:http://www.upc.edu/eng/
P.R. China - The City University of Hong Kong
(CityU) is one of the universities in Hong Kong. The
university motto is Officium et Civitas", implicating
the education philosophy of the university and also
its role as educating and training professionally-oriented
students. The university has a community of more than
12,000 undergraduate and 3,000 postgraduate. International
students account for around 5% of the student population.
Originally founded as "City Polytechnic of Hong
Kong" in 1984, City University of Hong Kong was
granted university status on 1 January 1995. During
the past 20 years, it has grown from a small institution,
housed in temporary premises, offering 9 academic programmes
to less than 1,000 students, to a major University with
an international reputation for teaching and scholarship,
enrolling over 20,000 students on programs of all levels
from associate degree to postgraduate research. CityU
ranks among the best 200 universities (178th) and its
social sciences departments/programmes have been ranked
61st of the top 100 in the world by the Times Higher
Education Supplement in UK signifying the growing international
standing of the University. The university's School
of Law is the first in Hong Kong to offer a J.D. degree
program.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate Area(s) of Study: Social Sciences - emphasis
in government, politics, and public administration Spaces available: Four (4) students per one semester Deadline(s): March 31 for Fall, October 31 for
Spring Note: Exchange on reciprocal basis including
tuition Language of Instruction: English Housing: Student Residence Web address:http://www.cityu.edu.hk/fhs/exchange/index.htm
Scotland - St Andrews is Scotland's first University
(founded 1413) and the third oldest in the UK. For almost
six centuries, we have proudly upheld the tradition
of academic excellence, attracting scholars of international
repute and students from all over the world. Today,
we continue to offer the latest in teaching and research,
all within a superbly picturesque mediaeval setting.
St Andrews is not a campus University; it has grown
and developed with the town. Owing to the size of St
Andrews you will start to feel you belong very quickly
and enjoy the benefits of studying at a highly residential
University where academic and social lives intermingle.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and/or Graduate Area(s) of Study: Physics and Astronomy Spaces available: 1 student per year-long study Deadline(s): March 1st for fall; October 30th
for spring Note: Exchange on reciprocal basis including
tuition Web address:http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/services/admissions/ugrad.htm
Ireland - DCU offer 47 courses to prospective
students in the fields of Business, Humanities, Education,
Science, Engineering, and Computing. While a very small
number of these courses are part-time, or offered at
Certificate or Diploma level, the majority are full-time
courses for students seeking a third level qualification
known as a primary degree. All programs start in September.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and/or Graduate
Area(s) of Study: Sciences Spaces available: 4 students per year for one
semester Deadline(s): March 31st for fall; October 31st
for spring Note: Exchange on reciprocal basis including
tuition. Web address: http://www.dcu.ie/international/
Mexico - The University of Guanajuato, located
in central Mexico, offers an intensive Summer Spanish
Program for UTD undergraduate and graduate students.
This program offers a unique opportunity for students
to improve their Spanish language skills and acquire
the knowledge of the Mexican culture while earning credit
hours at UTD. There has been a strong academic and historical
tradition in the following areas: the Engineering fields,
the Natural Sciences, Law, Business and the Arts. The
UG knows the importance of being able to compete in
a world without borders and recognize the necessity
of students and professors participating in international
academic programs. Eligible Students: Undergraduate and/or Graduate Area(s) of Study: Beginning, Intermediate and
Advanced Spanish Spaces available: 15 students per summer session Deadline(s): October 14th and April 25th Note: Student is required to register and pay
tuition at the host institution. Web address:http://www.utdallas.edu/research/cusms/sp.htm
Mexico - This institution for higher education
is considered as an interest point in Monterrey, for
its modern facilities, vast student body and its impact
on Monterrey's culture and society. Founded by the combined
efforts of a group of outstanding residents of Monterrey,
this top-level university moulds the nation's future
leaders. The 11,000 students attend state-of-the-art
intelligent buildings to carry out academia and research.
The famous mural in the dean's building, painted by
Jorge González Camarena, represents the triumph
of science and civilization over apathy and stagnation.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and/or Graduate Area(s) of Study: All Disciplines Spaces available: 4 students per year for one
semester Deadline(s): April 30th for fall; October 31st
for spring Note: Exchange on reciprocal basis including
tuition Web address:http://cmportal.itesm.mx/wps/portal
Mexico - The Center for Mathematical Research
(CIMAT) was established in the city of Guanajuato in
1980. CIMAT is oriented to scientific research under
schemes of excellence. It is devoted to the generation,
transmission and application of knowledge in specialized
sectors, as well as to the formation of high-level human
resources in the areas of Pure Mathematics, Probability
and Statistics, and Computer Science. CIMAT is one of
the most important research centers of the country.
Its continuous endeavor to achieve equilibrium between
pure and applied mathematics, combined with its collective
work with other institutions and private enterprises
for the transference and joint development of technologies,
give CIMAT a very special individuality. Academically,
the center is organized in three main areas: Pure Mathematics,
Probability and Statistics, and Computer Science.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and/or Graduate Area(s) of Study: Mathematics or other related
discipline Spaces available: 4 students per year for one
semester Deadline(s): April 30th for fall; October 31st
for Spring; February 10th for Summer Note: Exchange on reciprocal basis including
tuition Web address:http://www.cimat.mx:88/~rios/en/pure.html
Spain - In 2006, the Universitat Jaume I (UJI)
in Castellón will celebrate 15 years of continuous
growth and consolidation. The university community is
presently made up of 15,000 people, of whom 13,300 are
students, 977 lecturers and 499 administrative and teaching
staff. Throughout its 15 years of history, the UJI has
produced over 10,000 graduates and a research output
of more than 1,500 projects and contracts. Today, Universitat
Jaume I has consolidated itself as a dynamic and enterprising
university. It teaches new, flexible and competitive
curricula and programs of study that enables students
to cope with every challenge set by modern society in
a satisfactory manner. UJI is a modern, high quality
university with a clearly European orientation dedicated
to achieving excellence in teaching, research and the
services it offers.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and/or Graduate Area(s) of Study: All Disciplines Spaces available: 5 students per year for semester
or year-long study Deadline(s): June 15th for fall; November 15th
for spring Note: Exchange on reciprocal basis including
tuition Web address:http://www.uji.es/UK/basic/
Daegu Republic of Korea - Kyungpook National
University (KNU) is a large public university located
in Daegu, South Korea. Its name refers to Gyeongbuk
province, of which Daegu is the capital. It is the third
largest city in Korea with the population of about 2,500,000,
was founded in 1946 and is one of the major universities
in Korea with more than 25,000 students. As of October
2004, the University has 15 colleges and 10 graduate
schools with 17,299 students enrolled on bachelor programs,
4,291 on master programs, and 1,107 studying for Ph.D.s,
plus 895 professors and 596 administrative staff. To
foster an educational and research environment, the
University also supports 27 auxiliary educational facilities
and 54 research institutes.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and/or Graduate Area(s) of Study: All Disciplines Spaces available: Unlimited number of students
per semester or year-long study Deadline(s): NA Note: Student is required to register and pay
tuition at the host institution. Web address:http://www.kyungpook.ac.kr/2002_eng/main7.html
Korea - Sungkyunkwan University is one of the
most significant institutions in Korea, The University's
faculty of more than 900 is committed to quality teaching
and research, offering students a challenging environment
for intellectual and personal growth. The University
takes pride in its innovative spirit. As a result of
the long efforts to place the natural sciences on an
equal footing with their strong foundation in the humanities,
they now operate two campuses: the Humanities and Social
Sciences Campus and the Natural Sciences Campus. Taken
together; this infrastructure affords their 700 professors
and 16,000 students a wonderful research opportunity.
The majority of our professors are bilingual, most having
obtained doctorate degrees from world-renowned universities.
This creates a very interesting and dynamic environment,
and also one that promotes diversity.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and/or Graduate Area(s) of Study: All Disciplines Spaces available: 2 students per year for semester
or year-long study Deadline(s): NA Note: Student is required to register and pay
tuition at the host institution. Web address:http://eng.skku.edu/about/A2a.html
France - ESC Lille is a private, non profit
business school. ESC Lille is the best way of combining
work and studies with the opportunity of living in a
cultural and economic crossroads for Northern and Southern
Europe. The aims of ESC Lille are to develop among its
1,600 students the best managerial skills by mobilizing
its convictions and competences to favor the transition
towards the taking of responsibility. It provides future
executives with the best qualifications in Management,
in both the industrial and service sectors, and also
train all-round managers fully in the corporate decision-making
process, both nationally and internationally. ESC Lille
welcomes international students to study in any of its
management programs at the undergraduate, graduate or
postgraduate level in either French or English.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and/or Graduate Area(s) of Study: Management or other related
discipline Spaces available: 5 students per year for semester
or year-long study Deadline(s): June 15th for fall; November 15th
for spring Note: Exchange on reciprocal basis including
tuition Web address: http://www.internationalgraduate.net/adverts/esclille.htm
Germany - The Philipps University, located in the picturesque city of Marburg
on the Lahn River, offers a complete range of scholarly disciplines (including
law, medicine, and theology schools, but no engineering programs) in its regular
curriculum. In accord with the developing integration of European universities
through the Bologna agreements, Marburg is adopting curricular reforms that
will introduce bachelor's and master's degrees by 2007/08. The university's
focus on innovation and high standards earned Marburg an "E-Quality" seal
enjoyed by only five German universities in the European Union for special
success in its international exchange programs. International students make up
12%, out-of-state Germans 60% of the student population in this academically
attractive environment. UTD students have three different opportunities for
taking advantage of Marburg's impressive opportunities.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and/or Graduate Area(s) of Study: All Disciplines except Engineering Spaces available: Five students per year for
summer, one-semester, or year-long study Deadline(s): March 1st for the Summer Program Note: Exchange on reciprocal basis including
tuition Program Information: http://utdallas.edu/oie/about/marburg.htm Web address: http://www.uni-marburg.de/
Germany - International University Bremen (IUB)
is a private, independent university offering degrees
at the bachelor's, masters and doctoral levels. IUB's
unique transdisciplinary approach to learning and research
is guided by five distinct principles:
o Excellence with regard to the selection of students
and faculty
o Internationality with respect to the student body
and faculty, international degrees, instruction in English
o Transdisciplinarity of teaching and research
o Interactivity through a networked environment, unity
of living and learning on campus
o Independence of organization and management, and maximum
flexibility
Each college is headed by two college masters. With
buildings and facilities dedicated to teaching, research,
administration, sports, and leisure, IUB offers a lively
campus life where students, faculty, staff, and visitors
can meet both inside and outside the classroom to share
thoughts and ideas.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and/or Graduate Area(s) of Study: Engineering, Natural Sciences,
Humanities, Social Sciences Spaces available: 5 students per year for semester
or year-long study Deadline(s): October 15th for winter and April
15th for summer Note: Exchange on reciprocal basis including
tuition Web address:http://www.iu-bremen.de/
Germany - The University of Hamburg, with close
to 40,000 students, is Germany's fifth largest university.
There are about 850 professors engaged in teaching and
research; in addition to that, the university's academic
staff numbers 1800 and its technical and administrative
staff, 6650. The university has 270 buildings throughout
the city, but its center is the Von-Melle-Park Campus
in Eimsbüttel. Students may choose from around
120 different subjects offered by six faculties.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and/or Graduate Area(s) of Study: All Disciplines Spaces available: 5 students per year for semester
or year-long study Deadline(s): NA Note: Student is required to register and pay
tuition at the host institution. Web address:http://www.uni-hamburg.de/index_e.html
Prague - The Institute of Experimental Medicine,
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, is the leading
institution in the Czech Republic for biomedical research,
particularly in cell biology and pathology, neurobiology,
neurophysiology, neuropathology, developmental toxicology
and teratology, molecular pharmacology, immunopharmacology,
molecular embryology, stem cells and nervous tissue
regeneration. The Institute is an internationally recognized
center in these fields, and as such it was selected
as an EU Center of Excellence (MEDIPRA). The institute's
already-established position is documented by the extensive
collaboration that exists between Institute scientists
and their colleagues in Europe, North America, Asia
and Australia. The Institute of Experimental Medicine
has 12 departments. There is a number of pre-graduate
students and approximately 5-15 foreign students or
visitors work in the Institute.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and/or Graduate Area(s) of Study: Health Sciences / Biology Spaces available: Unlimited number of students
per semester or year-long study Deadline(s): NA Note: Student is required to register and pay
tuition at the host institution. Web address:http://uemweb.biomed.cas.cz/Index.htm
India - Indian Institute of Technology - Roorkee
is among the foremost of institutes of national importance
in higher technological education and in basic and applied
research. Since its establishment, the Institute has
played a vital role in providing the technical manpower
and know-how to the country and in pursuit of research.
The Institute ranks amongst the best technological institutions
in the world and has contributed to all sectors of technological
development. It has also been considered a trend-setter
in the area of education and research in the field of
science, technology, and engineering. The Institute
offers Bachelor's Degree courses in 10 disciplines of
Engineering and Architecture and Postgraduate's Degree
in 55 disciplines of Engineering, Applied Science, Architecture
and planning. The Institute has facility for doctoral
work in all Departments and Research Centers.
Eligible Students: Undergraduate and/or Graduate Area(s) of Study: All Disciplines Spaces available: Unlimited number of students
per semester or year-long study Deadline(s): NA Note: Student is required to register and pay
at the host institution Web address:http://www.iitr.ac.in/
P.R. China - Fudan University, originally called
Fudan Public School, was founded in 1905 in Shanghai,
now is one of the leading universities in China with
a long history and an international reputation for academic
excellence. In 1917, Fudan became a private university
composed of various departments in the humanities, natural
sciences and business, as well as a preparatory school
and a middle school. During April 2000, Fudan University
and Shanghai Medical University merged into a more comprehensive
university. Fudan University is composed of 17 schools
offering a complete range of majors and disciplines.
In addition, Fudan University is recognized as having
45 national key (outstanding) disciplines, 5 national
key laboratories, 57 institutes and 80 research centers.
Eight of the undergraduate programs have been designated
as the national centers for basic scientific research
and teacher training.
Eligible Students: Graduate Area(s) of Study: Management Spaces available: 2 students for one semester
in an academic year Deadline(s): March 31 for Fall, October 31 for
Spring, and January 31 for summer Note: Exchange on reciprocal basis including
tuition Web address:http://www.fudan.edu.cn/english/index_en.html
Korea - Chonnam National University in Gwangju,
Korea was founded on June 2, 1952, by incorporating
five existing local institutions of higher education.
CNU has now grown to encompass 17 colleges, 8 graduate
schools, 80 research institutes. The University is boasting
its distinguished and dedicated 1146 faculty and 572
staff members and enrolls approximately 30,000 students
from across the nation and over 250 international students
from around the world. In 2002, CNU celebrated its 50th
anniversary as a leading provider of higher education
for students throughout Korea. The University's aim
was and continues to be to develop global-minded intellectuals
for the purpose of both regional and national development
in the 21st century. Creative and dynamic research is
the focal point of development and improvement at CNU.
As part of its mission to educate and foster world leaders,
CNU manages the Global Leader Program. The Program invites
students from CNU's sister universities around the globe
to Korea and provides quality education as part of their
postgraduate degree programs.
Eligible Students: Graduate Area(s) of Study: All Disciplines Spaces available: 2 students per year per semester Deadline(s): September 15 for Spring, April 15
for Fall Note: Web address:http://international.chonnam.ac.kr/
NOTE:
Deadlines vary per program. Please review accordingly.
Participation in a study abroad program is contingent
upon the approval of your academic advisor.
Full time status and a minimum GPA of 3.0 are required
