Dear All,
Last year we’ve had this request for Summer Program from University of British Columbia for the Vancouver Summer Program (VSP). Three students from MIT had been a part of this program and have given excellent feedback about their experiences at the VSP.
We are pleased to inform you that UBC has now opened up applications for 2017 and the same is being forwarded to you representatives for dissemination among your students. You may discuss the same with your Institution Head. Kindly go through the program details and the attachments enclosed before you have them displayed on the Notice Board.
You are requested to collect the list of interested students and send it to our office on or before January 30th (Monday). Students can get in touch with Mr Stephen Kumar (details below) for queries, if any. However, the final list of participating students from MU should mandatorily sent from our office. Any application sent directly are likely to be rejected.
Hoping to receive good number of applications from the students for this year. Please feel free to contact our office for queries, if any.
This is the invitation mail:
Greetings from the University of British Columbia, India Liaison Office!
We are pleased to invite your students to participate in the 2017 UBC Vancouver Summer Program (VSP). The VSP is a 4-week academic program offered by UBC for students from cooperating universities to study at our Vancouver campus. This program provides the opportunity for students to take 2 academic courses in various UBC Faculties, while being exposed to Canadian practices and culture. In 2016, the UBC Vancouver Summer Program was well received by nearly 2000 students from over 165 different universities with very positive feedback.
JUNE 4, 2017 – JULY 4, 2017
Registration Deadline: February 28th, 2017
Cost: $4750 Canadian dollars (includes tuition, materials, accommodation, medical insurance, airport transfer, city tour, orientation and farewell, and other social and cultural events)
Course Packages offered: 16 different packages in the areas of Applied Science, Architecture, Arts, Business, Education, Forestry and Medicine
JULY 15, 2017 – AUGUST 15, 2017
Registration Deadline: March 31st, 2017
Cost: $4750 Canadian dollars (includes tuition, materials, accommodation, medical insurance, airport transfer, city tour, orientation and farewell, and other social and cultural events)
Course Packages offered: 55 different packages in the areas of Applied Science, Architecture, Arts, Business, Dentistry, Education, Forestry, Kinesiology, Land and Food Systems, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Science, Earth and Ocean Science and Integrated Science.
Please find the following 2017 VSP information materials and registration form for both sessions attached: VSP Information Materials
English proficiency test scores are not required. However, students should be proficient in English and have a strong academic background. They should also meet their university’s system of application and eligibility requirements (if any) for studying abroad and possess the personal maturity to undertake an international experience. If possible, we would be grateful if universities could help screen students for their suitability to take the VSP. Academic credits for the courses may be granted by the students’ home university at its discretion. Students will join participants from other universities to study the same package.
We encourage students to register early in order for them to secure their package preference. In the case where there are a total of 24 or more participants from your home university, you are welcomed to send a chaperone or administrator with the group. The chaperone will be provided with accommodation and medical insurance, and is welcomed to participate in any of the activities involved in the program.
The VSP is an amazing opportunity to enhance your students’ learning experiences with an international study abroad experience. Your assistance in promoting the VSP to your students would be greatly appreciated.
Should you or your students have any questions regarding the 2017 UBC Vancouver Summer Program, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you very much in advance for your kind assistance.
With Best Wishes,
Vancouver Summer Program Team http://vancouversummerprogram.ubc.ca
Stephen Kumar
Executive Associate | Office of the VP Research & International
The University of British Columbia | India Liaison Office
121, Square One, Plot C-2, Saket, New Delhi, India - 110017
Phone 91.11.46061905 | Email: stephen.kumar@ubc.ca
P.S.: Interested students can approach or send their names by 23rd 2017.
