Kaohsiung Medical University

Kaohsiung Medical University (originally known as Kaohsiung Medical College) was formally established in 1954. Apart from being the first private medical university in Taiwan, the university has also become an important cradle for highly-skilled physicians and medical-related specialists. Kaohsiung Medical University was a center of both medical care and the study of local tropical medicine in the early days. The college set aside its tropical disease research mission after the World Health Organization announced that was no longer a tropical disease endemic area, and turned its full attention to the steadily evolving areas of basic medical science and clinical medical research. The university has also continued to strengthen its medical services. Kaohsiung Medical University therefore has laid a solid foundation as southern Taiwan’s leading medical institution.

After Kaohsiung Medical College became a university in the summer of 1999, it seized this opportunity to move faster and further and attain to the highest standards in teaching, research and service. The shared vision of everyone at Kaohsiung Medical University is to make the university a modern, forward-looking institution striving for excellence in both academics and medical care. Kaohsiung Medical University has all the strengths of a well-established university. There is a wide range of medical related courses, and the facilities both for basic and clinical research are sufficient and of a good quality. The university is located in the city center of Kaohsiung, the second biggest city in Taiwan, which has all the attractions and excitement of city life.

Kaohsiung Medical College received permission from the Ministry of Education to change its name to “Kaohsiung Medical University “in August 1999. The university consists of six colleges:

 

the College of Medicine

the College of Dentistry

the College of Pharmacy

the College of Nursing

the College of Health Science

the College of Life Sciences

Kaohsiung Medical University celebrated its first half-century anniversary in 2004. As Southern Taiwan’s foremost center for medical education and treatment, the university has received ratings of "superior" in all categories after evaluation under the Ministry of Education's evaluation of "Mid-term School Administration Development Plan". All departments and graduate institutes (44 programs) were accredited by Higher Education and Accreditation Council, Ministry of Education, in 2009.KMU is associated with eleven major research centers and networks, and is engaged in research partnerships with other universities, government and industry in Taiwan and other countries.

The MedicoGenomic Research Center of Kaohsiung Medical University has successfully developed colorectal cancer diagnostic chip and determined molecular markers for tumors (including DNA and RNA markers) which can be used in the laboratory or clinical tests.

The Functional Proteomics Research Center is performing systematic research on cellular proteins' types, functions, differences in expression, and modification after translation.

The Chinese Herbal Medicine and New Drug Research Center is devising new drug models for herbal medicines and developing herbal prescriptions that meet international standards.

KMU is associated with eleven major research centers and networks, and is engaged in research partnerships with other universities, government and industry in Taiwan and other countries.

The MedicoGenomic Research Center of Kaohsiung Medical University has successfully developed colorectal cancer diagnostic chip and determined molecular markers for tumors (including DNA and RNA markers) which can be used in the laboratory or clinical tests.

The Functional Proteomics Research Center is performing systematic research on cellular proteins' types, functions, differences in expression, and modification after translation.

The Chinese Herbal Medicine and New Drug Research Center is devising new drug models for herbal medicines and developing herbal prescriptions that meet international standards.

The Post-Baccalaureate/Bachelor Degree of Medicine Post-Bachelor degree of Medicine is a five-year program. The program consists of two-year pre-clerkship (77 credits), two-year clerkship, and one-year internship. Pre-clerkship consists of 16 integrated blocks and problem-based learning (PBL). Individual and population health, ethical practices, and related issues are integrated into and emphasized, where appropriate, in all phases of the pre-clerkship. 

 

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Shiquan 1st Road

Kaohsiung 80708

Taiwan

Glion Institute of Higher Education

Glion Institute of Higher Education is one of the world’s top-ranked hospitality schools. Glion is a world leader at creating global leaders in the hospitality and services industries offering Hospitalityandleisuremanagement studies within Bachelor’s, Postgraduate and Master’s degree programs.

With three campuses in the UK and Switzerland and study transfer possibilities as well as online programs available, the university combines Swiss excellence with rigorous leadership development. Glion Institute of Higher Education is truly global with two campuses in Switzerland, one campus in London, and a set of online and multicampus programs which offer flexible options and full immersion in the international hospitality management and events management fields.

Glion fosters global cultural fluency with over 90 nationalities on campus and a global internship program with over 100 companies who visit the campus each year to recruit talent. Sixty-five percent of alumni hold management and executive positions. Eight-five percent of students have a job when they graduate. Glion offers a selection of academic programs tailored for future leaders in hospitality, events and sports management as well as other service industries.

 Opened in the fall of 1962 in the former Bellevue Hotel, Glion was the first private, university-level Swiss hotel management school.[1]

Glion Institute of Higher Education was founded by Walter Hunziker and Frédéric Tissot. The original name of the school, where courses were delivered in French, was the Institut International de Glion. The campus was built in the renovated Grand Hôtel Bellevue for a first class composed of 15 students from 5 countries. The campus site was chosen for its location and view. Glion evolved through different management structures and names such as the Centre International de Glion (CIG) of 1977, the Glion Hotel School, and became Glion Institute of Higher Education in 2002. In the mid 1980s, the student body and staff had grown and it became necessary to move. The close town of Bulle was chosen for the new campus which was completed in 1989. In 1995, Glion put in place a new bachelor's degree program based on the American system of university programs. Under the American system, new programs were introduced offering specialisation tracks for Hospitality Management, Tourism, Finance and Human Resources.

In 2001, Glion introduced a sports management program which became the Event, Sport and Entertainment program in 2007. The university received accreditation by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

In 2002, Glion became part of Laureate Education Inc. which in Switzerland also coordinates administration of Les Roches International School of Hotel Management.[2]

 

In 2013, Glion opened a new campus in London on the existing site of Whiteland College of the University of Roehampton. Glion London delivers a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Administration, a two-week Summer Academy and English Language Programs.

Graduate Degrees:

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Hospitality & Service Industries Management has two specializations: Leadership or Marketing. In 2014, the MBA began offering a hybrid (50% online, 50% on-site) option and a professional track with internship. The Master of Science in International Hospitality Finance program covers the principles of financial management in the hospitality industry and is delivered on campus during 6 months, followed by 6 months of online courses. [6] The Online MBA in International Hospitality & Service Industries Management is offered in collaboration with Laureate Higher Education Group (LHEG), a provider of online services to more than 35,000 masters and Ph.D students worldwide. The Glion Online MBA offers specializations in General Management for Service Industries, Marketing and Innovation, Asset and Revenue Management as well as a Self Designed option. The program has five intakes per year and requires candidates to have significant management experience.Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Administration – 18 months including internship Postgraduate Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management - 2 years including internship

Glion has designed a postgraduate diploma program in hospitality management to give career-changers the foundation skills for hospitality operations management, plus the business skills to run any service organization.

The program features management courses, hands-on supervisory experience in operations, and a professional internship in a hospitality related business. The postgraduate curriculum allows mature students to develop the skills and knowledge they need to start a new career in hospitality management, or open their own hospitality business.

Postgraduate Diploma in Event, Sport & Entertainment Administration – 18 months including internship Postgraduate Higher Diploma in Event, Sport & Entertainment Management - 2 years including internship

A Postgraduate Diploma from Glion in event, sport, and entertainment (ESE) will help students launch a new career in event management, building on their degree or work experience from another field.

Students will develop project management skills and business acumen as they take charge of campus events, assist in regional events, and complete an internship in the industry. After taking core business management courses, students can specialize in diverse areas of ESE management.

 

More info:

Route de Glion 111

1823 Glion sur Montreux

Switzerland

National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University

Being the oldest engineering higher school in the Asian part of Russia, Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) has produced generations of graduates who have gone on to become leaders in all areas of society and industry. Today, we are striving to acquire and elevate the best research and education practices accumulated in the national and international academic community. We are confident that the creative and practical approach to studies and research will contribute to our further endeavours. Academic traditions established by enthusiastic innovators of industry have paved the pathway for TPU graduates to becoming top quality engineers and efficient managers. Today we have good reasons to think that Tomsk Polytechnic University as a National Research University of Resource-Efficient Technologies has chosen the most reliable and forthright way to success. About 12000 international students from 40 countries currently attend TPU. These international students pursue an exceptional education in fields such as natural resources, power engineering, cybernetics, physics, technology, and non-destructive testing. Furthermore, TPU even offers programs in social sciences and language communication. Year by year the university continues to foster and develop relations with international universities. By doing so, TPU continues to spread unique knowledge throughout the scientific world and society. The University is also devoted to advancing university facilities and communications in order to create the finest conditions for the students of TPU. Why TPU? Certificated study programs; Highly developed study facilities; International scientists and researchers; One of the best material and technical bases in Russia; Research projects with international well-known companies as Microsoft, Siemens, Danfoss, Hughes. Centre of International Academic Programmes Institute of International Education-Langauge Communication

Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) has been a pioneering technical school in Siberia and the Far East. Today TPU is one of the leading technical universities in Russia for a progressive, creative, and dynamic young generation. Thanks to the innovative scientists and R&D program, TPU has become one of the most attractive educational institutions for students from all over Russia and the world.

 

About 12000 international students from 40 countries currently attend TPU. These international students pursue an exceptional education in fields such as natural resources, power engineering, cybernetics, physics, technology, and non-destructive testing. Furthermore, TPU even offers programs in social sciences and language communication. Year by year the university continues to foster and develop relations with international universities. By doing so, TPU continues to spread unique knowledge throughout the scientific world and society. The University is also devoted to advancing university facilities and communications in order to create the finest conditions for the students of TPU.

 

Why TPU?

 

Certificated study programs;

Highly developed study facilities;

International scientists and researchers;

One of the best material and technical bases in Russia;

Research projects with international well-known companies as Microsoft, Siemens, Danfoss, Hughes.

Making the research in TPU all participants are involved in scientific, cultural and experience exchange in such fields of studies as sustainable energy, medical engineering, safe environment and planet resources. It is the best chance for international students and young scientists to apply their skills in following levels of education as master degrees, PhD studies and postdocs. TPU prepared all conditions for deep research activity and experiments are provided by supercomputer, nuclear reactor, modern electronic microscopes and many unique and modern scientific devices. Every year TPU increase number of R&D in priority spheres of studies and academic exchanges between partner universities.

 

More info:

30 Lenin Avenue

Tomsk

634050

Russia

University of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong (UOW) offers over 470 degree programs across both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through its facilities of Business; Science, Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences; Social Sciences; and Law, Humanities and The Arts.

With students and staff from 150 nationalities, the University of Wollongong has a welcoming multi-ethnic community which strengthens the university experience for students from all backgrounds. With over 200 international exchange partner universities in 46 countries, UOW has a proud tradition of student mobility. The real-world experience incorporated into every degree has seen QS World University Rankings Graduate Employers Survey place UOW in the top 100 universities.

UOW’s main campus is located in Wollongong – Australia’s ninth largest city, only an hour south of Sydney in New South Wales. With 17 surf beaches, a thriving sporting community, a rapidly growing music scene and strong cultural diversity, Wollongong is a university city that’s set up for student life.

In just 40 years of independence, the University of Wollongong, Australia (UOW) has become one of the best modern universities in the world: dynamic, agile and prominent in national and international rankings for the quality of our teaching, research, student experience and outcomes.

With students and staff from 150 nationalities, UOW has nurtured a welcoming multi-ethnic community that helps strengthen the university experience of students from all backgrounds.

A personalized approach ensures students make a smooth transition into university life, while the real-world experience incorporated into every degree has seen QS World University Rankings Graduate Employers Survey place UOW in the top 100 universities for the quality of our graduates.

UOW offers over 470 Master’s and Bachelor’s degree programs through facilities of Business; Science, Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences; Social Sciences; and Law, Humanities and The Arts. The school has a proud tradition of student mobility with over 200 international exchange partner universities in 46 countries

The UOW main campus is located in Wollongong – the ninth largest city in Australia, only an hour south of Sydney in New South Wales. It is a vibrant city that offers the perfect Australian lifestyle. With 17 surf beaches, a thriving sporting community, a rapidly growing music scene and strong cultural diversity, Wollongong is a university city that’s set up for student life.

Students can take postgraduate courses at Wollongong either through coursework or research programs. Similar to undergraduate study, postgraduate coursework assessments are based on a combination of written assignments, presentations, formal examinations, class participation and practical exercises.

As for postgraduate research, there are four research options, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated), professional doctorate and masters of philosophy. Successful completion of a postgraduate program can help a student fast-track their career, or change careers completely. Wollongong provides flexible study options that allow graduate students to maintain a healthy work/study/life balance.

The University of Wollongong aims to help overseas students in their stay in Australia through various support programs. Before they come to Australia, the university orients international students on documents that must be packed, phone and computer availability, time zone and flights. Wollongong also offers assistance on finding the right accommodation. Accommodation options include temporary accommodation, on-campus, homestay and private rental.

The university offers a complimentary airport pick-up service for all newly enrolling International UOW students upon their arrival. A compulsory orientation as well as a campus tour is held in the week immediately before the start of a session. This gives international students the opportunity to make new friends and settle into the Wollongong before lectures begin. Aside from all these, the university also offers international student scholarships.

More info:

Northfields Ave

Wollongong 2522

Australia

The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is ranked within the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings 2015/16, making it New Zealand’s highest ranked university. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, the University of Auckland is ranked within the top 50 for 13 different subjects:

Development Studies - 23 Accounting and Finance - 26 Education - 26 Psychology - 28 Law - 33 Linguistics - 33 English Language and Literature - 33 Civil and Structural Engineering - 43 Computer Science and Information Systems - 44 Geography - 44 Architecture - 45 Business and Management - 46 Sociology - 49

It is also recipient of a five star plus QS Stars University Rating for excellence in eight different categories:

Research Employability Teaching Facilities Internationalization Innovation Specialist Criteria Inclusiveness

The university offers over 130 postgraduate programmes across eight faculties as well as two large-scale research institutes. Under a New Zealand Government scheme, new international PhD students usually pay the same annual tuition fees as New Zealand students. The university’s student population of 42,000 includes 6,000 international students representing over 110 countries.

The university is located in the harbour city of Auckland, New Zealand’s economic and cultural hub, with easy access to stunning beaches and rainforests. Auckland was ranked third out of 230 cities in the 2015 Mercer Quality of Living Survey, as well as one of the QS Best Student Cities in 2015.

About us

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s highest-ranked university. It is also the largest and most comprehensive. The University’s student population of 42,000 includes 6,000 international students from over 110 countries.

The University provides extensive support services for all students including academic learning support, accommodation options, scholarships, pastoral care, sport and recreation facilities and many on-campus events.

QS rankings

The University of Auckland is ranked in the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings. We have 13 subjects ranked in the world's top 50 by subject.

Research-led teaching

With the country’s highest concentration of top-ranked researchers, teaching and learning is informed by the latest research enabling undergraduates to benefit from this first-rate research reputation. The University of Auckland has a QS 5 Star PLUS rating for excellence in eight categories:

Research

Employability

Teaching

Facilities

Internationalization

Innovation

Specialist Criteria

Inclusiveness

Our home

The University is located in the harbour city of Auckland – a city ranked with third out of 230 cities in the 2015 Mercer Quality of Living Survey and one of the QS Best Student Cities 2015. We have five main campuses, the largest of which is nestled within Auckland's bustling cultural and business hub. From theatres and cafes, to sports and outdoor pursuits, there are myriad recreational opportunities right on our doorstep.

More info:

Private Bag 92019

Auckland Mail Centre

Auckland 1142

New Zealand

UNESP

 The Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) was created in 1976. It has consolidated a project joining scientific, technological, economic, cultural and social development committed to democratic principles and clearly conscious of its status as a governmental institution, which is highly active in Brazilian society. UNESP´s actions are focused on nearly every field of experimental and theoretical sciences such as: engineering, health, communication, humanities, social sciences and arts, among others.

 UNESP is a respected institution with accomplished members, fully-accredited programs and strong research base – and these will remain its priorities. UNESP is one of the largest and most important Brazilian universities, with distinguished achievements in teaching, research and extension services. UNESP is supported by State funds. UNESP is the most successful model of a multi-campus university in Brazil. Such a unique characteristic allows for intense and diversified activities in Sao Paulo, the most developed state in the country. Its influence can be recognized by the level of regional development where its campuses are located: one in the state capital and 22 others strategically distributed throughout the State. Following the worldwide trend, UNESP is now, more than ever, looking for new boundaries to cross and challenges to face, by signing new agreements...

Universities in Brazil are a recent phenomenon, compared to other Latin American countries. It was in 1808 that the first one was created (Rio de Janeiro Medicine Faculty). Before the 20th century, there was not a single university in the country. All of them were public or church-maintained higher education independent institutes.

Rio de Janeiro Federal University was the first one, containing every faculty inside Rio de Janeiro city in 1926. São Paulo’s first university was USP, founded in 1933. By the 1950s, countryside people had to move toward capitals for undergraduate study. There were few higher education institutes outside Brazilian metropolises then. São Paulo state government created many colleges outside the capital in the 1950s and 1960s. Preeminent cities in the state received these isolated institutes, known as “Faculdade de Filosofia”.

In the 1970s, discussions were made within state government on how to coordinate the separate institutes. One idea was to join the 14 institutes in a federation or a single university. The decision would be the latter.

Inspired by the University of California multi-campus system, UNESP was founded in 1976. The original campuses were in Araçatuba, Araraquara, Assis, Botucatu, Franca, Guaratinguetá, Ilha Solteira, Jaboticabal, Marília, Presidente Prudente, Rio Claro, São José dos Campos, São José do Rio Preto and São Paulo. Bauru campus was incorporated in 1988.

Governance:

UNESP is governed by a rector, appointed by the state governor who chose one in a list of three nominees. These nominees are indicated by elections among university’s academics held every four years. Usually, the governor selects the winner of those elections.

The rector presides over the University Council, comprised by directors of every institute in the system and academic representatives. There are ten students representatives. Council takes most decisions that affect the university.

Each institute (there are campus with more than one) has one director and a council who rules with a degree of autonomy. 

Following the worldwide trend and sure to be prepared for that, Unesp is now, more than ever, looking for new boundaries to cross and challenges to face, by signing new agreements with top quality Institutions throughout the world.

Unesp is a respected institution with accomplished members, fully-accredited programs and strong research base – and these will remain its priorities.

Unesp is one of the largest and most important Brazilian universities, with distinguished achievements in teaching, research and extension services. Unesp is supported by State funds and along with USP (Universidade de São Paulo) and Unicamp (Universidade Estadual de Campinas) offers free public higher education in Sao Paulo State.

Unesp is the most successful model of a multicampus university in Brazil. such unique characteristic allows intense and diversified activities in Sao Paulo, the most developed State in the country. its influence can be recognized by the level of regional development where its campuses are located: one in the State capital and 22 others strategically distributed throughout the State.

 

More Info:

Rua Quirino de Andrade, 215, Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo-SP -

01049-010

Brazil

Ecole de Management de Normandie

Founded in 1871, Ecole de Management Normandie (EM Normandie) is one of the oldest business schools in France. It is accredited by both AACSB and EPAS. EM Normandie has five campuses, including two main campuses in the Caen and the Le Havre as well as a new campus in Oxford.

Each of the five campuses offers foreign language courses, with a total of nine different languages, offered. Six-degree programs are taught entirely in English.

EM Normandie has 64 faculty members, 30% of which are international. The school has 220 international partner universities in over 50 countries offering study abroad and research opportunities, as well as dual degrees. These partner universities bring 500 international students to EM Normandie every year.When it comes to corporate partnerships, over 5,000 companies are associated with the school. Students participate in over 500 different junior consulting projects.

EM Normandie’s core mission is to educate future executives, who can address change and project management challenges, display genuine managerial capabilities while being fully aware of cross-cultural issues and corporate social responsibilities. Thanks to institutional faculty research support schemes, Ecole de Management de Normandie promotes faculty intellectual contributions, both academic or applied, to guarantee high added value in the learning process. Furthermore, to enhance its regional legitimacy and play a significant role in the attractiveness of its home areas, Ecole de Management de Normandie wishes to be instrumental in the regional development and competitiveness of Normandy the ‘Arc Manche’ area.

International:

EM Normandie has more than 200 partner universities around the world, in more than 50 different countries, in which a student can be allowed to spend one or two semesters as an exchange student.[9] 9 Foreign Languages are taught in the 5 campus. Approximately 500 international students are hosted every year. More than 30% of the full-time faculty are foreign. 6 programmes are taught in English ( 1Bachelor and 5 Mscs).

Moral values:

The teaching approach of EM Normandie has been founded on 3 pillars: "Openness to the world, Close relations between Faculty and students, and Humility".

The EM Normandie has 5 campuses but the two main campuses are based in Caen and Le Havre.

Le Havre:

Le Havre is a major French city located some 50 kilometres (31 miles) west of Rouen on the shore of the English Channel and at the mouth of the Seine. Its port is the second largest in France, after that of Marseille, for total traffic, and the largest French container port. Le Havre's campus is the historic campus of l'EM Normandie. In the center of the city, the campus is located only 200 meters far from the Marina.

Caen:

Caen is a commune in northwestern France. It is the prefecture of the Calvados department and the capital of the Basse-Normandie region.

Caen's campus in the second man campus of l'EM Normandie with 7000 square meters. It holds 5 amphitheaters, 5 computer rooms, 2 language laboratories, 1 media library, and many classrooms. Recently EM Normandie has started to build an extension of 2000 square meters [13] to respond to its increasing activity in the Post-Bac selectioN.

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Caen, Le Havre, Deauville, Paris, Oxford

France.