CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (CIP)
An avenue for international academic and non-academic activities. The center provides support and assistance for international programs such as international conferences, competitions, summer and work immersion, and student and cultural exchange programs with the goal of producing globally aware students.
About Us
A center dedicated to providing educational and cultural experience beyond its campus and encouraging students to ignite their passion for global engagement
SERVICES
International Partnerships and Collaborations
- CIP forges partnerships with universities and industries outside the country for international activities
International Student Mobility
- This experience or exposure may be participation in any of the following activities such as but not limited to:
- Student Exchange Program – student studies for one or two semesters at an MMCM partner institution. The number of units that the exchange student will take will depend on the agreement between Mapúa and the host university per term.
- International Summer Immersion – students travel to partner universities to join in their international summer immersion.
- International Work Immersion – students conduct their internship abroad at an MMCM partner industry.
- International Plant Visit – students with plant visits in the curriculum go abroad to match the theoretical knowledge learned inside the classroom with the actual production systems and business processing of plants.
- Physical or Online Conference – Students attending, either as a participant or presenter, an international conference, or a local conference with international experts, relevant to their program or personal development.
- International Academic Competition – students participate in any virtual or physical international academic competition with approval from their respective Dean or Program Chair.
- Collaborative Online International Learning – students participate in courses under COIL as agreed by Mapua and the partner university.
- Research Internship – activity and/or program which involves research by which students are supervised by a qualified adviser/professor and part of a group of foreign researchers.
- Foreign Language Training – Completing basic foreign language training including but not limited to Japanese, Mandarin, and Korean.
International Student Services
- International Student Admission
- Visa Support
- Student Support
Student Global Experience (SGE)
The Student Global Experience (SGE) is an institutional, zero-unit course embedded in the curriculum of all programs. It requires all students to participate in an international experience, which may include but is not limited to paper presentations, physical or online international conferences, and research internships, all of which can be credited under the SGE course. Upon completing any approved international activity, students must apply for credit by submitting the necessary documents as proof of participation.
Application Procedure
SGE Application for Credit
The student shall apply for crediting of SGE100 after obtaining his international experience by submitting the fully accomplished form along with the required submittals as described below to iPrograms@mcm.edu.ph for crediting.
COLAB: Collaborative Online Learning Across Borders
What is COLAB?
- The Collaborative Online Learning Across Borders or the COLAB Program is a collaborative initiative that connects Mapúa MCM students to international institutions through virtual, global learning opportunities. This program enhances the Student Global Experience (SGE) requirement by providing students access to international educational events without the logistical challenges of travel.
What is COLAB for?
- The COLAB program is open to all Mapúa MCM students and participants from international partner institutions. Courses and programs are selected based on the themes, academic focus, and collaboration opportunities provided by our international partners.
What types of activities can students expect in COLAB?
- Virtual exchanges
- Online international events and webinars
- Collaborative projects with international partner institutions
Duration
- The length of COLAB programs varies, but they typically range from a day to a few weeks, depending on the nature of the program.
For Students Interested in Joining a COLAB Progra
- For Mapúa MCM students, you may contact your deans/program chairs for available events. You may also reach out to the Center for International Programs at iprograms@mcm.edu.ph For International students, you may contact your home institutions for further details.
For International Universities Interested in Partnering with Mapúa MCM on a COLAB Program
- Mapúa MCM is actively seeking for international university partners to collaborate on exciting international projects, virtual exchanges, and online events. By partnering with us, you’ll have the opportunity to offer valuable learning experiences for students while promoting cross-cultural engagement.
The following links provide information on the available topics for collaboration:
If you’re interested in exploring partnership opportunities or collaborating on a COLAB project, please refer to the Partnership Flow below for detailed steps on how to get started.
We are keen to explore opportunities to strengthen and expand our partnerships. If you have any other ideas or specific areas of interest for collaboration, we would be pleased to hear from you. Kindly feel free to reach out to us at iprograms@mcm.edu.ph.