Our GSS (Americas) partners include :
1. University of California, Berkeley
2. University of California, Los Angeles
3. University of California, San Diego
4. Monterrey Tech
5. Universidad Panamericana
Please scroll to each program summary for more information or click a university in the above listing. Some program details may not be finalized at point of application. For such cases, applicants are advised to use last year's program details as a guide.
Fee-paying applications (UCLA Summer Sessions, for example), are welcome after the formal GSS application deadline. Please read FAQ #27 to find out more. You are strongly encouraged to apply early to avoid course availability issues and high travel traffic during summer.
Program at a Glance
Name of Host University : University of California, Berkeley
Location : San Francisco, California
Duration : Session A, 24 May - 2 July 2010 (recommended)
Number of Vacancies : Any (Fee-paying applications only)
Academic Focus : A
URL : http://www.summer.berkeley.edu
Program Cost (estimated and excludes personal expenses):
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US$685 (Application Fee)
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US$1740 (6 UCB credits)
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US$1965 (On-campus double room with mealplan. Click here for details)
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US$200 (Visa)
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US$1400 (Airfares)
Total: US$5990
Credit Transfer Scheme: Up to a maximum of 8 AUs for all course categories may be awarded, subject to school's approval.
*Payment. Online credit card payment in full is required in order to register for Berkeley Summer Sessions. For more info, please read registration brief in FAQ #27.
**Application and Visa Form. You are advised to use a hardcopy first so that data entry errors can be avoided during your actual online application.
***Application deadline : TBA for 2010. NTU will not accept any applications after stipulated deadline. Please plan accordingly.
****High cancellation fee : You should not withdraw after registration as you will be liable for high cancellation fees. This fee will be debited in the refund given to you by Berkeley Summer Sessions. Please read http://summer.berkeley.edu/registration/refund and FAQ #16 for more details.
Program at a Glance
Name of Host University : University of California, Los Angeles
Location : Los Angeles, USA
Duration : Session A, 21 June - 30 July 2010 (recommended)
Number of Vacancies : Any (Fee-paying applications only)
Academic Focus : A URL : http://www.summer.ucla.edu/
Program Cost (estimated and excludes personal expenses):
1. US$700 (Application Fee)
2. US$1944 (8 UCLA credits) *Students are required by UCLA to take a min of 8 credits & enter USA as a Full-time Student
3. US$2041 (on-campus double room with 15/week mealplan. Click here for details)
4. US$200 (Visa)
5. US$1400 (Airfares)
6. US$225 (Compulsory UCLA health insurance)
Total: US$6510
Please read Student Guide for more information.
Credit Transfer Scheme: Up to a maximum of 8 AUs for all course categories may be awarded, subject to school's approval.
*Payment. All participants are required to submit 1. Application Fee and 2. Course fees of 8 units in a bank cheque/cashier's order in US$ to NTU before departure. The balance, if any, will be collected by NTU after you return from the program. Participants will be notified of the submission deadlines and advised about any outstanding balances via email.
**High cancellation fee : You should not withdraw after registration as you will be liable for high cancellation fees of up to US$700 (this includes US$400 non-refundable registration fee and a US$300 housing cancellation fee, if application). Please read http://www.summer.ucla.edu/International/internationalFAQ.htm#cancel and FAQ #16 for more details. The fee must be submitted in full to NTU before cancellation.
Program at a Glance
Name of Host University : University of California, San Diego
Location : San Diego, USA
Duration : Session I, 28 June - 31 July 2010
Number of Vacancies : Any (Fee-paying applications only)
Academic Focus : A URL : http://extension.ucsd.edu/Department/ELP/programs/summersession.html Program Cost : http://summersession.ucsd.edu/students-tuition.shtml
Program Cost: Click here for details
Credit Transfer Scheme: Up to a maximum of 8 AUs for all course categories may be awarded, subject to school's approval.
* * High cancellation fee : You should not withdraw after registration as you will be liable for high cancellation fees. Please read http://extension.ucsd.edu/department/elp/coursesprograms/index.cfm?vAction=summerpolicies and FAQ #16 for more details.
Note: Summer Sessions at above UC colleges are fee-paying programs. Exchange spots are not available. All costs cited here are estimates. Actual costs may vary.
Program at a Glance
Name of Host University : Monterrey Tech System
Location : Monterrey, Mexico
Duration : 1. The Mayan Route (30 May - 25 June 2010)
2. The Monterrey Route Program (25 May - 7 July)
Number of Vacancies: TBC
Academic Focus : A, C, L
URL : http://www.mty.itesm.mx/rectoria/pi/internationalstudents/academic.html
Program Cost: Please refer to Program Cost and Optional Excursions (To be updated)
Student Guide: Please click here (To be updated)
Credit Transfer Scheme: 3 or 6 AUs towards the UE depending on the number of courses taken and upon successful completion. For both programs, students can choose to take 1 or 2 courses (maximum). 3 AUs towards the UE will be granted for 1 course taken and 6 AUs towards the UE for students who take 2 courses.
Program at a Glance
Name of Host University : Universidad Panamericana
Location : Guadalajara, Mexico
Duration : 8 July to 31 July 2009
Number of Vacancies : 10 - 15 (Fee-paying applications only)
Academic Focus : A, C, L
URL : http://www.up-international-office.com/iss/
Program Cost : Refer to http://www.up-international-office.com/iss/fees.html
Credit Transfer Scheme: 3 AUs towards the UE upon successful completion.