De La Salle University-Dasmarinas’ Inbound and Outbound Mobility Programs enhance the University’s partnerships with other institutions to provide opportunities for Lasallian students as well as visiting students to experience a different learning environment and expose them to different cultures to broaden their horizons.
Inbound Mobility Program
DLSU-D’s Inbound Mobility Program is designed to facilitate students from other international university partners who intend to study for long-term and short-term periods, undergo internship and on the job training as well as other cultural immersion programs that are official and approved by the university. The inbound students will be exposed to the following:
- Orientation and Welcoming program
- Lasallian Formation Program
- Sports and Wellness Activities
- Environmental Awareness Workshops
- Extension Programs
- Cultural Activities
- Functional Filipino language class
- Cultural tours
Inbound Programs Procedures
- DLSU-D opens its call to its overseas partner institutions/organizations through information bulletin at least three months prior to opening of the semester (May and September).
- Fourteen slots shall be opened per S.Y. to be deployed to the seven colleges of the university: Liberal Arts and Communication; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Science and Computer Studies; Education; Criminal Justice Education; Engineering, Architecture, and Technology; and Business Administration and Accountancy.
- Interested applicants may send a letter of intent through e-mail at linkagesoffice@dlsud.edu.ph; ccfrancisco@dlsud.edu.ph; or aaolarte@dlsud.edu.ph
- The letter of intent should contain the specific program (i.e. Psychology, Accountancy, Information Technology, etc.) where the inbound student wishes to take.
- Other attachments that need to be complied with are:
- Nomination letter signed by the official of the home university
- Curriculum
- Certificate of Enrollment
- DLSU-D shall conduct a verification process before it issues an acceptance notice to the inbound applicant.
- The International offices of the two institutions shall conduct curricula matching for courses that will be offered/given to the applicant through credit transfer scheme
- Once accepted, the applicant shall proceed to the final step by fulfilling other requirements:
- Filled out data form (to be issued by DLSU-D Linkages Office)
- Scanned copy of passport
- Medical certificate (one month before flying to the Philippines)
- Medical and travel insurance
- Airline ticket
Pre-arrival:
- Letter of Nomination signed by university president indicating inclusive semester of exchange.
- Curriculum vitae with 2x2 picture
- Passport photocopy (valid within the next 6 months from end of program)
- Photocopy of Visa
- Flight itinerary (as soon as available)
- Medical/travel insurance covering period of stay (photocopy) (English version) (to be processed through LO, and paid at the university).
*for confirmation
*The university sends invitation letter, and acceptance letter.
Post arrival:
- Medical Certificate (original copy)
- Immigration requirements
Outbound Mobility Program
The Outbound Mobility Program otherwise known as the Faculty and Student Exchange Program is designed to provide students and faculty members with a unique opportunity to experience best practices of DLSU-D’s partner universities.
The programs are implemented by virtue of a Memorandum of Agreement with an international institution. The period of exchange shall be at least one (1) semester up two (2) semesters (not exceeding the one school year). Faculty and students who are officially accepted will receive the following assistance:
- Academic Mobility Fee/ Budget
- Airport Transfers
- Pre-departure Orientation
- Airfare and visa application
- Contract
- Accommodation
- Counselling
Outbound Programs Procedures
Upon application to determine eligibility:
- Application form (provided by Linkages Office)
- Photocopy of passport (valid within the next 6 months from end of program)
- Certificate of Registration (latest semester)
- Print of grade of latest semester from portal
*Do initial check with SWC.
As Candidate:
- Home department and college issues recommendation letter.
- Certificate of Good Moral character
- Clearance from accounting office
- Clearance from the Student Wellness Center (as no urgent psychological issues)
- Affidavit of consent and support from parents
- Certificate of Registration (semester of exchange)
- List of approved subjects for exchange (home department)
- Photocopy of NBI Clearance of parents
- Photocopy of NBI Clearance of students
After completion of second set of documents:
- * LO writes recommendation letter to OVCAR.
- * OVCAR writes official university endorsement to Office of the President.
- *President signs official letter of nomination for the host university.
Before Departure:
- Nomination letter signed by the University President (c/o LO).
- Acceptance letter from the host university (c/o LO).
- Tuition and miscellaneous waiver from host university (if applicable).
- Contract between the parents/students and the university.
- CHED-IAS acknowledgement of compliance.
- NBI Clearance for travel abroad of students
- Medical/travel insurance covering duration of exchange (can be through host)
- Medical Certificate (Fit to study/travel) - taken within one month before departure from home country.
- Photocopy of Visa (if required in the host country)
- Flight itinerary (as soon as available)
Upon application:
- Invitation letter from host university
- Recommendation from department and college
- hotocopy of passport (valid within the next 6 months from end of program)
- Curriculum vitae
Before departure:
- Nomination letter signed by the University President
- Acceptance letter from the host university
- Medical Certificate (Fit to work/travel) - taken within one month before departure from home country
- Photocopy of Visa
- Medical/travel insurance
- NBI Clearance for travel abroad
- Flight itinerary (as soon as available)
Philippine Bureau of Immigration Fees
- Special Study Permit (SSP) - Php 5240 (USD 100)
- Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) Icard - USD 50
- Visa Extension for one month - Php 4400 (USD 100)
- Visa Extension for two months - Php 4900 (USD 100)
*Please check website for updated fees.
*Subject to changes without notice.