Description

KEI's program in Pune offers a wide selection of courses and internships.
Internships are available in:

- business
- marketing
-finance
- information technology
- computer science
- international relations
- journalism
- media
- tourism
- hospitality
- environment
- medicine
- health administration and humanitarian aid

Highlights

KEI's Onsite Director and Symbiosis support staff are available to assist students during the entire program. On arrival, students will be met at the airport and transferred to campus. A comprehensive orientation will introduce students to life in India and cover the following topics:
* using public transportation
* registration
* academic expectations
* safety and security
* cultural adaptation
* social activities to meet your fellow students
Students are placed in local and international companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), schools and humanitarian aid organizations. Medical and health administration internships are arranged at community clinics and hospitals.

Student Life:
Students live on campus in double-occupancy rooms. Each room is equiped with two beds, desks and dressers. Rooms are shared with Indian, international or American students - depending on your interest.

A meal plan is included in the program fee. The campus cafeteria offers a variety of Indian specialties. There is, of course, a myriad of restaurants and cafes to choose from in Pune. Compared to the USA, the cost of food is inexpensive.

Excursions:
* Pune
* Mumbai
* Delhi
* Agra (Taj Mahal)
* Jaipur
* Ajanta Ellora

The on-site staff also plans cultural excursions and organize social events to help students integrate into Indian society.

Be sure to ask your KEI Onsite Director for help!

Qualifications

Internships require a minimum commitment of 120 hours (3 credits), term paper and regular meetings with an internship supervisor. Note that most companies/organizations require a commitment of 240 or more hours (6 credits). Students enrolled in an internship can enroll in 3 additional courses during the semester and 2 additional courses during the summer (2 months).

Students can also participate in community service at humanitarian organizations, schools, orphanages and other organizations. Community service does not require a minimum commitment; schedules are more flexible than for intenrships. There is no credit for community service. Students who need academic credit should consider the internship option.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for more information.

Program Fees Include:

- Tuition and fees at host university
- Internship placement for qualified students
- Access to campus facilities
- Official transcript
- Housing on campus
- Meal Plan
- Cultural excursions and activities
- Pre-departure and on-site support
- On-Site Coordinator
- Airport welcome and transfer
- On-site orientation
- Medical and travel insurance
- Use of mobile telephone

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement

The Knowledge Exchange Institute was founded on the belief that study abroad should go beyond language and culture studies to include discipline-specific courses and internships. Our goal is to provide affordable, high quality programs that allow students to complete major-specific requirements and gain practical experience while enhancing their understanding of the world through cultural and social immersion.

Year Founded

1997