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Students attending a semester of the Globalisation Program have the opportunity of a 2-4 month internship at a host institution in Italy. These take place during the winter break or the summer months.
The RED (Residency-Excellence-Diversity) scholarship is awarded to talented students to contribute to the cost of living in Venice for a semester. Successful applicants will be expected to promote excellence and diversity in the Globalisation Program, and contribute to co-curricular activities. Check eligibility here
Venice International University (VIU) is a prestigious global consortium comprised of 20 Universities and the Metropolitan City of Venice. VIU’s mission is to foster cooperation among all member institutions while facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas. The member universities are from China, Korea, Japan, Israel, Russia, Switzerland, UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Slovenia, Italy, South Africa, USA, and Canada. The University of Exeter joined the consortium in 2019.
As a VIU member Exeter shares in a single campus on the island of San Servolo in the Venetian lagoon. The consortium provides opportunities for students and staff from member universities to work together and learn from one another in a multicultural environment. It provides a platform for education and research collaboration, in which the interdisciplinary and comparative methods adopted enable students and staff to consider and address multi-faceted problems through innovative approaches.
In line with VIU's mission and commitment to promote Sustainable Development and the 17 Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, study and research activity is encouraged in particular Focus Areas. These include Environmental management and security; Green and circular economy; Ageing; Cultural Heritage; Science communication and education. All focus areas and details on them can be found on VIU’s home page.
As a member of VIU, we are part of a unique international academic community, bringing together students and faculty from leading universities around the world. This collaboration enriches our teaching and research while fostering intercultural exchange. The location in Venice offers a stimulating environment and convenient access without the need for long-distance travel. I warmly encourage you to explore the many ways to engage with VIU’s diverse programs and initiatives. Please read these pages, visit VIU’s website, and sign up for VIU communications
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