UP Office of International Linkages

28/05/2026

LOOK | The 2026 World Expert Lecture Series, in collaboration with the University of the Philippines School of Management, proudly presents Dr. Rica Joy B. Flor, Innovation Systems Scientist from the International Rice Research Institute–Cambodia.

Join the FREE hybrid public lecture on June 1, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. To access the Zoom link, simply scan the QR code on the poster.

For inquiries and more information, you may contact the School of Management through [email protected]


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[ANNOUNCEMENT] The 2026 World Expert Lecture Series, in collaboration with the University of the Philippines School of Management, is hosting Dr. Rica Joy B. Flor, an Innovations Systems Scientist from the International Rice Research Institute-Cambodia. The first activity is a hybrid FREE Public Lecture on June 1, 2026, 1-5PM. To get the Zoom link, please scan the QR code in the poster. For more information and inquiries, you may contact the School of Management through [email protected].

26/05/2026

[CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: INTI Little Explorers Camp 2026]

Experience an unforgettable summer in Malaysia through the INTI Little Explorers Camp 2026 hosted by INTI International University!

This specially curated 11-day programme combines cultural immersion, experiential learning, and exciting adventures designed to help students broaden their global perspectives, build international friendships, and create lasting memories.

📅 Date: 3 – 13 August 2026
📍 Venue: INTI International University, Malaysia

✨ Programme Highlights:
• Welcoming Ceremony
• Cultural Workshops & Traditional Arts Exploration
• Interactive & Traditional Games
• Kuala Lumpur City Exploration & Iconic Landmarks
• Water Sports & Cave Exploration
• Talent Night & Gala Night

🏡 Programme Includes:
✔ On-campus accommodation (quad-sharing room)
✔ Three (3) meals per day
✔ Local transportation
✔ Airport shuttle service
✔ Certificate of participation

❌ Programme Excludes:
• Flight tickets
• Visa application fees
• Meals during outings
• Personal expenses
• Mobile phone expenses
• Overweight luggage fees

💰 Programme Fees:
🌟 Early Bird Rate: USD 650/person
(Valid until 17 May 2026)

Regular Rate: USD 700/person

📌 Important Deadlines:
📝 Registration Deadline: 7 June 2026
💳 Payment Deadline: 10 July 2026

Slots are limited to only 140 participants, so early registration is highly encouraged.

Note that funding support from OIL MOVE-UP is not available for this activity.

For more information, please refer to the attached poster and programme brochure.

For inquiries, you may contact:
📧 [email protected]
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📧 [email protected]

26/05/2026

🇵🇭🌏 𝐔𝐏 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧

The University of the Philippines, through the Office of International Linkages, engaged with Japanese students and partner institutions by participating in the U-Tokyo Global Fair and conducting a partner visit to Tsuru University from May 20-24 2026.

The UP delegation was composed of Mr. Guillian M. Mecate, Head of Program Development and Strategy; Ms. Marilyn T. Nirza, Programs Team Associate; and Student Assistant Mr. Dave Rafael N. Lim.

At the U-Tokyo Global Fair, the delegation introduced UP as a study and exchange destination for University of Tokyo students, highlighting opportunities for semester exchange, cultural and academic immersion, and emerging short-term mobility pathways such as HIRAYA. The engagement provided a meaningful platform to connect personally with Todai students and to encourage more balanced academic mobility between UP and the University of Tokyo.

The delegation also visited Tsuru University to explore pathways for deeper institutional collaboration. Discussions focused on possible academic linkages, including Japanese studies, graduate-level engagements, Collaborative Online International Learning, and future cooperation with relevant UP academic units.

Through these engagements, UP continues to promote internationalization beyond traditional exchange by advancing student mobility, faculty and staff engagement, curriculum-based collaboration, and people-to-people connections with partner universities in Japan.

22/05/2026

[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: International Internship Scholarship (Inbound) 2026 at Prince of Songkla University]

Prince of Songkla University is offering the International Internship Scholarship (Inbound) Program for international undergraduate and graduate students from overseas universities.

Through this initiative, PSU aims to strengthen international academic collaboration while promoting experiential learning opportunities for students worldwide.

✨ Scholarship Details:
• Up to 20 partial scholarships available
• Each scholarship is valued at 20,000 Baht
• Internship period: May – December 2026

Please note that the scholarship serves as partial financial support only. Selected interns are expected to cover additional expenses incurred during their stay.

📌 Qualifications:
Applicants must:
✔️ Be currently enrolled in an overseas university
✔️ Have a minimum GPA of 3.25/4.00
✔️ Demonstrate good English communication skills
✔️ Submit valid English proficiency test results (for non-native English speakers) issued within the last 2 years
✔️ Be physically and mentally fit for internship participation
✔️ Provide endorsement/confirmation from their home university
✔️ Secure confirmation from the relevant PSU faculty/department, including an internship topic

📄 Application Process:
• Procedures may vary depending on the faculty
• Available internship programs may be accessed through here (https://eila.psu.ac.th/scholarship2026-psu-inbound-2026/)

📧 For inquiries:
PSU Student Mobility Team
Email: [email protected]

20/05/2026

[ANNOUNCEMENT: Protocol Training with DFA, 21 May 2026]

To fulfill the mandate of the University to serve as a regional and global university, the UP Office of International Linkages, in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs, will host and facilitate a protocol training for various UP Administrative Personnel on 21 May 2026.

Onsite operations will resume on 22 May 2026, Friday. For urgent concerns, please reach us through our official email channels via [email protected].

15/05/2026

University of the Philippines College of Music

Time Mandala

Christian Joshua P. Ansale, MM Composition

with
Chino Rodriguez, Violin I
Marion Raymundo, Violin II
Rain Canonero, Violin III
Karl Chaves, Violin IV
Katrina Villaflor, Viola I
Luigi Ed Erauda, Viola II
Jed Pasamba, Cello I
Lance Pacifico, Cello II

15 May 2026 | 6 PM | IBG-KAL Theater, University of the Philippines Diliman
in partial fulfillment of MuK 300

"Time Mandala" is partially funded by the UP Office of International Linkages' (UP OIL) COOPERATE Program and is co-advised through an exchange with UC San Diego, School of Arts and Humanities, Department of Music. (UCSD Music)



Note: Student Recitals are free and open to the public.

11/05/2026

[ANNOUNCEMENT: UP OIL Microsite 2026]

While we are coordinating with the appropriate offices to resolve the technical issues of the main OIL website, we have activated an interim OIL microsite to ensure continuity of access to essential information and resources. You may access the OIL microsite through the following link:

https://sites.google.com/up.edu.ph/up-system-oil

We will provide updates once the main website has been fully restored. In the meantime, should there be any concerns or if additional information needs to be featured in the microsite, please feel free to coordinate with our team:

For UP OIL Programs:

COOPERATE Grant - [email protected]
Hosting Grant - [email protected]
MOVE-UP (Financial Assistance/Student Exchange) - [email protected]
Travel Grant - [email protected]
WELS Grant - [email protected]

For partnerships - [email protected]

Thank you very much for your continued support!

11/05/2026

[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: APRU Multi-Hazards 2026 Summer School] 🌏🇯🇵

The UP Office of International Linkages is inviting applications for the APRU Multi-Hazards 2026 Summer School hosted and organized by the International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan.

This year’s theme, “From Science to Society: Advancing Disaster Risk Reduction for a Resilient Future,” aims to equip graduate students and young researchers with knowledge and practical skills in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and management through interdisciplinary learning, case studies, and field-based experiences.

🎯 Target Participants:
• UP graduate students
• UP young researchers interested in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and management

📅 Program Dates: July 29 – August 1, 2026
📍 Venue: Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan

✨ Program Highlights:
• 3-day seminar on disaster risk reduction and resilience
• Case studies and group activities
• Sessions on AI and science for DRR
• Site visit to areas affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

💰 Fees and Expenses:
• No program or registration fee required
• Participants are expected to shoulder their own travel, accommodation, and other related expenses

⚠️ No funding support is available from the event organizers or UP OIL.

📌 Application Requirements:
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Proposal paper/abstract of research on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and management

📅 Application Deadline: June 1, 2026, 11:59 PM

📥 Application Process:
Interested applicants are required to submit their application requirements through this Google Form: https://forms.gle/S2PAXyxgW8tpS26T7

Please note that all applications will undergo evaluation prior to nomination. Submission of an application does not guarantee nomination to the program.

📧 For inquiries:
[email protected]

📌 Program Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fx4zlC2cS355tLvzDC3W6HqLedhw582Y/
📌 Program Website: https://www.apru.org/event/apru-multi-hazards-2026-summer-school/

04/05/2026

[URGENTLY HIRING: Quality Assurance Officer] CLOSED

This is to announce the opening of the full-time position of Quality Assurance Officer (Non-UP Contractual) at the Office of International Linkages (OIL), UP System.

Minimum qualifications are posted below. Interested applicants may submit their letter of application, resume or CV, transcript of records, certificate of employment, certificate of training/s, and other documents to the OIC and Deputy Director of OIL.

You may submit your documents via our email [email protected] cc [email protected] addressed to

Dr. Gino Angelo M. Velasco
Officer-In-Charge and Deputy Director, Office of International Linkages

Deadline: Friday, 08 May 2026

Late submissions shall not be accepted. Interviews will be held online.

28/04/2026

[INTERNATIONALIZATION OPPORTUNITY: University of Miyazaki Summer Program 2026] 🇯🇵

Experience Japan this July through the Summer Program of the University of Miyazaki! 🇯🇵 Engage in Japanese language and culture sessions, field trips, and intercultural exchange with local students.

📅 Program Dates: July 6–16, 2026
📍 Location: Miyazaki, Japan

✨ Program Highlights:
• Japanese language & cultural experiences (e.g., tea ceremony, yukata)
• Field trips (Aoshima Shrine, Udo Shrine, and more)
• Lecture experience with university faculty

💰 Program Fee: JPY 15,000
(Excludes accommodation, transportation, meals, and airfare)

📌 Eligibility and Requirements:
• Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at a partner university
• Basic communication ability in Japanese or English (TOEFL iBT 61+ or JLPT N3+)
• Certified as physically and mentally healthy
• Must obtain valid overseas travel insurance at own expense

📅 Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

📥 Apply here:
https://forms.gle/1JAyHpEBLUs1dT4q7

📌 Program Brochure (full details):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LcF5siuiJOnAlXV0L9gkKt9s-2_nN0Fs/view?usp=sharing

📩 For inquiries: [email protected]

⚠️ Please note that MOVE-UP Financial Assistance is not available for this program. All expenses will be shouldered by the participant.