Student Mobility Program
Leyte Normal University (LNU) offers valuable opportunities for students to enhance and broaden their learning experiences and develop a deeper understanding of other countries’ social and cultural dynamics. These programs serve as avenues for students to participate in internships and exchange programs in international settings, enabling them to gain practical experience and develop cross-cultural competencies.
To effectively manage and oversee inbound and outbound internship and exchange programs, the International and External Linkages Office collaborates closely with the Vice-President of the Academic Services Office, Vice-President of the Student Development Office, and Vice-President of the Administration and Finance Office.
The institution provides two key programs under student mobility: the Student Internship Abroad Program (SIAP) and the Student Exchange Abroad Program (SEAP).
The student interns of the university must possess the following minimum qualifications as stipulated in the CMO No. 22, S, 2013 on the Student Internship Abroad Program:
Must be a Filipino citizen;
A bonafide student of the university;
At least 18 years old at the time of the internship;
Passed the pre-practicum/internship requirements of the university;
In good academic standing as certified by the College Dean;
Physically, mentally, and emotionally fit and have passed the physical and psychological examinations as certified by the DOH-accredited clinics and hospitals;
Is articulate in English or the language spoken in the host country; and
Has written consent from parents/guardian/spouse
To qualify as an international inbound exchange student, the applicant:
Must be endorsed by the International Relations Office of the Sending University;
Should have satisfactory English language Proficiency to cope with the requirements of the courses;
Preferably with a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 2.0;
Under the Student Internship Abroad Program (SIAP) offered by the university, students from teacher education, hotel management, tourism management, information technology, and communication programs are selected to participate in either student teaching internships or job internships. These internships provide valuable hands-on experience and are conducted in academic institutions or industries in countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, the United States, and other countries with bilateral or multilateral agreements with LNU
The SEAP provides students opportunities for international exchanges for LNU (outbound) and international students (inbound). Students of LNU participate in short – or long-term programs in partners HEI abroad. Similarly, foreign exchange students gain academic, social, and cultural experiences inside the university and the community.
