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Introduction
The TISS has established linkages with Universities and Institutions in Asia, Europe and North America. These are mutually beneficial international academic collaborations with some of the best institutions around the world. The key objectives of the International Students Office (ISO) are: - Facilitate and enhance the global visibility and profile of TISS. - Develop, coordinate and strengthen international linkages. - Facilitate, assist and help international students in all their academic pursuits. - Progressively increase the scope of the SIP and SAP. - Provide a base to assist International and Indian scholars for career advancement and contribute towards enhancing bilateral relations.
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Programmes on Offer
The programmes at TISS offer a unique sectoral and thematic diversity, reflecting a strong multidisciplinary orientation to social analysis and practice. Courses focus on critical inquiry into action and research, nature and effectiveness of public programmes and policies, institutional mechanisms and innovations in the social sector. Pedagogies include classroom instruction through lectures, discussions, student presentations, screenings, seminars, sessions with specialists and field placement with social organizations. International students coming for Short Term Customized Courses may opt to study courses across disciplines. Regular Courses
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (Honours), with Specialisation in Rural Development
- Master of Arts in Social Work
- Master of Arts in Development Studies
- Master of Arts in Globalisation and Labour
- Master of Arts/Science in Disaster Management
- Master of Arts in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
- Master of Health Administration
- Master of Arts in Education (Elementary)
- Master of Hospital Administration
- Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies
- Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship
- Master of Arts in Disability Rehabilitation
- Master of Arts in Public Health
- M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Social Work/Social Sciences/Health System Studies/ Management and Labour Studies, Rural Development, Habitat Studies
- Certificate in Social Work
- Certificate in Rehabilitation Counselling
- Advanced Certificate in Social Welfare Administration
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Social Welfare Administration
- Diploma in Hospital Administration
- Diploma in Personnel Management
- Diploma in Sustainable Development
- Diploma in Gerontology
- Diploma in Psychosocial Care and Support in Disaster Management
Short Term Courses
- Research Affiliation
- Customized courses with a combination of theory classes and Fieldwork
- Fieldwork Internship in humanities, social science and social work
The students choosing to come for Field Practicum and Research Affiliation can come for any duration of time spanning a minimum of 4 weeks to a year. The Research Scholars need a research visa for collecting data in India.
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Fee Structure for International Students for MA Programmes 2009-2010
The fee structure for International Students from higher income countries is as below in US $
| Items |
DS |
DM
SE |
GL/HR
PH |
HE/HO |
MC
WS |
SW/DA |
CL |
| Semester I |
| Tuition |
2,000 |
3,000 |
3,000 |
3,000 |
2,000 |
2000 |
2000 |
Development Fund
| 300 |
1000 |
300 |
300 |
600 |
300 |
300 |
| Lab Expenses |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1000 |
-- |
250 |
| Insurance Premium |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
| Internship/ Fieldwork |
-- |
400 |
-- |
400 |
-- |
400 |
400 |
| Entrance Fee |
500 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
| Rural Practicum Per year |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
60 |
-- |
| Compulsory Deposit |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
| Equipment Deposit |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
250 |
-- |
-- |
| Total A |
2,930 |
5,030 |
3,930 |
4,330 |
4,480 |
3,390 |
3,580 | Semester II
| Tuition |
2,000 |
3,000 |
3,000 |
3,000 |
2,000 |
2000 |
2000 |
| Development Fund |
300 |
1000 |
300 |
300 |
300 |
300 |
300 |
| Fieldwork/ Internship/ |
-- |
400 |
-- |
400 |
-- |
400 |
400 |
| Lab Expenses |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1,400 |
-- |
-- |
| Total B |
2,300 |
4,400 |
3,300 |
3,700 |
3,700 |
2700 |
2700 |
| Grant Total A+B |
5,230 |
9,430 |
7,230 |
8,030 |
8,180 |
6090 |
6,280 | * Students? Union fees, Exam. fees and Other charges are included in the Total Fees.
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Fee Structure for International Students for Short Term Programmes 2009-2010
| Courses |
Fee Structure for students from Developed countries |
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For Social work and
Social Science courses |
For HR Management and
Health Studies |
For Undergraduate
students |
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Course fee for
regular M.A. |
US$2000/-
per semester |
US$3000/-
per semester |
US$1000/-
per semester |
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Course fee
for Diploma |
US$2000/-
per semester |
US$3000/-
per semester |
-- |
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Field work fee
for regular courses |
US$400/-
per semester |
US$400/-
per semester |
US$400/-
per semester |
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Fees for field
work Short term |
US$150/-
per credit |
US$200/-
per credit |
US$100/-
per credit |
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Tuition fees for 1 credit
(15 teaching hours) |
US$150/-
per credit |
US$200/-
per credit |
US$100/-
per credit |
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Library fees
per semester |
US$100/- |
US$100/- |
US$50/- |
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| Fee for short term research scholars |
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Tuition Fees
per semester |
US$500/- |
US$750/- |
-- |
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| Thesis charges |
US$300 |
US$450 |
-- |
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Library fees
per semester |
US$100 |
US$100 |
US$ 50/- |
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Library fees for
short term course |
US$ 75/- |
US$ 75/- |
US$ 25/- | The fees for foreign students from SAARC and other low income countries will be 10% higher than the Indian students
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Study in India Programme
The Study in India Programme (SIP) of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) provides an
opportunity for students from abroad to study and experience various aspects of social work and
social sciences in the Indian context. It offers an excellent blend of both theory and relevant field
experiences in a developing country.
The SIP offers the following options to overseas participants:
- Individual students applying through their universities for completion of some of their credits at TISS
- Individual students applying to our existing graduate/certificate programmes
- Student wanting to do Field Practicum or research affiliation in specific thematic areas
- Customised programmes for a group of students through universities abroad
- Exchange of students in social work and social sciences, through University abroad.
Specially Designed Courses for SIP
Presently TISS offers the following courses for international students under this category.
- Customized Short Term Courses which are specially designed in collaboration with the faculty and
students of the concerned University. They can consist of field work in the student?s thematic areas
of interest, a rural field exposure, field visits to different organizations as well as seminars on
relevant issues.
- Gender and Development is a semester long course conducted by the Centre for Women?s Studies,
School of Social Sciences in collaboration with Wells College, Aurora, USA.
- A month long course on 'Globalization, Human Rights & Law in India' with Keele University, UK for
a group of 8 students in TISS. It is jointly conducted by the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies and
Human Rights, School of Social Sciences, TISS.
- A month long joint programme on 'Mental Health, Poverty and Marginalization' by the Centre for
Health & Mental Health, School of Social Work, TISS in collaboration with George Warren Brown
School of Social Work, USA.
- An 8 weeks long internship for 8 students of M.A. International Affairs, New School, New York.
- A 3 month long internship for 4 students from Victoria University, Australia.
- Students from Tulane University, USA, Muenster University, Germany & Gotenburg University,
Sweden were enrolled for field work based internships for a period of 12 to 20 weeks.
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Infrastructural Support
International Students Office, Accommodation for International students, Pick up and Drop in
facility during their arrival and departure, Dining Hall facility, Orientation to Mumbai City , Medical
facility with Doctor on campus, Computer Centre, Cyber Library, Wi-fi facility, Gymnasium, Yoga
Training, Cultural Activities with TISS students.
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For Further Information Please Contact:
Dr. Bipin Jojo
Chairperson
International Students Office
V. N. Purav Marg, Deonar
Mumbai 400 088
Telephone No: +91-22-2552 5423
Email: bipinj [at] tiss [dot] edu, iso [at] tiss[dot] edu
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