Tarlac State University - Office of International Affairs and Linkages

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐮𝐬+ 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨

Erasmus+ mobility participant Ms. Özge Çekirge completed a meaningful cultural exploration trip across Tarlac and Baguio City on May 27–28, 2026, as part of her academic and cultural engagement at Tarlac State University (TSU), culminating in a simple send-off activity at the university’s Engineering AVR.

Read more here: https://oial.tsu.edu.ph/news-and-announcements/izn-news/cultural-exploration-highlights-erasmusplus-visitor-s-immersive-experience-in-tarlac-and-baguio/

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𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈 | 𝐓𝐒𝐔, 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭

Tarlac State University (TSU) President Dr. Jasper Jay N. Mendoza welcomed Erasmus+ mobility participant, Ms. Özge Çekirge, during a courtesy visit on May 22, 2026, highlighting opportunities to strengthen academic cooperation between TSU and Tarsus University.

Read more here: https://oial.tsu.edu.ph/news-and-announcements/izn-news/tsu-tarsus-university-explore-expanded-academic-cooperation-through-courtesy-visit-1/

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐀𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐇 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

Mr. Gio Ivan Atencio, a Bachelor of Public Administration student from Tarlac State University (TSU), represented the Philippines in the 5th Youth Network on Drugs Prevention Programme held in Thailand from May 11 to 21, 2026, joining youth leaders from 10 Southeast Asian countries in a regional initiative on drug abuse prevention and control.

Read more on the official page of the Tarlac State University – Office of International Affairs and Linkages (TSU-OIAL).

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐂𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐰𝐨-𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐄𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐮𝐬+ 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐒𝐔

Ms. Özge Çekirge, the first visiting professor under the Erasmus+ KA171 Faculty/Staff Exchange Program at Tarlac State University (TSU), officially began her two-week academic engagement with the University on May 21, 2026 through a series of orientation and institutional familiarization activities at the College of Engineering (COE).

Çekirge was first introduced to the College of Engineering before being toured around the different department offices by Engr. Cid Lapuz, Internationalization Coordinator of COE, and Engr. Enalyn T. Domingo, Associate Dean of COE. The tour included visits to the offices of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, Civil Engineering Department, and Mechanical Engineering Department.

As part of the orientation, Çekirge also visited the COE Library, as well as the various laboratories and facilities of the College, where she was introduced to the University’s academic and research environment.

In the afternoon, she visited the Museo-Archivo Tarlaqueño to learn more about the rich history of both TSU and the Province of Tarlac. She was later introduced to the different offices at the University’s Main Campus as part of her institutional immersion under the Erasmus+ KA171 mobility program.

The two-week mobility program is expected to strengthen academic cooperation and intercultural exchange between Tarlac State University and Tarsus University through collaborative discussions, research engagements, and shared learning experiences under the Erasmus+ KA171 Faculty/Staff Exchange Program.

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𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐓𝐒𝐔 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐮𝐬+ 𝐊𝐀𝟏𝟕𝟏 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲/𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

Tarlac State University (TSU) officially welcomed its first visiting professor under the Erasmus+ KA171 Faculty/Staff Exchange Program, Ms. Özge Çekirge of Tarsus University, in a significant step toward strengthening the University’s international academic partnerships and collaborative initiatives.

As part of her academic engagement at TSU, Çekirge will participate in a series of academic, research, and institutional activities with the College of Engineering (COE), particularly the Electrical Engineering and Electronics Engineering programs. Her mobility program includes laboratory and facilities orientation, curriculum and accreditation discussions, faculty research presentations, bilateral research clinics, and visits to the University’s research and innovation centers.

She is also expected to engage in class observations and strategic planning sessions aimed at exploring opportunities for joint teaching, collaborative research, and future academic exchange programs between TSU and Tarsus University.

To further promote intercultural understanding and meaningful collaboration, a Tarlac Cultural Exploration tour will also be conducted as part of the program. Çekirge is expected to stay at the University for two weeks under the Erasmus+ KA171 Staff Training Mobility Program.

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𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐓𝐒𝐔-𝐎𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐲𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐆𝐓 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭

Three Rohingya scholars of Tarlac State University (TSU) were formally introduced to the Provincial Government of Tarlac (PGT) during a courtesy visit held at the Tarlac Provincial Capitol, where discussions on possible support and assistance for the students were also raised yesterday, May 7, 2026.

The meeting served as an opportunity for the scholars to share their educational journey and experiences as international students pursuing higher education in Tarlac. Discussions centered on their academic life, adjustment to the local community, and the challenges they encounter while studying far from their homeland.

During the visit, the scholars were asked about their respective courses, their current living conditions, and their future plans after completing their studies. They also shared their aspirations of using their education to contribute positively to their communities and create better opportunities for themselves and others in the future.

Representatives from TSU emphasized the importance of providing inclusive and accessible education to students from vulnerable and displaced communities. The courtesy visit also highlighted the value of collaboration between educational institutions and local government units in promoting humanitarian and educational initiatives.

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Study in Cyprus: Scholarship opportunities now open for AY 2026–2027
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) officially announces the opening of scholarship applications for Filipino students for Academic Year (AY) 2026–2027, generously offered by three esteemed institutions in Cyprus.

A total of twenty-one (21) scholarship slots are available for qualified Filipino students pursuing higher education abroad. Interested applicants are advised to coordinate directly with the respective institutions through the contact details below:

🎓 University of Cyprus (2 Slots)
For the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, applicants may send their inquiries and applications to:
📩 [email protected]
For the Master in Natural Gas and Energy Transition, inquiries may be addressed to:
📩 Mr. Panos Papanastasiou – [email protected]

🎓 American University of Beirut–Mediterraneo (2 Slots)
For available programs and application guidelines, interested applicants may contact the Office of Admissions at:
📩 [email protected]

🎓 Frederick University (17 Slots)

🗓 Application deadline: 31 July 2026

For inquiries, applicants may contact:
📩 Mr. Peter Nikandrou – [email protected]

Additional program details and application guidelines may be accessed here:
🌐 www.frederick.ac.cy

Study in Cyprus: Scholarship opportunities now open for AY 2026–2027

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) officially announces the opening of scholarship applications for Filipino students for Academic Year (AY) 2026–2027, generously offered by three esteemed institutions in Cyprus.

A total of twenty-one (21) scholarship slots are available for qualified Filipino students pursuing higher education abroad. Interested applicants are advised to coordinate directly with the respective institutions through the contact details below:

🎓 University of Cyprus (2 Slots)
For the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, applicants may send their inquiries and applications to:
📩 [email protected]
For the Master in Natural Gas and Energy Transition, inquiries may be addressed to:
📩 Mr. Panos Papanastasiou – [email protected]

🎓 American University of Beirut–Mediterraneo (2 Slots)
For available programs and application guidelines, interested applicants may contact the Office of Admissions at:
📩 [email protected]

🎓 Frederick University (17 Slots)
🗓 Application deadline: 31 July 2026
For inquiries, applicants may contact:
📩 Mr. Peter Nikandrou – [email protected]
Additional program details and application guidelines may be accessed here:
🌐 www.frederick.ac.cy

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Hola! Ready to study in Spain? Your scholarship journey starts here!
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is pleased to inform interested parties of the call for applications to the Nebrija Scholarships for Southeast Asia, offered by Universidad Nebrija for Academic Year 2026–2027.

The Nebrija Scholarship aims to strengthen academic and cultural ties between the Philippines and Universidad Nebrija by providing financial assistance to Filipino students who wish to pursue their studies in Spain.

🗓 Application deadline: 01 July 2026

Access additional information about the program here:
🔗 https://bit.ly/UniversidadNebrija

For further details and guidance on the application process, interested applicants may directly contact:
📩 Mr. Zhengyi Chen – [email protected]

Applicants may also visit the University’s official website:
🌐 www.nebrija.com

Hola! Ready to study in Spain? Your scholarship journey starts here!

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is pleased to inform interested parties of the call for applications to the Nebrija Scholarships for Southeast Asia, offered by Universidad Nebrija for Academic Year 2026–2027.

The Nebrija Scholarship aims to strengthen academic and cultural ties between the Philippines and Universidad Nebrija by providing financial assistance to Filipino students who wish to pursue their studies in Spain.

🗓 Application deadline: 01 July 2026

Access additional information about the program here:
🔗 https://bit.ly/UniversidadNebrija

For further details and guidance on the application process, interested applicants may directly contact:
📩 Mr. Zhengyi Chen – [email protected]

Applicants may also visit the University’s official website:
🌐 www.nebrija.com

The Office of International Affairs and Linkages (OIAL) extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Jasper Jay N. Mendoza on his election as President of Tarlac State University (TSU).

As you assume leadership as the 7th President of TSU, your vision signals a stronger push toward the internationalization of TSU—expanding global partnerships, enhancing academic mobility, and positioning the University as a dynamic player in the global arena.

May your term bring sustained excellence, forward-looking innovation, and meaningful service to the TSU community.

Wishing you every success as you steer TSU toward greater global relevance—guided by purpose, strengthened by vision, and driven by a commitment to international excellence.

“Para sa kinabukasan. Para sa bayan. Para sa TSU.”