International Study Visit Program

The Ateneo Internationalization for Mindanao (AIM) Office is dedicated to nurturing transnational cooperation and promoting international dialogue by forging strategic partnerships with universities, higher educational institutions, and international organizations abroad. This commitment aligns with the university’s overarching mission of promoting cultural understanding and fostering friendships with its Asian neighbors.

The International Study Visit Program is a short-term, cross-cultural engagement program for the faculty, administrators, and non-teaching staff members of Ateneo de Davao University. It will provide opportunities for international travel, networking, and collaboration with partner universities and organizations abroad. The program is open to all, not just full-time employees. The call for applications extends to probationary and part-time employees.

STUDY VISIT 2026

From the Cardoner River to the Vatican Hill: An Ignatian Pilgrimage

 

Building on the success of past international study visits in Asia, the Ignatian Pilgrimage 2026 extends the program’s reach to Europe, tracing the life and legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola through Spain, France, Florence, and Rome. The program blends cultural learning, historical appreciation, and institutional reflection, offering a holistic experience of Ignatian heritage in its original context.

 

We are pleased to invite administrators, faculty, and staff to apply to our International Study Visit Program, “From the Cardoner River to the Vatican Hill: An Ignatian Pilgrimage.”

Primer for Spain, France, and Italy

OBJECTIVES

Deepen understanding of the historical and cultural foundations of Ignatian humanism and Jesuit education.

Strengthen institutional appreciation of Ignatian values through intercultural and academic immersion.

Provide opportunities for benchmarking, cultural exchange, and collaboration with Jesuit and educational institutions in Europe.

Encourage the integration of intercultural learnings into ADDU’s academic, formation, and leadership programs.

PROGRAM TRACK

Spain, France, and Italy

This International Study Visit Program combines cultural immersion, historical appreciation, and institutional reflection to provide a holistic experience of Ignatian heritage in its original context. Spanning 15 full days, the pilgrimage integrates educational, cultural, and historical experiences, emphasizing learning in context through heritage visits, European institutional encounters, and guided cultural exploration.

Itinerary

Travel Dates: 26 April to 10 May 2026

View the Program Primer and Full Itinerary here

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

How To Apply

1. Fill out the Application Form.

2. Wait for a Notice of Acceptance (NOA). Once you receive the NOA, it will include the participation contract, payment details, and list of travel requirements.

3. Submit the Participation Contract.

4. Receive an invitation to the Program Orientation and be sure to attend it.

Program Output

1. Evaluations will be provided to all participants to assess if the program meets its objectives and goals. It is also essential to learn their feedback and any other ways to improve the program if necessary.

2. The participants of the International Study Visit are required to submit a short report that reflects their learnings from the study visit.

REGISTRATION

Applications are open until 9 January 2026.

register here

NEWS AND EVENTS

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO APPLY OR PARTNER, YOU ARE WELCOME TO EMAIL OR SET A MEETING WITH US

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