UKM International Summer Programs 2024

Cross-cultural collaborative learning experiences

29 July-13 September 2024 at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | Application deadline: 15 April 2024

UKM International Summer Programs are an opportunity to connect with students from around the world, develop key global competencies and experience a diverse range of engaging lectures , interactive workshops, discover diverse cultures through enriching field trips and immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of cross-cultural collaborative learning experiences. Summer programs will run beginning 29 July until 13 September 2024.

Application deadline: Monday, 15 April 2024

List of courses for 2024:

  • Sustainable Tropical Heritage (STH)
  • Indigenous Community of Malaysia (ICM)
  • Global Leadership Program (U-LEAD)
  • Language and Culture Immersion Programme
  • Climate Change Summer School
  • From Mountain to the Reef: Edutourism @ UKM's Living Lab
  • Management and Culture Immersion Programme
  • The Engineering and Sustainability Summer School
  • Intensive Islamic Finance
  • Tropic Nature and Heritage
  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Islamic Civilisation : Malaysia Perspectives
  • International Summer School with TESOL Component

Program Overview:

  • These programs encompass the areas of tropical heritage, biodiversity in Malaysia's tropical ecosystem, indigenous communities, leadership, management, Islamic Finance, engineering and sustainability, as well as language and culture immersion.
  • The summer school also includes comprehensive lectures, interactive workshops, educational visits, social gatherings, city tours, excursions to familiarize participants with Malaysia, and many more.
  • These programs are designed for international students and taught entirely in English.

Duration: Ranging between one week to three weeks

Benefits:

  • Offer credits for selected modules
  • Program kit
  • Selected meals, accommodation (shared room) and land arrangements
  • Cultural trips and excursions
  • Airport pick-up
  • Global buddies support
  • Participant will receive a certificate upon program completion

How to apply

  • Individual students can apply directly. The applicant himself/herself fills out the application form on the website with their details and the programme they are interested in.
  • If you have a group of students applying for this summer programs, please email the list of nominated students at the following e-mail-address oir(at)ukm.edu.my. The nominated students would need to complete the application form.

General requirements:

  • An undergraduate student at a higher education institution outside of Malaysia
  • Must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of the program
  • English Language Requirements: Proficiency in English and the ability to participate in an academic environment. (Language proficiency is self-assessed—TOEFL or IELTS scores not required).

Further information on the summer programme

06.02.2024