UKM International Summer Programme
One Week Programme
Global Leadership Programme (ULEAD)
| Overview | This program is an introduction to leadership and multiculturalism pertinent in the region. It is focuses in creating new leaders to undertake the challenge in the era of globalisation. |
| Day 1 - 3 | ▸ Introduction to Multiculturalism in Malaysia ▸ Introduction to Leadership ▸ Principal of Leadership ▸ Workshop |
| Day 4 - 7 | ▸ Leadership of Ancient Kingdom in Malaysia ▸ Administrative Cities of Malaysia ▸ Great Leaders of Asia ▸ Leaders and Communities |
| Culture immersion | Cultural and personal development immersion. |
| Eligibility & Pre-requisites | Fit for low to medium outdoor activities. Enjoy outdoor and willing to participate in all activities. |
| Program Fee | USD1,100 |
| More Information | https://www.ukm.my/pha/ulead/ |
Intensive Islamic Finance
| Overview | The course will introduce students to the understanding of differences and similarities of Islamic and conventional financial market, structure of the Islamic capital market and Islamic financial products in Malaysia. |
| Day 1 - 3 | ▸ Malaysia: History and Development of Islamic Banking and Finance ▸ Islam and Society ▸ Malay Language and Culture ▸ Principle of Muamalah for Islamic Economics and Finance |
| Day 4 - 7 | ▸ Islamic Social Finance ▸ Disruptive Technology in Islamic Finance ▸ Wealth Management ▸ Muamalah Interactive Game ▸ Kuala Lumpur Edu cultural visit |
| Culture immersion | Edu cultural trip and visit to Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur and selected place. |
| Eligibility & Pre-requisites | Fit for low to medium outdoor activities. Enjoy outdoor and willing to participate in all activities. |
| Program Fee | USD1,100 |
| More Information | https://www.ukm.my/pha/iif/ |
Two Weeks Programme
Management and Culture Immersion Program
| Overview | The course aims to enhance young scholars around the world to prepare themselves as future leaders and learn about the key aspects of management and leadership in Asia. They will also explore the uniqueness and role of culture as an essence to the diverse society. |
| Week 1 | ▸ South East Asia and Malaysia: Economy, Culture, Community ▸ Interactive Malay Culture Program ▸ Embassy Visit |
| Week 2 | ▸ Islamic Economics and Finance ▸ Exploring heritage site ▸ Industrial Expert Talk ▸ Academic Visit |
| Culture immersion | ▸ Every Saturday or weekly gap in between class and field to discover Bangi, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur. ▸ Group culture performance |
| Eligibility & Pre-requisites | Fit for low to medium outdoor activities. Enjoy outdoor and willing to participate in all activities. |
| Program Fee | USD1,500 |
Tropic Nature and Heritage
| Overview | The course will enable the students to have better understanding towards the natural heritage concept and observe the integrated conservation efforts for sustainability and eco-tourism. |
| Week 1 | ▸ Kuala Lumpur Edu cultural visit ▸ Conservation and governance ▸ Malaysia tropical heritage ▸ Biodiversity and geodiversity of Malaysia ▸ Interactive Malay Culture Program |
| Week 2 | ▸ Integrated conservation Field observation to selected integrated ▸ Group presentation, community engagement ▸ Cultural performance ▸ Academic and cultural visit to selected places. |
| Culture immersion | ▸ Every Saturday or weekly gap in between class and field to discover Bangi, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur. ▸ Group culture performance |
| Eligibility & Pre-requisites | Fit for medium to high outdoor activities. Enjoy outdoor and willing to participate in all activities. |
| Program Fee | USD1,800 |
From Mountain to the Reef: Edutourism @ UKM Living Lab
| Overview | The Edutourism Program at UKM's Living Labs is a ten days program provides an insightful overview of various research niches, encompassing diverse ecosystems such as mountains (Fraser's Hill), lowlands (Botanical Garden UKM), freshwater environments (Tasik Chini), and marine settings (Mersing). The program delves into modules that cover essential aspects including flora, fauna, and the physical environments specific to each living lab's distinct ecosystem. Furthermore, it incorporates social work components, fostering engagement with local communities. Through immersive trips and active participation, this program serves as a catalyst for enhancing education and awareness regarding nature and conservation efforts. By involving participants and collaborating with local communities, the Edutourism Program at UKM Living Lab not only strengthens environmental education but also contributes to the broader mission of promoting sustainable practices and conservation initiatives. |
| Week 1 | ▸ UKM Botanical Garden (Lowland module) and Fraser's Hill Research Centre (Mountain module) |
| Week 2 | ▸ Tasik Chini Research Centre (Wetland module) and Marine Ecosystem Research Centre (EKOMAR) (Marine Ecosystem module) |
| Culture immersion | ▸ Every Saturday or weekly gap in between class and field to discover Bangi, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur. ▸ Group culture performance |
| Eligibility & Pre-requisites | Fit for medium to high outdoor activities. Enjoy outdoor and willing to participate in all activities. |
| Program Fee | USD1,800 |
| Application Begins | February 2024 |
| More Information | https://www.ukm.my/pha/edutourism/ |
Crime Scene Investigation: UKM
| Overview | The course provides unique opportunity for forensic students and students of science background to apply their knowledge from undergraduate studies to crime scene investigations, forensic scene in Malaysian geographical region, following local rules, laws and protocols, and collaborating with fellow students and expert from different cultures and backgrounds. |
| Week 1 | ▸ Introduction to the institution and lab facilities ▸ CSI & Forensic Science briefing ▸ Forensic photography ▸ Learning visit at selected agencies (local and federal agency): Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) Forensic Lab, Malaysian Department of Chemistry, Wildlife Forensics ▸ CSI simulation: Beginner Level |
| Week 2 | ▸ Forensic Entomology Fieldwork I ▸ Forensic Entomology Fieldwork II and CSInsects ▸ CSI simulation: Intermediate Level ▸ CSI case presentation: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency ▸ Forensic CSR and sharing session |
| Culture immersion | Every Saturday or weekly gap in between class and field to discover Bangi, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur. |
| Eligibility & Pre-requisites | Fit for low to medium outdoor activities. Enjoy indoor/outdoor and willing to participate in all activities. |
| Program Fee | USD1,800 |
Climate Change Summer School
| Overview | The course focusses on the vital theme of climate change with a special emphasis on the tropical niche. Immerse in a unique learning experience where students will explore the intricacies of climate change's impact on tropical ecosystems, gain insights from leading experts, and collaborate with like-minded individuals to develop sustainable solutions for our planet's future. |
| Week 1 | ▸ Programme introduction ▸ Reef Walk and beach clean-up ▸ Smart Tunnel Visit with PetroSains tour |
| Week 2 | ▸ Kuala Selangor Exploration (Firefly watching, Mangrove forest, Sky mirror, paddy field) ▸ Visit to FRIM Forest ▸ Dark Cave Exploration at Batu Caves ▸ Assessment and experience sharing |
| Culture immersion | Culture tour will be conducted on the first week to discover local night market and selected culture site at the neighbouring area. |
| Eligibility & Pre-requisites | Fit for low to medium outdoor activities. Enjoy outdoor and willing to participate in all activities. |
| Program Fee | USD2,200 |
Three Weeks Programme
Indigenous Community of Malaysia
| Overview | The course on Indigenous Communities introduces and provides you with selected topics based on continuity and change of culture of indigenous communities in Malaysia. Participant learn about the unique culture, the minority struggles, the process of cultural transformation and the future of indigenous communities in Malaysia. |
| Week 1 | ▸ Malaysia intercultural ▸ Socio culture, economic, ethnography of the indigenous people of peninsular Malaysia ▸ The natives of Sabah and Sarawak ▸ Cultural relativity and sensitivity |
| Week 2 | ▸ Group Activities: Understand the Indigenous Communities ▸ Field visit I- to selected site of indigenous people of peninsular |
| Week 3 | ▸ Field visit II- to selected site of indigenous people of peninsular ▸ Field visit III- to selected site of indigenous people of peninsular ▸ Individual assignment preparation ▸ Cultural performance |
| Culture immersion | ▸ Every Saturday or weekly gap in between class and field to discover Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur. ▸ Group culture performance |
| Eligibility & Pre-requisites | Fit for low to medium outdoor activities. Willing to participate and engage with the community. |
| Program Fee | USD2,200 |
| More Infomation | https://www.ukm.my/pha/icm/ |
Sustainable Tropical Heritage
| Overview | The course will introduce and provide you on the knowledge of Malaysian tropical ecosystem. Participant will learn about the concept of nature heritage, sustainable development of nature conservation and the physical landscape and bio-diversity of Malaysia's tropical ecosystem. |
| Week 1 | ▸ Malaysia intercultural ▸ Conservation and governance ▸ Malaysia tropical heritage ▸ Biodiversity and geodiversity of Malaysia |
| Week 2 | ▸ Traditional and singular conservation ▸ Field observation to selected traditional and singular conservation |
| Week 3 | ▸ Integrated conservation Field observation to selected integrated ▸ Group and individual report preparation ▸ Group presentation ▸ Cultural performance |
| Culture immersion | ▸ Every Saturday or weekly gap in between class and field to discover Bangi, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur. ▸ Group culture performance |
| Eligibility & Pre-requisites | Fit for medium to high outdoor activities. Enjoy outdoor and willing to participate in all activities. |
| Program Fee | USD2,200 |
| More Information | https://www.ukm.my/pha/sth/ |
Islamic Civilisation: Malaysia Perspectives
| Overview | This course provides an understanding on the historical development of Islam in Malaysia. The aim of the course is to prepare a platform that allows the participant to explore the uniqueness of Islam in a pluralistic society through selected facet of financial system, environment protection and astronomy exploration. |
| Week 1 | ▸ Historical Development of Islam in Malaysia ▸ Impact of Islam on politics, society and economy in Malaysia ▸ Environment (and its protection) from Islamic perspective ▸ Site visit to National Bank of Malaysia ▸ Site visit to Islamic bank of Malaysia Berhad ▸ Site visit to administrative city of Putrajaya |
| Week 2 | ▸ Site visit to Tasik Chini Living Lab (Nature Exploration) ▸ Islam in a pluralistic society ▸ Communal cooperation with Bangi community ▸ Preparation for cultural performance |
| Week 3 | ▸ Astronomy, astrotourism and Muslim society. ▸ Islamization and colonization of Malacca ▸ Site visit to Historical City of Malacca ▸ Site visit to capital city of Malaysia-Kuala Lumpur |
| Culture immersion | ▸ Every Sunday is resting day and time to discover the life near Bangi, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur. ▸ Group culture performance |
| Eligibility & Pre-requisites | Fit for medium to high outdoor activities. Enjoy outdoor and willing to participate in all activities. |
| Program Fee | USD2,200 |
Culture, Language and Immersion Programme (CLIP)
| Overview | Language and Cultural Immersion is an educational and experiential program that is designed to enhance English language proficiency among intermediate-level speakers through a fun English learning experience. Participants engage in an enjoyable learning experience while gaining proficiency in basic Bahasa Melayu. Additionally, participants will also explore the beauty of diverse Malaysia's scenic and culture. This program allows participants to strengthen the four core English skills such as reading, writing, speaking, and listening through interactive learning activities that imitate daily and professional life. Participants will also be introduced to basic Bahasa Melayu and discover the enriching Malaysian cultural experience through the cultural and educational adventure of knowing Malaysia. |
| Week 1 | ▸ Intercultural communication ▸ Tropical environment in Malaysia ▸ Branding and leadership ▸ Uniquely Malaysia ▸ Introduction to English language ▸ Warming up, Loosen Up |
| Week 2 | ▸ Movie (Listening & Writing dialogue) ▸ Let’s Talk (Managing small Talks) ▸ Love to Hate (Non-verbal and body language & Role Play) ▸ Malaysian Culture & Communities ▸ Interactive Malay Communication ▸ Malay Language |
| Week 3 | ▸ Small to medium enterprise industry in Malaysia ▸ Industrial Visits ▸ Cultural & Academic Visit ▸ Farming Malay communities |
| Culture immersion | ▸ Community work ▸ Cultural practice and presentation |
| Eligibility & Pre-requisites | Fit for medium to high outdoor activities. Enjoy outdoor and willing to participate in all activities. |
| Program Fee | USD1,800 |
| More Information | https://www.ukm.my/pha/clip |
Four Weeks Programme
International Summer School with TESOL Component
| Overview | The course on International Summer School in TESOL spans three main parts i.e. theoretical aspect of English as a second language (ESL) teaching methodology, its practical aspect at national schools, and culture and heritage in Malaysia. Participants will also take part in cultural trips to places of local cultural significance, group cultural performances, and a basic conversational Malay language course. The course offers a total of three credits hour and participants will receive a certificate and academic transcript upon completion of the program. |
| Week 1 | ▸ Introduction to ESL teaching approaches, methods, and strategies ▸ Sightseeing in Klang Valley |
| Week 2 | ▸ ESL teaching observation and/or application at a local secondary school ▸ Reflection Workshop ▸ Sightseeing in Klang Valley |
| Week 3 | ▸ ESL teaching observation and/or application at a local secondary school ▸ Reflection Workshop ▸ Sightseeing in Klang Valley |
| Week 4 | ▸ Portfolio Preparation ▸ Cultural activities and excursions |
| Culture immersion | Interactive Cultural training throughout the program. |
| Program Fee | USD1,800 |
| More Information | https://www.ukm.my/pha/tesol/ |
"The implementation of each program is conditional upon achieving a minimum capacity of 15 participants"
Requirements and Eligibility
- Registered as a full-time student at home university.
- Have completed at least two academic semesters at home university.
- Have good English proficiency in both speaking and writing.
- Must agree to abide by the rules and regulations of UKM or placement provider.
- Agrees to be responsible for the costs incurred.
Application Procedures
- Contact your home International Office for internal selection.
- Nomination Form must be submitted by your respective home university.
- UKM will send application instructions to the nominated students.
- Final results will be notified to home university and selected students.
Nomination and Application Deadline: 31 May 2024
MEET OUR TEAM
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanot Unjah
Deputy Director, UKM Global
Nuraderrah Hasnul Hafidzan
Assistant Registrar, UKM Global
International Relations Centre (UKM Global)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Email: oir@ukm.edu.my