AsiaLearn - Semester or Summer Abroad at Swinburne University of Technology, Malaysia

  Malaysia

Kuching

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Semester: Feb-Jun and/or Jul-Dec; Summer: Jun-July

Description: Studying abroad in Asia with AsiaLearn will be the educational adventure of a lifetime. Imagine yourself immersed in the vibrant cultures and customs of the East as you witness unprecedented growth of Asian economic giants and their impact on the future of our global economy.

AsiaLearn offers a semester or summer abroad at Swinburne University of Technology in Kuching, Malaysia. Malaysia is a place of delicious food, exciting adventures, friendly people, and breathtaking scenery. It is home to the oldest rainforest in the world as well as colorful reefs, empty beaches, unique rock formations, and fantastic wildlife.

The university offers courses in business and engineering as well as Malaysian culture. All courses are taught in English, and numerous excursions to surrounding national parks, caves, hot springs, and the capital city of Kuala Lumpur are also available.

Highlights: For the semester abroad program, two excursions will be included in the program fees, typically covering transportation, lodging and entry fees.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Semester: 9,090 USD + Housing; Summer: 4,980 USD (includes housing)

SUMMER: Program Fees are in US dollars and include tuition, accommodation, some excursions, on-campus student fees, official transcript, overseas health coverage, airport pick up charges, introductory survival language training, and pre-trip services such as: orientation materials, visa-processing service and fee, personal advising, subject selections, liaison with your home university, credit transfer assistance, financial aid services, and alumni support. International airfare between your home city and Kuching is not included and MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED. This fee applies to the Summer 2010 program and is subject to change.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Malaysia Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

AsiaLearn's Mission Statement: AsiaLearn provides college/university students with study abroad opportunities in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. Our mission at AsiaLearn is to foster the education and development of future leaders through quality academic programs which focus on expanding awareness, understanding and appreciation of Asian cultures and practices while emphasizing the interdependent relationships which exists between countries.

Year Founded: 2007