Engineering in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Key Information
Information
Application Deadline: 17/02/25 at 9:00 am
Opportunity type: Academic-led trips
Faculty: Computing, Engineering and Media
Ref: 10009320
Dates
Departure Date: 21/06/25
Return Date: 01/07/25
Costs
£1250: the estimated cost for travel and accommodation (excluding any support). Students will also be required to pay for: UK and in-country transfers, programme fee (£66), visits (£70), transportation (£60) food and drink, visa (if applicable)
Funding
DMU Global Bursary: £400
Booking
Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided in shared hostel/hotels rooms
Travel: Flights booked by DMU (students travel as a group)
Contact
General Enquiries: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
Trip Lead: Seng Chong - SkChong@dmu.ac.uk
How to pay
Payment details: Students will be required to pay £850 as a contribution towards the cost of travel and accommodation after being offered a place on the trip. The DMU Global bursary will be deducted directly from the overall cost of the booking.
Carbon Levy
Student contribution: To offset the carbon emissions from the flight for this trip there is a £5 Carbon Levy for this trip which has been added to the total cost. Information about how this Levy will be used can be found here.
Trip Profile
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Eligibility
Level 5 and 6 Aeronautical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mechatronics students, specifically for a number of modules at level 5: Engineering Project Management (ENGE2003); Embedded Application Design and Interfacing (ENGE2014); and at level 6: Industrial lot (ENGD3117), Robotics module (ENGD3030, Advanced Embedded System (ENGD3051), and Model Based System Integration (ENGD3052).There is a maximum of 20 places available, with a minimum of 15 participants required for this opportunity to take place. Students are recommended to check the eligibility criteria before applying.
About
This trip to Kuala Lumpur will give students the chance to experience Engineering in Malaysia, offering an opportunity to engage in learning activities to develop a global perspective on engineering education, particularly focusing on adoption of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) in Malaysia, with a special emphasis on the role of drones in modern industry.
Hosted by the Asia Pacific University (APU) engineering team, students will engage in a number of activities to develop first hand understanding of how industry-academic partnership can allows students to be exposed to real-life case studies, enabling them to formulate innovative solutions even before they graduate.
The blend of learning and cultural activities planned by APU, along with the wider experience of visiting some of the famous Malaysian tourist sites, including some famous landmarks in the city of Kuala Lumpur, will offer a broad academic and cultural learning experience for Engineering students.
The trip is relevant to levels 5 and 6 Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Electrical & Electronic Engineering students, specifically for a number of modules at level 5: Embedded Application Design and Interfacing (ENGE2014); Engineering Project Management (ENGE2003); and at level 6: Industrial IoT (ENGD3117), Robotics (ENGD3030), Advanced Embedded System (ENGD3051), and Model Based System Integration (ENGD3052).
The 3 half-day APU facilitated soft-skills development activities (joint learning experience and reflections) will allow students to develop broader knowledge of the communication skills, professionalism and cultural sensitivity, thereby contributing to professional and academic development. This will help students to boost their CV and CPD portfolio.
Learning Objectives
Participating in a DMU Global opportunity can help you develop knowledge, skills and competencies that enhance your studies. The objectives of this trip to Malaysia are to:
There will be pre-trip lecture in which students can learn the basic knowledge of the Internet of Things and drones. Students will also be introduced to the culture, norms, and values of the destination, which includes the basic do’s and don’ts, customs, and traditions. Additionally, they will receive a brief overview of the destination’s history and its relevance to the objectives of the current trip.
Post-trip, students will engage in reflective discussions. In these discussions, students will share their experiences and observations and contrast their pre-trip assumptions with their actual experiences
Cultural Activities
During the trip, there will be a range of cultural activities that will include a trip to Batu Caves, Putrajaya, Royal Selangor and Chinatown (Petaling Street). There will be the chance to explore a range of other main attractions in downtown Kuala Lumpur such as the Petronas Twin Towers (£17), Pavilion Shopping Centre, the Perdana Botanical Garden (Free), KL Bird Park (£13.50), and the National Museum of Malaysia (£1).
There will also be a 1-day trip to Malacca, a UNESCO World Heritage City, visiting the A’Famosa Safari Wonderland and Water World (£13 each). This will give students a unique experience of Malaysia’s wildlife whilst also having the chance to relax at a water park. Students will be able to end the day with a brief visit to he Dutch Square (one of the most famous tourist hotspots) and enjoy street food at the Jonker Street Night Market (Fri-Sun only) to finish the day.
DMU student stories
Ed’s Engineering trip to Kuala Lumpur
Edward is a third year Energy Engineering student, and in July 2023 he travelled to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia as a part of an academic-led trip to explore a global perspective in engineering. Below, he shared his thoughts about his time in Kuala Lumpur. Why did you decide to travel abroad with DMU Global? I…