Malaysian Culture Summer School in Kuala Lumpur
Key Information
Information
Application Deadline: 06/02/23 at 9:00 am
Opportunity type: Extra-curricular opportunities, Summer Schools
Ref: 10007562
Dates
Departure Date: 05/06/23
Return Date: 02/07/23
Costs
£1500 (incl. programme fee with accommodation £750) and flights: Students will also be required to pay for: UK airport transfers, food and drink, visa (if applicable)
Funding
DMU Global Bursary: £400
Additional Funding: Turing Scheme funding £480 + additional funds for qualifying students
Booking
Accommodation: Included as part of the £750 programme fee
Travel: Flights will be booked by the student (est. £750)
Contact
General Enquiries: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
Trip Lead: N/A
Eligibility
All DMU students are eligible to participate in this opportunity. The maximum number of places on this opportunity is 15. Students are recommended to check the eligibility criteria before applying.
About
DMU in cooperation with Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (‘TAR UMT’) are able to offer students the chance to participate in a 4-week cultural experience in the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. TAR UMT has a population of 28,000 students, and this cultural experience will give participants the chance to mix with local students as well as summer school participants from across the globe.
This 4-week cultural experience aims to give students the chance to learn about the history, culture, food and language of Malaysia. Due to the varied itinerary, the programme is suitable for all DMU students. The programme will include the following:
A more detailed overview of the programme can be found here…
Practical information
Students that participate on this summer school will live together with fellow students in university accommodation. The programme fee of £750 for the summer school includes: airport pick-up & drop-off; accommodation & transportation arrangement; entry fees for visits; welcome and farewell lunch and learning materials.
In addition to the programme fee, students will be required to pay for and arrange travel to Malaysia (approx. £750).
All DMU students will receive £400 DMU Global bursary and a minimum of £480 Turing Scheme funding (£880 in total). Students who meet qualifying criteria for ‘disadvantaged students‘ will also qualify for an additional £110, and £905 towards flight costs.
Cultural Activities
As mentioned above there will be a range of cultural activities as part of the formal programme that students can participate in. Activities will include Lion Dance classes, Dragon Boat activities, a visit to the Sunway Lagoon Park and a Calligraphy workshop.
There will be free time as part of the itinerary, and students may wish to go to the Batu Caves, or explore a range of other main attractions in downtown Kuala Lumpur such as the Petronas Twin Towers, Pavilion Shopping Centre, the Perdana Botanical Garden, KL Bird Park and the National Museum of Malaysia.
COVID-19 information
Travel to Malaysia is permitted according to the travel rules for England as listed on UK Government website. Further guidance can be found on the FCDO webpage for Malaysia.
All students that are offered a place on this DMU Global opportunity will receive further COVID-19 advice and guidance by email and in pre-departure briefing sessions. More details and COVID-19 Travel Information can be found here.