Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Fall Student Exchange Program 2025

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Fall Student Exchange Program 2025


SEMARANG, IOUNDIP.ac.id –

Application process
1. Fill up the application form – Application for UKM Non-
Graduate Programme
2. Email completed application documents to
exchange@ukm.edu.my through the home International
Office.
3. UKM Global will do an application review and clarification
before forwarding the application to the host faculty for their
review and approval.
4. Host faculty will announce the result to UKM Global.
5. The offer letter will be issued by the Centre for Academic
Management after the faculty’s approval.

Supporting documents
1. Academic transcript
2. English language certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, DUOLINGO)
3. Letter of recommendation from home university
4. Passport photo size (4.5 cm x 5.0 cm)
5. Passport information page

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
Terms
1. Registered as a full-time undergraduate student at home university.
2. Have completed at least two academic semesters at home university.
3. Must agree to abide by the rules and regulations of UKM or placement provider.
4. Agrees to be responsible for the costs incurred.

CGPA score Minimum 3.0 / 4.0

English Language
1. TOEFL iBT: 79, TOEFL ITP: 550, IELTS Band 6 or 115
DUOLINGO.
2. Have good English proficiency in both speaking and
writing.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

SEMESTER 1, 2025/2026 (OCTOBER 2025 INTAKE)
Item Date Duration
Nomination Deadline 15th June 2025 –
Application Deadline 01st July 2025 –
Date of Arrival 03rd October 2025 –
Registration 06th October 2025 1 Week
Lectures 06th October 2025 – 16th Nov 2025 6 Weeks
Mid Semester Break 17th Nov 2025 – 23rd Nov 2025 1 Week
Lectures 24th Nov 2025 – 18th Jan 2026 8 Weeks
Revision Week 19th – 25th Jan 2026 1 Week
Final Examinations 26th Jan 2026 – 15th Feb 2026 3 Weeks
Semester Break 15th Feb 2026 – 08th March 2026 3 Weeks

Note:
• Course and class registration will only be finalised after the ‘Add and Drop’ period,
which is during the first two weeks of the semester.

APPROXIMATE EXPENSES

Before arrival
1. Visa Approval Letter (e-VAL) and Medical Insurance:
MYR 500 – MYR 1,200 (Excluding bank charges).
2. Single Entry Visa (SEV): Depends on Malaysian Embassy /
Consulate in the home country.

During Registration
1. Admission fee:
• MYR 390 (Undergraduate), MYR 840 (Postgraduate).
2. Tuition fee: Stated on the offer letter.
• Tuition fees exemption for exchange students from
partner universities.
• Students from non-partner universities should pay full
tuition fees with an estimation of MYR 2,750 – MYR
6,000 per semester.
3. Accommodation on campus:
• Single room: MYR 680 monthly.
• Twin sharing room: MYR 490 monthly.
(Student is required to pay a 1+1 rental deposit upon
enrolment at the residential college).
• Residential access card: MYR 5.
• College activity fee: MYR 50 (for the student who stays
on-campus).

After Registration
1. Health Medical check-up for Student Pass (Multiple Entry
Visa): MYR 250±.
2. Visa stamping for Student Pass (Multiple Entry Visa):
MYR 18.

Other expenses
1. Food: MYR 7 – MYR 15 per meal.
2. Academic (Book etc.): MYR 500 per semester.
3. Personal: MYR 350 – MYR 500 per semester.

Note: Approx. USD 1.00 = MYR 4.50

OTHER INFORMATION

Visa Approval Letter
(e-VAL) & Single-Entry
Visa (SEV)

1. A Visa Approval Letter (e-VAL) is mandatory requirements
for those who wish to pursue their studies in Malaysia.
2. e-VAL application is through the EMGS website at
https://educationmalaysia.gov.my/.
3. Single Entry Visa (SEV) are require to selected country
citizen that need to obtain from Malaysian Embassy prior to
enter Malaysia after receive the e-VAL.

Health insurance

International students are required to obtain insurance coverage
while studying in Malaysia. It is compulsory to purchase
insurance from the EMGS system while applying for Visa
Approval Letter (e-VAL).

Accommodation

Accommodation on the campus is subject to availability.
Students can choose either in:
• Single room: MYR 680 monthly.
• Twin sharing room: MYR 490 monthly.
Fill up the Application form and submit it to UKM Global at
exchange@ukm.edu.my.

Arrival in UKM

1. Students are advised to arrive in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
three (3) days before the registration date.
2. Students will require to undergo a health medical check-up
at the UKM Health Centre (Bangi campus) within seven (7)
days of arrival in Malaysia.
3. UKM Global will arrange for airport pickup service only on
03rd October 2026 (Friday), at Kuala Lumpur International
Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1.

Attachment :
Factsheet, UKM Academic Calender, UKM Inbound Application Form, UKM Residential College, UKM On-Campus Accomodation  

Futher information : io@live.undip.ac.id, exchange@live.undip.ac.id

 

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Netherlands-Southeast Asia Semiconductor Short Talent Programme 2025

Netherlands-Southeast Asia Semiconductor Short Talent Programme 2025


SEMARANG, IOUNDIP.ac.id –

Programme Background

The Netherlands is home to a significant semiconductor ecosystem, with companies like ASML, NXP, ASM and BESI. The sector employs approximately 50.000 people working in 300 companies. The need to seek additional talent is growing. Therefore, the Dutch Government has developed a national reinforcement plan for microchip talent, known as the ‘Project Beethoven’. The relationships of the Netherlands with countries in Southeast Asia are of particular importance. Southeast Asia combines a young and talented human resource base, growing economies who mostly have arrived at a middle-income status, predictable governance and a welcoming environment for investment from the Netherlands and Europe.

In this context, the first Netherlands-Southeast Asia Semiconductor Short Talent Programme will be organized in 11 – 22 August 2025 in Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The programme is building on a growing track record of engagement between the Netherlands and Southeast Asian countries and considering how knowledge interests of the Netherlands are converging with interests and needs in the Southeast Asia region. It aims to strengthen cooperation and foster student mobility and professional exchange thus enhancing the interconnectedness of the Dutch ecosystem with the emerging semiconductor ecosystems in the Southeast Asia region.

 

Programme Objectives

  • Promote the Netherlands as a portal to knowledge and business opportunities in the semiconductor industry, including strengthening positive (diplomatic, trade & investment, R&D) relations between the Netherlands and countries in Southeast Asia
  • Generate interest to study and work in the Netherlands in the semiconductor field
  • Contribute to the development of Southeast Asia’s high-skilled semiconductor workforce
  • Improve Dutch businesses’ access to talent and promote Dutch investment in Southeast Asia
  • Contribute to building a Netherlands semiconductor alumni network in Southeast Asia, which will support expanded future cooperation in the semiconductor field

 

Programme Components

  • Lectures by Dutch Experts from Industry and Academia
  • Lectures by Malaysian, and possible other Southeast Asian Experts
  • Lectures by Southeast Asian Alumni who work in the Semiconductor industry in NL
  • Company visits: NXP, Besi and Neways – Other companies might still be added
  • Group Assignments (groups of 6 students, one from each participating country)
  • Networking and Social Engagements

 

Programme Coverage

  • Programme participation fee is waived
  • Accommodation and local transports will be provided
  • Certificate of completion
  • Exposure to wide semiconductor industry networks and intercultural peers from the SEA region

 

Target Countries – Students

  • Target Countries: 6 countries in the Southeast Asia region, including Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines
  • Target Students: 60 participants – 10 active master and bachelor students in STEM-related majors per country in which most possibly 2 students per university

 

Programme Timeline

 

Eligibility Criteria

No. Components Detail Requirements
1. Nationality Applicants are required to have a nationality that is similar to the country of origin of where their universities are located.
2. Age requirement Applicants should be between 21 and 35 years old at the time of participating in the programme.
3. Academic aspects As for academic qualifications, the applicants should meet these requirements:

1.       Active master and bachelor students in STEM-related majors, preferably students who have completed at least 1 (one) semester of their master’s degree period and in the final year for bachelor degree.

2.       Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.00 (in index of 4.0 form) or equal.

3.       Applicants should have been exposed to or have sufficient knowledge of at least 3 (three) subjects from the following list.

a.      Integrated Circuit (IC) Design

b.      Microelectronics

c.      Semiconductor Manufacturing, process including back-end and front-end, wafer fabrication, assembly, testing and packaging

d.      Semiconductor equipment

e.      Artificial Intelligence

f.        Control System Design

g.      Power Systems

h.      High Voltage Testing Process

i.         Software Engineering

j.         System Engineering

k.       Material Science

l.         Advanced Optics

m.    Optomechatronics

n.      Mechatronics design

o.      Photonics

p.      Quantum computing

4. Required documents Applicants who have been nominated by their university are expected to submit an application via the Delta platform managed by Nuffic Southeast Asia. The application will include:

1.       Copy of a passport valid for at least another 6 (six) months by the end of August 2025

2.       1 (one) page of Motivation letter covering these points:

a.      What is your motivation to participate in this short programme?

b.      What are your expectations after participating in this short programme?

c.      What are your plans for contributing to the development of the semiconductor industry?

3.       Curriculum Vitae (CV)

4.       Nomination letter by home university

5. English proficiency Applicants should have at least a working level of English proficiency, equal to:

1.       TOEFL: iBT 80 / ITP 550

2.       IELTS: 6.0

6. Leadership & community engagement (optional) Applicants who have demonstrated a contribution to leadership and community engagement would be a plus, such as:

1.       Active in students’ organisation or association

2.       Active in research and development on engineering lab activities, specifically in the semiconductor field

3.       Active in international programme(s)

This is to be highlighted in the CV.

7. Consent and commitment Applicants shall comply with the procedures and regulations to participate in this short programme, including:

1.       Follow all recruitment steps and participate in the programme attentively

2.       Endorse the objectives of the short programme and strive to contribute to achieving the goals of the programme

3.       Be willing to join and share the knowledge and experiences gained during the short programme in further dissemination activities in the home country after returning back.

If you need more information, kindly send your inquiries via e-mail to io@live.undip.ac.id, exchange@live.undip.ac.id

deadline : 11th June 2025

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Webinar “Serba-Serbi Kuliah dan Berkarir di Norwegia”

Webinar “Serba-Serbi Kuliah dan Berkarir di Norwegia”


SEMARANG, IOUNDIP.ac.id – Dear all, We are pleased to inform you that the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Oslo, in collaboration with the Indonesian Students Association (PPI) Oslo and the Society of Indonesian Petroleum Engineers (IATMI) Norway, will hold a webinar titled: “Serba-Serbi Kuliah dan Berkarir di Norwegia”

Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Time: 10:00–12:00 CET / 15:00–17:00 WIB
Platform: Zoom & YouTube (@Indonesiainoslo)

Speakers:

  • H.E. Teuku Faizasyah (Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Norway) – Keynote Speech

  • Shohib Masykur (Information, Social, and Cultural Affairs – Indonesian Embassy in Oslo)

  • I Wayan Heka Arcana Putra (Member of PPI Oslo)

  • Eko Yudhi Purwanto (Chairman of IATMI Norway)

We kindly request your support in disseminating this information to students and alumni. (Flyer attached.)

Registration link: https://bit.ly/WEBINAR_KBRI_OSLO

Thank you for your attention and support.

Universiti Putra Malaysia : Buddies Synergy Summit (BUDSS) 2025

Universiti Putra Malaysia : Buddies Synergy Summit (BUDSS) 2025

SEMARANG, IOUNDIP.ac.id – We are pleased to inform you that the Buddies Association, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), in collaboration with Putra International Centre (i-PUTRA), will be organizing the Buddies Synergy Summit (BUDSS) 2025. The details of the programme are as follows:

Date:                           05 – 09 May 2025

Location:                   Universiti Putra Malaysia

Accommodation:      Seeds Hotel, Seri Kembangan

Fee:                            Local Students RM600.00 / International Students USD165.00

(inclusive of accommodation, meals, and programme materials)

  1.         For your information, BUDSS 2025 is a conference-style programme organized by the Buddies Association of UPM. The summit aims to bring together student leaders from various countries at UPM for five (5) days to discuss critical issues related to internationalization. It also aims to facilitate knowledge-sharing, leadership communication, and the expansion of inter-university networking locally and internationally.
  2.         Several exciting activities have been planned, including Global Leadership Talks, Workshops, and selected industry visits. BUDSS 2025 will feature speakers comprising founders, industry partners, and experts from various fields to share their experiences, expertise, and latest developments. In this regard, we would appreciate it if you could disseminate this invitation to the student leaders at your university and nominate at least two (2) students to participate in the programme. Registration can be done through the following link:https://forms.gle/THQ8xKQgphsgoV3y8
  3.         If you have any further inquiries regarding this programme, please email Ms Heerticca A Gunalan (Programme Chairperson) or Mrs Juliesafarina Mohd Janjang (Programme Secretariat) atbuddiesprogramme.upm@gmail.comor juliesafarina@upm.edu.my.

Any inquires can be sent to exchange@live.undip.ac.id

 

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Invitation to Participate in the UKM Medical Practicum Elective 2025

Invitation to Participate in the UKM Medical Practicum Elective 2025

SEMARANG, IOUNDIP.ac.id – Dear Students,
We would like to inform you that Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is inviting international medical students to participate in the UKM Medical Practicum Elective 2025 program.

This 12-day program will take place from 28 July to 8 August 2025, offering international clinical exposure, community health activities, and the chance to explore Malaysia’s rich culture.

Here are the key details:

  • Location: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia

  • Program Fee: 1,200 USD

  • Academic Credit: 3 credits

  • Eligible Participants: Medical students currently in their clinical year

  • Application Deadline: 31 May 2025

  • Registration Link: https://forms.gle/xfUjzi1BsnryGvVb6

Requirements:

  • Enrolled as a full-time student at your home university

  • Currently undergoing clinical training

  • Proficient in English (both spoken and written)

  • Willing to comply with UKM and placement provider regulations

For more information, visit: http://www.ukm.my/medicine/mpe2025
Or contact: exchange@ukm.edu.my

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to broaden your horizons and build an international network!