Semester Study Abroad - Udayana University

Semester Study Abroad - Udayana University

The Tropical Biology & Marine Conservation Program is offered by Upskill Education in collaboration with Udayana University in Bali, Indonesia. You will study at the Faculty of Natural Sciences & Mathematics at Udayana's Jimbaran campus in the southern Bukit Peninsular.

Udayana University is a public Indonesian university founded in 1962. Within the past 50 years, it has flourished into one of the 50 "most promising universities in Indonesia” according to the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Indonesia.

Program Highlights:

  • 15 weeks of hands-on lectures, field trips, research and scientific data collection.
  • Several field trips and excursions all supervised by professionals.
  • Well structured lectures in English preparing you for research expeditions.
  • Get Macquarie University credits by participating in the program.
  • $8500 New Colombo Plans scholarship for successful applicants.

Location

Bali, Indonesia

Type of Program

Semester Study Abroad

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Length of Program

5 months

Program Dates

Summer Semester: March to July
Winter Semester: August to December

Language of Instruction

English, Bahasa (Indonesian)

Program FeesThis is a fee paying program and students need to pay Upskill Education tuition fees of 2490 EURO (AUD$3950). as well as a registration fee of $80.

Students don't need to pay Macquarie University for the credits they get from participating in the program.
Scholarships

$8500 New Colombo Plan Scholarship for successful applicants

WAM Requirement (Out of 100)

60

Course Information

Selective courses (credited): 

  • Tropical Marine Ecology
  • Microbiology and Fish Diseases
  • Biodiversity Conservation & Eco-Tourism
  • Marine Pollution
  • Tropical Horticulture
  • Ichthyology
  • Ethnobiology

Please see pre-approved unit mapping information here. Students can choose any 3 courses to get 9 MQ credit points.

Mandatory Courses (non-credited)

  • Bahasa Indonesia (semester long language course)
  • Student Project

Students are required to undertake both the Bahasa Indonesia and the Student Project as per conditions of the New Colombo Plan Scholarship.

The Student Project is a environmental project where students work in groups to generate and realise their own business ideas. Past projects included: Establishing a business from waste; Working on the zero-waste concepts for hotels or green businesses; Healthy food projects; Turtle based eco-tours projects; Marine conservation and pollution control projects.

Udayana University Factsheet

Accommodation

Accommodation website

Program Website

For more information, including course content and program details, please check program website.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following:

  • Macquarie Abroad General Eligibility Criteria
  • Nomination from Macquarie University
  • English language proficiency for non-native speakers
  • Review the course information and restricted courses to check it is suitable for your degree progression at Macquarie University

How to Apply

Applicants must complete an online Application form. You'll need to include:

Your personal details, One University preference, It should take around 2 - 3 minutes to complete an application.

Important notes:

Application Fee and Payment Options: For all exchange programs (semester and short term), there is a compulsory application fee. For more information and payment options please refer to the Payment Website.

Insurance: It is a requirement of the exchange program that all students must purchase their own travel insurance to cover them for the duration of their entire journey overseas. More information will be given to students upon acceptance.

Program Costs: You will pay fees directly to the host university as this is a study-abroad program. You must also always be prepared for unexpected expenses, and should consider how you will be dealing with the expenses of your exchange before you leave your home country. Prior to departure, you will need to save sufficient funds to cover all of your expenses for the duration of your exchange. Some costs to consider include: airfares, students visa (if required), travel health insurance, accommodation, food, additional travel, entertainment, textbooks, incidental expense. If you wish to work while you are away, it is important to note that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa restrictions please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country.


*Disclaimer: Macquarie University does not ensure the quality or reputation of activities run externally, should students choose to undertake these activities they take on the full risk and responsibility. All students need to undertake their own risk assessment before departure, considering wisely their personal health and safety risks. Ultimately participation in these activities is at the students’ risk.

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Summary
Udayana University is a public university in Denpasar, Indonesia. It was established on September 29, 1962.

Area of study
Engineering and IT; Science

Eligibility
Has a GPA requirement

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Benefits
New Colombo Plan Funding

Value
$8500 AUD

Phone
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Email
mi.exchange@mq.edu.au

Apply URL
https://students.mq.edu.au/experience/travel-while-studying/apply

Level of study
Undergraduate

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