Program Description
UB’s Inbound Long-term International Academic Program is a 14-week course (40 hours) designed by Universitas Brawijaya for international students who wish to experience a non-degree program at UB. Students will learn from classroom experiences, multiple site visits, and project reporting throughout the course. It is a part of Global Academic Engagement (GAE), the initiative of the Vice-Rector for academic affairs of Universitas Brawijaya. The course is fully taught in English.
The LIAP program aims to:
- Provide relevant knowledge and skills to students
- Introduce students to the global academic experience
- Immerse students in Indonesian academic and cultural experience
- Promote cultural exchange
- Improve understanding among students from different parts of the world
The benefit of joining the course will be:
- Credit transfer
- Classroom and site visit experience
- Free tuition fee at UB
- Certificate of Completion and Certificate of an international mobility
LIAP Program Application
- Application on the https://gae.ub.ac.id opening in July 2023
- Commencement date: 21 August 2023
- Expected ends date: 22 December 2023
- 14 Weeks hybrid course
- Flight tickets and accommodation are not covered by UB
- Discounts for accommodation within the campus. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with GAE for availability
Required output:
- Course attendance
- Project report
- Presentation in the final weeks of the course
This course runs throughout the year. Please check https://io.ub.ac.id or https://gae.ub.ac.id
Required Documents
- Recommendation letter from an academic advisor or relevant contact person
- Parent/Guardian Consent Letter for students under 18 years old
- Copy of Passport,
- English Proficiency Test (TOEFL, IELTS, Duo Lingo)
- Application letter
- Financial statement (for those who conduct an in-person attendance)
- If VISA is required, students could seek assistance from GAE-UB by email. If necessary, students will be interviewed by GAE
International students apply to mobility programs through the https://gae.ub.ac.id website.
Program Content 2023: UB Microcredentials Course on Sustainable Development
This course is an introduction to the key principles of sustainable development and the application of such principles in Indonesian development. The course provides theoretical insights and practical learning experiences from relevant industry, society, and social organisations. The themes taught include food security, good health and well-being, clean water and sanitation, gender equality, project planning, affordable and clean energy, economic growth; industry, innovation and infrastructure; sustainable cities and communities; and climate change.
The courses will be taught from multiple perspectives and disciplines at Universitas Brawijaya. You will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience, and the implication of each theme learned towards development.
At the end of the course, you are expected to present your project related to the chosen theme from the course.
UB’s course on Sustainable Development aims to:
- Introduce the principles of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their application in a developing country
- Train students in knowledge and skills in a shorter period of time than the degree program
Course Activities
We offer 4 courses:
- Sustainable economic development
- Sustainable environment
- Sustainable human development
- Food security and climate change
| Week | Mode | Themes and Learning Activity | Information |
| Week 1 | Hybrid (Classroom or Online) | Opening general info on the course, orientation to UB | Seminar, course profile, assessment information |
| Week 2 | Hybrid (Classroom or Online) | (1) Economic Growth | Seminar, field visit/ case analysis* |
| Week 3 | Hybrid (Classroom or Online) | (1) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | Seminar, field visit/ case analysis* |
| Week 4 | Hybrid (Classroom or Online) | (1) Sustainable Cities and Communities | Seminar, field visit/ case analysis* |
| Week 5 | Hybrid (Classroom or Online) | (2) Affordable and Clean Energy | Seminar, field visit/ case analysis* |
| Week 6 | Hybrid (Classroom or Online) | (2) Clean Water and Sanitation | Seminar, field visit/ case analysis* |
| Week 7 | Hybrid (Classroom or Online) | (3) Good Health and Well-being | Seminar, field visit/ case analysis* |
| Week 8 | Hybrid (Classroom or Online) | (3) Gender Equality | Seminar, field visit/ case analysis* |
| Week 9 | Hybrid (Classroom or Online) | (3) Quality Education | Seminar, field visit/ case analysis* |
| Week 10 | Hybrid (Classroom or Online) | (4) Food Security | Seminar, field visit/ case analysis* |
| Week 11 | Hybrid (Classroom or Online) | (4) Climate Change | Seminar, field visit/ case analysis* |
| Week 12 | Hybrid (Classroom or Online) | Project presentation | |
| Week 13 | Hybrid (Classroom or Online) | Project presentation | |
| Week 14 | Hybrid (Classroom or Online) | Closing and certificate awarding |
Certificate
A certificate of awarding will be held at the end of the teaching/learning period. You will receive digital certificates (paper certificates are also available upon request) upon completion of the course. Credit transfer is given if you join at least 80% of the program, including the project.