Taylor’s University STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME A Global Experience

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1 2 PARTNER UNIVERSITIES FOR STUDENT EXCHANGE A GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY COUNTRY UNIVERSITY COUNTRY STUDY OVERSEAS AS PART OF YOUR DEGREE! UNIVERSITY OF MENDOZA Argentina DONG-A UNIVERSITY Korea LA TROBE UNIVERSITY Australia DUKSUNG WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY Korea CHOOSE FROM MORE THAN 40 COUNTRIES AND QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Australia HANYANG UNIVERSITY Korea RMIT UNIVERSITY Australia INHA UNIVERSITY Korea OVER 200 PARTNER UNIVERSITIES. DEAKIN UNIVERSITY Australia KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY Korea CQ UNIVERSITY Australia KWANGJU WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY Korea In today’s ever-changing global corporate climate, having a THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Australia KYONGGI UNIVERSITY Korea UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY Australia KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY Korea university degree is no longer the sole criteria to succeed in a career. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA Australia KYUNGSUNG UNIVERSITY Korea SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY Australia PUKYONG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Korea Graduates must be equipped with necessary soft skills to succeed in MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY Australia UNIVERSITY OF SEOUL Korea the working world and most importantly be prepared to compete MURDOCH UNIVERISITY Australia SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Korea UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES BFI VIENNA Austria YEUNGNAM UNIVERSITY Korea locally and internationally. One of the most important traits KUFSTEIN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Austria CHUNG-ANG UNIVERSITY Korea IMC UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES KREMS Austria DANKOOK UNIVERSITY Korea graduates today must have to succeed in the global job market is MCI MANAGEMENT CENTER INNSBRUCK Austria KONKUK UNIVERSITY Korea cultural adaptability. MODUL UNIVERSITY Austria CHONNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Korea UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES WIENER NEUSTADT Austria SOONGSIL UNIVERSITY Korea UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES UPPER AUSTRIA Austria KOREA MARITIME AND OCEAN UNIVERSITY Korea Taylor’s University Student Exchange Programmes provide you with HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION OF THE PROVINCE IN LIEGE Belgium FAR EAST UNIVERSITY Korea SAINT-LOUIS UNIVERSITY Belgium THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF KOREA Korea an opportunity to study and live in a new country to enhance your THOMAS MORE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Belgium MYONGJI UNIVERSITY Korea INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER SOCIAL COMMUNICATION STUDIES (IHECS) Belgium SOLBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS – WOOSONG UNIVERSITY Korea international experience and develop cross-cultural competencies. UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA Canada KANGWON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Korea Essentially, Taylor’s University is committed to preparing our MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND Canada UNIVERSIDAD POPULAR AUTONOMA DEL ESTADO DE PUEBLA (UPAEP) Mexico ZHEJIANG INTERNATIONAL STUDIES UNIVERSITY China KAUNAS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Lithuania students for a future in which they will be global citizens. Some of XI'AN JIAOTONG-LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY China FONTYS ACADEMY FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRIES Netherlands INSTITUTE FOR TOURISM STUDIES China HANZE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES GRONINGEN Netherlands the immediate benefits to be attained from the Taylor’s University UNIVERSITY OF MACAU China SAXION UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Netherlands Student Exchange Programme include the following; UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IN PRAGUE Czech Republic THE HAGUE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Netherlands METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY PRAGUE Czech Republic ROTTERDAM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Netherlands UNIVERSITY OF HRADEC KRALOVE Czech Republic NHL STENDEN UNIVERSITY Netherlands ANGLO - AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Czech Republic TIO UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Netherlands UNIVERSITY OF OSTRAVA Czech Republic BREDA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Netherlands EDUCATIONAL BUSINESS ACADEMY AARHUS, SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES Denmark WINDESHEIM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Netherlands • International learning and knowledge propels students ZEALAND Denmark FONTYS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION Netherlands UCL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Denmark HZ UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Netherlands towards acceptance and understanding of an array of UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK Denmark FONTYS INTERNATIONAL Netherlands DANISH SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND JOURNALISM Denmark OTAGO POLYTECHNIC New Zealand different cultural and community perspectives AALBORG UNIVERSITY Denmark UNIVERSITY OF STAVANGER Norway HAAGA-HELIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Finland ST IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA UNIVERSITY Peru • Language acquisition is achieved through practical NORTH KARELIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Finland UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM DALTA Philippines immersion TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Finland THE UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS Philippines TURKU UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Finland FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY Philippines • Awareness and adoption of alternative, multi-faceted LAHTI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Finland JOSE RIZAL UNIVERSITY Philippines AUDENCIA GROUP () LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY Philippines approaches to learning BURGUNDY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (GROUP ESC DIJON BOURGOGNE) France NICOLAUS COPERNICUS UNIVERSITY OF TORUN Poland LILLE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY France UNIVERSITY OF AVEIRO Portugal • Analytical and problem solving skills ISG BUSINESS SCHOOL France SCHOOL OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, SANT IGNASI ISEP - SCHOOL OF DIGITAL ENGINEERS France - RAMON LULL UNIVERSITY Spain • Enhanced interest in global issues as well as a broader SCIENCES PO LILLE France UNIVERSITY OF LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA Spain general knowledge UNIVERSITY OF BORDEAUX France CETT : SCHOOL OF TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND GASTRONOMY Spain ESCE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL France UNIVERSITY OF ALMERIA Spain UNIVERSITY -EST CRETEIL VAL DE MARNE (UPEC) France COMILLAS PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY Spain ECOLE SUPERIEURE INTERNATIONALE DE SAVIGNAC UNIVERSITY OF ALICANTE Spain PERSONAL (HOTEL, RESTAURANT, TOURISM, EVENT) France UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND ARTS OF NORTHWESTERN SWITZERLAND Switzerland • Self-development and awareness leading to enhanced ECE PARIS GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING France BERN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Switzerland RENNES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS France GENEVA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED self-confidence and self-esteem. This is often the most INSEEC BBA - EUROPEAN BUSINESS SCHOOL BORDEAUX-LYON France SCIENCES WESTERN SWITZERLAND Switzerland ECAM LYON (ENGINEERING SCHOOL) France FHS ST GALLEN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Switzerland noticeable change in returned exchange students UNIVERSITY OF RENNES 1 France UNIVERSITY WEST Sweden UNIVERSITY OF BURGUNDY France KRISTIANSTAD UNIVERSITY Sweden • Maturity and social poise, fueled by the necessity to INSEEC SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION France HALMSTAD UNIVERSITY Sweden confront challenges outside a familiar support network France BANGKOK UNIVERSITY Thailand INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES DE TOULOUSE (INSA) France THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY Thailand and comfort zone COLOGNE BUSINESS SCHOOL Germany PRINCE OF SONGKLA UNIVERSITY Thailand BADEN-WUERTTEMBERG COOPERATIVE STATE UNIVERSITY SIAM UNIVERSITY Thailand • Integration into another environment as well as the (DHBW KARLSRUHE AND DHBW HEIDENHEIM) Germany RANGSIT UNIVERSITY Thailand HEILBRONN UNIVERSITY Germany CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY Thailand development of life-long friendships, fostering an BIBERACH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Germany KING MONGKUT'S UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY THONBURI Thailand appreciation of home and family TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY INGOLSTADT Germany FU JEN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY Taiwan, R.O.C AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Germany NATIONAL CHI NAN UNIVERSITY Taiwan, R.O.C • A tremendous sense of accomplishment upon completion KONSTANZ UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Germany SHIH CHIEN UNIVERSITY Taiwan, R.O.C EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Germany NATIONAL SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY Taiwan, R.O.C encourages students to develop independent opinions, UNIVERSITY OF AUGSBURG Germany UNIVERSITY OF TAIPEI Taiwan, R.O.C RHEINMAIN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Germany SABANCI UNIVERSITY Turkey make informed decisions and strive to attain fresh goals CLAUSTHAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Germany ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY ANHALT UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Germany UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF United Kingdom SRH UNIVERSITY HEIDELBERG Germany MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY United Kingdom LONG-TERM Essentially, this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study, travel NEU-ULM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Germany LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY United Kingdom MUNICH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Germany UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND United Kingdom • Prospective employers in almost every field look favorably and make lifelong friends around the world. Learn more about LUDWIGSHAFEN UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND SOCIETY Germany UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL United Kingdom upon experience gained while living overseas and THE HANG SENG UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Hong Kong GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY United Kingdom yourself, become more independent and give your Taylor’s degree THE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Hong Kong SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY United Kingdom knowledge obtained of another language and culture an international edge. Share your Malaysian culture abroad and, in LONDON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Indonesia UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL United Kingdom BINUS UNIVERSITY Indonesia UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM United Kingdom • Increased pressure to communicate and relate to others return, immerse yourself in another country - experience the UNIVERSITY OF INDONESIA Indonesia UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD United Kingdom FREE UNIVERSITY OF BOZEN - BOLZANO Italy UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER United Kingdom develops an awareness of group dynamics and personal culture, lifestyle, and people of different nationalities! LIUC UNIVERSIITY OF CARLO - CATTANEO Italy UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX United Kingdom sensitivity towards others UNIVERSITY OF UDINE Italy UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE United Kingdom BOCCONI UNIVERSITY Italy ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY United Kingdom • Successful programme completion represents an excellent Taylor’s University Student Exchange Programme enables you to RITSUMEIKAN ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY Japan UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA United Kingdom KINDAI UNIVERSITY Japan ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY TEICKENHAM United Kingdom measure of personal flexibility, encompassing an ability to study in more than 200 renowned universities globally by paying KANAZAWA SEIRYO UNIVERSITY Japan SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY USA zero foreign tuition fees. You can spend up to a semester abroad by TAMA UNIVERSITY Japan ST CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY USA reach compromise, focus and succeed through challenging NAGASAKI UNIVERSITY Japan FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (MIAMI, USA AND TIANJIN, CHINA) USA times only paying local tuition fees to Taylor’s University. SHIZUOKA UNIVERSITY Japan UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG USA TOYO UNIVERSITY Japan STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY USA INTERNATIONAL LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE (iCLA) - YAMANASHI GAKUIN UNIVERSITY Japan NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY USA Moreover, students are able to acquire credit transfer when return- AICHI PREFECTURAL UNIVERSITY Japan CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD USA Source: World Education Program (WEP) Australia. KANSAI UNIVERSITY Japan HOA SEN UNIVERSITY Vietnam ing to their home institution and receive a partial transcript from the NIIGATA UNIVERSITY Japan DUY TAN UNIVERSITY Vietnam RYUKOKU UNIVERSITY Japan FPT UNIVERSITY Vietnam host institution. Do note that prior approval from the school on the KWANSEI GAKUIN UNIVERSITY Japan HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION Vietnam modules to be undertaken at the host institution is required. MEIKAI UNIVERSITY Japan

3 4 OVERVIEW OF STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME RECOMMENDED SEMESTER FOR YOUR Welcome to the exciting world of student exchange! Taylor’s STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME University Student Exchange Programme provides vast Exchange Semester opportunities for students to go on student exchange at a wide No. Programme range of universities across the globe. ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDENT EXCHANGE (Long Semester Only) PROGRAMME 1 • Bachelor of International Before you embark on this remarkable journey, you are advised to All Taylor’s University students enrolled in full-time undergraduate Hospitality Management (Hons) pay attention to the following important aspects: programmes can apply for the Student Exchange Programme. They • Bachelor of Culinary • Submit your application to the Global Mobility Office at least are required to fulfill the following criteria at the time of application: Management (Hons) TWO semesters before your preferred exchange semester. This is • Attain academic excellence of at least 2.5 in CGPA • Bachelor of International S4 (Free Electives) to allow for adequate time to assess your application and provide • Fulfill any specific requirements by the preferred exchange Tourism Management (Hons) assistance for the exchange semester institution. Requirements such as field of study, language • Bachelor of International • Prior to going for student exchange, you are required to complete proficiency (English or other language), year of study, etc., are Tourism Management (Hons) at least one year of full time study at Taylor’s University and pass available from our student exchange partners' factsheets (Events Management) all the modules enrolled • Portray strong image as reliable and outstanding ambassador for • Bachelor of Science S3 (Free Electives) • In order for credit transfer to take place, the students must pass Taylor’s University and Malaysia (Hons) (Culinology) all the modules undertaken at the host institution and the credit 2 • Bachelor of Information value of the modules must be matched with those offered at Technology (Hons) Taylor’s University • Bachelor of Computer Science • Taylor’s University has many options for undergraduate exchange (Hons) S4 (Free Electives) semester at many reputable partner institutions in Asia, Europe, • Bachelor of Software Engineering North America, Central and South America (Hons) • Consider the different experiences you would like to have on your 3 • Bachelor of Biomedical Science semester exchange and seize this opportunity to break free from (Hons) your comfort zone • Bachelor of Biotechnology (Hons) S4 (Free Electives) • Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Food Science) 4 • Bachelor of Business (Hons) S4 (Free Electives) 5 • Bachelor of Mass S4 (Free Electives) Communication (Hons) 6 • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Mechanical Engineering) • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) S4 (Free Electives) All other programmes are on case-by-case basis. • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Chemical Engineering) HOW TO APPLY FOR THE STUDENT 7 • Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) S4 (Free Electives) EXCHANGE PROGRAMME? 8 • Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) S6 (4 Free Electives) 9 • Bachelor of Design (Hons) Research your options. Check website in Creative Media S5 (4 Free Electives) STEP 1 of our partner universities for further All other programmes are on case-by-case basis. information.

Book an appointment with our Student STEP 2 Exchange Coordinator to discuss on your options.

Complete the online application form STEP 3 for your selected option.

The Study Exchange Coordinator will STEP 4 notify you once your nomination has been finalized and approved by your academic faculties’ members.

The web-link of the partner universities and online application form for the Student Exchange Programme is available at www.taylors.edu.my/exchange

5 6 IMPORTANT TIMELINE FOR APPLICATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND STUDENT EXCHANGE OUTBOUND PROCESS 1. STUDENT APPLICANT a. To discuss with your parents on your decision and university of choice. JANUARY/FEBRUARY INTAKE b. To find out more about the university, cost of living, visa requirements, air fares, accommodation and travel and health insurance. c. To discuss with your Programme Director on the choice of electives. SEPTEMBER INTAKE d. To apply for your Student Visa promptly – at least 2-3 months before travelling dates. For International Students Only e. Recommendation to initiate your Malaysian Student Pass renewal process at least 6 months before your intended travelling date. By END-JUNE (Preceding Year) END-JANUARY (Concurrent Year) This is subject to the approval from the Malaysian Immigration Department. Please liaise and follow up with Taylor’s International Office on the timely renewal of your Malaysian Student Pass and make known to them on your purpose for early renewal i.e. to participate in the Taylor’s Student Exchange Programme. Upon returning to Malaysia from your Student Exchange Programme, please ensure that your Student Pass remain active.

Get to know the Budgeting - Cost of Fill up the online GMO pre-screened living, visa, application for 2. GLOBAL MOBILITY OFFICE approved universities Student Exchange a. To provide updated information on available universities for Student Exchange Programme. and available modules accommodation, air application form before student's acceptance fares, travel, medical (first-come-first-served b. To liaise with the Partner University on nomination and module selections. for your programme. the deadline. c. To provide guidance to students on the preparation needed for their Student Exchange Programme including advisory on partner and health insurance. basis) universities, application process to host university, cost of living, visa requirements, accommodation, travel and medical healthcare insurance and matters pertaining to safety.

3. ACADEMIC SCHOOL JULY-SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY-APRIL a. To approve the student’s application for student exchange and provide guidance on the modules selection. b. To provide advisory on the Student Exchange Learning Agreement and provide approval on the modules and credits to be undertaken at the host university. c. For Non-Electives Semester - To map the modules for the Student Exchange Programme and resolve any module mapping issues that may arise. d. To ensure that the student’s credit is transferred back to Taylor’s University. GMO nominate students Approval of candidates Verification of student's Students accept or to the host universities. by School academic results. reject offer IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are a scholarship holder, please check with your sponsor if the funding will be continued for your student exchange programme. Similarly for those on the PTPTN loan, please note that you will not be able to get your loan disbursement using the results obtained from the host institution as the GPA is not captured in your student exchange programme.

COST OF LIVING IN COUNTRIES OF OUR PARTNER UNIVERSITIES OCTOBER-NOVEMBER MAY-JULY *Note: Estimated cost only includes accommodation, food and general living expenses for the month. Estimated Cost of Estimated Cost of Students attend No. Country Living Per Month (RM) No. Country Living Per Month (RM) Students begin Visa Students begin Students make Pre-Departure Briefing 1 Argentina 4500 – 6000 18 Mexico 2000 – 2500 Application process Application Process and arrangement for and submit Indemnity 2 Austria 2500 – 4000 19 Netherlands 3000 – 4500 upon receiving their finalise modules at Host accommodation and Form and Student 3 Australia 5000 – 8000 20 New Zealand 6000 – 8000 Acceptance Letter from University. travelling plan. Exchange Learning Host University. 4 Belgium 2500 – 3000 21 Norway 3500 – 5200 Agreement to GMO. 5 Canada 5500 – 8000 22 Peru 2500 – 3300 6 China 2600 – 5000 23 Philippines 2000 – 3000 7 Czech Republic 2000 – 3500 24 Poland 1700 – 2600 8 Denmark 3000 – 4000 25 Portugal 2400 – 3800 DECEMBER AUGUST 9 Finland 2700 – 3200 26 Spain 4000 – 4800 10 France 3000 – 5000 27 Sweden 3800 – 4500 11 Germany 3000 – 5000 28 Switzerland 4000 – 6700 Students settle all local Students to submit a Students make 12 Hong Kong SAR, China 2500 – 3300 29 Taiwan, R.O.C 2500 – 3600 tuition fees before copy of travelling plan arrangement for flight 13 Indonesia 2000 – 3500 30 Thailand 2000 – 3200 embarking on their and travel, medical and ticket and secure travel, 14 Italy 3000 – 3400 31 Turkey 2600 – 3400 student exchange health insurance policy medical and health 15 Japan 3000 – 4500 32 United Kingdom 4500 – 6000 programme. to GMO. insurance. 16 Korea 2500 – 3000 33 USA 5000 – 8000 17 Lithuania 1400 – 3000 34 Vietnam 1500 – 2500 Student Applicant All information is based on rough estimation and is subject to changes without prior notice. Global Mobility Office

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7 8 IMPORTANT PREPARATION FOR MEDICAL, HEALTH AND TRAVEL INSURANCE All exchange students are required to purchase and have a valid TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME Medical, Health and Travel Insurance. Detailed information and Getting ready for exchange is exhilarating, but the right arrangements are important for a safe and fruitful semester abroad. It is important to requirements will be given to you at the pre-departure session. PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING FOR EXCHANGE be flexible and approach your new setting with an open mind. It is also important to understand the cultural differences of the country you Please note that some partner universities from certain countries are travelling to so you can be respectful when networking with locals. Here are some significant things to keep in mind: require you to purchase medical and health insurance directly from STUDENTS them. Prices differ at each university but you will be informed of this The Pre-Departure Briefing is an effective platform to get important VISAS after you apply. Students will be responsible for any costs linked with information pertaining to your Student Exchange Programme. You Having a valid travelling visa is essential. As soon as you have been approved for your Student Exchange Programme, you should contact the these compulsory insurance necessities at the host university. will receive an invitation to attend the Pre-Departure Briefing which nearest embassy / consulate of your host country for visa application procedure. You will need your official acceptance documentation from is compulsory for all exchange students. The briefing will cover the host institution to apply for a student visa of your host country. Make sure you check how long it will take to obtain your visa. Unless ACCOMMODATION various topics such as: advised otherwise by the overseas embassy / consulate, you must have your visa before you leave Malaysia. Each nationality has different You need to take care of all the arrangements pertaining to • your responsibilities as an exchange student processes and procedures for obtaining a student visa and these can change frequently. For this reason, Taylor’s University is not able to apply accommodation. You can choose if you want to live on campus or off • academic credit transfer and approved modules for student for the student’s visa on your behalf but advise that you check the embassy / consulate website regularly for the updated information. You campus, but think about vital factors when making this decision exchange may contact the embassy / consulate directly for further enquiries and liaison. such as your social networks and travel time to and from campus. • enrolment for one-semester exchange at the host institution Pricing of the accommodation is normally important to exchange • foreign tuition fees waiver for one-semester exchange at the COUNTRY-SPECIFIC VISA REQUIREMENTS students and having a trusted roommate of same gender helps to host institution ease the overall costs. In general, information on accommodation is • funding and scholarship (if applicable) Cost of Visa for provided by your host institutions hence do pay close attention to • emergency support and embassy / consulate contacts Country Application Type of Visa Malaysian Passport Processing Time application’s details and deadline. • medical, healthcare and travel insurance Holders • settling into your new environment and cultural adaptation Austria In person at the Embassy Visa D (180 days) EUR 100 up to 2 months PLANE TICKETS • risk management and safety matters (FOC for 21 years below) You can buy plane tickets once you receive official acceptance from • submission of your Indemnity Form and a copy of your travel Australia Online application Student Visa (subclass 500) AUD 560 up to 1 month your host university and have your study plan approved by Taylor’s and medical healthcare insurance plan. Belgium In person at the Embassy Long-stay D Visa EUR 180 1 month University. These two aspects as well as attending the pre-departure As soon as you have been accepted by your Host University and Canada Not required if your course or programme is for six months or less briefing and obtaining the relevant student’s visa will determine your final acceptance to the Taylor’s University Student Exchange secure your student visa, you must also finalize your travel itinerary China Online application Student Visa X 2 USD 45 6-15 working days Programme. including flight, accommodation, travel and medical healthcare Czech Republic In person at the Embassy Long-stay Student Visa EUR 60 2 - 3 months insurance. Denmark Host institution will begin the online process and students Residence Permit DKK 2,110 2 months will have to complete the application before going to the FAMILIARITY WITH YOUR DESTINATION Embassy in person. There are many ways to get to know the destination that you are travelling including; Finland In person at the Embassy of your Home Country Schengen Visa EUR 60 2 weeks • Engagement with the alumnus of the past Student Exchange France In person at the Embassy Long Stay Visa EUR 99 2 - 3 weeks Programme Germany In person at the Embassy Student Visa EUR 75 6 - 8 weeks • Reading their blogs and have a peek at their Facebook page Hong Kong Fill in application forms and submit it to the Embassy Student Visa HKD 190 6 weeks (with permission) • Going through the information pack sent by the partner India In person at the Embassy Student Visa USD 82.70 5 weeks universities Indonesia In person at the Embassy Temporary Stay Visa RM 226 1 week • Getting connected with the international buddies from the host Italy In person at the Embassy National Visa (NV) and EUR 116 up to 9 weeks institutions obtain a “permit to stay” (subject to change) • Checking out the Tourism and Department of Foreign Affairs and upon arrival Trade websites for safety and travelling advice Japan In person at the Embassy Student Visa Free 3 days • Using many different apps such as Trip Advisor, Lonely Planet, (with Certificate of SOS and Smart Traveler to get more local travelling tips – Eligibility from Host remember to check out information on local transportation, University) local currency, weather, places of interest, the general do’s and Korea In person at the Embassy Student Visa (D2) RM 252 3 days don’ts suitable for the local environment Mexico In person at the Embassy Student Visa USD 36 up to 3 weeks • Learning some local languages for ease of adaptation Netherlands Application will be made by the Host University. Student Visa Set by the institution 4 weeks In a nutshell, Taylor’s University Student Exchange Programme offers Philippines In person at the Embassy Student Visa 2,250 NOK 3 - 4 weeks students with a myriad of benefits such as: Spain In person at the Embassy of your Home Country Student Visa USD 79.20 2 months • Live and study in a different country Sweden Online application to Swedish Embassy in Residence Permit SEK 1000 3 months • Be immersed in a new culture and language Switzerland Online application and then in person at Regional National Visa THB2300 NA • Be adaptable and challenge yourself personally and academically Consular Centre Bangkok (FOC for Malaysian) • Build new experiences and make lifelong friends • Expand your comfort zone and add more value to your academic Taiwan Online application and then in person at the Embassy Resident Visa RM 279 3 working days degree Thailand In person at the Embassy Non-Immigrant "ED" Visa USD 80 2 weeks • Develop professional networks and be ready for the global Turkey In person at the Embassy Student Visa USD 60 8 weeks marketplace United Online application and then in person at the Embassy Optional Short Term GBP 89 within 3 weeks Kingdom Study Visa (180 days) USA Online application and then in person at the Embassy F-1 Visa USD 160 / RM656 5 working days Vietnam In person at the Embassy Business Visa USD 361 7 working days All information is subject to changes without prior notice.

9 10 STUDENT’S TESTIMONIALS “BELIEVE IT OR NOT, I REALLY MISS THE RANDOM WEATHER IN MELBOURNE” SAYS AN EXCHANGE STUDENT WHO SPENT A SEMESTER AT RMIT

Living away from home for the first time, working part-time in a restaurant and getting over being shy were all experiences that benefited this student from his exchange to Australia.

FREQUENTLY-ASKED-QUESTIONS FOR

Lee Soon Onn is studying for a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Food He also found Melbourne to be a very multi-cultural city, which was TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME Science with Nutrition in the School of Biosciences (SBS), andhe full of people from around the world. “Frankly speaking, it was a Can I participate in the Student Exchange Programme? Are Medical, Health and Travel Insurance compulsory for my opted to spend a semester on exchange at the RMIT University challenge for me to approach caucasians at first………due to the The Student Exchange Programme is open to all undergraduates exchange semester? (RMIT) in Australia. Unlike Taylor’s University, RMIT is not situated as cultural differences, the language barrier and most importantly my who have completed their first year of study at Taylor’s University. All exchange students are required to purchase and have a valid a campus and their buildings are located all over the city. As he said, inner shyness. Nevertheless, things started to change as time This programme allows you to spend 1 semester abroad at one of Medical, Health and Travel Insurance. Detailed information and “it initially took quite a while to memorize the exact locations where passed, and before I noticed I was surrounded by people from all Taylor’s University partner universities for student exchange. requirements will be given to you at the pre-exchange / departure the classes were being held”, but then again it also helped him to sort of different background and made tons of friends”. session. Please note that some partner universities from certain explore the city. Reflecting on his studies he said that “In every class, Am I eligible for the Student Exchange Programme? countries require you to purchase medical and health insurance we were expected to interact pro-actively with other students as Besides focusing on his studies, he also took the opportunity to To be eligible for the Student Exchange Programme, you will need to directly from them. Prices differ at each university but you will be well with the lecturers, which is quite different from what we have work part-time in a restaurant. As he noted, “This really helped me have a minimum of CGPA 2.5 and possessed good command of the informed of this after you apply. Students will be responsible for any in Malaysia. There were tons of activities that require us to to interact with other people, improve my English and to cope with English Language which requirement varies according to costs linked with these compulsory insurance necessities at the host communicate constructively with the lecturers in discussion and my living expenses in Australia - as things are not cheap”, but added programme and host institution. university. also engaging with the community and society to put our knowledge that his one future tip for exchange students would be this, “if you earned from classes into actions”. can cook for yourself – do it – as you will save a fortune!”. Reflecting How is my CGPA being calculated during my exchange semester? Am I allowed to change to another exchange university after the on his semester on exchange, he said that, “While this was just one Your CGPA will not be taken into consideration during the exchange approval is given by the faculty? He went on to say that, “I always thought that the subjects in a semester, it was long enough to make a great impact in my life. For semester and will be prorated based on your study years at Taylor’s You are not encouraged to change the selected university to another foreign country would be more difficult than what we have here in a start, my English definitely improved during the semester. University. one as by the time the selection is done, the host university would Malaysia - but they are actually pretty much similar, just that the have closed their nomination and application deadline. ways we learn are different due to the culture”. He found that RMIT Time management is another skill that I have honed. I didn’t really Will I be receiving a transcript for my exchange semester? provide a wide-range of extra-curricular activities and a sport centre have as much time to do all the things I wanted to in Australia. I All exchange students will receive a partial transcript upon returning When do I purchase my flight tickets? where he was able to enjoy various kinds of sports, such as netball, needed to study, finish the assignments, hang out and participate in from your Student Exchange Programme and the grading is based You can purchase your flight tickets once you have received official basketball and Aussie Rules Football. He stayed in Unilodge social events and do a part-time job……..and all in just 5-months. on the system adopted by the host university. acceptance from your host university and have your study plan Bundoora, which is a private halls of residence by the campus. This is where I learnt that I had to prioritise. At times, I just wanted approved by Taylor’s University. These two aspects as well as attend- to slack-off and be idle, but I had to discipline myself to make the Where can I find the partner universities for Taylor’s University ing the pre-departure briefing and obtaining the relevant student’s “I really enjoy the living environment. The furniture was brand new, most out of the programme and my time”. Student Exchange Programme? visa will determine your final acceptance to the Taylor’s University it was high-tech and kept clean almost all the time. There were You can find the listing of Taylor’s University partner universities for Student Exchange Programme. You should only purchase your flight facilities such as a laundry, an iron, photocopy machine, pool tables, Clearly all that discipline paid off, as Lee Soon Onn did well by Student Exchange on our website. Please look for Taylor’s University tickets once the visa is approved as there is occurrence where meeting rooms, common kitchens and a silent study area. All of my achieving four Distinction grades - which is well above the average in Outbound Student Exchange page at www.taylors.edu.my/exchange student’s application for visa has been denied. basic needs were taken care of”. In terms of the social environment, Australia. Of course, you can’t talk about Melbourne without he found that there were some major differences. mentioning the weather. As he said, “the weather is really random in Do I have to pay any tuition fees for the exchange semester and All information provided in this guide is correct at the time of printing and is subject to changes without prior notice. Melbourne – moving from being extremely hot to extremely cold. At what are the other costs incurred? As he said, “To be frank, I now really miss the gentle and kind first, you just have to endure it. But believe it or not, I am now You will need to pay Taylor’s University’s semester fees before you environment in Australia - because whether you are a stranger or missing the weather down there already!” depart for your exchange semester. You do not need to pay any not, you will treated and greeted politely” Adding that, “I made one tuition fees to the Host University. All other expenses including discovery for myself - that such positive energy from the people accommodation and cost of living are borne by the students. around me made everyday a better day, and I have learnt from it and I will apply it in Malaysia”.

11 12 CONTACT POINT PARTNERSHIP, STUDENT EXCHANGE AND MOBILITY Jayvien Lau (Ms) Head, Student Exchange and Global Mobility Email: [email protected] Phone: +603 - 5629 5360

SUMMER PROGRAMME Seng Foo, Tung (Mr) Manager, Global Mobility Email: [email protected] Phone: +603 - 5629 5012

INBOUND STUDENT EXCHANGE Shamila Ganapaty (Ms) Assistant Manager, Global Mobility Email: [email protected] Phone: +603 - 5629 6613

OUTBOUND STUDENT EXCHANGE Lisa Lim (Ms) Assistant Manager, Global Mobility Email: [email protected] Phone: +603 - 5629 5018

Lin Ong (Ms) Senior Executive, Global Mobility Email: [email protected] Phone: +603 - 5629 5886

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS Global Mobility Office, Taylor’s University No. 1, Jalan Taylor’s, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

General Enquiries: [email protected] Student Exchange: www.taylors.edu.my/exchange Summer Programme: www.taylors.edu.my/mobility Website: www.taylors.edu.my