UTM GLOBAL OUTREACH PROGRAMME

WHAT IS UTM GLOBAL OUTREACH PROGRAMME?

The UTM Global Outreach Programme is an international programme designed to develop UTM students to be global ready graduates.

WHY UTM GLOBAL OUTREACH PROGRAMME?

Participating in the UTM Global Outreach Programme is an exciting and challenging way of broadening your personal, academic and professional horizons. Through the program, you can:

• Globalise your educational experience by adding an international dimension to your degree;
• Enhance academic opportunities beyond those offered at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia;
• Establish professional and career opportunities by networking with other students, academics and professional organisations;
• Improve language skills, cross-cultural understanding, and cross-cultural understanding and cross-cultural interpersonal communication;
• Experience personal growth by developing self confidence, independence, and social skills; and
• Incorporate these new experiences into your resume so that you stand out from the crowd in an ever increasingly global workforce.

HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAMME?

In this programme, students spend one or two weeks to gain new academic, cultural and international experience.

AM I ELIGIBLE?

UTM students will be considered for UTM Global Outreach Programme provided that:

• The applicant is currently a student of UTM;
• The applicant should possess a good academic record;
• The applicant must agree to enrol at the host institution as described in the programme plan;
• The applicant must agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the host institution or placement provider;
• The applicant should demonstrate empathy and understanding of cultural difference;
• The applicant has good health condition;
• The applicant should demonstrate excellent personal skills; and
• The applicant agrees to be responsible for the costs incurred.  The students may seek other sources of sponsors including that provided by UTM to subsidise some expenses including travel, accommodation and insurance.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The programme is coordinated by faculties in calloboration with UTM Pffice of International Affairs;

Students should apply through the faculties. Submit a complete UTM Global Outreach Programme paper work to Faculties for review and approval. Applications endorsed by Faculties will be forwarded to UTM Office of International Affairs for processing, and final approval by UTM.

Once your programme has been approved, submit a complete list of participants with details of parent/guardian (name, contact number and address) to Office of International Affairs to get approval for going abroad from UTM Vice Chancellor.  

THE PROGRAMME FOCUS AREA

Three categories of programmes includes:

•  A technical-based, experiential approach that redefines the classroom as students learn from academics, policymakers, and other professionals in the real-world settings of communities, workplaces, organizations, and natural environments;
• Genuine cultural immersion through cross discipline experience  and local assimilation that enables students to make connections that promote academic progress, personal growth, and intercultural understanding; and
• Service learning that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen community engagement.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Think carefully. You should think about the country of visit, your personal and academic goals, and what kind of the programme focus area is best for you.

Talk with your faculties. Part of the application is the approval of participation form, signed by the Dean of your faculty.

Talk with your family and friends. Your family and friends know you best, and may be able to help you sort out priorities. It’s also important to make sure your family understands your programme, the location you’ve chosen, and the process the programme. You will need their support, and they will want to know about this exciting opportunity.

Think financially. UTM Global Outreach Programme is an important commitment, and financing the experience may not be as difficult as you think. Advanced planning will help tremendously. UTM may offer financial assistance. Check with your faculty and residential colleges for more information.

PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENT

All participating students must have a passport, valid for at least six months after your program ends.

Students should apply as early as possible, and in some cases, passport applications may need to be expedited. For many programs, students will require one or more visas as well. Visa application processes vary widely, and some visa processes are multi-step and complicated.

The UTM Office of International Affairs helps students to understand the process for the programme.

The UTM Global Outreach Programme cannot guarantee visas for its participants, and it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to secure the appropriate visa in a timely manner.

AFTER YOU APPLY

Review Process. The UTM Global Outreach Programme committee reviews complete applications in batches by programme.

Next Step. Once you have been accepted, you will receive the following prior to your departure:

• Approval letter from Office of Vice Chancellor (Academic & International);
• Visa instructions, if applicable;
•  Pre-departure materials; and
• A letter from your Programme Advisor outlining more specific information about the program.

AFTER YOU APPLY

Upon completion of the programme, the following items are to be submitted to the Office of International Affairs:

• Complete report with softcopy within 30 days after returning to UTM;
• Flight boarding pass stubs (every participant)