Udayana University (UU) - Bali, Indonesia Bali International Program on Asian Studies (BIPAS)

Student comments: ”We’ve been here in Bali for 4 days now and I can already say that I love this place from the bottom of my heart." "We’re staying at a luxurious villa and the monthly rent is not bad at all when shared by four people. Cleaning services, water, electricity and wireless Internet are all included in the rent." ”I’ve been surprised by the quality of teaching, even though different lecturers have very different teaching methods. The most interesting by far has been the course on Indonesian history, ethnology, culture and customs as well as the lecture series on South-West Asian economy. I believe these courses will be of most use to me in the future. The workshops and excursions have also been very interesting.”

Study in Bali - AE and Udayana University bring university studies and exotic Bali within your reach. We are now accepting applications for the spring 2011 semester!

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• Partner University
• Study program
• Who are the programs intended for?
• Program Fee
• Application procedure
• Accommodation
• More information

Destination: Bali Year after year, the island of Bali in Indonesia is voted the most enchanting travel and holiday destination in the whole world by readers of all major travel magazines. Bali's wide variety of attractions, the physical beauty of the island, and the year-round pleasant climate make Bali a place regarded by many visitors as the "Ultimate Island" or the "Island of the Gods'". Bali may be small in size – you can drive around the entire coast in one long day – but its prominence as a destination is huge, and rightfully so. Ask travellers what Bali means to them and you’ll get as many answers as there are flowers on a frangipani tree. Virescent rice terraces, pulse-pounding surf, enchanting temple ceremonies, mesmerising dance performances and ribbons of beaches are just some of the images people cherish. And those are just some of the more obvious qualities. A visit to Bali means that you are in the most visitor-friendly island of Indonesia. There are pleasures of the body, whether a massage on the beach or a hedonistic interlude in a sybaritic spa. Shopping that will put ‘extra bag’ at the top of your list. Food and drink ranging from the freshest local cuisine bursting with the flavours of the markets to food from around the globe, often prepared by chefs and served in restaurants that are world class. From a cold Bintang at sunset to an epic night clubbing, your social whirl is limited only by your own fortitude. Small obviously doesn’t mean limited. The manic whirl of Kuta changes into the luxury of Seminyak. The artistic swirl of Ubud is a counterpoint to misty treks amid the volcanoes. Mellow beach towns like Amed, Lovina and Pemuteran can be found right round the coast and just offshore is the laid-back and idyllic Nusa Lembongan. As you stumble upon the exquisite little offerings left all over the island that appear as if by magic, you’ll see that the tiny tapestry of colours and textures is a metaphor for Bali itself.

Udayana University At Udayana University, we are committed to providing you with a mixture of excellence and enjoyable academic education, social interaction and engagement with the local and wider community. We have an ambitious vision towards a world class university through our distinctive ability to integrate education and research. Udayana University is fully engaged in communities and works closely with many professions, schools, government and industries. Udayana University influences societies at local, national, regional and international levels. Udayana University is among Indonesia’s leading universities in regard to tuition and research. It is the largest and most respected university in Bali, Indonesia. It was founded in 1962 by the Ministry of Education and has a total of 10 faculties. The university has approximately 20,000 students attending 12 undergraduate and 12 postgraduate degree programs. The campuses are located in Jimbaran and the capital city Denpasar. UU is a state-owned university and it is internationally recognized by IAU (International Association of Universities). UU has the best research performances in biotechnology and medical sciences, and also rates highly in social science, economics and tourism studies. UU regularly achieves top Indonesian awards for individual teachers. Udayana University is an international university and it co-operates with Asian, European, American, Australian and African universities. It also has bilateral agreements with some European universities. Read more about Udayana University here. UU contact information: Udayana University, Denpasar Campus Faculty of Letters Jalan Pulau Nias No. 13 Denpasar 80114 Indonesia The UU contact person during the study program: Mr. I Made Rajeg

Study Semester - BIPAS

The international BIPAS semesters (Bali International Program on Asian Studies) are held in English and last 4 months. The autumn semester lasts from September to December and the spring semester from January to early May. Udayana University is responsible for the teaching and the transcript of records.

(The autumn 2010 semester is being arranged Sep 1st - Dec 17th, 2010. The application period for the semester has ended.)

BIPAS courses:

The study program consists of the five courses mentioned above. Students are expected to participate all of them. You can use the syllabuses when making a study plan to present to your possible home institution.

Lectures are provided from Monday to Wednesday and on Thursdays are held the workshops and site visits. Volunteers can also join charity acitivities at Seeds of Hope -orphanage.

One completed course is worth 3 credits, which is most often converted to 5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) study credits.
Read more under study credits.

The program introduces the students to economics, business, trade, culture, language, and tourism with Asia as the central region. The students will also be able to interact with locals and fellow exchange students. The course lecturers are experienced with international backgrounds. Most of them have a degree from abroad.

In addition to the above-mentioned courses, Udayana University offers other courses to international students. However, the teaching language for these courses is typically Bahasa Indonesia and the courses are held by different faculties for a separate fee. You can ask about taking additional courses after arriving in Indonesia, because it’s easer to make arrangements face to face.

Who are the BIPAS semesters intended for?

The goal of the BIPAS semesters is to increase the students' knowledge of Indonesia and Asia in an international and inspiring environment. The program is intended for students who wish to experience a unique semester on a world-famous paradise island. The students who participate in the program want to combine academics, free time activities and unforgettable experiences to benefit their future.

In addition to studying, students have time for hobbies and traveling. Students who have participated in the program have praised the island’s beautiful scenery, friendly local people and innumerable free time activities.

Bali is a renowned surfer’s paradise and it also offers opportunities for playing golf. Despite being small in size, the island has a lot to offer for people of all ages. The white sandy beaches beckon sunbathers and those who are interested in culture can witness local dances and ceremonies. Balinese art is known around the world and the sunsets are breathtaking.

BIPAS is suitable for anyone who is interested in Asia, but doesn’t want to settle for more traditional options. The courses are interesting and they are held by lecturers who have international experience. The typical participants are students of business, technology, art, social sciences, political science and tourism. There are also many participants from other fields of study, who are able to take interesting minor courses in an international environment.

The study abroad period will be seen as an asset when entering the job market and competing for jobs later on in life. Ask your home institution about transferring the completed study credits into your degree.

Program Fee

The BIPAS program fee is 1590 € (including VAT) which includes the application fee, tuition fee and course material (not e.g. accommodation, flights or visa). AE has negotiated group discounted tuition fees with its partner universities. Most often the tuition fees at Asian universities are more expensive for free movers finding a study place on their own. Unlike other free movers, non-native English speakers going via AE are not required to take a TOEFL English language proficiency test which costs approximately 185 $.

Application procedure

Applying for study programs represented by Asia Exchange is easy and you’ll receive an initial letter of acceptance within a week of sending in your application and the required attachments. You can start to make travel arrangements after receiving your initial acceptance letter. Applications are submitted online.

Required documents:
1) An official Transcript of Records in English (stamped by your home institution) or, if you are not currently enrolled at an institution of higher education, a copy of your high school diploma (or similar document)
2) A copy of the identification page of your passport (please note that your passport must be valid for at least six months after arriving in Indonesia)
3) Certificate of Health
4) Signature page

Sending your application

First download the Health Certificate and Signature Page (documents 3 and 4 above) onto your computer, print them and have them filled out accordingly. Then scan the required documents (1 – 4) onto your computer and fill out the application form and upload the required documents as attachments at:
https://fs12.formsite.com/asiaexchange/AE_BIPAS_UU/secure_index.html

Please name your documents as follows before uploading them to your application: "firstname_lastname_transcripts", "firstname_lastname_passport", "firstname_lastname_certificate" and “firstname_lastname_signature.” Please upload the required documents in PDF format.

Please enter your permanent mailing address in the application, so that you will be sure to receive the official acceptance letter before the start of the study program and the transcript of records after it ends.

The Indonesian authorities require a health certificate to be attached to the application. Please note that the mentioned X-rays and tuberculosis tests are not required. Ask your physician to fill out the health certificate.

The applications are handled in the order they are received. After receiving your initial letter of acceptance within a week of sending in your application, you can make a study plan to present to your home institution and apply for scholarships. Your home institution is responsible for making the decisions about transferring credits and granting scholarships. We will also send you an invoice for the application fee (50 €) with your initial acceptance letter. The final invoice for the program fee (1540 €) will be sent at least 45 days prior to the start of the study program. If needed, you can cancel your participation in the program by e-mail, in accordance with the terms and conditions.

You will receive your official acceptance letter from Udayana University one month at the latest before the start of the study program. You can apply for a visa after receiving the official letter. Acquiring a visa takes about four days, depending on the country it is being issued in. You can find instructions for applying for a visa on our website under:
Instructions → Visa.

We recommend booking your flights well in advance before the start of the study program. More information on our website under: Instructions → Traveling.
The minimum requirements are 18 years of age, completed upper secondary school (e.g. high school) and sufficient language proficiency to understand lectures given in English.

We expect you to read through the Asia Exchange Ltd terms and conditions.

Accommodation

The students are free to choose their preferred choice of accommodation. There are plenty of accommodation options for short-term and long-term accommodation located both near the campus and at popular tourist locations. The prices vary depending on the location and the amenities. Most of the students prefer renting as a group a private villa with a pool.

It’s easiest to stay at a hotel for a few days after arriving in Indonesia and comparing different accommodation options. Good sources of information about accommodation are local realtors, classified ads, restaurant bulletin boards, websites and other exchange students. AE will send students an orientation guide with more detailed information about available accommodation options and local contacts before the start of the study program.

You can have a look at the most popular accommodation options at http://bali360.net.

More information

We have tried our best to include all the relevant information you will need about the study programs and practical arrangements on our website. These include:

- FAQ
- Why go on exchange?
- General info about study programs represented by AE
- Information about Bali
- Traveling
- Passport and visa
- Exchange student’s checklist

After the application period ends, AE will send an orientation guide to outgoing exchange students which includes information about studying, accommodation, traveling, health care, and free time activities as well as money and cell phone subscriptions. An orientation will also be organized for the students.

If you can’t find the information you require on our website, or if you wish to contact AE directly, please send us a message with the Feedback form.