Young Learners Immersion Program

Course details Course objectives By the end of this course, students will: improve their understanding of selected Science and Engineering concepts gain insights to the life of a students in an international university campus appreciate the diverse culture and customs …

Young Learners Immersion Program

Course details Course objectives By the end of this course, students will: improve their understanding of selected Science and Engineering concepts gain insights to the life of a students in an international university campus appreciate the diverse culture and customs …

Young Learners Immersion Program

Our Sarawak Campus’ International Mobility Program hosts participants from all around the world to learn new skills and knowledge accompanied by the rich Sarawak biodiversity and culture.

Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, has been described as one of the most liveable cities in Southeast Asia. Rich in history with old-world charms blended into 21st century modernity, the city is home to more than half a million people.

Sarawak is also the most culturally diverse. Its 29 ethnic communities are well-known for their friendliness and hospitality. Each community practices their own customs and traditions and nowhere else in Malaysia can such colourful diversity be found.

We invite you to join us in experiencing the transformative journey of the City in the rainforest.

Why You Should Attend This Course:

Our Young Learners Immersion Program invites students who are preparing to enter University to experience education in an international campus setting at our campus in Sarawak.

Apart from the Science and Engineering activities delivered by our leading academics, students will experience what university life could be on our campus in the Kuching city.

Students will also get to experience the buzzing city of Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia and learn coding from our

Visa and medical insurance

Participants to apply for an appropriate travel visa and insurance on their own.

Note:

  1. Applications are required 8 weeks before arrival.
  2. Acceptance forms and full payment are required 6 weeks before arrival.

DURATION
9 days

CAMPUS

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

Course details

Course objectives

By the end of this course, students will:

  • improve their understanding of selected Science and Engineering concepts
  • gain insights to the life of a students in an international university campus
  • appreciate the diverse culture and customs in Sarawak and generally Malaysia

Course outline

Day AM PM
Monday Welcome
Introduction to Swinburne and Kuching
Welcome Reception Lunch
Study Tour 1:
Kuching City
Sarawak River Cruise
Tuesday Class 1: Science
Light, Colour & Beer’s Law
Calorimeter
Study Tour 2:
The Brooke Gallery
https://www.brooketrust.org/the-brooke-gallery
Wednesday Class 2: IoT System
Sensors, Cloud & Analytics
Class 3: IoT Project
Thursday Study Tour 3:
Wildlife Conservation Society https://malaysia.wcs.org/
Lunch at Student Accommodation
Study Tour 4:
State Legislative Assembly
Movie Night
Friday Study Tour 5:
Sarawak Cultural Village
Lunch at Buntal Village
Free and Easy in Kuching City
Saturday Leave for Kuala Lumpur
Accommodation check-in
Study Tour 6: Putrajaya
Sunday Study Tour 7:
PetroSains Discovery Centre
https://petrosains.com.my/
Monday Class 4:
Coding at iTrainkids
https://www.itrainkids.com/
Tuesday Free & Easy
Leaving for Airport

A “Buddy” will be assigned to every 5 participants. The Buddy will provide general support to participants and accompany them on study tours.

How to register

Entry requirement

As the main language of instruction is English, you will be required to be proficient in the language.

Application process

To apply for this course, please fill this online registration form.

To apply for this course, please contact us via:

Phone: +60 82 260 636
Email: sjakataruna@swinburne.edu.my