[2nd Announcement] Call for Application: 4th Summer Course Program 2019

 

 

Venue: Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Date: 21 – 31 July 2019

Introduction

Here at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Faculty of Animal Science proudly provide a unique and truly international summer experience. Our educational programs encourage intellectual exploration of the highest academic quality. This program provides you with the fantastic opportunity to increase your intercultural competence and expand your network of international friends and connections.

 

Universitas Gadjah Mada is one of the world’s leading research institutions and the highest ranked university in Indonesia, while Faculty of Animal Science has been accredited by ASIIN International Accreditation Agency, certified by ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA), and accredited A (Excellent) by National Higher Education. We offer you, students from across the ASEAN Region participate in our Summer Course Program in the heart of Javanese culture – one of the safest, most comfortable and friendliest cities in Indonesia.

 

This Summer Course Program is the Program that offers you as international students who interested in animal science and agriculture, and working with the farmers. We provide a truly international experience in fantastic program, with English language and activity programs that ensure the students return home after a summer they will never forget. As with friendly Indonesian students during the academic year, international students attending summer program will enjoy a huge variety of experiences inside and outside the classroom, all shared with other students.

Program Description

• Indonesian Language and Culture : Our team of instructors will help you to learn Bahasa Indonesia and become familiar with the local blend of Indonesian multi-cultures in this short period of time, within a supportive framework.
• Exploring Javanese Culture : Our program offers a series of English based lectures and field trips that allow you to explore specific environmental and sociocultural aspects of Javanese, visit ancient culture environment such as Borobudur (the biggest Buddhism temple in the world, which was built in 9th century), making Batik (the traditional patterns), and traditional dance learning experience.
• Outdoor learning: Livestock and Agricultural Activities: Field trips give you a direct understanding of rural livestock and agricultural activities of Javanese, while other trips are organized outside of Yogyakarta for an in-depth exploration of our diverse nation.
• Class Room Lectures : Some theories and principles in animal science and agriculture are delivered by Professors who are experts in this field.
• International Buddy : Each program offers a number of well-trained UGM students who can provide support for any problem you may encounter during your summer program.

 

Scholarship

Scholarship Offer has been closed

 

The student coming from ASEAN countries are granted with limited numbers. 10 students will be selected for granting with economy class international airfare round-trip ticket, accommodation in the hotel, and hospitality. The only extra money needed throughout your stay in Yogyakarta would be for meals and personal spending.

 

Non-scholarship

 

We also receive the number of students who granted by their institution/private with All-inclusive program fee (exclude international and domestic airfare)

International Students: 450 USD

Indonesian Students: 1,000,000 IDR

UGM Students: Free (with selection)

We offer a simple one-time payment for the entire of program expenses. The only extra money needed throughout your stay in Yogyakarta would be for personal spending.

Registration fee covers:

1. Accommodation (twin sharing) during the program:
Check in: 21 July, Check out: 31 July
*Registration fee for Indonesian participants does not cover accommodation fee. Please contact us, if you want to stay in our provided accommodation. The additional fee for accommodation is 1,750,000 (shared room check in 21 July, check out 31 July)

2. meals during field trips, welcome dinner and cultural night dinner

3. coffee break
4. Program and courses
5. Transportation during program
6. Cultural activities and excursion
7. Certificate and course kit

Important date

Announcement of summer course program

Batch 1 : 19 March – 19 April 2019 (closed)

Batch 2: 22 April – 22 May 2019  (closed)

Indonesian/UGM Students: 1 June – 28 June 2019

Deadline for application submission:

Batch 1: 19 April 2019

Batch 2: 22 May 2019

Indonesian/UGM Students: 28 June 2019

Notification of acceptance: 22 April 2019

Batch 1: Extended to 2 May 2019

Batch 2: 24 May 2019

Indonesian/UGM Students: 3 July 2019

Registration payment: 2 July 2019

Arrival to Yogyakarta: 21 July 2019

Departure from Yogyakarta: 31 July 2019

How to Apply

1. Fill in the Application form
2. The administrator will verify your application

Activity Schedule

21^st July: Arrival to Yogyakarta, Check in Hotel

22^nd July: Welcoming Ceremony, introduction of the program, campus tour, course 1, and Welcoming Dinner

23^rd July: Course 2, 3, 4, and 5

24^th July: Course  6, 7, 8, and 9

25^th July: Course 10, 11, and 12

26^th July: Visit Borobudur Temple and Farm

27^th July: Visit Kraton Yogyakarta and Farm

28^th July: Cultural Art and Lab Work

29^th July: Lab Work and workshop

30^th July: Practice and Cultural Night

31^st July: Check out from the hotel, leaving for home countries

 

Course Topic:

1. Concept of Sustainable Livestock/Agricultural Development
2. Introduction to Food Security
3. Impacts of climate change on food production from Animal
4. Food systems and food chains
5. Introduction to Animal Genetics
6. Environmental Challenges: Scarcity and Conflict in the Natural Environment
7. Food Security Case in Vietnam
8. Post-production technology
9. Egg and milk technology
10. Research and Innovation in livestock and agriculture
11. Introduction to Indonesian Culture and language

 

 

Further Information

Program Director: Prof. Dr. Budi Guntoro
(budiguntoro@ugm.ac.id)
Program Coordinator: Dr. Dyah Maharani
(d.maharani@ugm.ac.id)
Program Administrator: Ms. Rima Amalia
(oia.fapet@ugm.ac.id)

Office of International Affairs, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Jl. Fauna 3, Kampus UGM, Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia

Phone: +62-274-513363, +62-274-521578, +62-274-560868