Program introduction

Asia University University Asian Studies Program (AUASP) is a study abroad program established to realize the university's educational philosophy of "nurturing individuals who can challenge diverse dreams and make a leap forward in Asia's future." Participants will study abroad for five months at UCSI University, a top-ranked private university located in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.
Studying and living in Malaysia, a multicultural and multi-ethnic nation, is an invaluable opportunity in a society where success is expected not only domestically but also internationally across Asia. It will undoubtedly be a study abroad experience that provides essential experience and skills for becoming a global professional.

point of growth

​Four points of AUASP

Learn English with international International Student from all over the world

Acquire adaptability by living in a multi-ethnic and multi-lingual country

Knowing the present of "Asia" through fieldwork

Graduation in 4 years Credit Accredited study abroad

Purpose of AUASP

The purpose of AUASP is not just language learning. Based on the four objectives listed below, we will set specific "goals" in the pre-study session so that you can clarify why you want to study abroad. After returning to Japan, what and how did you become able to achieve the “goals” you set before departure? Visualize the results of your study abroad by checking

Self-discovery

By leaving your home country, taking on new challenges, and living away from your family and friends in Japan, you will be able to discover aspects and possibilities of yourself that you have not noticed before. If you realize your own potential, you will not only become more interested in new things and increase your motivation to learn, but it will also be a great opportunity to discover your future goals.

tangible results

• You can look at yourself objectively in a different culture and think about yourself and your future.
• You can acquire the strength and perseverance to face various difficulties in an inconvenient environment.

Cross-cultural understanding

Rather than relying on <knowledge> obtained from the media or hearsay, students <experience> the culture of the country by actually living there. You can feel firsthand that there are cultures with different values in the world.

tangible results

• By experiencing different cultures and values, you can acquire the ability to accept or try to understand differences without denying them.

Learning a living foreign language

In addition to reading and writing foreign languages, you will learn a practical language that is more closely related to daily life and acquire communication skills while living in the local area.

tangible results

• Students will be able to communicate with their classmates and local staff in the language of their host country [Beginner].
• Students will be able to express their own opinions and ask questions in class, and be able to have discussions with International Student classmates [Intermediate].
• Acquire business terminology and be able to communicate with local staff without any problems / Be able to discuss current affairs [Advanced].

Cultivation of independence

When you live abroad, you will need to separate yourself from the people who supported you in Japan and build your own life. During this International Student, let's grow <self> with a strong feeling of <doing what you can do>.

tangible results

• You will be able to work on your own and lead to solutions, such as preparing before studying abroad and dealing with problems while studying abroad.
• You will be able to proactively obtain the necessary information on your own, and based on that information, you will be able to judge, act, and output as appropriate.

why malaysia?

AUASP is a program established to realize the mission set forth in the mid- to long-term plan of our university, which is to “cultivate human resources who will take on the challenge of pursuing diverse dreams and leap into the future of Asia.” Therefore, we decided to implement the program in Malaysia from the following four perspectives: (1) globalization, (2) multi-ethnic country, (3) English-speaking countries, and (4) living environment.

1. The forefront of globalization

In recent years, companies from Japan and other countries around the world have expanded into Malaysia, expanding their business globally. By putting yourself in an environment where many Japanese people are active and attracting a lot of attention from the business world, you can feel the wave of globalization firsthand.

2. Multiethnic country

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country with ethnic groups such as Malays, Chinese and Indians (*1). By living in a multicultural country where people with different cultures and values live while protecting their respective cultures and traditions, they develop their ability to understand other cultures, recognize and accept their differences, and then develop their own abilities. You will acquire the adaptability to come up with new ideas.

3. English-speaking countries

Malay, Chinese and Tamil are spoken in Malaysia, a multi-ethnic country, but English is used as a common language among ethnic groups. Classes at private universities are basically all conducted in English, and it can be said that this is a very suitable study abroad destination as an environment for learning English.

4. living environment

Malaysia, ranked 13th in the Global Peace Index (*2), has many people who are friendly towards Japan, and offers a stable and safe environment for further education. In addition to safety, the climate and cost of living are also favorable for Japanese people, and it has been ranked as the number one "desired country for long-term stays" by Japanese people for 15 consecutive years (*3), surpassing Hawaii and Oceania.
 
*1 From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' "Basic Data on Malaysia"
*2 From research for Economics & Peace (IEP) "Global Peace Index Ranking 2025"
*3 From the Long Stay Foundation's "Countries and Regions Where People Want to Stay for Long Stays 2023"