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Participation requirements/study abroad period

Participation requirements

AUASP is open only to students who meet the following eligibility requirements, conditions, and selection criteria.

Target department

First-year students from all faculties and departments (as their study abroad period is in their second year).
*Students enrolled in the Hospitality Management department are eligible to participate starting from the 2027 academic year.
*Students enrolled in "“ASIA YUME COLLEGE”" are not eligible to apply.

Participation conditions

(1) The applicant must have a strong desire to study abroad and not have any major problems that would hinder their participation (such as academic attitude, course completion status, study abroad expenses, health condition, etc.).
(2) Adhere to the program rules and conditions of study abroad, and attend all pre-departure training sessions.
*Students in Faculty of Business Administration are also required to complete all Required Subject offered in the spring semester of their first year during the spring semester (even if a retake course is offered in the fall semester, participation will not be permitted if the course was not completed in the spring semester).

Selection Criteria

The following criteria must be met
① TOEIC® 400 points or more
* Best score during the document screening process
② Obtain Credit for "Freshman English I"
③ Obtain Credit for the "seminar" offered in the spring semester of the first year within your department*.
*Students in Faculty of Business Administration are also required to earn Credit for all Required Subject offered in the spring semester of their first year.

Capacity

Maximum 16 people (minimum number of participants 10)

study abroad period

Department	Study abroad year	study abroad period
Department of Business Administration Hospitality Management Department (Students enrolled after 2020) Department of Data Science Department of Economics Department of Law Department of Multicultural Communication Department of Health and Sport Science	Spring semester of the second year	March to August (About 5 months)
Department of Business Administration Department of Economics Department of Law Department of International Relations Contemporary Sociology	Fall semester of the second year	August to next January (About 5 months)

Overview of the host university

UCSI University

type of stay

Examples of local classes and timetables

The curriculum consists of two main components: "English for Tertiary Education," which focuses on learning English, and "Malaysian Studies," which covers Malaysian culture. All instructors for "English for Tertiary Education" are qualified professionals qualified to teach English to non-native speakers, while instructors for "Malaysian Studies" are full-time faculty members at UCSI. Evaluation is based on a multifaceted approach, including not only exams but also assignments, participation in classes, attendance, and attitude towards learning.
You can take courses locally and earn Credit that can be recognized as courses at Asia University, allowing you to graduate in four years without taking a leave of absence. For details on the courses that can be recognized, please refer to the "Course Registration Guide" for each faculty.

English for Tertiary Education

overview

This is a class to improve the four English skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking with International Student enrolled at UCSI University. A variety of materials such as English learning texts and newspaper articles can be used as teaching materials, so you can learn about social, cultural, and world events. You will also improve your English communication skills through class discussions and presentations.

Class composition

Your class will be determined by a test conducted upon arrival. Each class consists of 10 to 20 students, using the "international class" method where students study together with international International Student from other countries. There are levels from 1 to 10, and if you are taking a class and feel that the level is not suitable for you, you can change classes.

timetable

Classes are held every day, Monday through Friday, and last approximately 4 hours per day.

Malaysian Studies

overview

Based on the content of "Malaysian Studies", which is also offered as a regular subject at UCSI University, we will cover topics such as the history, society, culture, and economy of Malaysia, which is a multi-ethnic, multilingual, and multi-religious society, and increase your knowledge. This will also help improve your English language skills. In addition to Lecture, field work will be conducted approximately once a month (included in the participation fee), and research and surveys will be conducted outside of campus. You can see with your own eyes, feel with your own skin, and get a real sense of the remarkable development of Asia.
Just before returning home, students will make a final presentation as the culmination of their lessons.

Class composition

Since this class is aimed at students of the university, students will take the "special class" method, which is organized only by students of the university.

timetable

You will attend 90 minute classes three times a week.

[Reference] Local schedule (example)

Flow to study abroad

The information regarding both the spring and fall semester placements is based on previous experience, so please use it as a reference only. Details will be posted on the Asia University portal as soon as they are finalized.

Spring semester dispatch

schedule
Department of Business Administration Hospitality Management Department (Students enrolled after 2020) Department of Data Science Department of Economics Department of Law Department of Multicultural Communication Department of Health and Sport Science	Deadline for submission of application documents	Mid-September
	Document screening	Late September
	Preliminary workshop start	October
	End of pre-training session	March
	Off to Malaysia!	Late March

Fall semester dispatch

schedule
Department of Business Administration Department of Economics Department of Law Department of International Relations Contemporary Sociology	Deadline for submission of application documents	Mid-March
	Document screening	Late March
	Preliminary workshop start	2nd year May
	End of pre-training session	2nd year August
	Off to Malaysia!	Late August

Precautions when participating

1. The program may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
2. The program may be canceled due to various reasons such as the host university or transportation facility.
3. Study abroad period, training schedule and content (including class format), number Credit, accommodation and accommodation format, and other program implementation details may change due to various circumstances such as the host university and transportation facilities.
4. The tour may be canceled due to international circumstances, local living conditions, including natural disasters, sudden incidents and accidents, etc.
5. Foreign nationals may need to apply for a separate visa or may not be able to obtain a visa depending on the country of study, so please consult with International Center in advance.
6. Depending on the number of applicants, a separate deadline may be set for re-recruitment.

(February 25, 2025: The "Participation Fee" section has been hidden. The "Participation Fee" section immediately below it should be changed back to heading 2.)

Participation fee

AUASP participation fee

1.4 million yen to 1.65 million yen (estimate)

• It is set based on the amount paid (actual expenses) to the host university, travel agency, insurance company, etc.
• Prices vary depending on the period of study abroad, depending on the number of participants, exchange rates, and other factors.

Included in participation fee

Local Tuition, off-campus training fees (field studies, etc.), textbooks, accommodation fees, round-trip airfare, visa acquisition fees (with some exceptions), airport/reception fees, overseas travel insurance, overseas remittance fees, administrative fees, etc.

What is not included in the participation fee

Various travel procedure expenses (passport acquisition fees, various certificate issuance fees, etc.), optional tour fees, local transportation expenses (excluding transfers between the airport and accommodation), meals, costs of purchasing local mobile phones, etc., local mobile phone communication fees, other personal expenses, etc. *In principle, these expenses are not included in the above "Included in the participation fee."

method of payment

You can choose either cash transfer or Tokyu card payment.
*Credit cards other than Tokyu cards cannot be used.
 

• Cash transfer: Lump-sum payment only
• Tokyu Card: In addition to lump sum payment, payment in installments up to 36 times is possible *Conditions apply

 
For details, please contact the Tokyu Card Co., Ltd. Information Desk directly at the Navi Dial (0570-026-109). If you are unable to get through to the Navi Dial, please contact us at 03-3707-3100.