The tropical environment of the “Island Paradise” Bali as well as the strong international orientation of Udayana University attract hundreds of students annually and make Bali a unique place to study abroad.
Universitas Udayana
15 Weeks
This fifteen-week program combines English lectures and guest presentations, weekly excursions and workshops, leisure activities, and cultural events.
6 Subjects
Six modules lend insight to building and construction in Southeast Asian countries, especially in the tropics – be it earthquake science, natural materials, renewable energies and sustainability or urban transportation.
30 Credit Points
Within the Southeast Asian Architecture program you can receive up to 30 credit points. All credits are transferable to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Semester Abroad
Civil Engineering
Apart from the classic technical and constructive tasks, civil engineers in Indonesia have to deal with special challenges: due to their location along the so called „Pacific Ring of Fire“, the Indonesian islands are exposed to frequent earth movements. One of the most important components of the engineer’s work is the development and implementation of earthquake-resistant buildings and constructions. Particular attention is also given to sustainability, natural materials and solutions for urban traffic in Asian countries.
The 15-week class “Southeast Asian Civil Engineering” combines lectures, exercises and excursions. It reveals the special challenges of building constructions in the tropics and teaches how to develop individual concepts for these particular requirements.
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Civil Engineering
Facts & Figures
How is the course organized?
The semester is composed of
- Lectures in English
- Excursions
- Workshops
- Language course in “Bahasa Indonesia”
- Selected cultural events
Who can participate?
The program is aimed at international students in the fields of
- Civil engineering
- Transportation
- Material Science
- Related subject areas
Master students and graduates are also invited to participate.
Why study in Bali?
With spending a semester abroad in Bali you will
- receive detailed knowledge about planning and construction in the Tropics
- experience Tropical Living in Bali through workshops and excursions
- earn up to 30 credit points
- meet students from around the world
- gain valuable insights into the cultural diversity of Indonesia
Winter Class 2019
31.08.2019 – 20.12.2019
Application deadline 15.06.2019
Welcoming Dinner: 31.08.2019
Orientation Day: 02.09.2019
Classes: 02.09.2019 – 13.12.2019
Graduation: TBA
Summer Class 2020
28.03.2020 – 31.07.2020
Application deadline 15.02.2020
Welcoming Dinner: 28.03.2020
Orientation Day: 30.03.2020
Classes: 30.03.2020 – 17.07.2020
Graduation: TBA
Winter Class 2020
29.08.2020 – 18.12.2020
Application deadline 15.06.2020
Welcoming Dinner: 29.08.2020
Orientation Day: 31.08.2020
Classes: 31.08.2020 – 18.12.2020
Graduation: TBA
€ 1,850
Including
Lectures and guest lectures in English
Excursions & workshops
Assistance with application and preparation
Enrolment & administration
Civil Engineering
Subjects
Subjects
- Earthquake Science (5 CP)
- Natural Materials (5 CP)
- Urban Transportation (5 CP)
- Renewable Energy & Sustainability (5 CP)
- Student Project (8 CP)
- Indonesian Language, History & Culture (2 CP)
Earthquake Science
Indonesia is located on the so-called “Pacific Ring of Fire”, a volcanic belt that encircles the Pacific Ocean on three sides. Mild to severe earthquakes can repeatedly occur along this belt. Based on the different types of earthquakes; architectural principles will be investigated, in order to consider the best site-specific building structures. (5 CP)
Natural Materials
The objective of the course is to introduce students to the natural materials available and being used in tropical countries such as Indonesia and to provide them with knowledge on the properties of these materials. Students are encouraged to actively participate in the main discussion on green & sustainable concepts of materials, as well as in developing innovative applications. (5 CP)
Urban Transportation
The course is intended to acquaint students with relevant issues, challenges, and future prospects of urban transport in South East Asian countries for which Bali is considered as the case study area. Students are given the opportunity to study and investigate systems and conceptions meticulously and discuss sustainable solutions for current challenges. (5 CP)
Renewable Energy & Sustainability
The course aims to introduce the basic concepts, principles and uses of various renewable energy sources and devices including bio-energy, solar energy, wind energy, micro-hydro, wave and tidal power, geothermal and fuel cells. Students will develop the ability to identify, formulate and solve problems of renewable energy conversion. (5 CP)
Student Project
The Student Project offers the opportunity to conduct research based on one of the four topics presented: Earthquak Science, Natural Materials, Urban Transportation, or Renewable Energy & Sustainability. By comparing and combining Southeast Asian and Western planning principles, new approaches can be created. (8 CP)
Bahasa Indonesia
The Indonesian language (Bahasa Indonesia) is the national language of Indonesia. The language connects the inhabitants of the country, which counts around 500 individual languages and dialects in the different regions. Students will learn basics and helpful sentences, which are useful for every day situations. (5 CP)
Civil Engineering
Excursions & Workshops
Denpasar City Tour
Surfing Lesson at Bali Green Surf School
Visit to Taman Nusa Cultural Park & Penglipuran, Traditional Balinese Village
Yoga Class at Pranava Yoga Bali
Bamboo Tour & Model Making at Green Village Bali
Ceremonial Workshop
Civil Engineering
Application
Preparation
You can apply online, using our online registration form. Have your letter of enrolment, a copy of your passport ID page as well as a high-resolution picture of yours handy.
Fill in the registration form
Fill in the online registration form and upload all required documents. Within 1-3 working days you will receive an email from us with your registration confirmation.
Confirm Application
Sign the registration confirmation and send it back to us. Your registration is now complete and you will receive all further information regarding study fees, visa, accommodation, etc.
Southeast Asian Architecture
FAQ
Udayana University
UNIVERSITAS UDAYNA
Udayana as a government university is recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture as well as the International Association of Universities (IAU). Worldwide partner Universities and international orientation attracts hundreds of students annually. The amazing tropical environment in Bali, the excellent network and the international orientation makes Udayana Univerity a unique place to study abroad.
The main campus of Udayana is located in Bali’s capital of Denpasar. More than 1,600 lecturers teach at a total of 9 faculties: architecture and engineering, law, medicine, veterinary medicine, economics, agronomy, literature, mathematics, social and political sciences. This made Udayana University one of the top 10 Universities in Indonesia.
Entitled by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, the Udayana University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Each module has credits that transferable to European Credits Transfer System (ECTS).
Class Rules
- Students must wear appropriate clothes at all times on campus and on excursions. For men this means jeans or short pants and a shirt or Tshirt. Singlet tops and board shorts are not appropriate. For women, tops that cover shoulders and long pants are preferred. Shorts, mini-skirts, singlet and tank tops are not appropriate.
- Physical attendance has to be at least 75% from all classes, excursions & workshops.
- In case of illness the student has to inform the secretariat (for more than 2 days of sickness, a doctor certificate must be enclosed)
- There is possibility that a teaching staff is not able to come for some reasons. In this case, the lecture will be adjourned to another day based on agreement between the students and teaching staff
Certificates
At the end of the program, students who satisfactorily complete all course requirements will be awarded certificates as follows:
- Certificate stating that the student has attended the program.
- An Academic Transcript showing the student’s performance in the program. The grades in the transcript are the final marks.
- A Certificate stating that the student has participated in workshops and academic excursions (on request).
ECTS
Each module has credits that are transferable to the European Credits Transfer System (ECTS).
If you want to have the subjects credited at your home university, we suggest to have the course pre-approved by the home institution’s exchange coordinator, academic advisor or a professor; whoever is in charge of credit transfer and sign a “Learning Agreement”, in order to provide a transparent and efficient preparation of the study period abroad and to ensure that the student will receive recognition for the educational components successfully completed abroad.
Visa
Every student will require a valid visa called “VISA SOSIAL BUDAYA” with a validity of max. 180 days. The visa can be obtained from the Indonesian embassy in your home country.
Transport
The traffic on Bali’s roads is impressive and very different to that found in Western countries. It can seem pretty chaotic in the beginning. Traffic jams are a part of everyday life. The traffic flows according to its own rules. Time, patience, and serenity are important at peak times in this respect. Many students choose to ride a scooter. It´s the fastest and easiest way to get around. They drive on the left side of the road, but one gets used to that relatively quickly.
An international driver’s license is mandatory. You can apply for one in your home country.
Accommodation
Usually participants form groups and rent a house or a villa (house with pool) together. We have a Facebook group for each semester, where the students can meet the other participants. For those who would like to book an accommodation beforehand, we recommend the websites of Auslandssemester Bali and Rentroom Bali, offering accommodation with student prizes.
Additional Costs
The cost of living is relatively low in Bali. However, it is difficult to say how much money you will need for the 15 weeks, as it strongly depends on the individual lifestyle.
Here you can find a list of general living costs.
