Having a chance to obtain an international experience will greatly enhance your learning and allow you to make friends around the world. Participating in a student mobility programme is an opportunity for you to experience living abroad and learn about a different country and culture. You can also gain better understanding of your study area, make new friends and maybe even learn to speak a foreign language. This will greatly enhance your job prospects globally and enrich your life experiences.
General Facts
Get To Know People of Different Nationalities
Having a chance to obtain an international experience will greatly enhance your learning and allow you to make friends around the world. Participating in a student mobility programme is an opportunity for you to experience living abroad and learn about a different country and culture. You can also gain better understanding of your study area, make new friends and maybe even learn to speak a foreign language. This will greatly enhance your job prospects globally and enrich your life experiences.
Which Mobility Programme?
Mobility Briefing
Each school will conduct a mobility briefing session for the students. This will be included in the students’ academic calendar.
Financial Aid
Introduction
It is widely acknowledged that having some overseas exposure as part of a degree programme can academically and socially enrich a student’s university experience, broaden the student’s perspectives and enhance his or her employment prospects. Hence, IMU started the Student Mobility Programme (SMP). Through SMP, IMU aims to internationalise its identity and create an enhanced visibility in the global education industry. International Office will be managing the operations.
This SMP Guideline will outline the eligibility of students to apply for Outbound mobility financial aid. Financial support is only available for IMU registered students that undergo for international mobility placements.
Benefits of Student Mobility Programme
- It provides an opportunity for students to experience a different perspective on their academic subjects overseas.
- It enhances personal and intellectual maturity – through inculcating flexibility, resilience, cross-cultural communication skills, the ability to adapt to new circumstances and to deal constructively with differences.
- It broadens student experience by living and studying abroad for a period.
- It widens academic horizons and thereby lead students to reappraise their goals to include postgraduate study.
Types of Outbound Student Mobility Programme
The following mobility programmes are offered to students:
Financial Aid Quantum
| Mobility Duration | Location Based On The Living | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 (High) | Group 2 (Medium) | Group 3 (Low) | ||
| Minimum 14 Days to 4 weeks (First 1 month) | Week 2 – Week 4 | RM1,500 | RM1,200 | RM1,000 |
| Subsequent week, up to 12 weeks (Next 2 months) Note: Minimum of 5 days to be considered a week | Week 5 – Week 12 | RM300 per week | RM250 per week | RM200 per week |
| Subsequent weeks up to 52 weeks total duration (Next 9 months) Note: Minimum of 5 days to be considered a week | Week 13 – Week 52 | RM25 per week | RM20 per week | RM15 per week |
| Virtual Mobility (Hosted by international institution/organization) | Claim based as per the registration fees and maximum of RM500, whichever is lower | |||
Testimonials
Hiew Ke Wei
Kobe University
I studied for only two weeks, but during this period I acquired a huge experience in the field of medicine and in communicating with people and patients. I am grateful to IMU for the experience that I got while there, and I am sure that next year I will definitely come to study with them, and they will also welcome me with all their hearts!
Tham Si Wei Amelia
AECC University College
I have gained fruitful experience from this two weeks’ student mobility programme. By the end of the clinic shifts, students and tutors will have a wash up session in which everyone will discuss some interesting cases and learn from each another, this session is similar to our clinical conference but in a smaller group discussion.
Toh Sze Yin
Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre
It was a valuable experience that will benefit me in the future in terms of patient exposure. The experience of dental camp was eye-opening, it gives me exposure about the community service practices in India. Overall, my time at Rishiraj College was a truly enriching experience that broadened my knowledge and skills across different dental specialities. It also allowed me to understand the difference in practice of dentistry in Malaysia and in India.
Tong Rei Mei
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
This international clinical placement has significantly impacted our future medical careers. It has instilled in us a broader perspective on healthcare systems, a deeper understanding of Chinese medicine, and a commitment to professionalism and empathy in our practice.
Wong Roung-Shyang
Central Queensland University
It provided invaluable international exposure, enriching my understanding of chiropractic practices within a distinct cultural and educational context. This opportunity provided insights into Australian chiropractic practices, interprofessional cooperation, patient-centered treatment, and cultural sensitivity (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) – all of which made the trip worthwhile. It helped me get ready for a future in chiropractic.