Around the World Study Program
Travel around the World: Learn about business and culture in Latin America and Bali in just 1 semester
The Around the World study program is a one-of-a-kind study abroad program that redefines international student mobility. The program allows students to challenge and tackle problems like political polarization and prevent misunderstanding of each other. Instead of a traditional study abroad semester, students will have the chance to get the most remarkable experience possible. Our students will not visit one university in their semester abroad but 2 of the best private universities in Southeast Asia for 8 weeks and Latin America for 6 weeks.
Asia Exchange and Beyond Abroad, established in 2007, have sent more than 10.000 students abroad, and we are proud that our Facebook community reviewed our services with 4.8/5.
On top of that, Asia Exchange and Beyond Abroad received several awards and recognitions worldwide, ranking us as the number one study abroad provider around the globe.
"Around the World is one of the most exciting projects we have ever worked on. We are proud to have formed such a project with the Latin American University of Science and Technology and Warmadewa University. I studied abroad in Shanghai, but if Around the World existed, no other program would have convinced me more”
Elsa
Student, France
Being able to study abroad gives me so much! I became independent and I was able to learn so much about this wonderful Costa Rican culture but above all to see and visit this country which has such beautiful and diverse landscapes!
Ali & Ilona
Students, Germany
When we first planned our semester abroad, we were accepted to an university in Canada. But then we came across Asia Exchange and were amazed by the opportunity to study in Bali. Looking back, we could not be more grateful for letting the chance go of studying in Canada and going to Bali instead.
ARTHUR
Student, Germany
Don’t be scared and just do it! We are not regretting it at all. We are having the time of our life. So, do it, you won’t regret it!
Around the World - Destinations
"Your journey start in Bali for the first 8 weeks"
Indonesia’s most popular island, Bali, is so much more than sun, sea, and surf. Often called Silicon Bali, the island has developed into one of Southeast Asia’s most concentrated business and innovation hubs.
Indonesia is the World’s fourth most populous nation and the 10th largest economy globally. The country demonstrated its inherent strength during the global economic crisis back in 2014. Its economy grew by over 5% in 2014, which is better than many other emerging powers in the G20. Nowadays, Indonesia has become an attractive market for investors due to the growing middle class, political and economic openness, and business relations with the large, emerging markets of the Middle East.
The TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards have awarded Bali the most popular destination in 2021. Every year, the island welcomes over six million foreigners. The island of gods is the best tourist destination worldwide, a surf mecca, a place many students never want to leave.
WARMADEWA UNIVERSITY (UNWAR)
Study Abroad in Costa Rica at the Latin American University of Science and Technology (ULACIT) for 1 or 2 Semesters
The Latin American University of Science and Technology -ULACIT- is an innovative and entrepreneurial university. ULACIT strives to prepare its students for leadership positions in science, technology, and other fields of human endeavor, with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they will require to serve the World in the 21st century. ULACIT promotes positive social coexistence and interpersonal relationships. They support establishing contact networks, always within an area of respect and appreciation of the cultural, political, ideological, religious, ethnic, and identity diversity of gender.
ULACIT makes its top-of-the-line facilities available to all international students, including fully equipped computer labs, high-tech multimedia equipment, cafeteria, and student lounge areas, library, printing and copy center, our student health center, and on-campus wireless connection.
ULACIT has its campus in central San José, the capital of Costa Rica. The exact location is 800 meters north of the Central Park of San José, or 150 meters south of the newspaper La República, in the Tournón neighborhood. It is located in the banking district of San José, just 20 kilometers (20 minutes) from the Juan Santamaría International Airport. The Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer is located in Escazú, Plaza Tempo.
LEVELS OF STUDY
Bachelor, GAP year
STUDY FIELDS
Economics, Business Management, Latin American culture and history, International Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Spanish language
Open for Gap Year Applications
You can apply for a gap year program if you are a high school or college graduate with uncertain plans or simply wish to take a break from your everyday activities. Studying abroad during your gap year is an excellent opportunity to refocus your life!
“Continue your journey in Cost Rica in the second 6 weeks of the semester”
Costa Rica the land of “Pura Vida”, a country of environmentally friendly policies, with no military, mindblowing natural beauty, and a tropical climate all year long. In Costa Rica, pristine beaches and breathtaking volcanoes are only an hour’s drive away. After spending a short time in Costa Rica, you will understand why Costa Rica is one of the most desirable destinations worldwide.
On top of that, Costa Rica has 27 national parks making up over 75% of the country’s flora and fauna, which in the long run, will guarantee the preservation of Costa Rica’s diverse wildlife. As a student, you will have time to explore the country’s hidden gems and the opportunity to benefit from one of the highest standards of living in Latin America.
THE LATIN AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (ULACIT)
Study Abroad in Bali at Warmadewa University for 1 or 2 Semesters
Warmadewa University is centrally located in Renon, one of the friendliest districts of Denpasar, the bustling capital city of Bali, where international students can fully immerse themselves in the local culture and lifestyle. It takes only a few minutes to reach the city center by public transport, and most students live in proximity. The location also provides easy access to the harbor and the neighboring islands.
Students can easily walk to the beautiful central park or to the white beaches of Sanur and its attractive surfing spots. The town of Ubud, Bali’s art and culture center, is a popular day-trip destination not far from Renon. Ubud is famous for its museums, art galleries, rice fields, traditional Hindu temples, and a monkey forest sanctuary.
Currently, the university has 7 faculties and over 10 000 students. Warmadewa University is an accredited university with the power to grant degrees at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels in several areas of study. Asia Exchange students study at the Faculty of Letters (Fakultas Sastra) together with local students. The university simultaneously promotes Balinese and Indonesian cultures and strives for internationalization by offering an intercultural study program and continuously expanding its global network.
LEVELS OF STUDY
Bachelor and Master, GAP Year
STUDY FIELDS
International Business, Economics, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Development and HR, Marketing, Politics, Environmental Sustainability, Indonesian Language and Culture
Open for Gap Year Applications
You can apply for a gap year program if you are a high school or college graduate with uncertain plans or simply wish to take a break from your everyday activities. Studying abroad during your gap year is an excellent opportunity to refocus your life!
Highlights
- Learn more about Indonesia and Costa Rica, their cultures and economy, in just one semester
- Expand your knowledge with a range of exciting courses from many different fields, including environmental management, sustainability, economics, management, and culture
- Meet people from all around the World and build an international network
- The most international study program worldwide
- The easiest possible application procedure
- Improve your English, learn the basics of Bahasa Indonesia and Spanish and develop your intercultural communication skills
- Explore the famous paradise island of Bali and the downtown of San Jose
- Get supported throughout the semester by our dedicated team
- Study in the most innovative study program worldwide
What does a semester in the Around the world Program look like? Rundown?
You will start your journey on the island of gods, Bali. Also often referred to as Silicon Bali, you will learn about the most trending Marketing and Entrepreneurship topics. The second stop will be at the Latin American University of Science and Technology in Costa Rica to dive into the Pura Vida culture while learning about sustainability, Business Development, and communication.
One of the most life-changing experiences comes from learning about other cultures. Thus, the program is riddled with cultural elements, aside from many sustainability elements, and you will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Spanish and the Indonesian Language.
Study business and economics around the World and on 2 continents. Learn about sustainability and the Latin American and Asian culture while making the World a better place.
Benefits
- Convenient application process
- Secured study placement
- Study abroad with friends or in groups
- Most affordable tuition fees
- Acceptance, even in one day
- Information services
| SPRING 2024 | |
| Semester dates | April 1st – July 19th, 2024 |
| Orientation | April 1st, 2024 |
| Application deadline | February 28th, 2024 |
| AUTUMN 2024* | |
| Semester dates | August 26th – December 10th, 2024 |
| Orientation | August 26th, 2024 |
| Application deadline | July 30th, 2024 |
| SPRING 2025* | |
| Semester dates | March 24th – July 9th, 2025 |
| Orientation | March 24th, 2025 |
| Application deadline | February 12th, 2025 |
| AUTUMN 2025* | |
| Semester dates | August 25th – December 10th, 2025 |
| Orientation | August 25th, 2025 |
| Application deadline | July 30th, 2025 |
You may apply for semesters in the upcoming years already.
*) Small changes possible
Courses in Bali
Bachelor Level
- Indonesian Language and Culture (Syllabus)
- Tourism Development in ASEAN (Syllabus)
- International Business and Marketing (Syllabus)
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management (Syllabus)
Courses in Costa Rica
Bachelor Level
- Environmental, Sustainability, and Development in Latin American (Syllabus)
- Poverty, Economics, and Development in Latin American (Syllabus)
- Globalization, environment, and human development (Syllabus)
- Latin American Cultural Identity (Syllabus)
- Spanish Language
Master level (MBA With Emphasis in Human Resource Management)
Credit credits are granted in ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) points and US credits. Each of the courses is worth 3 ECTS / ca. 2 US credits.
UNWAR . Student can choose up to 4 courses. Each course is worth 4 ECTS
ULACIT works with the US credit system. Each academic course covers 45 contact hours per season (1 lesson each week, for 15 weeks), representing 6 ECTS or 3US credits per course.
ULACIT. Students can choose up to 3 courses. Each course is worth 5 ECTS
31 maximum ECTS
Tuition fee: 4,400 2,900 EUR/ Semester
Application fee: 75 EUR.
See what’s included in the fees.
Many of our students apply for national student funding, such as PROMOS, BAföG, or CSN.
Are you from North/South America & Oceania? Find out more about the fees.
Benefits when applying via Asia Exchange
- Confirmation even in one day
- Orientation days
- No English proficiency test is required
- Save more than a 2,200 EUR compared to regular tuition fees
- 100 EUR additional discount when you apply for two semesters.
To apply to study abroad you need to have at least
- Minimum age of 18 years
- A high school diploma or similar certificate.
- You are not required to be enrolled at an institution of higher education.
See the additional requirements.
Required Documents
- An official transcript of records, or if you are not currently enrolled at an institution of higher education, a copy of your high school diploma. This should preferably be submitted in English, but we also accept these documents in German, French, Finnish, and Spanish.
- A copy of the identification page of your passport. The passport needs to be valid for 12 months after the end of the semester. If your passport expires earlier, please apply for a new passport as soon as possible. Please note that applications sent without a valid passport cannot be processed.
- Signature Page (See example)
Apply to study abroad
DOCUMENTS
Get the required documents (see list below)
APPLICATION
Fill out and submit the online application form together with the required documents
CONFIRMATION
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement within one week, at best as quickly as one day.
- When you apply for two semesters: 100 EUR discount on the second semester
- Get access to comprehensive information materials such as a Beyond Abroad Guide and an interactive orientation webinar after you apply
INSTRUCTIONS
- Scan all the required documents (1–2) to your computer.
- Finally, fill out the online application form below and submit it with all the documents.
Uploading and submitting the attachments
- Please upload the attachments in PDF format.
- If possible, please submit all the attachments together with the application. If you’re missing some attachment(s) when you apply, you can later send the missing document(s). However, please note that we won’t process applications without any attachments whatsoever.
- All attachments must be sent to us by the application deadline at the very latest, preferably as soon as possible.
- You can submit all the documents electronically. Please don’t send anything via regular mail.
- There is a late application fee for applications or attachments submitted after the application deadline.
Confirmation
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement in 1-7 days, starting when your application is complete with all the required documents.
Fees
The application fee invoice will be sent to you soon after the initial acceptance letter. This fee will be due within 10 days of receiving your confirmation. The application fee is non-refundable even if you decide to cancel (see below).
Cancellation
If you’re unable to participate in the study abroad semester, you have the right to cancel your participation up to 1 month before the semester starts with no extra cost (the application fee will not be refunded, however). Let us know about your cancellation by writing us an email at info[at]asiaexchange.org. Cancellations notified via phone, SMS, or by any other means will not be considered. For more detailed information on our cancellation policy, please see the terms and conditions for cancellation. We also reserve the right to cancel your participation if any of your fees becomes overdue. For more information, please see our terms and conditions.
Travel insurance
You are required to have a valid accident and health insurance from your home country for the whole duration of the program. The university may request a copy of the insurance certificate at the beginning of the semester. See our recommended travel insurance providers.
CO2 OFFSETTING
Traveling by plane to study abroad increases the carbon footprint of each student. Over the past years, it has become more apparent than ever: we face a climate crisis, and air transport is responsible for up to 10% of humankind’s contribution to global warming. But should students stop pursuing their dreams of studying abroad and sacrifice their future goals? We don’t think so!
We see it as our responsibility to preserve our environment, live a sustainable life, and minimize our students‘ carbon footprint. Consequently, Asia Exchange has chosen to work with Atmosfair, a non-profit organization that actively contributes to CO₂ mitigation and offers Co2 offsetting. You can now easily donate a free amount of money to Atmosfair’s projects dedicated to offsetting Co2 emissions. During the application process for your study abroad program, you can donate and mitigate your flight emissions.
Simultaneously, Asia Exchange will support your efforts to reduce their carbon footprint when studying abroad by doubling your donations and contributing equally. Let’s make this world a better place!
Click here to find out more about offsetting your flight emissions.
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