CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS! Multicultural Co-Learning Student Exchange Program @ Malaysia DOJOSponsored by SMBC Group
2025.12.02
This program is jointly organized by the University of Tsukuba, its CiC partner university, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), and the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). It provides students with the opportunity to work alongside peers from overseas, conducting field research and data analysis while developing practical solutions to real-world social challenges.
Focusing on Malaysia’s tropical humid region, the program explores one of today’s most pressing global issues—water resources and the water environment. Participants will also examine the relationships between water issues, the natural environment, human activities, and local culture through field-based learning.
Students in the College of Geoscience can earn credit through Hydrological Science Field Experiment (EE22353), while students from other colleges may receive credit through Problem-Solving Practicum through Multicultural Co-Learning (Overseas) B (8331183).
Please refer to the application guidelines for detailed information.
Program Schedule
- Orientation (Online): January 9, 2026 (Fri)
- Pre-Program Session (Online): January 23, 2026 (Fri)
- Program Period: February 8 (Sun) – February 15 (Sun), 2026
Location
Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Johor Bahru)
Eligibility
Second- and third-year undergraduate students
How to Apply
Access the Microsoft Forms link below, complete the required information, and upload the application documents specified in the application guidelines.
Application Form:
https://forms.office.com/r/CFkH4b3yci
Application Deadline
Friday, December 5, 12:00 PM (Noon)
Estimated Costs
Accommodation in Malaysia: 3,000 JPY per night → approx. 24,000 JPY
Meals: 2,000 JPY per day → approx. 16,000 JPY
Airfare: varies depending on the country of departure
Participants are expected to cover these expenses, but they may use any available mobility scholarships or financial support offered by their universities.
Application
Students are requested to apply by December 14, 2025
https://forms.gle/p5EsWajHmKAb4Nua8
※ Application Guidelines
https://ssc.sec.tsukuba.ac.jp/content/uploads/sites/37/2025/11/c5a461baf96760909e5ba789b1353a19.pdf
Use of Photographs and Videos & Handling of Personal Information
https://ssc.sec.tsukuba.ac.jp/content/uploads/sites/37/2025/11/1c24ccc159a2cffdc5cb3b798a812a56.pdf
Organizer
Multicultural Co-Learning Promotion and Planning Committee
Contact
International Co-Learning Team, Educational Promotion Division
Social Impact Initiative Office