3rd EU-Malaysia Higher Education Conference

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1 3rd EU-Malaysia Higher Education Conference 15 Years of Cooperation between Malaysia and Germany: Case Study of the Partnership between Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. (UKM) Axel Hunger University of Duisburg-Essen Representative for International Study Affairs Faculty of

2 Duisburg Titelmasterformat and durch Essen Klicken bearbeiten In the heart of Europe 2

3 University Overview 11 Departments Humanities Social Sciences Educational Sciences Economics Business Administration Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology Medicine 3

4 Campus Titelmasterformat Locations durch Klicken bearbeiten 4

5 5 Faculty of Civil and Teaching Profession Technology Didactics Mechanical and Process Psychology Economics Computer and Cognitive Sciences Logistics Electrical and Information Technology

6 Stages of Development : International degree courses at UDE now: Double Degree courses between UDE and UKM : Institutionalization via Mercator Office at UKM 2005: Plan to establish a joint venture 2007 now: Operation of the Mercator Office from own funds 2010 now: Double Degree PhD/Dr.-Ing. with UKM 2012: Set up of Mercator Science & Education Sdn. Bhd. as an independent company for supporting joint education & research 6

7 International Titelmasterformat durch Studies Klicken bearbeiten in Management and Tech. of Water & Waste Water Computational Mechanics Embedded Systems M.Sc. Interdisciplinary Automation and Control Metallurgy and Metal Forming Mechanical Communications Power Computer M.Sc. Disciplinary CE Communications CE Software B.Sc. Interdisciplinary Civil Metallurgy and Metal Forming Mechanical Electrical & Electronic Computer B.Sc. Disciplinary Department of Civil Department of Mechanical and Process Department of Electrical and Computer Department of computer science and Applied Cognitive Science 7

8 ISE - International Studies in International oriented degree program 6 bachelor and 8 master courses Introduced in winter 2002 Well established and accepted Accredited since 2003 (2008) Bi-lingual degree program Language : 50% English, 50% German First year entirely English lectures in Bachelor Excellent preparation for working in international companies Duisburg-Essen: International surrounding

9 Double Degree Programmes - Advantages - Double Degree Program offers two different degrees One degree from Home University One degree from Partner University Bachelor Double Degree Program 3+1 is a well structured Program and prepares for Master Program Master Double Degree 1+1 prepares for PhD-Studies PhD/Dr.-Ing. Double Degree prove of international research Leading to good Jobs Allow International careers Wanted by Multinational companies 9

10 International Concept PromISE - Double Degree PhD - Intakes in Germany & SEA Double Degree Program Exchange Program ISE - International Studies in - Global Labour Market MINT / Entrance to Expertise / Freshmen Program 10

11 UDE-UKM Titelmasterformat Double durch Klicken Degree bearbeiten Program (Direction: UKM -> UDE) UKM students starting double degree in their 1st year at UKM Mara free runner Year 11

12 UDE-UKM Exchange Programm (Direction UDE -> UKM) Students Numbers Year 12

13 Observations 1) Employability highlight to career paths in industry and academia to attract more bright students and link with industry 2) Personality development give prove to personal development to show benefits to industry and attract more bright students check for problems encountered to improve program 3) Emphasis on non-technical courses like community service, to let engineering students really encounter the other culture 13

14 Mercator Titelmasterformat Offices durch Klicken bearbeiten UKM Mercator Offices & MM Lab Inside the Faculty of at UKM Campus Bangi / Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia UI Mercator Office & MM Lab Inside the Faculty of at UI Campus Depok / Jakarta / Indonesia 14

15 Mercator Titelmasterformat Office durch Klicken Services bearbeiten Information Being in Germany (Country, People, Habit) The City of Duisburg University of Duisburg-Essen Preparation German Language Course Course Living and Study in Germany Supports during application procedure Consultation Study programs at UDE Support during choice of study programs Required formalities & financing Services visa matter, accommodation, industrial attachment, health insurance, other matters Monika Jusdi, B.A. Personal Assistant to Director General Manager Dita Adhitia, S.Pd. Liaison Officer 15

16 Programs offered by International Studies in (ISE) recruiting students - from Bachelor to PhD - Offer Entry Exams for school graduates Support Double Degree Program Support Exchange Program Offer German Language Course Offer STEM/MINT bridging course with technical contents Offer Intercultural Communication Course 16

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18 Double Degree UKM UDE in action 18

19 Perspective Titelmasterformat durch for Klicken UKM bearbeiten & UDE Dr.-Ing. - PhD Double Degree joint supervision M.Sc. research oriented preparation for PhD B.Sc. Double Degree research oriented UKM Mercator Office UDE 19

20 Lessons learnt 1/3 Numerous ups and some downs on the average, permanent growth and development Cultures of Southeast Asia and Europe are different required the partners to learn and adapt Educational system, academic structure and operation and style of teaching appeared similar many differences became obvious Ever-growing understanding led to stable cooperation motivated partners to develop new joint activities 20

21 Lessons learnt 2/3 The close collaboration did need time to develop, resulting from experience In eye-level collaboration between UKM and UDE, partners need to constantly discuss and define common goals Some obstacles and setbacks may exist, but if the partners believe in their goals, they can adapt, try again and finally reach a higher level of academic quality 21

22 Lessons learnt 3/3 1. The most important elements in a partnership are committed academicians on both sides and ample time to learn and develop the partnership 2. The major challenge in a partnership is success... The large number of mobile students forced the partners to look for more funding and services However, this challenge is welcome as positive feedback and engine for further developments 22

23 Perspectives Offer a continuous stream of courses from Bachelor s degree to PhD in technical education Include German teaching traditions and values in engineering sciences Strengthen the unity between teaching and research Link Malaysia and Germany through Double Degree and Exchange Programmes a) to increase mutual cultural awareness and b) generate more economic and business opportunities Find a good balance between academia and business 23

24 Your partners in international education 24