[Thailand] Mahidol University – Sawasdee Thailand Virtual Summer Program 2021

Greetings from Mahidol University, Thailand!

Mahidol University has been living a long history for over 129 years since the establishment of “Siriraj Hospital” in 1888, then developed to a medical school in the next year. The name was bestowed upon by His Late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej after His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla. The University is recognized as a large higher education institution comprising academicians and professionals in every field, both in arts and sciences. Mahidol University had continued to progress in all aspects to stay relevant and conform to the rapidly changing world and society.

We are pleased to inform you that the Application for Mahidol University Sawasdee Thailand Virtual Summer Program 2021 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

The courses included in the program are:

  • Introduction to Thailand and Thai Culture
  • Introduction to Thai Food
  • Everyday Thai Language Skills
  • Thai Herbs and Traditional Medical Wisdoms
  • Urban Culture and Digital Culture in Thailand
  • Thai Society Through Entertainment Media
  • Thai Massage: Unlock the Secret of Healing Power
  • Superstition and folklore of Thai People
  • Ethnic and Multicultural Relations

Virtual tour and experiences

  • Eco-tourism Management Virtual Visit
  • Thai Massage: Unlock the Secret of Healing Power
  • Bangkok Old Town Virtual Visit
  • National textiles and traditional Dress
  • Thai Royal Cuisine

Cultural Exchange with MU students

  • Thai Cooking Class
  • Thai Boxing
  • Thai Dancing

Further information: SAWASDEE THAILAND 2021

Eligibility

  • Vocational School students (SV)
  • Undergraduate students (S1)
  • Graduate students (S2/S3)

Required Documents

  1. Application Package
  2. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
  3. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)

Application Procedure

  1. Finish the application to Mahidol University Sawasdee Thailand Virtual Summer Program 2021 directly through this link before 15th May 2021
  2. Submit all documents to the Office of International Affairs, UGM International Exposure Application  Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication.  for official nomination only if you need it.
  3. OIA will send your nomination to Mahidol University.
  4. THE FINAL decision from Mahidol University.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
  • In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)
  • Application of outgoing mobility for fall/odd semester in AY 2021/2022 will be processed but the implementation/execution will carefully consider the latest development of COVID-19 and government’s regulation.