This year's Asia Deep Dive Program 'The United Arab Emirates: Past, Present, Future' will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in United Arab Emirates. Participants in this immersion program will trace key themes involved throughout the evolution of a small Arab-Islamic country and its rapid transformation into an influential builder of the future: diversity, equality and cohesion; preservation and innovation; security and sustainability; health, justice and education; infrastructure, technology and economy; vision, opportunity and leadership.
The 2-week program provide students with the opportunity to explore the lifespan of the UAE via visits across the country to significant places, institutions, and communities. As they explore, each participant will focus on one of the themes that have been continuous in the development of the UAE. Participants will form groups with UAEU students and each group will take one of the themes relevant to the development of the UAE. At the end of the program, students will present their interpretation of how their theme has been important in the past, is relevant right now, and will be significant in the future.
Click here for the program details. This is a non-credit-bearing program. The host institution will be able to issue certificate of participation and transcript indicating the study hours which include the lectures, tutored group-work and Arabic classes.
About Asian Universities Alliance (AUA)
The mission of AUA is to jointly address regional and global challenges, specifically related to higher education and economic, scientific and technological development, by strengthening collaboration among member institutions. AUA acknowledges and promotes shared identity and values in working towards this mission.
About United Arab Emirates
Not long ago, the Arabian Peninsula was inhabited by proud and resourceful desert-dwelling nomadic tribes, and settled with fishing villages and date farms. Today, the UAE is a major international transport, communications, trade, and industrial center as well as one of the most modern, stable and safe countries in the world. It has a major influence in leading and shaping directions of global development.
Expectation and Responsibilities of the Participants
The UAE is a tolerant multi-cultural Islamic country. Students will learn about its norms, rules, and traditions and they must ensure their conduct respects these. Dress should be modest. Behavior must be courteous and language polite. Students must not consume alcohol or prohibited substances, and the UAEU campus is tobacco (smoke) free. All individuals present in the UAE must act within the law of the UAE; the legal authorities maintain the right to take action against anyone infringing the law.
Quota
Two (2) quota for HKUST undergraduate students
Program Date
18 January - 31 January 2020
* Notes:
Fees
AUA and the host institution will provide accommodation and meals for the program period and an allowance of USD300 for each participant. HKUST students will be responsible for other expenses including the costs for travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and other administrative fees.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for the program if you:
Selection Criteria
Selection is made taking into account the following factors:
Application Process
HKUST students must apply through the Office of Global Learning. Individual direct application to the host institution will not be accepted.
To apply, click the “Apply Now” button on this page. The whole application process has two steps.
Step 1: Complete HKUST application form and submit supplementary documents (CLICK HERE for details)
Step 2: The Host Institution Application (TO BE COMPLETED AFTER YOU ARE NOMINATED BY HKUST)
If you are nominated, you will be notified to submit a formal host institution application. Detailed information and application instructions will be available in due course.
Financial Assistance
The HKUST Study Abroad Financial Assistance aims to help HKUST students with financing their study abroad programs. More details can be found at HKUST Study Abroad website.
Credit Transfer
This is a non-credit-bearing program. You are advised to check with the Academic Registry if the program is recognized for credit transfer. For details of the credit transfer procedures, please CLICK HERE.
Visa Information
Students are responsible for arranging the visa for participation in the study abroad program. Click here to see if you would need a visa for travelling to United Arab Emirates.
Health Insurance
HKUST students who take part in the University's exchange programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided by the host institution.
Disclaimer: The host institutions may release updated information from time to time. Information on this page will be updated on a rolling basis. While the Office of Global Learning tries the best effort to post the most updated information on this page, you are advised to refer to the host institutions' official websites for the most updated information.
Last update: 17 November 2019