Studies in Malaysia

The Malaysia study abroad program is an affordable way for students to explore the medium of film in the rich cultural, historical and religious context of Malaysia. This six-week summer program offers courses in scriptwriting and documentary studies with a Southeast-Asian emphasis. The program is sponsored by the Center for International Studies in cooperation with the School of Media Arts & Studies and directed by Professor Frederick Lewis.

The program will be based at the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the cultural and economic center of the country. Students will have ample opportunity to immerse themselves in the history and culture of the region, and incorporate the unique learning environment of the program into their coursework.

There is a popular saying about this wonderful country – “Malaysia – Truly Asia”. Indeed, as you’ll find on your travels to Malaysia, this inspiring South-East Asian country has the very best of what the Asian continent has to offer. Take a look at our exclusive introduction

From it’s warm and welcoming people, who can seem to never stop wanting to please, to the vivid and flavoursome cuisine – it’s a place that will have you hooked the minute you embark from your plane. But that’s just to begin with – Malaysia has awe-inspiring, white sandy beaches with turquoise blue waters that will have you wondering if you’ve lost your way and ended up in the Maldives – then there’s the capital of Kuala Lumpur, which grips you with it’s buzzing life…here you can amble along exciting street markets, take in a very reasonable (and tasty) meal just about anywhere and gaze at the major landmarks such as the Petronas Towers and nearby Batu caves. Accommodation is also relatively cheap to stay in the centre with a wide range of high class and budget hotels. It follows that whether you’re looking to enjoy the lap of luxury or backpack your way around – you’ll find what you’re looking for in Malaysia. It’s a holiday-makers paradise.