Global Immersion Programme
Global Immersion at SRM University-AP is strategically designed to provide our students and faculty members with the most enriching global exposure throughout the academic journey.
It offers participants from SRM AP the opportunity to learn and explore new approaches to problem-solving while gaining exposure to the global culture, art, environment, politics, etc.
These programmes not only provide a unique learning experience, but they also go on to provide cultural and global exposure to nations across the world. So, take the first step towards the most fulfilling international experience with SRM AP.
Objectives of Global Immersion
- To increase access to high-impact learning experiences
- To understand a region’s cultural, political and business environment
- To deepen student cultural competence through global engagement
- To develop faculty expertise in building global relationships
- To bring learning, capacity and understanding back to SRM AP
Highlights of the Programme
- Interactive sessions and training
- Study tour
- Cultural insights
- Science & Technology
- Engagement with the local community
Global Immersion Programme Summer 2022
Batch 1: 19th – 25th June 2022 ( 1 Week ) - 21 Students with Dr Sunil Chinnadurai
21 students from the first batch of students from SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh, has completed the Familiarisation Programme at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia in the month of June. This is part of Global Immersion facilitated by the Office of International Relations and Higher Studies at SRM AP.
Students and faculty mentors from SRM AP participated in several on and off-campus activities such as campus tours, cultural exchange, and recreational activities in UTP Malaysia. There were educational trips to Kuala Lumpur and PETRONAS Twin Towers. The students were accompanied by Dr Sunil Chinnadurai, Assistant Professor at SRM University-AP.
Batch 2: 26th June – 2nd July 2022 ( 1 Week ) - 26 Students with Dr Ashu Abdul
Students from the second batch of students from SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh, has completed the Familiarisation Programme at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia in the month of June. This is part of Global Immersion facilitated by the Office of International Relations and Higher Studies at SRM AP.
Students and faculty mentors from SRM AP participated in several on and off-campus activities such as campus tours, cultural exchange, and recreational activities in UTP Malaysia. There were educational trips to Kuala Lumpur and PETRONAS Twin Towers. The students were accompanied by Dr Ashu Abdul , Assistant Professor at SRM University-AP.
Batch 3: 17th July – 27th July 2022 (10 Days) - 29 Students with Dr Uma Maheswar
The UTP Familiarisation Programme was brought to a successful closure with the last batch of SRM University-AP students landing back from Malaysia. The familiarisation programme at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) Malaysia, was organised as part of Global Immersion facilitated by the Office of International Relations and Higher Studies at SRM AP. Students and faculty have participated in various on and off-campus programmes such as campus tours, training sessions, and cultural exchanges, organised as part of the programme that commenced in June 2022. The last batch of students was accompanied by Dr Uma Maheswar Arepalli on their educational trip to Kuala Lumpur and PETRONAS Twin Towers.
Global Immersion Programme Summer 2023
Global Immersion Programme at Malaysia
Engagement with different environments, cultures and economies helps students to create links and expand their reach across the map. The Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS collaborated to conduct the 10-day Global Immersion Programme from January 19 to January 28, 2023. An MoU inking ceremony between the two institutions was also held during the programme, featuring 17 students and two faculty members!
Global Immersion Programme at Dubai
The Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies successfully completed the Dubai Global Immersion Programme by collaborating with the Ureka Education Group from January 17 to January 23, 2023. The programme featured 49 students and two faculty/staff members and provided the opportunity to explore three cities in UAE: Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.
Global Immersion Programme Indonesia
The UMMI Indonesia Immersion Programme has been successfully completed by the Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies in collaboration with Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi. The ten-day global immersion programme featured nine students and one staff member from January 19 to January 28, 2023.