Academy Access Exchange Programs

The Malaysia International Business Program (MIBP) is a popular one-semester exchange program organized each fall and spring.

The business program is aimed at all university/college students interested in new cultures or pursuing an international career

You may apply anytime, for either the fall or spring term. It’s possible to apply together with your partner or even in a group

Courses are given in English by professors from well-known international universities. The course schedules also allow traveling.

The MIBP is ideal for anyone interested in getting to know a foreign culture and business environment, or just looking for new experiences. Handling a wide range of topics, the courses are aimed at all university- and college-level students (or people with a similiar background) - no matter whether one’s major is marketing, industrial engineering, political science, law or biology.

The cooperation with the local universities ensures that students to get a sound understanding of the local culture. The course schedule is designed to also leave time for traveling and getting to know other students. Traditionally the participating students have been keen to explore together the surrounding cities and countries, the metropolitan nightlife and the exotic cuisines available.

Comments from MIBP-participants in the previous semesters:

“Studying at MIBP program was really enjoyable for me. The courses offered gave me a wide outlook for international business topics. The time I spent in KL also gave me a lot of new friends and good memories. I recommend the program to all business students.”
- Benedicte Crochet (ESSCA- Ècole Supérieure des Sciences Commerciales d´Angers, France)

"The application process was unbeliebably fast - I received the confirmation of acceptance in just 2 days!"

- Soile Vahkonen (Helsinki School of Economics, Finland)

"The Academy Access MIBP program offered an excellent possibility to go abroad together with the girl/boyfriend and a group of friends. It also made it possible to combine exchange studies with extensive traveling in Southeast Asia. Many of the lecturers were very good, and the topics handled usually interesting. Recommended!"

- Noora Tanhuanpää&Eero Färkkilä (Helsinki School of Economics, Finland)

“Thank you for organising such a great programme in Kuala Lumpur! I really enjoyed studying at MIBP programme, and believe I have learnt a lot, not only about Malaysia but also about Finland. I recommend this programme for the next students going abroad.”

- Jan Miczaika (Leipzig Graduate School of Management, Germany)