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Tropical Coastal Ecology & Community Based Management
Postgraduate/Undergrad Program | 16 Weeks | Bali, Indonesia
Quick facts about our semester program.
Introduction: 1 Week
The semester program will be preceded by an introduction week to get to know the island of Bali and your fellow classmates.
Lectures: 15 weeks
Fifteen weeks full of of hands-on lectures at Udayana University, field trips all across Bali and cultural activites.
Language: English
Our lectures, which are held in English at Udayana University, will provide you with expertise and prepare you for various field trips.
Credit Points: 30 ECTS
During this 16 weeks study program you can be awarded with up to 30 ECTS credit points by Udayana University in Bali.
What makes this program a great choice?
With its central location in the coral triangle center, Bali’s coastal areas are defined by rich mangrove forests, coral reefs and seagrass and seaweed beds. During this semester you will study the biodiversity of these main coastal ecosystems and visit different community-based conservation projects. Learn more about how the community manages these ecosystems to meet both conservation and tourism needs. A special focus will be set on the environmental impact of coastal ecosystems and the effect of climate change. A perfect opportunity for both undergraduate and post graduate students to gain fundamental knowledge & methodologies in biology and marine science, that will give an insight into the work of marine researchers and scientists.
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Our 2025-2026 semesters are coming up & filling up.
Upcoming semester
Application deadline for summer semester:
15th of January, 2025
Application deadline for winter semester:
15th of July, 2025
Next summer semester starts:
3rd of March, 2025
Next winter semester starts:
1st of September, 2025
Semester program fees
Total
€3490
What's included?
Full tuition for 16 weeks, field trips & more!
The available modules of Tropical Coastal Ecology & Community Based Management
During your semester abroad you can participate in six different modules that will make up your 30 ECTS. In our "Tropical Coastal Ecology & Community Based Management" program the following modules are available:
Community Based Tourism
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS
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Community Based Tourism
Community-Based Tourism offers a sustainable approach to tourism development by empowering local communities to take ownership of tourism initiatives. Students will learn about promoting environmental conservation, resource management, and biodiversity preservation for tourism practices and businesses. The course provides an interdisciplinary learning opportunity, equipping students with practical skills in project management, community engagement, and sustainable tourism development. By understanding the complexities of tourism's impact on the environment and society, students may contribute to the development of responsible and sustainable tourism practices.
Seagrass & Seaweed
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS
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Seagrass & Seaweed
Although seagrass and seaweed belong to a rather less known marine ecosystem, they have an important role for marine animals and our environment. This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the diversity of seagrass and seaweeds along the coastal zones of Bali while getting hands-on experience of the standard survey methods such as field collections, identification, molecular analysis and preservation. In addition, students will learn more about the methodology of seagrass mapping via remote sensing combined with ground truth observation. Seagrass and seaweed are also beneficial to the local community in Bali and students will get the chance to dive deeper into its monitoring and management and learn more about seaweed farming systems. During the course, students will apply their knowledge and conduct a case study which focuses on the comparison of the status of the seagrass in Sindhu Beach (southern part of Bali) and Pejarakan (northern part of Bali).
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 5 ECTS
Mangrove Ecology & Management
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS
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Mangrove Ecology & Management
Indonesia consists of around 17 thousand islands with approximately 95 thousand coastal areas. Mangrove forests are present in most of these coastal areas and have both ecological and economical value to the local community. During this module, you will explore the diversity of the flora and fauna in and around the mangroves forests in Bali. Different sampling techniques will help you determine mangrove structures and discover its diversity through identifying mangrove species. Through measuring the carbon sequestration by determining the carbon stock you will understand the importance of mangroves for the environment. During field trips to Mangrove Conservation Projects you will understand the economical value of mangroves for the local community and what is done to minimise the destruction or conversion of the mangrove forest.
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 5 ECTS
Coral Ecology & Management
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS
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Coral Ecology, Biodiversity & Management
Not only in Bali, coral reefs are an important ecosystem in the coastal region. Alone in Indonesia, they cover an estimated area of 60 thousand km2. In this course, students will focus on the fauna diversity in the coral region with the help of the ARMs (Artificial Reef Monitoring Structure) methodology. ARMs is an internationally recognized method to study biodiversity in coastal waters. Through field trips, students will learn more about the management of coral reefs in Bali and community conservation activities in two different areas in Bali. They will engage themselves in a coral reef transplantation project. During this experience, they will learn more about different types of corals and the extent of coral bleaching in Bali through working with the coral watch chart.
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 5 ECTS
Bahasa Indonesia
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS | Mandatory
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Bahasa Indonesia (Mandatory)
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language in Indonesia and is spoken from a majority of Indonesians next to a variety of different dialects which vary locally. In this language course you will learn the basics of the Indonesian language, in order to be able to immerse into Bali’s culture and life. This course mostly focuses on teaching the students to interact/communicate in Indonesian. Besides that, the students will also learn some basics of grammatical/structural rules.
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 5 ECTS
Student Project
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS | Mandatory
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Student Project (Mandatory)
Students will be assigned to a specific topic that has a significant role in the environmental impact of coastal ecosystems and the effect of climate change in Indonesia and globally. Three topics (with a short description of background and topic objective) have to be proposed to the subject coordinator. One topic will be approved, the students will have to set up a project plan with a target and allocated time for each step. During the implementation of the project the students will be supervised by an appropriate supervisor within the topic’s field. The progress of the project is to be discussed with the supervisor on a weekly basis. Upon the completion of the project a report of minimum 15 pages has to be submitted and after presented on final presentation.
These amazing field trips & practicals are part of your semester in Bali.
As an Upskill student in Bali, you will not only get to know the incredible biodiversity of the island, but also experience local culture and explore all the activities you can do on the island of gods. Our field trips are some of the favorite parts of our Upskill alumni. Here's what you can expect from it:
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Field Trip #1
Mangrove identification & zonation
The mangroves of Bali offer a perfect place to study the different species and structures using various sampling techniques. Looking closer into the work of the information center will help us to understand its ecological and socio-economical function.
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Field Trip #2
Seagrass & Seaweed identification
Seagrass and seaweed sampling will be conducted at Sindhu Beach in southern Bali and in Pejarakan, northern Bali. The samples will then be identified in the classroom. Molecular analysis of the seaweed diversity will be demonstrated at the laboratory of BIONESIA.
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Field Trip #3
Munti Gunung
The Muntigunung Development Program (MDP), the village has made strides in water management, sustainable agriculture, education, healthcare, and community-based tourism. The MDP has implemented water catchment systems, promoted permaculture and organic farming, facilitated education programs and scholarships, and developed vocational training initiatives.
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Field Trip #4
Waste Management Landfill
Students will be learning in depth of Bali's prominent issue of waste and the community's initiation, struggle & development of waste management. During the semester students will visit 4-5 different sites to understand more about the challenge, difficulty & what has been achieved.
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Field Trip #5
E-DNA BIONESIA Lab
Together with the locally managed NGO BIONESIA students will recover an established system from the ocean, collect and analyse the data.
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Field Trip #6
Turtle Conservation Management
Turtle conservation and education has been the most important, but also challenging task for the community managed conservation center in Serangan. Here you will learn about the behaviour of turtles, what threats they are facing and how they can be protected.
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Field Trip #7
Lembongan Seaweed Farm
A visit to Seaweed Farm will be conducted during week 7. Student will learn more about the methodology of seagrass mapping via remote sensing combined with ground truth observation.
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Field Trip #8
Les Village Aquaculture
Coral Reef Ecosystem subject's excursion will further student's knowledge, and experience directly to Bali's prominent work of a non profit organization, LINI. Its Aquaculture and Training Center (LATC), focuses on reef restoration, sustainable ornamental fish aquaculture, and education.
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Field Trip #9
Honey Bee Farm
Students will be taken to a honey Bee Farm business to discuss further on businesses with a strong emphasis on ecological research and experimentation. This is to minimize their impact on the environment while striving for long-term viability and positive ecological outcomes.
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Field Trip #10
Bird Watching
Students will be taken to a Nusa Dua Lagoon to identify and observe different species of birds as a part of Sewage Treatment and Birdwatching subject.
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Field Trip #11
Samsara Living Museum
Case studies on community-based tourism will students valuable insights into the complexities, challenges, and successes of this approach to tourism development.
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Field Trip #12
Urban Compost
Learn about a local initiative tackling waste management. See how organic waste becomes valuable compost, reducing landfill impact & promoting healthy soil.
Why your introduction week will be the perfect start.
Before the official start of the semester there will be an introduction week during which you will get to know your fellow classmates, the unique Balinese culture as well as the environment around the campus. Every semester we always try to bring some interesting and fun activities from day one to five, in order for all participants to get to know one another, to get first hand information and experience starting new life as a student in Bali. All activities will be announced via email/Whatsapp directly by your program coordinator and are subject to change!
See our introduction week schedule:
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Day #1: Campus Orientation
South Bali
Your first official day as Udayana's student will be opened by upskill’s postgraduate head program, Prof.Astarini and a meeting with the upskill team, get to know your future campus in Denpasar.
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Day #2: Cooking class
South, Bali
Starting to live somewhere new is always exciting! Especially knowing that in the next few months you will find many delicious new dishes. We will hand pick the best local kitchen to conduct the interactive and delicious cooking class. Learning through cooking and eating is just the best way!
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Day #3: Coral Workshop and Discovery Scuba Dive
North, Bali
We will visit one of the most prominent projects we have collaborated with for years- Yayasan Karang Lestari, which has existed for over 2 decades, focused on coral rehabilitation and education centers to help raise awareness among the community through several projects. Get ready to dive!
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Day #4: Cultural Workshop and Melukat Ritual
North, Bali
As last activity of the welcome week, we will introduce you to the importance of understanding offerings and we will close our welcome week with a cleansing ceremony at Pemuteran temple (Melukat).
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Day #5: Welcome week closing Sunset SUP Cruise
Kelan Beach,Bali
We feel it is crucial to close the first week altogether at the beach and in the water. As we realize that one of the major reasons many of our students participate in our programs is the love of the ocean.
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