EXPLORE & PREPARE
UniPrep Program (UPP)
An Academic Bridge from High School to University
What is the UniPrep Program?
This program focuses on essential academic skills, career exploration, and university readiness, offering a comprehensive three-month program to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required for success in higher education.
Vision
- To empower Myanmar’s youth with the knowledge, confidence, and guidance needed to access quality higher education and become changemakers in their communities and beyond.
Mission
- Provide accessible, high-quality academic preparation through interactive online learning designed to bridge the transition from high school to university.
- Expose students to diverse fields of study and career pathways, helping them make informed and meaningful choices about their academic futures.
- Support students with expert mentorship and ethical admissions guidance to ensure equitable access to local and international higher education opportunities.
Who This Program Is For?
- High school graduates planning to pursue higher education
- Gap-year students seeking to strengthen academic skills before entering university
- Students exploring potential fields of study and career pathways
What Will You Gain?
- Know your strengths and weaknesses, and explore your interests
- Development of academic writing, research, and professional communication skills
- Career and education pathway planning
- Free admission services for partner universities
Program Delivery
Classroom Sessions with Instructors
Live, instructor-led online sessions via Zoom, focusing on theory, interactive discussions, quizzes and case studies.
Session Frequency
Three sessions per week, each lasting 2 hours.
Town Hall Meeting
Reflection focusing on each interest, challenges and suggestions for the 4-week study, appreciation rewards for active students, and engaging games.
Program Timeline (3 Months)
| Timeline | Core Module Focus | Objective & Skills Gained |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Academic Development & Research Skills | Academic Writing & Presentation, Mental Preparation, Major Selection & Smart Study Methods, CV, Portfolio, Resume & Interview Preparation, and Research Writing. |
| Week 2–9 | Field of Study Modules | Students explore Field of Study modules: Arts, Media & Design, Medicine & Health, Environmental Science, Business, Economics & Management, Education, Engineering, Social Science, and Computer Science. |
| Week 10 | Education & Career Mapping | Career planning, university pathways, and goal setting. Objective: Help students plan their academic and career journey. |
| Week 11 | Capstone Project | A final project integrating knowledge and skills. Students work on a real-world problem or case study related to their field of study. |
| Week 12 | Graduation | Final assessments, feedback, and graduation ceremony celebrating students' program completion. |
Fields of Study : Course Exploration
- Academic Development and Research Skills — Academic Writing & Presentation, Mental Preparation, Major Selection & Smart Study Methods, CV, Portfolio, Resume & Interview Preparation, and Research Writing
- Creative Industries — Arts, Media & Design
- Science Industries — Medicine & Health and Environmental Science
- Business Industries — Business, Economics & Management
- Social Sciences Industries — Education and Social Science
- Applied Science Industries — Engineering and Computer Science
- Education and Career Mapping — Career planning, University Pathways and Goal Setting
- Capstone Project — Final Project for one of the fields of study
Students Activities & Achievements
Discussion Sessions
At the conclusion of each Field of Study Exploration week, structured open discussions are conducted with instructors. These sessions aim to enhance academic engagement, stimulate intellectual curiosity, and support students in critically reflecting on their academic interests through informed dialogue and professional insight.
Padlet Group Work
Padlet is used as a collaborative learning platform to facilitate group discussions for field-based assignments. Through structured brainstorming, students deepen their understanding of course content, exchange ideas, and engage in peer learning by considering diverse perspectives and viewpoints.
TownHall Rewards
The Town Hall Rewards session formally recognizes and appreciates students’ personal and professional skill development throughout their UniPrep journey — highlighting outstanding growth in social engagement, teamwork and collaboration, critical observation, community contribution, and creativity.
Capstone Project
The Capstone Project is the final step of every UniPrep student’s journey — a moment to turn what they’ve learned into something real. Each student will choose one of eight fields, submit a short project summary, and present their ideas and reflections in front of judges, building a portfolio piece for future university or scholarship applications.
Talkshows and Webinars
