UNIVERSITI MALAYA FACT SHEETFOR INBOUND MOBILITY STUDENTS ACADEMIC SESSION 2023/2024

UMat a GlanceInstitution Name & Address

Universiti Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA

Official Website

http://um.edu.my

Office in-charge of the Mobility
Programmes

Global Enrichment & Mobility (GEM) Division
Level 1, Block G
Perdanasiswa Complex
University of Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA

http://gem.um.edu.mystudyabroad@um.edu.mypg 2Quick Facts

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812 acres/350 hectares campus+ 27,000 students (1 Undergraduate:1 Postgraduate,+ 3,000 international students)+2,000 Academic staff (+ 250 international)+3,500 Non-academic staff
179 postgraduate programs
96 undergraduate programs
20 academies/centres/faculties
6 research clusters>50 research centres

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Malaysia’s first and top university
Highly ranked in QS World University Ranking, QS Asia
University Ranking, WUR by Subject, THE Asia UniversityRanking
Broad-based, research intensive university
Offers comprehensive academic programs
World class research and academic programs
Malaysia’s largest and best teaching hospital
Perfect balance of study and social lifestyle
Diverse student community from >80 countries
Active, vibrant and exciting student life on campus
Centrally located in the Kuala Lumpur metropolitan city

General Academic Year
The academic year consists of two normal semesters and a special semester.
Each of the semesters is divided into two blocks by a 1-week mid-semester break.

General Semester
Dates

Semester 1 (23 weeks)
October to February

Semester 2 (19 weeks)
March to July

Special Semester (10 weeks) July-September

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Application Procedures
How to apply

Online application at: apply.um.edu.mySemester I (October)1 March – 30 April

When to apply

Semester 2 (March)
1 September – 31 October▪ Enrolled as a degree student in homeuniversity;▪ Have completed at least one semester of study
in home university;▪ Nominated by home university (Nomination
through online form provided every semester.
Only applicable to Partner University)▪ Have good academic standing with CGPA notless than 3.0 or equivalent;
Requirements▪ Have good English proficiency in speaking andwriting (English requirement for courses inFaculty of Business & Economics and Faculty of
Law: IELTS (academic) Band 6, TOEFL iBT 80).
*Faculty of Business & Economics is considerablycompetitive. Students applying for courses at this facultymust possess good academic performance.
Inbound students can enrol in not more than 20 credit
hours per semester subject to availability of courses andAcademy/Faculty/Centre approval. Maximum period of
exchange or inbound mobility is 2 semesters or 12 months.

Nominations procedure

Nomination must be from the Mobility Coordinator ofhome university. Nomination will be done through an
online nomination form.
Application from agents are not accepted and will not beentertained.

Medium of instruction▪

Science-based: 90% English▪

Social science-based: 80% courses taught in English,
20% in Malay Language or other foreign language**Academy of Malay Studies, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences(except English subject), Academy of Islamic Studies

Credit Transfer System

Transfer of credit is entirely up to the home university. UM
will provide academic transcript to facilitate the process.

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Postgraduate
exchange/visiting students

Postgraduate students can be accepted as
mobility students but are subject to:▪ agreement signed between institutions; and▪ term and conditions.

Fees & Cost of Living
Administration fee

USD150 per semester
Students from Partner University
Students are entitled to a tuition fee waiver (onlyapplicable to the number of students stipulated in theStudent
Exchange
ProgrammeAgreement)
andreciprocal balance.

Tuition Fee

Students from Non-partner University or Independent
Student
Students will be charged USD 1000 per semester.
Note: Students are allowed to register for a minimum of 6
credits up to a maximum of 20 credits per semester

Accommodation

On-campus Residential College (without meal)▪ ± USD 650 per semester▪ Twin-sharing bedroom▪ Furnished with beds, wardrobes, study tables & chairs,bookshelves▪ Fan▪ Common bathroom & toilet▪ Wi-FiOff-campus Private Residential
The costs differ from various types of room and residence
which can range USD 360/month to USD 1000/monthpg 5

Fees & Cost of Living▪ Visa application▪ Medical Insurance
Miscellaneous fees

 It is compulsory for student to purchase the local insurance
coverage policy from the EMGS’s appointed panel for theendorsement of student pass

▪ Post-arrival medical screening

The charges for the above-mentioned matters are as perthe Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). Pleaserefer to EMGS website for further details.

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Books,Public transportations,Entertainment
MiscellaneousApprox. USD 190 to USD 500 per monthStudent Visa Information
The offer of admission to the UM mobility program DOES NOT come with the Student Visa
which is strictly required by the Malaysian Immigration Department (MID) for students toenter and study in Malaysia. Application of Visa Approval Letter (VAL) and payment ofrelated immigration charges can be done via the EMGS website at
http://educationmalaysia.gov.my.
Failure to adhere to the visa application procedures may result in the delay of admission
to the University or retraction of admission. Processing time for the visa takes about eight(8) weeks upon submission of complete document.

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Student Activities & Student Facilities

Student Activities

UM is home to vibrant, colourful, vivid and exciting student
activities whether organised by ISC, students themselves orby external parties with the objective of further adding
values and experience in students’ life on campus. The listofactivities
includescommunity
engagement
programmes,non-academic
cultural
exposureprogrammes, student society activities, etc.

Facilities available

Libraries, Rimba Ilmu (Forest of Knowledge), Museums, Art
Gallery, Wi-Fi, shuttle/feeder buses to public transportationhub, student complex, student clinic, University Hospital,
bookshop, souvenir shop, etc.

Recreational Facilities

Jogging trails, lake garden, sports facilities (indoor &outdoor), Olympic-sized swimming pool, UM stadium▪ Adaptation on campus and Malaysian culture
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exposure
Convergence of unique diversity, multi-culturalism andcelebration of essence of humanity
Warm, friendly and helpful staff and student buddies
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Contact Information
Officer in-charge
Head of Global Enrichment &Mobility (GEM) Division
Mobility Programmes(Regular Inbound & Outbound)

Ms. Vigneshree King
Email: vigneshking@um.edu.myTel: +(60) 3 7967 7711

Ms. SALBIAH BINTI SAMSUDIN
Senior Assistant Registrar
Email: ssalbiah@um.edu.myTel: +(60) 3 7967 7714

Ms. Farra Nabilla Mokhlis
Assistant Registrar
Email: farranabilla@um.edu.myTel: +(60) 3 7967 7714

Short-term Programmes(Inbound & Outbound)

Ms. Sarah Sakeenah binti Azhari
Assistant Registrar
Email: sarah.azhari@um.edu.myTel: +(60) 3 7967 7713

Students Activities

Mr. Mohamad Hidayat Zainal Abidin
Assistant Registrar
Email: hidayat.za90@um.edu.myTel: +(60) 3 7967 7063