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unimalaya

unimalayawww.um.edu.my

www.umacademic.edu.myStrategic Location

Universiti Malaya
strategically located inthe KL Metropolitan CitySTUDY ABROAD@UM
MOBILITY PROGRAMME

by Global Enrichment & Mobility (GEM) Division

Mobility Programmes
Mobility
InboundLong Term

Short Term

Attachment

One/twoSemesters
Programme< 3 months
Programme< 12 months
Programme

Credit Bearing
Focused

Cultural Experiential& non-credit bearing

Short-term
Placement forInternship/ Research
Project/ ClinicalAttachment

#1 Long-Term Mobility Programme(One/Two Semesters of study)

Semester(Oct – Feb)
Fall Intake

1

Application is available from
1 March – 30 April
each year

Semester(Mar – Jul)
Spring Intake

2

Application is available from
1 September - 31 Octobereach year

Eligibility & Language Requirements

Eligibility
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Enrolled as an active student in homeuniversity;
Have completed at least one semesterof study in home university;
Have good academic standing withCGPA not less than 3.0 or equivalent ;Have good English proficiency inspeaking and writing
Nominated by home university throughthe nomination form provided by UM

Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic)

Band 6TOEFL iBT

80

TOEFL cBT

213

TOEFL pBT

550

TOEFL ITP

627

TOEIC

693

Language Proficiency Certificate is required forstudents who are planning to study courses fromthe Faculty of Business & Economics and Facultyof Law.

Module Offerings
There are in total 14 academic centres offering modules/subjects for mobility program.
Undergraduate Modules:

Both Undergraduate & Postgraduate Modules:

Academy of Malay Studies

Faculty of Business & Economics

Academy of Islamic Studies

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Sport & Exercise Sciences
Faculty of Arts & Social Science
Faculty of Built Environment

Faculty of Language & Linguistics

Postgraduate Modules:
Asia-Europe Institute

Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology
Faculty of Creative Arts
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law

Module List >Note:
1. Undergraduate students are not eligible to takepostgraduate modules, but Postgraduate students areallowed to take both undergraduate and postgraduate
modules.
2. The academic workload per semester is minimum 6
credit and up to a maximum of 20 credits.
3. Students are allowed to take multidisciplinary modules.

Fee Structure
Administration Fee: MYR630 (approx. USD150 per semester)This is a mandatory fee for all mobility students.

Tuition Fee:
Partner University’s Students

Tuition fee waiver as per the number of students stated inthe agreement. USD 300 tuition fees chargeable forreciprocal imbalance

Non Partner University’s Students

MYR4,200(approx. USD1,000 per semester)Student Activities
UM-WOW Exchange(Week of Welcoming)
Welcoming & Registration
Session for mobility student

Discovery Tours

UMICAFF
International Cultural andFood Festival was held once ayear. Massive festival thatgathers all International
Students on campus

Exploring the cities aroundMalaysia eg. Melaka, Penang,
Putrajaya, etc.

HomestayIntroduction to living in ruralareas

Gala Dinner
Big Gala Event to celebrate
mobility students.

Peer-to-Peer Student SupportOverview
A group of local and international
Universiti Malaya students who have a
special interest in international relations,and who are keen in engaging withinternational students.
UM Global Buddies has taken initiative tocome up with series of virtual activities
with mobility students including language
classes, music club, YumChat Hours(hangout) session, interaction day, cultural
festivals, dance classes, etcetera.

Housing Options
On-Campus
Accommodation

Off-Campus
Accommodation

Twin-Sharing Room with shared facilities including pantry, laundryarea, bathroom, etc.

Individual Room with private facilities

Price Range:
Approx. RM2,800 per semester

Price Range:
2 times more than on-campus rental

Estimated ExpenditureNo.

Descriptions

Amount (MYR)

1.

Tuition Fee per semester

4,200.00

2.

Administration Fee per semester

630.003.

On-Campus Accommodation Fee per semester (Estimated)

4.

Off-Campus Accommodation Fee per month (Estimated) MYR1,000 per
month x 6 months

5.

Visa Application, Post-arrival Medical Screening & Medical Insurance(Estimated)~1,350.00

6.

Living Expenses e.g. Transportation, Meals, Entertainment,Miscellaneous, etc. (Estimated MYR1,000.00 x 6 months)

6,000.00
Grand Total

2,800.00--

6,000.00

14,980.00

18,180.00

#2 Short-Term Mobility Programme
Overview

This is a non-credit bearing programme with a maximum duration not
more than 3 months. It is a unique study abroad programme that create
memorable experience that last a lifetime. It provides an enrichingexperience in education and cultural exploration. It also providesopportunity to widen the network among friends from different countries
and learn different culture firsthand.
▪ Application Duration (specific for each programme)▪ Programmes Offereda. Business, Language & Culturalb. Business & Marine Science in Malaysiac. International Indigenous Mobility Programmed. Appreciating Diverse Communities Through Arts▪

Programmes in Pipelinea. Living Islam & Cultural Programmeme
b. Islamic Finance & Cultural Programmec. Halal in Islam & the Cultural PracticeShort Term Programmes

Short Term Programmes

#3 Mobility Attachment ProgrammeOverview

Students from external institution attach with Universiti Malaya for a maximum duration up to12 months. A supervisor will be appointed to you to evaluate your performance during yourplacement and to ensure your general well‐being.

Program Category
Non-Graduating Research:
Focus on short term research project ata specific faculty.

Internship:
Focus on short term training program at aspecific faculty.

Elective Posting:
Focus on clinical/research placement atUniversiti Malaya’s Teaching Hospital(also known as UM Medical Center)

Clinical Attachment:
Focus on short term placement at clinics
under the Faculty of DentistryContact Us
Global Enrichment & Mobility (GEM) Division
Level 1, Block G, Perdanasiswa Complex
Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia@gem.um
http://gem.um.edu.myhttps://www.um.edu.my/@globalenrichmentnmobilitycentre
studyabroad@um.edu.myTel: (+603) 7967 7716 / 7714 / 7713

Global Enrichment & Mobility(GEM) Division

THANK YOU
Universiti Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA
Website: www.um.edu.my
December 2021