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UNIVERSITI MALAYA FACT SHEET FOR INBOUND MOBILITY STUDENTS ACADEMIC SESSION 2020/2021

Institution Name & Address

Universiti Malaya

50603 Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA

Official Website http://um.edu.my

Office in-charge of the Mobility

ProgrammesInternational Student Centre (ISC)

Level 1, Block G

Perdanasiswa Complex

University of Malaya

50603 Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA

http://isc.um.edu.my

[email protected]

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13Asia

Year 2020

Rank

70#

Year 2021

Rank#

World

Has been ranked worldwide by the

Times Higher Education

301-350In 2019

351-400In 2018

out of 1,258 institutions worldwide

RANKED

43In Times Higher Education

ASIA UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2020

#RANKED

36#World’s Most

Sustainable University in 2018

1st Asia’s Most Sustainable University in City-Centre Setup

4th Asia’s Most Sustainable University

RANKED

#18

Emerging Economies

University Ranking

2019

Rankin

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Quick Facts

▪ 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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10▪ Malaysia’s first and top university

▪ Highly ranked in QS World University Ranking, QS Asia

University Ranking, WUR by Subject, THE Asia University

Ranking

▪ 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

Unique Aspects of the University

General Academic YearThe 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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How to apply Online application at: apply.um.edu.my

When to applySemester I (October)

1 March – 30 April

Semester 2 (March)

1 September - 15 November

Requirements

▪ Enrolled as a degree student in home

university;

▪ Have completed at least one academic year

of study in home university;

▪ Nominated by home university (an official

coordinator’s email address from the home

university is required);

▪ Have good academic standing with CGPA not

less than 3.0 or equivalent;

▪ Have good English proficiency in speaking and

writing (English requirement for courses in

Faculty of Business & Accountancy and Faculty

of Law: IELTS (academic) Band 6, TOEFL iBT 80).

*Faculty of Business & Accountancy is considerably

competitive. Students applying for courses at this faculty

must possess good academic performance.

Inbound students can enrol in not more than 20 credit

hours per semester subject to availability of courses and

Academy/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 of

home university. Nomination will be done through an

online nomination form.

Application from agents are not accepted and will not be

entertained.

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 SystemTransfer of credit is entirely up to the home university. UM

will provide academic transcript to facilitate the process.

Application Procedures

http://apply.um.edu.my/

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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.

Application Procedures

Fees & Cost of Living

Administration fee MYR 630 (approx. USD 150) per semester

Tuition Fee

Students from Partner University

Students are entitled to a tuition fee waiver (only

applicable to the number of students stipulated in the

Student Exchange Programme Agreement) and

reciprocal balance.

Students from Non-partner University or Independent

Student

Students will be charged for MYR 4200 (approx. USD 1000)

per semester.

Note: Students are allowed to register for a minimum of 9

credits up to a maximum of 20 credits per semester

Accommodation

On-campus Residential College (without meal)

▪ ± MYR 2500 (approx. USD 600) per semester

▪ Twin-sharing bedroom

▪ Furnished with beds, wardrobes, study tables & chairs,

bookshelves

▪ Fan

▪ Common bathroom & toilet

▪ Wi-Fi

Off-campus Private Residential

The costs differ from various types of room and residence

which can range between MYR 1500/month to MYR

3300/month (approx. USD 360/month to USD 800/month)

Note: For further information regarding the

accommodation, please refer to this link:

https://hep.um.edu.my/international-student

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Miscellaneous fees

▪ Visa application

▪ Medical Insurance It is compulsory for student to purchase the local insurance

coverage policy from the EMGS’s appointed panel for the

endorsement of student pass

▪ Post-arrival medical screening

The charges for the above-mentioned matters are as per

the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). Please

refer to EMGS website for further details.

Other expenses

▪ Books,

▪ Public transportations,

▪ Entertainment

▪ Miscellaneous

± MYR800 to MYR 2000 per month (approx. USD 190 to USD

500 per month)

Fees & Cost of Living

Student 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 to

enter and study in Malaysia. Application of Visa Approval Letter (VAL) and payment of

related 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

UM is home to vibrant, colourful, vivid and exciting student

activities whether organised by ISC, students themselves or

by external parties with the objective of further adding

values and experience in students’ life on campus. The list

of activities includes community engagement

programmes, non-academic cultural exposure

programmes, student society activities, etc.

Facilities available

Libraries, Rimba Ilmu (Forest of Knowledge), Museums, Art

Gallery, Wi-Fi, shuttle/feeder buses to public transportation

hub, student complex, student clinic, University Hospital,

bookshop, souvenir shop, etc.

Recreational FacilitiesJogging trails, lake garden, sports facilities (indoor &

outdoor), Olympic-sized swimming pool, UM stadium

Melting Pot of Cultural

Interaction

▪ Adaptation on campus and Malaysian culture

exposure

▪ Convergence of unique diversity, multi-culturalism and

celebration of essence of humanity

▪ Warm, friendly and helpful staff and student buddies

at your assistance

Student Activities & Student Facilities

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Contact Information

Officer in-charge

Director of International Student

Centre (ISC)

Ms. Vigneshree King

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +(60) 3 7967 7711

Mobility Programmes

(Regular Inbound & Outbound)

Ms. SALBIAH BINTI SAMSUDIN

Senior Assistant Registrar

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +(60) 3 7967 7714

Mr. Ho Yong Kang

Assistant Registar

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +(60) 3 7967 7716

Ms. Hazlin Aisha Zainal Abidin

Assistant Registrar

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +(60) 3 7967 7714

Short-term Programmes

(Inbound & Outbound)

Mr. Adi Yusran Mohd. Radzi

Administrator Officer

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +(60) 3 7967 7712

Students Activities

Mr. Mohamad Hidayat Zainal Abidin

Project Officer

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +(60) 3 7967 7063

ACADEMIC CALENDAR | SESSION 2020/2021

SEMESTER I

Orientation Week 1 week* 04.10.2020 - 11.10.2020

Lecture 5 weeks* 12.10.2020 - 15.11.2020

Mid Semester Break I 1 week 16.11.2020 - 22.11.2020

Lecture 9 weeks 23.11.2020 - 24.01.2021

Final Examination Semester I 3 weeks* 25.01.2021 - 14.02.2021

Semester Break 3 weeks* 15.02.2021 - 07.03.2021

22 weeks

SEMESTER II

Orientation Week - 01.03.2021 - 07.03.2021

Lecture 10 weeks* 08.03.2021 - 16.05.2021

Mid Semester Break II 1 week 17.05.2021 - 23.05.2021

Lecture 4 weeks* 24.05.2021 - 20.06.2021

Revision Week 1 week 21.06.2021 - 27.06.2021

Final Examination Semester II 3 weeks 28.06.2021 - 18.07.2021

Semester Break 11 weeks* 19.07.2021 - 03.10.2021

30 weeks

*Public Holidays in Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA The Yang di-Pertuan Agong ’s

Birthday 09.09.2020 Nuzul Al-Quran 29.04.2021

Malaysia Day 16.09.2020 Labour Day 01.05.2021

The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday 29.10.2020 Hari Raya Aidilfitri 13.05.2021 –

14.05.2021

Christmas Day 25.12.2020 Wesak Day 26.05.2021

New Year 01.01.2021 Hari Raya Aidilaha 20.07.2021

Thaipusam Day 28.01.2021 Awal Muharram 10.08.2021

Federal Territory’s Day 01.02.2021 National Day 31.08.2021

Chinese New Year 12.02.2021 –

13.02.2021 Deepavali Day 14.11.2021

Grading Scheme for

Undergraduate & Postgraduate

Programs

Prepared by

International Student Centre (ISC)

Universiti Malaya

For further enquiries,

Kindly email to [email protected]

Grading Scheme

The Grading Scheme for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs is different.

For Undergraduate Program:

(1) The official University grades including the marks and their meaning are as follows:

(2) All courses shall be assessed using grade A+ to F.

(3) The passing grade for all courses is grade C.

For Postgraduate Program:

(1) The assessment of examinations for postgraduate program by coursework shall be based on the following grading scheme:

(2) All courses shall be assessed using grade A+ to F.

(3) The passing grade for all courses is grade B.

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