Student Exchange Program Information Sheet Fall Semester 2015 (September Intake)
EXCHANGE PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR FALL 2015 Length of Exchange Period
1 Semester or 1 Academic Year
Minimum Credit Hour
6 Credit Hours
(Apply) 20 Credit Hours
Maximum Credit Hour (Apply) Available Courses
Please refer to :
for Exchange Students
http://isc.um.edu.my/ (Exchange – Courses Offered) When
In September
How
By ISC
Course Adjustments
When
1st & 2nd Week of Semester
(Add/Drop/Change)
How
Course Registration
ADD/CHANGE~ If a class time table is clash OR classes closed ** The list of courses that have been approved by the faculties during your application will remain as your final courses. As such, it is up to your own discretion to decide whether to accept our admission offer and continue your exchange programme here or some of you might not want to accept the offer due to certain reasons. DROP ~ please do the necessary during the period of add/drop session
Dormitory
Available at Tun Ahmad Zaidi Residence College (KK10) Fee
RM 1995 per semester without meal
Student Number in a Room
Two - Three
Facilities
Double Decker Bed, Desk, Wardrobe, Bathroom, Free Internet access, etc.
* Please inform the college management if you wish to check out and stay on your own outside the campus.
The University will not bear the rental fee for off campus
accommodation. *Private Accommodation RM1, 500 – RM2, 500 per month (depends on the area and type of housing). The student will have to do their own house search.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION FOR FALL SEMESTER 2015 Schedule
28 & 29 August 2015
Recommended Arrival Date & Time (airport pick-up)
The pick-up time will begin at: 9.00 am, 1.00 pm & 5.00 pm (Malaysia Time) *Please be reminded that you have to email your flight arrival details and your name to
[email protected] and
[email protected] latest by 12 August 2015 if you require an airport pick service from us. Only those who have replied and confirmed to us before the deadline are being given the pick-up service during the two days.
1 & 2 September 2015
Orientation
*All students will have two days of rest and familiarization before the official orientation starts on 1st September 2015.
7 September 2015
First Day Lectures Please refer to the Academic Calendar 2015/2016 at http://isc.um.edu.my/ (Exchange – Academic Calendar) Final Examinations
28 Dec 2015 ~16 Jan 2016
Last Day
16 Jan 2016
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE FEES Amount (RM)
:
350.00
Payee
:
BURSAR UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
Bank Account
:
8001279998
Address
:
CIMB BANK BERHAD, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA BRANCH, 50603 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
* Please write down you name and passport number to submit the proof of payment at ISC *
UM OFFICIAL INSURANCE COMPANY How to purchase
:
Purpose
:
From our official insurance company, Etiqa Takaful Berhad 1. To protect yourself 2. To get medical treatment from the list of panel clinics
:
Total Cost
RM 350 per semester
* Please take note that you will have to bear your own expenses at any other clinics/ hospitals/ University Clinic if you do not have the coverage of the insurance here.
INSURANCE FROM HOME COUNTRY :
Term & Condition
You are eligible to use your insurance from your home country (if any) but it must be written in English for the officers here to verify and your insurance must have the following coverage for it to be valid in which failure to have any of these included in your insurance will result in you having to subscribe to our insurance here, under Etiqa Takaful Berhad
:
Coverage
(1) PERSONAL ACCIDENT & DEATH: a. Death (natural & sickness) b. Death (accidental) c. Permanent Total Disablement (natural & sickness) d. Permanent Total Disablement (accidental) e. Partial Permanent Disablement (accidental) (2) INPATIENT SERVICES (3) OUTPATIENT SERVICES (4) REPATRIATION
STUDENT PASS Required
:
1. To keep track their student pass validity 2. Submit for the student pass extension at least one (1) month
prior to the student pass expiry date. Duration of Process
:
Normally takes about 2 months
Travel
:
Make your travel arrangement after you have obtained your Professional Pass
PROFESSIONAL PASS PROCESSING FEE Type of transfer:
:
Telegraphic Transfer (T.T) only
Amount (USD)
:
120.00
Payee:
:
BURSAR UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
Bank Account:
:
1440-0004005-053
Address:
:
CIMB Bank Berhad University of Malaya Branch 50603 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Swift Code:
:
CIBBMYKL
* Please UPLOAD the proof of payment at Visa Application
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION UM Dress Code
:
Campus Ride
:
Decent and appropriately dressed is preferred 1. Provided around the campus 2. Student card is needed
Living Expenses Estimation
:
The daily living expenses depend on the needs and lifestyle of students. Estimated costs of accommodation, food, books, clothes, entertainment, local travel, and other expenses are approximately RM1200 to RM1500 per month (USD $380 - USD $475) for a single student
Cultural Adaption
:
1. Consists of a multi-racial and multi-religious society 2. unique set of community where different races 3. Islam is the official religion 4. Alcohol, pork and gambling are forbidden 5. Excessive mingling and affection between the genders are not allowed.
CONTACT INFORMATION Name
Mrs. Nur Azwa Faharudin Assistant Registrar Ms. Nur Liyana Sufina Mohamad Administration Assistant
Department or Office
International Student Centre (ISC)
Address
Level 1, Block G, Perdana Siswa Complex, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
E-mail
[email protected] (Mrs. Azwa)
[email protected] (Ms. Liyana)
Telephone
+603 7967 7717 (Mrs. Azwa) +603 7967 7716 (Ms. Liyana) +603 7967 7713 (Mr. Nazri)
Fax
+603 7967 7710
Note: Please refer to our website at isc.um.edu.my for any further information.
