This is a review of prestigious University of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; I have reviewed admission requirements, tuition fees, how to apply, deadlines, programs offered etc I advise you follow the process wisely!
Application Process to The University of Kuala Lumpur
1: Offer Letter
After having verified that your eligibility checking your complete application, UniKL will issue the Offer Letter:
In order to accept the offer candidates are required to:
1. Send us the Acceptance Form (provided along with the offer letter)
2. Pay the Immigration Processing Fees, as specified in the invoice attached to the offer letter
3. Send the forms attached to the International Students Guidelines (Student Biodata, Financial Certification, Certification from Parents/Guardian) duly filled in
2: Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
When you accept the offer and pay the immigration processing fees, UniKL International Office will apply for the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) to the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
The VAL processing will take approximately 4 weeks. Students can check their own VAL application status at – http://educationmalaysia.gov.my/index.php/emgs/application/searchForm/.
As soon as the VAL is approved you will be notified accordingly and you will be required to pay for the registration fees and 1st year tuition fees within 1 week from the notification. The original VAL will be then sent you by courier to allow you to apply for single entry visa. Please refer to the International Students Guidelines for the list of countries that don’t require you to get the single entry visa/ Malaysian embassy stamp before entering Malaysia.
Students are required to arrive in Malaysia max 10 days before the scheduled registration day.
Undergraduate (Bachelor) Entry Requirement
All international Students aspiring to take up their first degree in Malaysia precisely, University of Kuala lumpur, must note that they are required to be in possession of a valid Secondary/High school result after completing their 11/12 years of previous education. This result must be equivalent to ‘A/O’ level for foundation/diploma studies respectively.
English language proficiency requirements – Foundation/Diploma studies
All international students need to meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements as follows:
|
LEVEL |
TOEFL |
IELTS |
|
Foundation |
500 (PBT) |
5.0 |
|
Diploma |
500 (PBT) |
5.5 |
|
Degree |
500 (PBT) |
5.5 |
|
MBBS |
550 (PBT) 213 (CBT) 79 (iBT) |
6.0 |
Necessary Documents for Fresh Students
Fresh here refers to a student who has never obtained a student visa from any university in Malaysia, whether he/she is still in Malaysia or in the country of origin. Latest entry requirement should be taken into account in processing the application. If he/she enters Malaysia with a Visit Visa, he/she will be required to return to home country upon approval of student visa.
- Academic certificates :
– ‘O’ Level Certificate or equivalent to apply for Foundation/Diploma programs
– A’ Level Certificate or equivalent to apply for Bachelor Degree programs
– Transcript of Records / result slip of every semester. (Note: If the academic records are in a language other than English, an approved translated version must be provided)
All certificates must be attested by the Malaysian Embassy/Consulate in your country of residence/your country embassy in Malaysia (for candidates that are already in Malaysia).
- Copy of Passport (all pages, including cover page and blank pages). The passport validity must be more than 2 years from the application date
- Passport size colored picture with blue background in jpeg format – 50mm height, 30mm breadth
- Valid IELTS or TOEFL Certificate: Candidates that meet the academic qualifications but don’t have the required English proficiency certification will be required to sit for the English Placement Test (EPT). If they do not pass the EPT, they will be required to enroll in an English Preparatory Program (EPP) at the UniKL appointed Language Centre before starting the academic program they applied for
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) only applicable for Sub Sahara Countries and Eligibility letter for Nigerian students. For applicants from Sudan, the university will request the NOC letter on behalf of the applicant; this is not applicable to applicant comes from South Sudan. Candidates are requested to provide the copy AND the original NOC letter during the application phase. The original NOC letter/Elgiibility letter should be sent to:
Universiti Kuala Lumpur
3rd Floor, MeSRA ( Marketing, Recruitment and Admission Dept)
Student Development and Campus Lifestyle
1016 Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.
Please check the list of countries for which the NOC letter is required on the university’s official page.
- Declaration Letter – if applicable – discrepancy of name on passport & academic transcripts; to be issued by home country Ministry of Education OR by home country Embassy/Consulate.
- Health Examination Report
Necessary Documents for Transfer Students
Transfer here refers to a student who is still holding a student visa from any university in Malaysia, whether graduated or still studying at the university. If the student is still studying, previous entry requirement should be taken into account in processing the application. Please find below the required documents:
- Academic Certificates ;
– ‘O’ Level Certificate or equivalent to apply for Foundation/Diploma programs
– A’ Level Certificate or equivalent to apply for Bachelor Degree programs
– Transcript of Records / result slip of every semester. (Note: If the academic records are in a language other than English, an approved translated version must be provided)
All certificates must be attested by the Malaysian Embassy/Consulate in your country of residence/your country embassy in Malaysia (for candidates that are already in Malaysia).
- Copy of Passport (all pages, including cover page and blank pages). The passport validity must be more than 2 years from the application date
- Passport size colored picture with blue background in jpeg format – 50mm height, 30mm breadth
- Valid IELTS or TOEFL Certificate: Candidates that fulfill the academic qualifications but don’t have the required English proficiency certification will be required to sit for the English Placement Test (EPT). If they do not pass the EPT, they will be required to enroll in an English Preparatory Program (EPP) at the UniKL appointed Language Centre before starting the academic program they applied for
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) only applicable for Sub Sahara Countries and Eligibility letter for Nigerian students. For applicants from Sudan, the university will request the NOC letter on behalf of the applicant; this is not applicable to applicant comes from South Sudan. Candidates are requested to provide the copy AND the original NOC letter during the application phase. The original NOC letter/Eligibility letter should be sent to:
Universiti Kuala Lumpur
3rd Floor, MeSRA ( Marketing, Recruitment and Admission Dept)
Student Development and Campus Lifestyle
1016 Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.
Please check the list of countries for which the NOC letter is required on the university’s official page.
- Declaration Letter – if applicable – discrepancy of name on passport & academic transcripts; to be issued by home country Ministry of Education OR by home country Embassy/Consulate.
- Health Examination Report
- Release letter from previous university/college
- Visa cancellation page (all visa cancellation must be managed by previous university/college)
Academic Transcript or Certificate of Completion
( must be verified by previous university/college)
Pre-arrival procedure
Air port Pick up Services
To be picked up at the airport by a UniKL representative in order to be allowed to enter Malaysia. UniKL offers a free Airport pick up service to all international students. that are required to provide UniKL Visa Office with the Airport Pick up Form duly filled inat least 1 week before departure. No pick up service will be guaranteed to students that will not comply with this requirement. Priority for airport pickup is for registered students. Accompanying persons need to arrange for their own transportation.
Students are advised to bring along the original passport with at least 2 year validity and the Original Visa Approval Letter, Valid Entry Visa and the Offer Letter. Student will be required to complete the Malaysia Disembarkation Card which will be distributed by the airline crew or at the airport.
Students also are advised to carry about RM1000 (227.08 USD) – RM1500 (340.63 USD) in cash for early expenses in Malaysia.
Please be reminded that UniKL will not be held responsible for any consequences if the above instructions are not complied with.
Post-Arrival procedure
Medical Check up
All students must undergo for the Medical Health Report/Check up at the panel clinic within 7 days upon arrival in Malaysia which will be determined by the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). The report will be released within 3-4 days and the students must be in good health. If the students are not in good health and have been advised by the doctor not to register, they will be required to return to home country immediately.
English placement Test (EPT)
Students that are not able to provide one of the required English Knowledge certifications, will be required to sit for the English Placement Test (EPT). The EPT results will be released within 3 days.
The students that pass the EPT will proceed with the registration in the related Campus. The students that don’t pass the test will be required to enroll in UniKL English Preparatory Program (EPP) at UniKL appointed Language Centre before starting the regular academic program. The course duration will vary according to the result of the EPT.
Report to UniKL International Student Service
The student must report to the UniKL International Student Service, located at the 3rd floor, and will be given the following form;
1. Insurance Form
2. Medical Health Report Form
Students need to submit the passport and Student VISA Processing Fee (if any) according to the schedule given them. Students may refer to the notice board at the 3rd floor, UniKL , Kuala Lumpur for collection of their passports.
WARNING:
· Students MUST submit their passport for Student Pass extension / renewal two (2) months before their Student Pass expires. Failure to do so will incur a penalty of RM300.00 (68.13 USD) per case.
· Students are responsible to ensure that their Student Pass and Entry Visa are VALID before leaving the country.
Campus registration
After the registration at the Campus, all students must attend the Induction & Orientation Program at the respective campus.
Tuition Fees Structure For International Students
| CAMPUS | PROGRAMME | CODE | FEE in (RM) |
FEE in (USDOLLAR) |
| UniKL IPROM | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Tool and Die | U13 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL IPROM | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Product Design | U14 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL IPROM | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Business Management | U15 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL IPROM | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Supply Chain Mgt | U16 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL IPROM | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Industrial Design | U17 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL IPROM | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Manufacturing System | U18 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL IPROM | Foundation in Science and Technology | U50 | 9,000 | 2,250 |
| UniKL MIIT | Diploma in Multimedia | A02 | 11,700 | 2,925 |
| UniKL MIIT | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Networking Systems | A11 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MIIT | Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Hons) | A12 | 17,600 | 4,400 |
| UniKL MIIT | Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) in Software Engineering | A13 | 17,600 | 4,400 |
| UniKL MIIT | Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) in Computer System Security | A15 | 17,600 | 4,400 |
| UniKL MIIT | Bachelor of Multimedia Technology (Hons) in Interactive Multimedia Design | A16 | 17,600 | 4,400 |
| UniKL MIIT | Bachelor of Multimedia Technology (Hons) in Computer Animation Design | A17 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MIIT | Bachelor of Business Technology (Hons) in Computer Entrepreneurial Management | A18 | 17,600 | 4,400 |
| UniKL BMI | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Electrical & Electronics | B01 | 14,100 | 3,525 |
| UniKL BMI | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Telecommunication | B04 | 14,100 | 3,525 |
| UniKL BMI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Electrical | B11 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL BMI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Electronics | B12 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL BMI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Data Communication | B13 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL BMI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Mobile Communication | B14 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL BMI | Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Medical Electronic Technology | B15 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL BMI | Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Electrical) | B18 | 20,800 | 5,200 |
| UniKL MFI | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Welding | F06 | 14,900 | 3,725 |
| UniKL MFI | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Automotive Maintenance | F08 | 15,400 | 3,850 |
| UniKL MFI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Air Conditioning & Industrial Refrigeration | F11 | 20,300 | 5,075 |
| UniKL MFI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Industrial Automation & Robotics | F12 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MFI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Mechatronics | F13 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MFI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Machine Tools Manufacturing | F14 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MFI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Welding and Quality Inspection | F15 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MFI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Automotive Maintenance | F16 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MFI | Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Mechanical) | F18 | 16,000 | 4,000 |
| UniKL MFI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Electromechanical System | F19 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MIAT | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Avionics Maintenance | M04 | 16,900 | 4,225 |
| UniKL MIAT | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Helicopter Maintenance | M05 | 16,900 | 4,225 |
| UniKL MIAT | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Aeroplane Maintenance | M06 | 16,900 | 4,225 |
| UniKL MIAT | Bachelor of Aircraft Engineering Technology (Hon.) -Mechanical | M11 | 21,100 | 5,275 |
| UniKL MIAT | Bachelor of Aviation Management (Honours) | M12 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MIAT | Bachelor of Aircraft Engineering Technology (Honours) in Avionics | M13 | 21,100 | 5,275 |
| UniKL MICET | Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology (Process) | C02 | 14,900 | 3,725 |
| UniKL MICET | Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology (Food) | C04 | 14,900 | 3,725 |
| UniKL MICET | Bachelor in Biosystem Engineering Technology (Hons) | C11 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MICET | Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Hons) in Process | C13 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MICET | Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Hons) in Environment | C14 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MICET | Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Hons) in Polymer | C16 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MICET | Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Hons) in Bioprocess | C17 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MICET | Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Hons) in Food | C18 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MICET | Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Chemical) | C19 | 20,800 | 5,200 |
| UniKL MIMET | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Ship Design | R01 | 15,600 | 3,900 |
| UniKL MIMET | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Ship Construction & Maintenance | R02 | 15,600 | 3,900 |
| UniKL MIMET | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Marine Engineering | R03 | 16,900 | 4,225 |
| UniKL MIMET | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Marine Electrical & Electronic | R04 | 15,600 | 3,900 |
| UniKL MIMET | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding | R11 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MIMET | Bachelor of Maritime Operations (Hons) | R12 | 18,200 | 4,550 |
| UniKL MIMET | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Marine Electrical and Electronic | R13 | 20,300 | 5,075 |
| UniKL MIMET | Bachelor of Engineering Techology (Hons) in Marine Engineering | R14 | 17,550 | 4,388 |
| UniKL MSI | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Design & Development | S01 | 14,100 | 3,525 |
| UniKL MSI | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Automated Regulation & Control | S04 | 14,100 | 3,525 |
| UniKL MSI | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Electromechanical Installation & Maintenance | S05 | 14,100 | 3,525 |
| UniKL MSI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Mechanical (Automotive) | S11 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MSI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Mechatronics (Automotive) | S12 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MSI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Manufacturing (Automotive) | S13 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MSI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Mechanical Design | S14 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MSI | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons.) in Applied Electronics | S15 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MITEC | Diploma of Engineering Technology in Quality Engineering | Q01 | 14,700 | 3,675 |
| UniKL MITEC | Diploma in Industrial Logistics | Q02 | 14,700 | 3,675 |
| UniKL MITEC | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons.) in Quality Engineering | Q11 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MITEC | Bachelor of Industrial Logistics (Honours) | Q12 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MITEC | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Instrumentation and Control Engineering | Q13 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL MITEC | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Facilities Maintenance Engineering | Q14 | 19,500 | 4,875 |
| UniKL BiS | Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Islamic Finance | H11 | 15,600 | 3,900 |
| UniKL BiS | Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Management and Entrepreneurship | H12 | 15,600 | 3,900 |
| UniKL BiS | Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) | H13 | 16,900 | 4,225 |
| UniKL BiS | Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing (Honours) | H14 | 16,900 | 4,225 |
| UniKL BiS | Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) International Business | H15 | 16,900 | 4,225 |
| UniKL RCMP | Degree in MBBS | D11 | 78,000 | 19,500 |
Application Deadlines
All international students are most welcome to join UniKL by applying via this online application or email at the latest 3 months prior to the intake, as follows:
| INTAKES | |
| FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES | SUBMISSION DATELINE |
| May | |
| November | |
| DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES | |
| June | |
| July (Only for Aircraft Engineering Programmes) |
3 months before intake |
| BACHELOR PROGRAMMES | |
| January/February | |
| July (Only for Aircraft Engineering Programmes) |
|
| September (Including Aviation Management, MBBS & Pharmacy) |
Courses/Programs offered
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
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Foundation in Science and Technology
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Electrical & Electronics
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Telecommunication
Diploma in Multimedia
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Welding
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Automotive Maintenance
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Avionics Maintenance
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Helicopter Maintenance
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Aeroplane Maintenance
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Ship Design
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Ship Construction & Maintenance
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Marine Engineering
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Marine Electrical & Electronic
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Design & Development
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Automated Regulation & Control
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Electromechanical Installation & Maintenance
Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology (Process)
Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology (Food)
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Quality Engineering
Diploma in Industrial Logistics
BACHELOR PROGRAMMES
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Tool and Die
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Tool and Die
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Product Design
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Business Management
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Industrial Design
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Manufacturing System
Bachelor of Technology Management (Hons)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Networking Systems
Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Hons)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) in Software Engineering
Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) in Computer System Security
Bachelor of Multimedia Technology (Hons) in Interactive Multimedia Design
Bachelor of Multimedia Technology (Hons) in Computer Animation
Bachelor of Business Technology (Hons) in Computer Entrepreneurial Management
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Electrical
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Electronics
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Data Communications
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Medical Electronics
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Electrical)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Air Conditioning & Industrial Refrigeration
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Industrial Automation & Robotics
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Mechatronics
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Machine Tools Manufacturing
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Welding and Quality Inspection
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Automotive Maintenance
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Mechanical)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Electromechanical System
Bachelor of Aircraft Engineering Technology (Hon.) -Mechanical
Bachelor of Aviation Management (Hons)
Bachelor of Aircraft Engineering Technology (Honours) in Avionics
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding
Bachelor of Maritime Operations (Hons)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Marine Electrical and Electronics*
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Marine Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Mechanical (Automotive)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Mechatronics (Automotive)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Manufacturing (Automotive)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Mechanical Design
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons.) in Applied Electronics
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Biosystem
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Hons) in Process
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Hons) in Environment
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Hons) in Polymer
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Hons) in Bioprocess
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Hons) in Food
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Chemical)
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons.) in Quality Engineering
Bachelor of Industrial Logistics (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Facilities Maintenance Engineering
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Islamic Finance)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Management and Entrepreneurship)
Bachelor in Accounting (Hons)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons.) in Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons.) in International Business
The academic calendar varies with programmes and due to its complexity we will break it down for you soon.
How To Apply
If you wish to study in the University of Kuala Lumpur after cross checking the eligibility, all you need to do is to start sending your application. It might be interesting to know that International students can apply online. Below are the steps on how to apply. You will need to upload the required documents also.
- Click on the button How To Apply
- Click on APPLY NOW
- Fill in all required information
- Choose your preferred program
- Attached soft copies of all the required documents
- Click on the button SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
At this stage you are not requested to send the original documents by regular post. However, please note that In case you will be admitted to UniKL you will be required to provide original copies of all the required applications documents in order to be registered as UniKL student. Please note that students that don’t provide the original documents upon arrival CANNOT be enrolled in UniKL.