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U N I V E R S I T Y O F M A L A Y A S T U D E N T E X C H A N G E P R O G R A M M E

(UMSEP)

1.INTRODUCTION

The increasing focus on internationalization of higher education has made study abroad program an essential part of a university learning process. This significant aspect of learning is made possible at the University of Malaya through its Study Abroad - Student Exchange program. UM Student Exchange program (UMSEP) is designed for international students who wish to acquire the experience of living and studying in a Malaysian campus through a short-term study program. It aims at fostering international understanding among students of different nationalities by providing an excellent learning environment. Through the program, students from overseas can pursue studies through taught courses or research in their field of interest and gain broad perspectives on different cultures and background of their peers.

2.DEFINITION

The UMSEP is a short-term study program offered to local and international students. The International Student Centre (ISC) will handle the intake of international undergraduate students only. Categories of UMSEP are listed as follows:

I.Student Exchange Programme

UMSEP applies to students who are interested to spend at least one semester and NOT MORE than one academic session at University of Malaya. Students enrolling under this program will be permitted to register in courses or research areas of their choice (subject to the rules and regulations governing the program). UMSEP is opened to all undergraduate students from foreign universities.

Participation in UMSEP

Students participating in the program may choose to enrol in one or more of the courses offered during the semester or session as listed below:

(a)Regular academic undergraduate course .

(b)Co-curriculum courses (practical courses in the areas of

culture, arts and sports).

(c)Supervised independent research. Students may identify their

own choice of faculty members to be the supervisor.

Having basic Malay Language proficiency is an added advantage to students who wish to enrol in undergraduate courses, as the medium of instruction for most of the courses is the Malay Language, especially in Arts based Faculties. For the benefit of students who are not proficient in the language they may register for courses taught in English only. For science based Faculties, the medium of instruction is English Language.

3.ELIGIBILITY AND CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION

(a) A student must be a registered student of another

university, local or abroad.

(b) A student must be academically suitable for the undergraduate

course/s or research topic he is applying to take.

in the arts based faculties must be proficient in the Malay

Language in order to benefit from his studies since the

medium of instruction for Arts based faculties in UM is the

Malay Language.

(d) A UMSEP student shall be admitted for a period at least one

semester and NOT MORE than one academic session at University

of Malaya. The total number of courses/credit hours

registered by a UMSEP student may not exceed two third of the

total credit hours of the graduating student.

(e) If a UMSEP student is admitted on an audit basis, he/she

can only attend lectures and not allowed to sit for an

examination.

4.APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

(a) Application from China for admission as a UMSEP student

must be submitted to the Offshore Office (China, Beijing),

University of Malaya at least three (3) months prior to the

beginning of each semester or date of attachment.

(b)The student is responsible to obtain from the respective

faculties, the information on the course/s that the student

is interested in. The course/s chosen need not be relevant to

the student’s educational background and field of studies.

student/researcher can be obtained from the University of Malaya website at: or Offshore Office

(d)Completed application form must be submitted in two (2)

copies together with the following documents before the deadlines stipulated below:

Deadlines

Admission in 1st Semester (September intake) - First Monday in the month of July

Admission in 2nd Semester (February intake)-First Monday in the month of December

Supporting documents:

(i)Two (2) copies of academic transcript/record

(ii)Supporting document from the Registrar or Dean or appropriate authority of student’s home university.

Application from China please sent the document to:

University of Malaya Offshore Office (China)

413, Qing Lan Plaza

Dongsishitiao Dongcheng Dist.,

100007 Beijing,

. China

马来亚大学境外办公室（中国）

北京东城区东四十条24号

青蓝大厦413室

邮编100007

5.ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Details Semester 1Semester 2Semester 3

Orientation Programme 4 Sept – 11 Sept

2011

11 Feb – 12

Feb 2012

Lectures12 Sept – 4 Nov

201113 Feb – 30

Mar 2012

Mid-Semester

Break 5 Nov – 13 Nov

2011

31 Mar – 8

Apr 2012

Lectures14 Nov – 23 Dec

20119 Apr – 25 May 2012

Revision24 Dec 2011 – 2

Jan 201226 May – 3 June 2012

Examination 3 Jan – 20 Jan

20124 June – 22 June 2012

Break21 Jan – 12 Feb

2012 23 June – 9 Sept 2012

Lectures and Exam 25 June – 17

Aug 2012

6.APPLICATION APPROVAL

(a) Each application is evaluated and considered individually.

(b) The Dean of a Faculty or the Head of an Institution (not being

a department of a Faculty) shall be empowered to admit a person

as a UMSEP student subject to the following conditions:

(i)No UMSEP student shall be admitted for a period exceeding one

calendar year if he is undertaking research or one academic

year if he is following courses; and

(ii)The total number of courses that may be taken by a UMSEP student shall not exceed two third of the total credit hours

of the graduating student.

(c)If for any particular reason, an approved course is not

available upon registration as a UMSEP student at the University,

a student may be allowed to register for another course which is

equivalent or whichever course recommended by the Dean of the

Faculty.

7.EXAMINATIONS AND CREDIT TRANSFER

Credits accumulated at UM are usually transferable to student’s home university as part of the requirements for the graduation. UMSEP students are permitted to enrol not more than 20 credit hours per semester, subject to the availability of courses and the university approval.

A UMSEP student shall not be permitted to take any examination of the University except with the prior written permission of the Registrar. Permission shall only be granted if such student is already a student

of another university or institution and is applying for transfer of credits to his university or institution. Application to take any examination shall be made in writing to the Registrar within three (3) months from the date of registration as a UMSEP. The application shall

be accompanied by a letter from the Registrar or any authorized

officer from the home university or institution requesting for such arrangements to be made.

(1)Permission to take any examination of the University under this

subsection is granted subject to the following conditions:

(a)the student shall have followed the courses leading to the

said examination to the satisfaction of the Dean of the

Faculty or the Head of the Institution concerned; and

(b)the results of any examinations taken shall not be released

to the student but shall be sent direct to his university or

institution.

8.FEES

UMSEP students will get a tuition fee waiver, limited to a specific number of students if stipulated in an agreement between their home university and University of Malaya. Other expenses such as airfare, administrative fees, visa charges and other costs will be borne by the applicants or their home university.

9.VISA & STUDENT PASS APPLICATION

The offer of admission to international students does not come with an entry Visa and a Student Pass, which are required by the Malaysian government. Students admitted to UM must have an entry visa and a Student Pass before entering Malaysia. The University will apply for these documents on behalf of the students and notice of the approval

will be sent to students prior to their departure or upon arrival in Malaysia. Offshore Office of China can help the Chinese students who already got the acceptance letter from University of Malaya to obtain the entry visa.

10.GENERAL MATTERS

(a)Library Facilities

UMSEP students are permitted to use the University Library

facilities. A student identification card must be produced

upon registration at the library’s Student Service Counter.

Information about the UM Library can be obtained at

(b)Accommodation

On-campus housing with double or triple-sharing rooms and

communal facilities are provided for UMSEP students. Students

may also choose other private housing best suited to their

lifestyle and location on their own.

Activities

For the full benefit of their stay at UM, UMSEP students are

encouraged to participate in activities organized by student

clubs or associations. A wide range of student activities are

organized at the residential hall and university levels. The

Student Affairs Division of the university oversees all

activities by student organizations and societies. By

participating in the activities, students will have the

opportunities to learn about Malaysian culture and the

experience of studying in a Malaysian campus.

(d)Health Insurance

Students are advised to have adequate medical insurance

coverage especially for hospitalization cases. Nonetheless,

treatment for minor illnesses with minimal fees charged can

be obtained at the Students’ Health Clinic. There are also

several types of health insurance made available by local

insurance companies.

(e)Discipline

All students are bounded by the Rules and Regulations as

stipulated in the Universities and University College Act

1971.

11.FURTHER DETAILS

Further details about UM can be obtained at