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2. Visiting Students – self-funded or sponsored students from universities that do
not have any mutual agreement with UM or students from universities that fall in
group one but have sent the maximum numbers of students stipulated in the
agreement.
Organization of Education Program
Students participating in the program may choose to enroll in one or more of the courses
below:
1. Regular academic undergraduate or postgraduate courses.
2. Co-curriculum courses (practical courses in the areas of culture, arts and sports).
3. Supervised independent research. Students may identify their own choice of
faculty members to be the supervisor.
4. Language courses (Malay or English) at certificate level offered by the University
of Malaya Center for Continuing Education (UMCCed).
Having basic Malay language proficiency is an added advantage to students who wish
to enroll 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 Sciences based Faculties, the medium of instruction is English Language.
Credits
Study Abroad students are required to enroll between 9 - 15 credit hours per semester,
subject to availability of courses and university approval. While enjoying educational
exposure in Malaysia, students participating in this program will have the privilege to
accumulate credit hours towards the award of a degree at their home country. Students
who intend to do so are required to submit a letter of support from their home university
and make their own arrangement with their university. Upon completion of the program
students will receive an academic transcript.
Duration of Stay
Students may choose to enroll for one semester or one year of the study program. For
cases when students need extra time to complete their research, they may apply for an
extension to their stay to a maximum of six months.
Academic Calendar
Semester 1 July until November
Semester 2 December until May
Fees
Exchange students will get a tuition fee waiver, limited to a specific number of students
stipulated in the agreement. Other expenses such as airfare, accommodation,
administrative fees, visa charges and living are self-funded. Non-exchange (visiting)
students pay all fees in full.