▪ Malaysia’s first and top university
▪ Highly ranked in QS World University Ranking (65), 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
Host information
| Key Dates |
| Semester |
October to February |
March to July |
| Application deadline |
1 March – 30 April |
1 September – 31 October |
| Orientation |
Late September |
mid March |
| Beginning of classes |
in October |
in March |
| Exam period |
December- January |
June to July |
| Academic calendar link |
https://gem.um.edu.my/inbound-long-term-info-package |
| Entry requirements |
| |
For exchange students |
For study abroad students |
| Requirements on GPA or overall average grade |
above 60 |
NA |
| Proof of English proficiency |
waived for UNNC students except business
Business students requirement
- IELTS (Academic): Band 6
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- TOEFL cBT: 213
- ITOEFL pBT: 550
- TOEFL ITP: 627
- TOEIC: 693
|
NA |
Courses and credits
Courses link
Global Enrichment & Mobility (GEM) Division (um.edu.my)
Credits
| Semester standard credit load equivalents |
| Standard credit load |
Standard number of modules |
UNNC credits |
| 15 credits |
6-7 modules |
1 credit=4 unnc credits |
|
Letter Grade
|
Quality Points
|
Nottingham Percentage
|
Nottingham Class
|
|
A+
|
4.3
|
80-100
|
1st
|
|
A, Superior
|
4.00
|
70-79
|
1st
|
|
A-
|
3.70
|
65-69
|
2:1
|
|
B+
|
3.30
|
60-64
|
2:1
|
|
B, Good
|
3.00
|
55-59
|
2:2
|
|
B-
|
2.70
|
50-54
|
2:2
|
|
C+
|
2.30
|
45-49
|
3rd
|
|
C, Acceptable
|
2.00
|
40-44
|
3rd
|
|
C-
|
1.70
|
35-39
|
Fail
|
|
D+
|
1.30
|
30-34
|
Fail
|
|
D
|
1.00
|
25-29
|
Fail
|
|
F
|
0.00
|
0-24
|
Fail
|
Costs
Accommodation
On-campus Residential College (without meal)
▪ ± MYR 2800 (approx. USD 670) 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 MYR3300/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
Insurance
Medical Insurance
It is compulsory for student to purchase the local insurancecoverage policy from the EMGS’s appointed panel for theendorsement of student pass.
Monthly expenses
▪ Books,▪ Public transportations,▪ Entertainment▪ Miscellaneous± MYR800 to MYR 2000 per month (approx. USD 190 to USD500 per month)