Courses at University of Malaya

The university asks for a minimum requirement of 3.0 and above. However, To be admitted to the any programme at University of Malaya, it is recommended to have a strong academic profile, including competitive scores in the GMAT or GREs.  However, the admission process at University of Malaya takes a holistic approach, considering multiple factors in the student's profile. These factors include Leadership, Work experience, essays, LOR and interviews that the students give during their admission process.

International students who are seeking admission at the University of Malaya are required to show their English Language Proficiency by qualifying exams such as IELTS. Students with a 5.5 IELTS score can join the University of Malaya for MEng courses only. Other courses offered at the University of Malaya such as MBA, MS or MIM required a minimum IELTS score of 6. Please note that the IELTS requirement may vary as per the choice of course. Students are advised to look carefully at the eligibility criteria of their desired course. 

Below is the application process for University of Malaya:
 Step 1: You can apply through apply.um.edu.my. application portal.

Step 2: Check your requirements thoroughly, and see if your current qualifications are recognised. 

Step 3: You should meet the entry requirements checklist before applying: 

• Transcripts of your degree.

• 6 and above in IELTS.

• SOP ( Things you need to know about  SOP)

• LOR ( letter of recommendation)

• CreativePortfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course )

• Resume/ CV

• Entrance exam ( you just take GRE or GMAT, LSAT, MCAT) if you're planning to apply for the required programs. 

Step 4: Make sure your English requirements meet the standard of the University.

Step 5: You can submit your application after your requirements are ready.

Step 6: The application fee might vary depending on the programs and courses the applicant chooses. However, if the applicant can’t afford the application fee, they can Check out how you can waive application fees. 

Step 7:  After submitting the application, applicants can check their status by logging in with their credentials through the University of Malaya portal.

At the University of Malaya, applicants can expect to be notifies via mail once a decision on their application is reached. The process time for all applications typically takes a biut one month. Each application undergoes a thorough review by the admissions board to ensure fair consideration snf evaluation. Applicants must be patient during this period. 

The University of Malaya is a public research university. Malaya University offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across an array of fields such as management, engineering, languages, computer science, finance, arts and others. Malaya University is known to be positioned in the QS World Universities Rankings of 2020 for three of its subjects which were ranked within the Top 50 in the world. These subjects are library and Information Science (38th in rank), Electrical & Electronic Engineering (46th), and Development Studies (49th). Malaya University is known for its notable alumni network. which includes two Prime Ministers of Malaysia, who have significantly contributed to the development of the country. The University is a popular choice for students across the world who are seeking higher education.