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New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
International students can avail only two scholarships at the University of Teknologi Malaysia, namely UTM Young Scholars Grant and the International Doctoral Fellowship. Both of these scholarships are offered only on the Master's and Doctoral levels. In order to avail these Uni Teknologi Malaysia scholarships for international students, overseas students must meet the eligibility criteria listed below:
| Scholarship Name | Disbursement Amount | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| UTM Young Scholars Grant | Master's Level - MYR 700 Research Level - MYR 500 | - Must be an international student who is enrolled in a doctoral degree course; - Priority is given to an applicant in semester 1-6 for PhD and semester 1-3 for Master by Research candidate; - Must submit the documents listed below: a) Details of the conference with the candidate's name as presenter; b) Offer/Invitation letter from organizer; c) Abstract of paper presentation; d) Quotation of the registration fees; - Applicant must not receive any full scholarship (tuition fees and monthly allowance) during the application submission |
| International Doctoral Fellowship | MYR 2,000 | - Must be an international full time PhD student, who is currently in 1st Semester; - For applicants in 5th and 6th Semester, priority is given to those who submit notification of thesis submission; - Applicant is currently not working or receiving any form of financial aids from other sources; - Applicant is required to be in Malaysia within 2 months during the application period. |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
As per the ratio of admissions to applications, the University of Teknologi Malaysia acceptance rate stands at 60%. Since the stats are on the higher end, we can conclude that Uni Teknologi Malaysia is a not a very competitive university to get in, as it admits more than half of the applicants. Once an applicant fulfills the University of Teknologi Malaysia admission requirements, i.e.; competitive grades, standardized test scores, English language requirements, as well as relevant documents, they are most likely to secure admission in the university. However, students must not take this lightly and apply to UITM Un
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
The University of Teknologi Malaysia accepts international applications through the UTM Application system SMARt (Official Application Portal) available on the university's website. Once a candidate has applied to the university and submitted all the required documents, it takes the university about 5 working days to process applications and then send out admission offers. Students must note that they need to fulfill all the Uni Teknologi Malaysia entry requirements in order to get admitted in the university.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
International students can apply for University of Teknologi Malaysia admissions through two intake seasons: Feb intake and Sep intake. Application deadlines of the Uni Teknologi Malaysia differ for undergraduate and graduate students. Listed below are the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor admission deadlines for international students:
| Intake Season | UG Application Period | PG Application Period |
|---|---|---|
| Feb Intake | Aug - Nov, 2024 | Sep - Nov, 2024 |
| Sep Intake | Mar/Apr - Jun, 2024 | Mar/Apr - Jun, 2024 |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Studying in the University Technology Malaysia Johor can be considered very affordable for Indian students as the cost sums up to be around 3 - 6 L on an average. Students can refer to the table for course-specific fees requirements:
| Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
B.E. / B.Tech (4 courses) | INR 4 L |
MBA/PGDM (3 courses) | INR 3 L - 6 L |
INR 4 L | |
MS (2 courses) | INR 1 L - 6 L |
MIM (2 courses) | INR 3 L |
Executive MBA/PGDM (1 course) | INR 3 L |
Others PG (1 course) | INR 5 L |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Yes, meeting the English language requirements is one of the major University of Teknologi Malaysia entry requirements for international students. UTM Malaysia University accepts major English exam scores as proof of English language proficiency. Students can refer to the table below for minimum score requirements:
English Proficiency Exam | UG Minimum Score Requirements | PG Minimum Score Requirements |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL iBT | Overall score of 46 or higher | Overall score of 60 or higher |
Overall score of 5.5 or higher | Overall score of 6.0 or higher | |
Overall score of 51 or higher | Overall score of 59 or higher |
Note: Candidates who have completed their high school or graduated from an Indian school/university respectively, are exempted from the English language requirements.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
In order to secure admission, all international students must fulfill the University of Teknologi Malaysia admission requirements listed below:
1) Undergraduate Requirements:
- A Senior High School Certificate or equivalent pre-university qualifications;
- Proof of English Proficiency; and
- Interview (only for Bachelor of Architecture & Bachelor of Science Industrial Design).
2) Graduate Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree with good honors from any institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate (or equivalent);
- Proof of English language proficiency;
- CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
- Other course-specific requirements.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
University Technology Malaysia Johor offers 11 Master's level courses for their international students in the online/distance learning mode. Namely, they are- Master of Education (Educational Technology), Master of Education (Physics), Master of Education (Mathematics), Master of Education (Technical and Vocational Education), Master of Language in Communication and Digital Culture, Master of Forensic Engineering, Master of Science (Business Intelligence & Analytics), Master of Business Administration, Master of Cyber Security, Master of Computer Science, and Master of Science (Energy Management).
In order to pursue these, overseas appl
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
International students are eligible for a variety of Bachelor's and Master's programs offered by the University of Teknologi Malaysia. For students planning to pursue a research degree, the university has a programme named Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), which is a research-only qualification. Mentioned below are UTM Malaysia University courses for international students:
1) Undergraduate Courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering with Honors;
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honors;
- Bachelor of Nuclear Engineering with Honors;
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Bioprocess) with Honors;
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Gas) with Honor
New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
Applying to AIMST University different from applying to other Universities in Malaysia in several ways.
Firstly, the institute admits the students based on the merit without interview. They are judged only on the basis of pre interview criteria. Morever, AIMST University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields such as medicine, engineering, business, and social sciences. The other universities also includes the interviews. Here the english proficiency exam accepted is only IELTS anfd TOEFL.
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