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These apply to every international student in Malaysia, including at University of Technology Malaysia. Each figure shows where it came from and when we last checked it.
Money you must show
Immigration asks for your latest three months' bank statements, or a scholarship or embassy sponsorship letter. Ask your institution what balance it expects to see.
Immigration Department of Malaysia, source re-checked 23 Oct 2026
Visa fee
RM 1,600 plus 8% service tax, for public and private universities. Add eVAL, i-Kad, medical screening, insurance, a nationality-dependent visa fee and a personal bond.
Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), source re-checked 8 Nov 2026
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Students at universities and private higher education institutions only. Needs immigration approval, a job offer and a letter from your institution.
Immigration Department of Malaysia, source re-checked 23 Oct 2026
Stay after you graduate
Bachelor's degree or higher. Needs a Malaysian citizen sponsor earning at least RM 1,500 a month. Part-time work in permitted sectors only.
Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), source re-checked 6 Nov 2026
The same rules for every institution in Malaysia; University of Technology Malaysia's own programme pages govern the exact dates and scores. Guide checked 24 Sep 2026.
Deadlines and intakes
Intakes vary by institution. Universiti Malaya has two: September (Semester I), with an application deadline of 17 June, and February (Semester II), with a deadline of 11 November. Many private universities and branch campuses run additional intakes during the year.
Allow for the Student Pass. Your institution cannot apply until you have accepted your offer and paid what it requires, and you cannot travel until you hold your eVAL. Apply to the institution at least four months before the intake.
Language you need
Degree programmes at universities and branch campuses are commonly taught in English. Universiti Malaya's published minimums for undergraduate entry are IELTS Academic 5.0, TOEFL iBT 60 or PTE Academic 41, with higher requirements for some science, engineering and professional programmes. Private universities and branch campuses set their own, often higher. Check the programme page.
Malay is the national language and is used in government offices. International students at many institutions take a compulsory Malay language course as part of their degree.
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