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2782562 Gmail - UTAR Inbound Mobility Programme (January 2020- Open for application)
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UTAR Inbound Mobility Programme (January 2020- Open for application)2 messages
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Dear Partners
Greetings from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
UTAR Inbound Mobility Programme for January Trimester 2020 is nowopen for application
Academic Exchange
1) Applicants must be full-time students and recommended by the International Office of the partner institution
2) The duration of study must be one trimester or up to one academic year Applicants are advised to consult theirfaculty and the international office staff prior to making any decisions on an exchange programme
3) Applicants may opt to choose an academic exchange or internship programme at UTAR Applicants need to fulfillall attendance and programme requirements at UTAR while ensuring that the requirements of the home institution arenot breached during the exchange
Application Deadline 30 September 2019
For more information about our exchange programme please refer to the link below httpwwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794ampf2ndcontentid=33928
Exchange students testimonials video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Q_Qa_pGteZo
Please find the attached documents for your information Should you have any inquiries please feel free to contactus Thank you
Best Regards Howard Goh Kang Ling (Mr)Assistant ManagerDepartment of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)Universiti Tunku Abdul RahmanJalan Universiti Bandar Barat 31900 Kampar Perak Malaysia
Tel 05-4688888 Ext 2538Fax 05-4669248Webpage wwwutaredumydcinternetFacebook httpswwwfacebookcomdcinternetutar
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Dear Mr Howard Goh Kang
Firstly we would like to express our appreciation for your kind invitation to PSU students to participant in the UTARInbound Mobility Programme for January Trimester 2020
We will disseminate this valuable program among PSU students in five campuses and get back to you by 30September 2019
For further information please do not hesitate to contact us
Best regards
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Kampar Campus Jalan Universiti Bandar Barat 31900 Kampar Perak
Sungai Long Campus Jalan Sg Long Bandar Sg Long 43000 Kajang Selangor
wwwutaredumy
For more information please contact Division of Community and International Networking
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DOCUMENT TITLE
Division of Community and International Networking
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
EXCHANGE STUDENT HANDBOOK
2020 ndash 2021
Page 2
Table of Content
Page
Welcome to UTAR 3
Student Exchange Programme 4
Medical Screening and Health Insurance 5
Entry Visa and Student Pass 6
Fees and Charges 7
Cost of Living Expenses 9
Arrival and Report to UTAR 12
Academic Calendar of 2020-2021 14
UTAR Bus Service 15
UTAR Campuses Map 16
Facilities at UTAR Campuses 18
Dining at Campus 19
Sports Facilities 20
Dress Code for UTAR students 22
Returning Home 24
Email dcinternetutaredumy
Website wwwutaredumydcinternet
Facebook wwwfacebookcomdcinternetutar
On behalf of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) the Division of Community and International
Networking (DCInterNet) would like to welcome the exchange students coming from all over the
world to study at UTAR Malaysia
This handbook provides basic information to prepare you for your journey to Malaysia We will do
our best to assist you to have a pleasant learning experience and enjoyable stay at UTAR
Last but not least we look forward to meeting you and we wish you a rewarding and fruitful
experience at UTAR
DCInterNet Office Hours
Monday - Friday 0830am ndash 1230pm 0130pm ndash 530pm
Director and Staffs
Dr Lai Soon Onn Dr Chen I-Chi Director Deputy Director Tel +603-90860288 Ext 385 Tel +05-4688888 Ext 4387 Email laisoutaredumy Email chenicutaredumy Sungai Long Campus Kampar Campus KB1007 Level 10 F101C Upper Ground Floor Tel 03ndash 9086 0288 Ext 137 138 Tel 05-468 8888 Ext 2538 Furnny Ong Liu Dan Chan Shi Wah Elaine Wang Ally Chin Howard Goh
Email dcinternetutaredumy Website utaredumydcinternet
Facebook wwwfacebookcomdcinternetutar
Scan us Explore the world DCInterNet FB
Page 3
WELCOME TO UTAR
All applications for exchange programmes (academic study research training and
internship) must be directed to the DCInterNet UTAR
Application Deadlines
January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019
May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020
October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020
Submission of Required Documents
I UTAR Inbound application Form with a passport size photo
II A letter of recommendation from the home university stating purpose and duration of
study at UTAR
III A letter of confirmation from the home university to prove that the applicant is enrolled
as a full-time student
IV One set of academic transcripts with a certified English translation if the original lan-
guage is not English
V A copy of passport (only pages with passport number photo issuance and expiry
dates)
VI One set of passport (scanned copy from the cover to the end of the pages of passport)
Additional documents for International students applying for visastudent pass
VI A passport size photo in 45cm x 35cm with a white background (in Jpeg format)
kindly refer to the passport photo guideline
VII Health Declaration Form
Note Documents should be scanned in PDF format expect photo Students shall send
soft copy of the above documents to dcinternetutaredumy
Page 4
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Post-ArrivalIn-Country Medical Screening
New international students are required to attend a medical screening at a panel clinic in
Malaysia within 7 working days of their arrival date
For more information about the medical screening visit EMGS website
Insurance
It is compulsory for every student entering Malaysia to have medical insurance You will
be insured from the date you enter Malaysia All international students must be covered
by a locally purchased medical health insurance scheme
An international student through hisher educational institution can opt to purchase
Medical Insurance offered by AIA
Packages for International Students
(Insurance Packages for International Students)
Please visit EMGS website to obtain more insurance information
Page 5
MEDICAL SCREENING AND HEALTH INSURANCE
Silver
Maximum limit per disability RM20000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM400
Gold
um limit per disability RM30000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM710
Platinum
Maximum limit per disability RM50000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM830
By Malaysian law Student Pass application and extension for visa coordinated by
UTAR Department of International Student Services (DISS) and processed through
Education Malaysia Global Service (EMGS) EMGS is a one stop center for
international student services and incorporated under the laws of Malaysia and wholly
owned by the Ministry of Education
Student Pass Application
Page 6
ENTRY VISA AND STUDENT PASS
Submission of required application documents to UTAR DCInterNet
Receival of offer letter from UTAR
Make student bill payment (non refundable for the ldquoStudent Passrdquo application)
Application of ldquoStudent Passrdquo by DISS via EMGS portal after payment has made
Receival of electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) once EMGS approves the application The eVAL is only valid for 6 months Failure to enter Malaysia within 6 months after the eVAL is issued
1
2
3
Approach Malaysian Embassy office in home country to obtain a Single Entry Visa (SEV) with the eVAL before entering Malaysia SEV must be utilised within 3 months of issuance 4
Plan your trip to Malaysia and consult UTAR for the arrival before booking a flight ticket Send the flight itinerary minimum 10 days prior arrival
Kindly inform the university if there are any changes to your flight schedule 5
Students must not consume any medication at least one week before arriving in Malaysia Drugs are illegal possession and consumption of drugs are prohibited
Should there be real medical needs please consult with your doctor
For appeal cases the fees will be borne by the students Students who fail the post medical screening will be deported back to their home country 6
Attend the post medical Screening within 7 working days from the date of entry
7
DISS will obtain the endorsement of the Student Pass for you Medical Insurance Coverage
8
Exchange students from UTAR partner institutions are required to pay the following
charges prior to arrival
Disclaimer
1 Application fee do not include course fees required by UTAR except the caution
money
2 With effect from 1st September 2018 a 6 Service Tax will be imposed on the
processing fees for all applications submitted through the EMGS website
Note
1 For international students the fees will be converted from Ringgit to USD using
Banks Buying TT daily exchange rate rounded to the nearest two decimal points
2 Multiple entry visa vary according to the country of the home institution
3 Other charges may apply depending on the terms of agreement
Page 7
FEES AND CHARGES
Immigration Charges MYR
Processing fee for immigration application
Insurance (per year)
Medical screening
I-card
Student pass
eVAL
Multiple entry visa (maybe different)
Personal bond fund (refundable)
26500
40000
25000
5000
6000
15900
3000
100000
UTAR Charges
Caution money (refundable) 50000
Total 271400
Payment to UTAR
The international students could made the payment through telegraphic transfer The
details for telegraphic transfer are as follows
A copy of the telegraphic transfer slip must be emailed to dcinternetutaredumy as a
proof of payment All the information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to
change without prior notice
Refund
Personal Bond Fund and Caution Money are upon completion or withdrawal of studies at
UTAR based on the amount received (in USD) from the student provided no outstanding
expenses and charges are incurred by the students
Page 8
FEES AND CHARGES
Name of Beneficiary Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Name of Bank Public Bank Berhad
Address Bandar Mahkota Cheras Branch 2 Jalan Temenggung 79 Bandar Mahkota Cheras 43200 Cheras Selangor Malaysia
Current Account No 3118325015
Bank Swift Code PBBEMYKL
Living Expenses
Living expenses vary depending on personal needs However an estimated cost of living
per month for a single student in Malaysia could be
Off-campus Housing in Kampar campus
Danish House is a private company that offers accommodation to UTAR students in a housing
area near UTAR Kampar campus
International and exchange students stay in the reserved houses in Westlake where student
rents a private room and shares the common area with other tenants
Page 9
FEES AND CHARGES
Item Approximate cost (per month)
Off-campus Housing
Food (three meals a day)
Telephone
UTAR or Public Transport (back and forth to
campus)
Miscellaneous
MYR290 - MYR850
MYR600 - MYR1000
MYR30 - MYR100
MYR30 - MYR70
MYR100 - MYR200
Total MYR1050 - MYR2220 per month
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Westlake HomesmdashBeijing A (per personmonth) Remark The rate is exclusive of utility charges
Special Features
1 Larger rooms with private balcony access
2 Better furnishing and energy saving light bulbs
3 Premium lakeview and facilities
4 Everpurereg Water Filer
5 Smart Card Door Access
6 Separate floor TNB Meters
7 Lockers for residents
Facilities
1 Room Bed wardrobe study table chair curtains ceiling fan and lights
2 Common area Refrigerator table 21TV ceiling fan and light
3 Individual bathroom Shower heater
Services
1 Laundry service Up to 7 kg per week (4 times per month)
2 Cleaning service cleaning for common areas on a weekly basis
3 24 hours security service
4 Inclusive of internet service
Basic House Rules
1 Utilities costs shared
2 Electricity and water usage charges
3 No pets allowed
4 Light cooking allowed
Page 10
FEES AND CHARGES
Single Occupancy
Rm300 ~ RM490
Without Air-conditioner
Rate RM300 ~ RM420
With Air-conditioner
Rate RM370 ~ RM490
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
For more information please visit httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a
Check-In Procedures
1 Your contract has to be signed immediately when picking up the keys
2 Payment in cash required upon check in
- 1 month rental deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month utility deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month rental for the month (Pro-rata basis)
- Administration fee (RM53)
3 Please prepare pillow bed sheets blanket personal items and toiletries by your
own
Room rental is inclusive of a fixed service charge for internet laundry and cleaning
services (subject to exclusive services details)
Check-Out Procedures
1 You have to request a Check Out Letter from the Department of International
Student Services (DISS) two week before you check out
2 Your deposit will be refunded to you after you have completed the checkout
process
3 Must return the key and access card upon check out
Page 11
COST OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
2782562 Gmail - UTAR Inbound Mobility Programme (January 2020- Open for application)
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3 UTAR Mobility programme brochurepdf2206K
4 UTAR at a Glancepdf1868K
1 Exchange Student Handbook 2020-2021pdf3540K
chusana suwanmala ltchusanasugmailcomgt Tue Aug 27 2019 at 953 PMTo Kang Ling Goh ltgohklutaredumygtCc dcinternet ltdcinternetutaredumygt Thakerng Wongsirichot ltthakerngwgmailcomgt salmakltsalmakpsuacthgt
Dear Mr Howard Goh Kang
Firstly we would like to express our appreciation for your kind invitation to PSU students to participant in the UTARInbound Mobility Programme for January Trimester 2020
We will disseminate this valuable program among PSU students in five campuses and get back to you by 30September 2019
For further information please do not hesitate to contact us
Best regards
Chusana [Quoted text hidden]-- Ms Chusana SuwanmalaInternational Affairs OfficePrince of Songkla University15 Karnjanavanich Hat YaiSongkla 90110ThailandTel +66 (0) 74446824Fax +66 (0) 74446825Email chusanasugmailcom psu-internationalpsuacth
memoranda signed with industry partners and universities from 27 economies for collaborative activities
330+
alumni since 2005
58000+
research centers
32
external examiners from around the world
80+
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is one of the leading progressive private universities in Malaysia where excellence in teaching and research are encouraged nurtured and pursued for a greater educational experience UTAR houses more than 24000 students from around the world offering students a dynamic learning experience spread across its 2 campuses ie Kampar Campus in Perak State and Sungai Long Campus in Kajang Selangor State The University has over 56000 global alumni with a high employability rate
UTAR at a Glance
graduate employability rate (6 months upon graduation)
95
international and national awards received by students in 2018
100+
volumes of books e-books publications and numerous online databases resources
288000+
students
24000+foundation studies undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
110+
industry advisors
120+
37 million square feet of built-up area the equivalent of 275 Olympic-size swimming pools
2 Campuses9 faculties 3 centres and 3 institutes
15
student clubs and societies
75
academic and administrative staff
2000+
Broadening Horizons Transforming Lives
dcinternetutaredumy
UTAR DCInternet
+605-468 8888+603-9086 0288
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman DU012(A)
Kampar Campus Jalan Universiti Bandar Barat 31900 Kampar Perak
Sungai Long Campus Jalan Sg Long Bandar Sg Long 43000 Kajang Selangor
wwwutaredumy
For more information please contact Division of Community and International Networking
2018 TOP 100
Award-winning Kampar Campus Purpose-built Sungai Long Campus
DOCUMENT TITLE
Division of Community and International Networking
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
EXCHANGE STUDENT HANDBOOK
2020 ndash 2021
Page 2
Table of Content
Page
Welcome to UTAR 3
Student Exchange Programme 4
Medical Screening and Health Insurance 5
Entry Visa and Student Pass 6
Fees and Charges 7
Cost of Living Expenses 9
Arrival and Report to UTAR 12
Academic Calendar of 2020-2021 14
UTAR Bus Service 15
UTAR Campuses Map 16
Facilities at UTAR Campuses 18
Dining at Campus 19
Sports Facilities 20
Dress Code for UTAR students 22
Returning Home 24
Email dcinternetutaredumy
Website wwwutaredumydcinternet
Facebook wwwfacebookcomdcinternetutar
On behalf of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) the Division of Community and International
Networking (DCInterNet) would like to welcome the exchange students coming from all over the
world to study at UTAR Malaysia
This handbook provides basic information to prepare you for your journey to Malaysia We will do
our best to assist you to have a pleasant learning experience and enjoyable stay at UTAR
Last but not least we look forward to meeting you and we wish you a rewarding and fruitful
experience at UTAR
DCInterNet Office Hours
Monday - Friday 0830am ndash 1230pm 0130pm ndash 530pm
Director and Staffs
Dr Lai Soon Onn Dr Chen I-Chi Director Deputy Director Tel +603-90860288 Ext 385 Tel +05-4688888 Ext 4387 Email laisoutaredumy Email chenicutaredumy Sungai Long Campus Kampar Campus KB1007 Level 10 F101C Upper Ground Floor Tel 03ndash 9086 0288 Ext 137 138 Tel 05-468 8888 Ext 2538 Furnny Ong Liu Dan Chan Shi Wah Elaine Wang Ally Chin Howard Goh
Email dcinternetutaredumy Website utaredumydcinternet
Facebook wwwfacebookcomdcinternetutar
Scan us Explore the world DCInterNet FB
Page 3
WELCOME TO UTAR
All applications for exchange programmes (academic study research training and
internship) must be directed to the DCInterNet UTAR
Application Deadlines
January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019
May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020
October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020
Submission of Required Documents
I UTAR Inbound application Form with a passport size photo
II A letter of recommendation from the home university stating purpose and duration of
study at UTAR
III A letter of confirmation from the home university to prove that the applicant is enrolled
as a full-time student
IV One set of academic transcripts with a certified English translation if the original lan-
guage is not English
V A copy of passport (only pages with passport number photo issuance and expiry
dates)
VI One set of passport (scanned copy from the cover to the end of the pages of passport)
Additional documents for International students applying for visastudent pass
VI A passport size photo in 45cm x 35cm with a white background (in Jpeg format)
kindly refer to the passport photo guideline
VII Health Declaration Form
Note Documents should be scanned in PDF format expect photo Students shall send
soft copy of the above documents to dcinternetutaredumy
Page 4
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Post-ArrivalIn-Country Medical Screening
New international students are required to attend a medical screening at a panel clinic in
Malaysia within 7 working days of their arrival date
For more information about the medical screening visit EMGS website
Insurance
It is compulsory for every student entering Malaysia to have medical insurance You will
be insured from the date you enter Malaysia All international students must be covered
by a locally purchased medical health insurance scheme
An international student through hisher educational institution can opt to purchase
Medical Insurance offered by AIA
Packages for International Students
(Insurance Packages for International Students)
Please visit EMGS website to obtain more insurance information
Page 5
MEDICAL SCREENING AND HEALTH INSURANCE
Silver
Maximum limit per disability RM20000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM400
Gold
um limit per disability RM30000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM710
Platinum
Maximum limit per disability RM50000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM830
By Malaysian law Student Pass application and extension for visa coordinated by
UTAR Department of International Student Services (DISS) and processed through
Education Malaysia Global Service (EMGS) EMGS is a one stop center for
international student services and incorporated under the laws of Malaysia and wholly
owned by the Ministry of Education
Student Pass Application
Page 6
ENTRY VISA AND STUDENT PASS
Submission of required application documents to UTAR DCInterNet
Receival of offer letter from UTAR
Make student bill payment (non refundable for the ldquoStudent Passrdquo application)
Application of ldquoStudent Passrdquo by DISS via EMGS portal after payment has made
Receival of electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) once EMGS approves the application The eVAL is only valid for 6 months Failure to enter Malaysia within 6 months after the eVAL is issued
1
2
3
Approach Malaysian Embassy office in home country to obtain a Single Entry Visa (SEV) with the eVAL before entering Malaysia SEV must be utilised within 3 months of issuance 4
Plan your trip to Malaysia and consult UTAR for the arrival before booking a flight ticket Send the flight itinerary minimum 10 days prior arrival
Kindly inform the university if there are any changes to your flight schedule 5
Students must not consume any medication at least one week before arriving in Malaysia Drugs are illegal possession and consumption of drugs are prohibited
Should there be real medical needs please consult with your doctor
For appeal cases the fees will be borne by the students Students who fail the post medical screening will be deported back to their home country 6
Attend the post medical Screening within 7 working days from the date of entry
7
DISS will obtain the endorsement of the Student Pass for you Medical Insurance Coverage
8
Exchange students from UTAR partner institutions are required to pay the following
charges prior to arrival
Disclaimer
1 Application fee do not include course fees required by UTAR except the caution
money
2 With effect from 1st September 2018 a 6 Service Tax will be imposed on the
processing fees for all applications submitted through the EMGS website
Note
1 For international students the fees will be converted from Ringgit to USD using
Banks Buying TT daily exchange rate rounded to the nearest two decimal points
2 Multiple entry visa vary according to the country of the home institution
3 Other charges may apply depending on the terms of agreement
Page 7
FEES AND CHARGES
Immigration Charges MYR
Processing fee for immigration application
Insurance (per year)
Medical screening
I-card
Student pass
eVAL
Multiple entry visa (maybe different)
Personal bond fund (refundable)
26500
40000
25000
5000
6000
15900
3000
100000
UTAR Charges
Caution money (refundable) 50000
Total 271400
Payment to UTAR
The international students could made the payment through telegraphic transfer The
details for telegraphic transfer are as follows
A copy of the telegraphic transfer slip must be emailed to dcinternetutaredumy as a
proof of payment All the information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to
change without prior notice
Refund
Personal Bond Fund and Caution Money are upon completion or withdrawal of studies at
UTAR based on the amount received (in USD) from the student provided no outstanding
expenses and charges are incurred by the students
Page 8
FEES AND CHARGES
Name of Beneficiary Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Name of Bank Public Bank Berhad
Address Bandar Mahkota Cheras Branch 2 Jalan Temenggung 79 Bandar Mahkota Cheras 43200 Cheras Selangor Malaysia
Current Account No 3118325015
Bank Swift Code PBBEMYKL
Living Expenses
Living expenses vary depending on personal needs However an estimated cost of living
per month for a single student in Malaysia could be
Off-campus Housing in Kampar campus
Danish House is a private company that offers accommodation to UTAR students in a housing
area near UTAR Kampar campus
International and exchange students stay in the reserved houses in Westlake where student
rents a private room and shares the common area with other tenants
Page 9
FEES AND CHARGES
Item Approximate cost (per month)
Off-campus Housing
Food (three meals a day)
Telephone
UTAR or Public Transport (back and forth to
campus)
Miscellaneous
MYR290 - MYR850
MYR600 - MYR1000
MYR30 - MYR100
MYR30 - MYR70
MYR100 - MYR200
Total MYR1050 - MYR2220 per month
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Westlake HomesmdashBeijing A (per personmonth) Remark The rate is exclusive of utility charges
Special Features
1 Larger rooms with private balcony access
2 Better furnishing and energy saving light bulbs
3 Premium lakeview and facilities
4 Everpurereg Water Filer
5 Smart Card Door Access
6 Separate floor TNB Meters
7 Lockers for residents
Facilities
1 Room Bed wardrobe study table chair curtains ceiling fan and lights
2 Common area Refrigerator table 21TV ceiling fan and light
3 Individual bathroom Shower heater
Services
1 Laundry service Up to 7 kg per week (4 times per month)
2 Cleaning service cleaning for common areas on a weekly basis
3 24 hours security service
4 Inclusive of internet service
Basic House Rules
1 Utilities costs shared
2 Electricity and water usage charges
3 No pets allowed
4 Light cooking allowed
Page 10
FEES AND CHARGES
Single Occupancy
Rm300 ~ RM490
Without Air-conditioner
Rate RM300 ~ RM420
With Air-conditioner
Rate RM370 ~ RM490
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
For more information please visit httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a
Check-In Procedures
1 Your contract has to be signed immediately when picking up the keys
2 Payment in cash required upon check in
- 1 month rental deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month utility deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month rental for the month (Pro-rata basis)
- Administration fee (RM53)
3 Please prepare pillow bed sheets blanket personal items and toiletries by your
own
Room rental is inclusive of a fixed service charge for internet laundry and cleaning
services (subject to exclusive services details)
Check-Out Procedures
1 You have to request a Check Out Letter from the Department of International
Student Services (DISS) two week before you check out
2 Your deposit will be refunded to you after you have completed the checkout
process
3 Must return the key and access card upon check out
Page 11
COST OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
memoranda signed with industry partners and universities from 27 economies for collaborative activities
330+
alumni since 2005
58000+
research centers
32
external examiners from around the world
80+
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is one of the leading progressive private universities in Malaysia where excellence in teaching and research are encouraged nurtured and pursued for a greater educational experience UTAR houses more than 24000 students from around the world offering students a dynamic learning experience spread across its 2 campuses ie Kampar Campus in Perak State and Sungai Long Campus in Kajang Selangor State The University has over 56000 global alumni with a high employability rate
UTAR at a Glance
graduate employability rate (6 months upon graduation)
95
international and national awards received by students in 2018
100+
volumes of books e-books publications and numerous online databases resources
288000+
students
24000+foundation studies undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
110+
industry advisors
120+
37 million square feet of built-up area the equivalent of 275 Olympic-size swimming pools
2 Campuses9 faculties 3 centres and 3 institutes
15
student clubs and societies
75
academic and administrative staff
2000+
Broadening Horizons Transforming Lives
dcinternetutaredumy
UTAR DCInternet
+605-468 8888+603-9086 0288
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman DU012(A)
Kampar Campus Jalan Universiti Bandar Barat 31900 Kampar Perak
Sungai Long Campus Jalan Sg Long Bandar Sg Long 43000 Kajang Selangor
wwwutaredumy
For more information please contact Division of Community and International Networking
2018 TOP 100
Award-winning Kampar Campus Purpose-built Sungai Long Campus
DOCUMENT TITLE
Division of Community and International Networking
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
EXCHANGE STUDENT HANDBOOK
2020 ndash 2021
Page 2
Table of Content
Page
Welcome to UTAR 3
Student Exchange Programme 4
Medical Screening and Health Insurance 5
Entry Visa and Student Pass 6
Fees and Charges 7
Cost of Living Expenses 9
Arrival and Report to UTAR 12
Academic Calendar of 2020-2021 14
UTAR Bus Service 15
UTAR Campuses Map 16
Facilities at UTAR Campuses 18
Dining at Campus 19
Sports Facilities 20
Dress Code for UTAR students 22
Returning Home 24
Email dcinternetutaredumy
Website wwwutaredumydcinternet
Facebook wwwfacebookcomdcinternetutar
On behalf of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) the Division of Community and International
Networking (DCInterNet) would like to welcome the exchange students coming from all over the
world to study at UTAR Malaysia
This handbook provides basic information to prepare you for your journey to Malaysia We will do
our best to assist you to have a pleasant learning experience and enjoyable stay at UTAR
Last but not least we look forward to meeting you and we wish you a rewarding and fruitful
experience at UTAR
DCInterNet Office Hours
Monday - Friday 0830am ndash 1230pm 0130pm ndash 530pm
Director and Staffs
Dr Lai Soon Onn Dr Chen I-Chi Director Deputy Director Tel +603-90860288 Ext 385 Tel +05-4688888 Ext 4387 Email laisoutaredumy Email chenicutaredumy Sungai Long Campus Kampar Campus KB1007 Level 10 F101C Upper Ground Floor Tel 03ndash 9086 0288 Ext 137 138 Tel 05-468 8888 Ext 2538 Furnny Ong Liu Dan Chan Shi Wah Elaine Wang Ally Chin Howard Goh
Email dcinternetutaredumy Website utaredumydcinternet
Facebook wwwfacebookcomdcinternetutar
Scan us Explore the world DCInterNet FB
Page 3
WELCOME TO UTAR
All applications for exchange programmes (academic study research training and
internship) must be directed to the DCInterNet UTAR
Application Deadlines
January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019
May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020
October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020
Submission of Required Documents
I UTAR Inbound application Form with a passport size photo
II A letter of recommendation from the home university stating purpose and duration of
study at UTAR
III A letter of confirmation from the home university to prove that the applicant is enrolled
as a full-time student
IV One set of academic transcripts with a certified English translation if the original lan-
guage is not English
V A copy of passport (only pages with passport number photo issuance and expiry
dates)
VI One set of passport (scanned copy from the cover to the end of the pages of passport)
Additional documents for International students applying for visastudent pass
VI A passport size photo in 45cm x 35cm with a white background (in Jpeg format)
kindly refer to the passport photo guideline
VII Health Declaration Form
Note Documents should be scanned in PDF format expect photo Students shall send
soft copy of the above documents to dcinternetutaredumy
Page 4
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Post-ArrivalIn-Country Medical Screening
New international students are required to attend a medical screening at a panel clinic in
Malaysia within 7 working days of their arrival date
For more information about the medical screening visit EMGS website
Insurance
It is compulsory for every student entering Malaysia to have medical insurance You will
be insured from the date you enter Malaysia All international students must be covered
by a locally purchased medical health insurance scheme
An international student through hisher educational institution can opt to purchase
Medical Insurance offered by AIA
Packages for International Students
(Insurance Packages for International Students)
Please visit EMGS website to obtain more insurance information
Page 5
MEDICAL SCREENING AND HEALTH INSURANCE
Silver
Maximum limit per disability RM20000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM400
Gold
um limit per disability RM30000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM710
Platinum
Maximum limit per disability RM50000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM830
By Malaysian law Student Pass application and extension for visa coordinated by
UTAR Department of International Student Services (DISS) and processed through
Education Malaysia Global Service (EMGS) EMGS is a one stop center for
international student services and incorporated under the laws of Malaysia and wholly
owned by the Ministry of Education
Student Pass Application
Page 6
ENTRY VISA AND STUDENT PASS
Submission of required application documents to UTAR DCInterNet
Receival of offer letter from UTAR
Make student bill payment (non refundable for the ldquoStudent Passrdquo application)
Application of ldquoStudent Passrdquo by DISS via EMGS portal after payment has made
Receival of electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) once EMGS approves the application The eVAL is only valid for 6 months Failure to enter Malaysia within 6 months after the eVAL is issued
1
2
3
Approach Malaysian Embassy office in home country to obtain a Single Entry Visa (SEV) with the eVAL before entering Malaysia SEV must be utilised within 3 months of issuance 4
Plan your trip to Malaysia and consult UTAR for the arrival before booking a flight ticket Send the flight itinerary minimum 10 days prior arrival
Kindly inform the university if there are any changes to your flight schedule 5
Students must not consume any medication at least one week before arriving in Malaysia Drugs are illegal possession and consumption of drugs are prohibited
Should there be real medical needs please consult with your doctor
For appeal cases the fees will be borne by the students Students who fail the post medical screening will be deported back to their home country 6
Attend the post medical Screening within 7 working days from the date of entry
7
DISS will obtain the endorsement of the Student Pass for you Medical Insurance Coverage
8
Exchange students from UTAR partner institutions are required to pay the following
charges prior to arrival
Disclaimer
1 Application fee do not include course fees required by UTAR except the caution
money
2 With effect from 1st September 2018 a 6 Service Tax will be imposed on the
processing fees for all applications submitted through the EMGS website
Note
1 For international students the fees will be converted from Ringgit to USD using
Banks Buying TT daily exchange rate rounded to the nearest two decimal points
2 Multiple entry visa vary according to the country of the home institution
3 Other charges may apply depending on the terms of agreement
Page 7
FEES AND CHARGES
Immigration Charges MYR
Processing fee for immigration application
Insurance (per year)
Medical screening
I-card
Student pass
eVAL
Multiple entry visa (maybe different)
Personal bond fund (refundable)
26500
40000
25000
5000
6000
15900
3000
100000
UTAR Charges
Caution money (refundable) 50000
Total 271400
Payment to UTAR
The international students could made the payment through telegraphic transfer The
details for telegraphic transfer are as follows
A copy of the telegraphic transfer slip must be emailed to dcinternetutaredumy as a
proof of payment All the information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to
change without prior notice
Refund
Personal Bond Fund and Caution Money are upon completion or withdrawal of studies at
UTAR based on the amount received (in USD) from the student provided no outstanding
expenses and charges are incurred by the students
Page 8
FEES AND CHARGES
Name of Beneficiary Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Name of Bank Public Bank Berhad
Address Bandar Mahkota Cheras Branch 2 Jalan Temenggung 79 Bandar Mahkota Cheras 43200 Cheras Selangor Malaysia
Current Account No 3118325015
Bank Swift Code PBBEMYKL
Living Expenses
Living expenses vary depending on personal needs However an estimated cost of living
per month for a single student in Malaysia could be
Off-campus Housing in Kampar campus
Danish House is a private company that offers accommodation to UTAR students in a housing
area near UTAR Kampar campus
International and exchange students stay in the reserved houses in Westlake where student
rents a private room and shares the common area with other tenants
Page 9
FEES AND CHARGES
Item Approximate cost (per month)
Off-campus Housing
Food (three meals a day)
Telephone
UTAR or Public Transport (back and forth to
campus)
Miscellaneous
MYR290 - MYR850
MYR600 - MYR1000
MYR30 - MYR100
MYR30 - MYR70
MYR100 - MYR200
Total MYR1050 - MYR2220 per month
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Westlake HomesmdashBeijing A (per personmonth) Remark The rate is exclusive of utility charges
Special Features
1 Larger rooms with private balcony access
2 Better furnishing and energy saving light bulbs
3 Premium lakeview and facilities
4 Everpurereg Water Filer
5 Smart Card Door Access
6 Separate floor TNB Meters
7 Lockers for residents
Facilities
1 Room Bed wardrobe study table chair curtains ceiling fan and lights
2 Common area Refrigerator table 21TV ceiling fan and light
3 Individual bathroom Shower heater
Services
1 Laundry service Up to 7 kg per week (4 times per month)
2 Cleaning service cleaning for common areas on a weekly basis
3 24 hours security service
4 Inclusive of internet service
Basic House Rules
1 Utilities costs shared
2 Electricity and water usage charges
3 No pets allowed
4 Light cooking allowed
Page 10
FEES AND CHARGES
Single Occupancy
Rm300 ~ RM490
Without Air-conditioner
Rate RM300 ~ RM420
With Air-conditioner
Rate RM370 ~ RM490
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
For more information please visit httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a
Check-In Procedures
1 Your contract has to be signed immediately when picking up the keys
2 Payment in cash required upon check in
- 1 month rental deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month utility deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month rental for the month (Pro-rata basis)
- Administration fee (RM53)
3 Please prepare pillow bed sheets blanket personal items and toiletries by your
own
Room rental is inclusive of a fixed service charge for internet laundry and cleaning
services (subject to exclusive services details)
Check-Out Procedures
1 You have to request a Check Out Letter from the Department of International
Student Services (DISS) two week before you check out
2 Your deposit will be refunded to you after you have completed the checkout
process
3 Must return the key and access card upon check out
Page 11
COST OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
DOCUMENT TITLE
Division of Community and International Networking
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
EXCHANGE STUDENT HANDBOOK
2020 ndash 2021
Page 2
Table of Content
Page
Welcome to UTAR 3
Student Exchange Programme 4
Medical Screening and Health Insurance 5
Entry Visa and Student Pass 6
Fees and Charges 7
Cost of Living Expenses 9
Arrival and Report to UTAR 12
Academic Calendar of 2020-2021 14
UTAR Bus Service 15
UTAR Campuses Map 16
Facilities at UTAR Campuses 18
Dining at Campus 19
Sports Facilities 20
Dress Code for UTAR students 22
Returning Home 24
Email dcinternetutaredumy
Website wwwutaredumydcinternet
Facebook wwwfacebookcomdcinternetutar
On behalf of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) the Division of Community and International
Networking (DCInterNet) would like to welcome the exchange students coming from all over the
world to study at UTAR Malaysia
This handbook provides basic information to prepare you for your journey to Malaysia We will do
our best to assist you to have a pleasant learning experience and enjoyable stay at UTAR
Last but not least we look forward to meeting you and we wish you a rewarding and fruitful
experience at UTAR
DCInterNet Office Hours
Monday - Friday 0830am ndash 1230pm 0130pm ndash 530pm
Director and Staffs
Dr Lai Soon Onn Dr Chen I-Chi Director Deputy Director Tel +603-90860288 Ext 385 Tel +05-4688888 Ext 4387 Email laisoutaredumy Email chenicutaredumy Sungai Long Campus Kampar Campus KB1007 Level 10 F101C Upper Ground Floor Tel 03ndash 9086 0288 Ext 137 138 Tel 05-468 8888 Ext 2538 Furnny Ong Liu Dan Chan Shi Wah Elaine Wang Ally Chin Howard Goh
Email dcinternetutaredumy Website utaredumydcinternet
Facebook wwwfacebookcomdcinternetutar
Scan us Explore the world DCInterNet FB
Page 3
WELCOME TO UTAR
All applications for exchange programmes (academic study research training and
internship) must be directed to the DCInterNet UTAR
Application Deadlines
January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019
May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020
October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020
Submission of Required Documents
I UTAR Inbound application Form with a passport size photo
II A letter of recommendation from the home university stating purpose and duration of
study at UTAR
III A letter of confirmation from the home university to prove that the applicant is enrolled
as a full-time student
IV One set of academic transcripts with a certified English translation if the original lan-
guage is not English
V A copy of passport (only pages with passport number photo issuance and expiry
dates)
VI One set of passport (scanned copy from the cover to the end of the pages of passport)
Additional documents for International students applying for visastudent pass
VI A passport size photo in 45cm x 35cm with a white background (in Jpeg format)
kindly refer to the passport photo guideline
VII Health Declaration Form
Note Documents should be scanned in PDF format expect photo Students shall send
soft copy of the above documents to dcinternetutaredumy
Page 4
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Post-ArrivalIn-Country Medical Screening
New international students are required to attend a medical screening at a panel clinic in
Malaysia within 7 working days of their arrival date
For more information about the medical screening visit EMGS website
Insurance
It is compulsory for every student entering Malaysia to have medical insurance You will
be insured from the date you enter Malaysia All international students must be covered
by a locally purchased medical health insurance scheme
An international student through hisher educational institution can opt to purchase
Medical Insurance offered by AIA
Packages for International Students
(Insurance Packages for International Students)
Please visit EMGS website to obtain more insurance information
Page 5
MEDICAL SCREENING AND HEALTH INSURANCE
Silver
Maximum limit per disability RM20000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM400
Gold
um limit per disability RM30000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM710
Platinum
Maximum limit per disability RM50000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM830
By Malaysian law Student Pass application and extension for visa coordinated by
UTAR Department of International Student Services (DISS) and processed through
Education Malaysia Global Service (EMGS) EMGS is a one stop center for
international student services and incorporated under the laws of Malaysia and wholly
owned by the Ministry of Education
Student Pass Application
Page 6
ENTRY VISA AND STUDENT PASS
Submission of required application documents to UTAR DCInterNet
Receival of offer letter from UTAR
Make student bill payment (non refundable for the ldquoStudent Passrdquo application)
Application of ldquoStudent Passrdquo by DISS via EMGS portal after payment has made
Receival of electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) once EMGS approves the application The eVAL is only valid for 6 months Failure to enter Malaysia within 6 months after the eVAL is issued
1
2
3
Approach Malaysian Embassy office in home country to obtain a Single Entry Visa (SEV) with the eVAL before entering Malaysia SEV must be utilised within 3 months of issuance 4
Plan your trip to Malaysia and consult UTAR for the arrival before booking a flight ticket Send the flight itinerary minimum 10 days prior arrival
Kindly inform the university if there are any changes to your flight schedule 5
Students must not consume any medication at least one week before arriving in Malaysia Drugs are illegal possession and consumption of drugs are prohibited
Should there be real medical needs please consult with your doctor
For appeal cases the fees will be borne by the students Students who fail the post medical screening will be deported back to their home country 6
Attend the post medical Screening within 7 working days from the date of entry
7
DISS will obtain the endorsement of the Student Pass for you Medical Insurance Coverage
8
Exchange students from UTAR partner institutions are required to pay the following
charges prior to arrival
Disclaimer
1 Application fee do not include course fees required by UTAR except the caution
money
2 With effect from 1st September 2018 a 6 Service Tax will be imposed on the
processing fees for all applications submitted through the EMGS website
Note
1 For international students the fees will be converted from Ringgit to USD using
Banks Buying TT daily exchange rate rounded to the nearest two decimal points
2 Multiple entry visa vary according to the country of the home institution
3 Other charges may apply depending on the terms of agreement
Page 7
FEES AND CHARGES
Immigration Charges MYR
Processing fee for immigration application
Insurance (per year)
Medical screening
I-card
Student pass
eVAL
Multiple entry visa (maybe different)
Personal bond fund (refundable)
26500
40000
25000
5000
6000
15900
3000
100000
UTAR Charges
Caution money (refundable) 50000
Total 271400
Payment to UTAR
The international students could made the payment through telegraphic transfer The
details for telegraphic transfer are as follows
A copy of the telegraphic transfer slip must be emailed to dcinternetutaredumy as a
proof of payment All the information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to
change without prior notice
Refund
Personal Bond Fund and Caution Money are upon completion or withdrawal of studies at
UTAR based on the amount received (in USD) from the student provided no outstanding
expenses and charges are incurred by the students
Page 8
FEES AND CHARGES
Name of Beneficiary Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Name of Bank Public Bank Berhad
Address Bandar Mahkota Cheras Branch 2 Jalan Temenggung 79 Bandar Mahkota Cheras 43200 Cheras Selangor Malaysia
Current Account No 3118325015
Bank Swift Code PBBEMYKL
Living Expenses
Living expenses vary depending on personal needs However an estimated cost of living
per month for a single student in Malaysia could be
Off-campus Housing in Kampar campus
Danish House is a private company that offers accommodation to UTAR students in a housing
area near UTAR Kampar campus
International and exchange students stay in the reserved houses in Westlake where student
rents a private room and shares the common area with other tenants
Page 9
FEES AND CHARGES
Item Approximate cost (per month)
Off-campus Housing
Food (three meals a day)
Telephone
UTAR or Public Transport (back and forth to
campus)
Miscellaneous
MYR290 - MYR850
MYR600 - MYR1000
MYR30 - MYR100
MYR30 - MYR70
MYR100 - MYR200
Total MYR1050 - MYR2220 per month
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Westlake HomesmdashBeijing A (per personmonth) Remark The rate is exclusive of utility charges
Special Features
1 Larger rooms with private balcony access
2 Better furnishing and energy saving light bulbs
3 Premium lakeview and facilities
4 Everpurereg Water Filer
5 Smart Card Door Access
6 Separate floor TNB Meters
7 Lockers for residents
Facilities
1 Room Bed wardrobe study table chair curtains ceiling fan and lights
2 Common area Refrigerator table 21TV ceiling fan and light
3 Individual bathroom Shower heater
Services
1 Laundry service Up to 7 kg per week (4 times per month)
2 Cleaning service cleaning for common areas on a weekly basis
3 24 hours security service
4 Inclusive of internet service
Basic House Rules
1 Utilities costs shared
2 Electricity and water usage charges
3 No pets allowed
4 Light cooking allowed
Page 10
FEES AND CHARGES
Single Occupancy
Rm300 ~ RM490
Without Air-conditioner
Rate RM300 ~ RM420
With Air-conditioner
Rate RM370 ~ RM490
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
For more information please visit httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a
Check-In Procedures
1 Your contract has to be signed immediately when picking up the keys
2 Payment in cash required upon check in
- 1 month rental deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month utility deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month rental for the month (Pro-rata basis)
- Administration fee (RM53)
3 Please prepare pillow bed sheets blanket personal items and toiletries by your
own
Room rental is inclusive of a fixed service charge for internet laundry and cleaning
services (subject to exclusive services details)
Check-Out Procedures
1 You have to request a Check Out Letter from the Department of International
Student Services (DISS) two week before you check out
2 Your deposit will be refunded to you after you have completed the checkout
process
3 Must return the key and access card upon check out
Page 11
COST OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Page 2
Table of Content
Page
Welcome to UTAR 3
Student Exchange Programme 4
Medical Screening and Health Insurance 5
Entry Visa and Student Pass 6
Fees and Charges 7
Cost of Living Expenses 9
Arrival and Report to UTAR 12
Academic Calendar of 2020-2021 14
UTAR Bus Service 15
UTAR Campuses Map 16
Facilities at UTAR Campuses 18
Dining at Campus 19
Sports Facilities 20
Dress Code for UTAR students 22
Returning Home 24
Email dcinternetutaredumy
Website wwwutaredumydcinternet
Facebook wwwfacebookcomdcinternetutar
On behalf of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) the Division of Community and International
Networking (DCInterNet) would like to welcome the exchange students coming from all over the
world to study at UTAR Malaysia
This handbook provides basic information to prepare you for your journey to Malaysia We will do
our best to assist you to have a pleasant learning experience and enjoyable stay at UTAR
Last but not least we look forward to meeting you and we wish you a rewarding and fruitful
experience at UTAR
DCInterNet Office Hours
Monday - Friday 0830am ndash 1230pm 0130pm ndash 530pm
Director and Staffs
Dr Lai Soon Onn Dr Chen I-Chi Director Deputy Director Tel +603-90860288 Ext 385 Tel +05-4688888 Ext 4387 Email laisoutaredumy Email chenicutaredumy Sungai Long Campus Kampar Campus KB1007 Level 10 F101C Upper Ground Floor Tel 03ndash 9086 0288 Ext 137 138 Tel 05-468 8888 Ext 2538 Furnny Ong Liu Dan Chan Shi Wah Elaine Wang Ally Chin Howard Goh
Email dcinternetutaredumy Website utaredumydcinternet
Facebook wwwfacebookcomdcinternetutar
Scan us Explore the world DCInterNet FB
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WELCOME TO UTAR
All applications for exchange programmes (academic study research training and
internship) must be directed to the DCInterNet UTAR
Application Deadlines
January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019
May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020
October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020
Submission of Required Documents
I UTAR Inbound application Form with a passport size photo
II A letter of recommendation from the home university stating purpose and duration of
study at UTAR
III A letter of confirmation from the home university to prove that the applicant is enrolled
as a full-time student
IV One set of academic transcripts with a certified English translation if the original lan-
guage is not English
V A copy of passport (only pages with passport number photo issuance and expiry
dates)
VI One set of passport (scanned copy from the cover to the end of the pages of passport)
Additional documents for International students applying for visastudent pass
VI A passport size photo in 45cm x 35cm with a white background (in Jpeg format)
kindly refer to the passport photo guideline
VII Health Declaration Form
Note Documents should be scanned in PDF format expect photo Students shall send
soft copy of the above documents to dcinternetutaredumy
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STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Post-ArrivalIn-Country Medical Screening
New international students are required to attend a medical screening at a panel clinic in
Malaysia within 7 working days of their arrival date
For more information about the medical screening visit EMGS website
Insurance
It is compulsory for every student entering Malaysia to have medical insurance You will
be insured from the date you enter Malaysia All international students must be covered
by a locally purchased medical health insurance scheme
An international student through hisher educational institution can opt to purchase
Medical Insurance offered by AIA
Packages for International Students
(Insurance Packages for International Students)
Please visit EMGS website to obtain more insurance information
Page 5
MEDICAL SCREENING AND HEALTH INSURANCE
Silver
Maximum limit per disability RM20000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM400
Gold
um limit per disability RM30000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM710
Platinum
Maximum limit per disability RM50000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM830
By Malaysian law Student Pass application and extension for visa coordinated by
UTAR Department of International Student Services (DISS) and processed through
Education Malaysia Global Service (EMGS) EMGS is a one stop center for
international student services and incorporated under the laws of Malaysia and wholly
owned by the Ministry of Education
Student Pass Application
Page 6
ENTRY VISA AND STUDENT PASS
Submission of required application documents to UTAR DCInterNet
Receival of offer letter from UTAR
Make student bill payment (non refundable for the ldquoStudent Passrdquo application)
Application of ldquoStudent Passrdquo by DISS via EMGS portal after payment has made
Receival of electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) once EMGS approves the application The eVAL is only valid for 6 months Failure to enter Malaysia within 6 months after the eVAL is issued
1
2
3
Approach Malaysian Embassy office in home country to obtain a Single Entry Visa (SEV) with the eVAL before entering Malaysia SEV must be utilised within 3 months of issuance 4
Plan your trip to Malaysia and consult UTAR for the arrival before booking a flight ticket Send the flight itinerary minimum 10 days prior arrival
Kindly inform the university if there are any changes to your flight schedule 5
Students must not consume any medication at least one week before arriving in Malaysia Drugs are illegal possession and consumption of drugs are prohibited
Should there be real medical needs please consult with your doctor
For appeal cases the fees will be borne by the students Students who fail the post medical screening will be deported back to their home country 6
Attend the post medical Screening within 7 working days from the date of entry
7
DISS will obtain the endorsement of the Student Pass for you Medical Insurance Coverage
8
Exchange students from UTAR partner institutions are required to pay the following
charges prior to arrival
Disclaimer
1 Application fee do not include course fees required by UTAR except the caution
money
2 With effect from 1st September 2018 a 6 Service Tax will be imposed on the
processing fees for all applications submitted through the EMGS website
Note
1 For international students the fees will be converted from Ringgit to USD using
Banks Buying TT daily exchange rate rounded to the nearest two decimal points
2 Multiple entry visa vary according to the country of the home institution
3 Other charges may apply depending on the terms of agreement
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FEES AND CHARGES
Immigration Charges MYR
Processing fee for immigration application
Insurance (per year)
Medical screening
I-card
Student pass
eVAL
Multiple entry visa (maybe different)
Personal bond fund (refundable)
26500
40000
25000
5000
6000
15900
3000
100000
UTAR Charges
Caution money (refundable) 50000
Total 271400
Payment to UTAR
The international students could made the payment through telegraphic transfer The
details for telegraphic transfer are as follows
A copy of the telegraphic transfer slip must be emailed to dcinternetutaredumy as a
proof of payment All the information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to
change without prior notice
Refund
Personal Bond Fund and Caution Money are upon completion or withdrawal of studies at
UTAR based on the amount received (in USD) from the student provided no outstanding
expenses and charges are incurred by the students
Page 8
FEES AND CHARGES
Name of Beneficiary Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Name of Bank Public Bank Berhad
Address Bandar Mahkota Cheras Branch 2 Jalan Temenggung 79 Bandar Mahkota Cheras 43200 Cheras Selangor Malaysia
Current Account No 3118325015
Bank Swift Code PBBEMYKL
Living Expenses
Living expenses vary depending on personal needs However an estimated cost of living
per month for a single student in Malaysia could be
Off-campus Housing in Kampar campus
Danish House is a private company that offers accommodation to UTAR students in a housing
area near UTAR Kampar campus
International and exchange students stay in the reserved houses in Westlake where student
rents a private room and shares the common area with other tenants
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FEES AND CHARGES
Item Approximate cost (per month)
Off-campus Housing
Food (three meals a day)
Telephone
UTAR or Public Transport (back and forth to
campus)
Miscellaneous
MYR290 - MYR850
MYR600 - MYR1000
MYR30 - MYR100
MYR30 - MYR70
MYR100 - MYR200
Total MYR1050 - MYR2220 per month
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Westlake HomesmdashBeijing A (per personmonth) Remark The rate is exclusive of utility charges
Special Features
1 Larger rooms with private balcony access
2 Better furnishing and energy saving light bulbs
3 Premium lakeview and facilities
4 Everpurereg Water Filer
5 Smart Card Door Access
6 Separate floor TNB Meters
7 Lockers for residents
Facilities
1 Room Bed wardrobe study table chair curtains ceiling fan and lights
2 Common area Refrigerator table 21TV ceiling fan and light
3 Individual bathroom Shower heater
Services
1 Laundry service Up to 7 kg per week (4 times per month)
2 Cleaning service cleaning for common areas on a weekly basis
3 24 hours security service
4 Inclusive of internet service
Basic House Rules
1 Utilities costs shared
2 Electricity and water usage charges
3 No pets allowed
4 Light cooking allowed
Page 10
FEES AND CHARGES
Single Occupancy
Rm300 ~ RM490
Without Air-conditioner
Rate RM300 ~ RM420
With Air-conditioner
Rate RM370 ~ RM490
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
For more information please visit httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a
Check-In Procedures
1 Your contract has to be signed immediately when picking up the keys
2 Payment in cash required upon check in
- 1 month rental deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month utility deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month rental for the month (Pro-rata basis)
- Administration fee (RM53)
3 Please prepare pillow bed sheets blanket personal items and toiletries by your
own
Room rental is inclusive of a fixed service charge for internet laundry and cleaning
services (subject to exclusive services details)
Check-Out Procedures
1 You have to request a Check Out Letter from the Department of International
Student Services (DISS) two week before you check out
2 Your deposit will be refunded to you after you have completed the checkout
process
3 Must return the key and access card upon check out
Page 11
COST OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
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UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
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UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
On behalf of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) the Division of Community and International
Networking (DCInterNet) would like to welcome the exchange students coming from all over the
world to study at UTAR Malaysia
This handbook provides basic information to prepare you for your journey to Malaysia We will do
our best to assist you to have a pleasant learning experience and enjoyable stay at UTAR
Last but not least we look forward to meeting you and we wish you a rewarding and fruitful
experience at UTAR
DCInterNet Office Hours
Monday - Friday 0830am ndash 1230pm 0130pm ndash 530pm
Director and Staffs
Dr Lai Soon Onn Dr Chen I-Chi Director Deputy Director Tel +603-90860288 Ext 385 Tel +05-4688888 Ext 4387 Email laisoutaredumy Email chenicutaredumy Sungai Long Campus Kampar Campus KB1007 Level 10 F101C Upper Ground Floor Tel 03ndash 9086 0288 Ext 137 138 Tel 05-468 8888 Ext 2538 Furnny Ong Liu Dan Chan Shi Wah Elaine Wang Ally Chin Howard Goh
Email dcinternetutaredumy Website utaredumydcinternet
Facebook wwwfacebookcomdcinternetutar
Scan us Explore the world DCInterNet FB
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WELCOME TO UTAR
All applications for exchange programmes (academic study research training and
internship) must be directed to the DCInterNet UTAR
Application Deadlines
January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019
May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020
October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020
Submission of Required Documents
I UTAR Inbound application Form with a passport size photo
II A letter of recommendation from the home university stating purpose and duration of
study at UTAR
III A letter of confirmation from the home university to prove that the applicant is enrolled
as a full-time student
IV One set of academic transcripts with a certified English translation if the original lan-
guage is not English
V A copy of passport (only pages with passport number photo issuance and expiry
dates)
VI One set of passport (scanned copy from the cover to the end of the pages of passport)
Additional documents for International students applying for visastudent pass
VI A passport size photo in 45cm x 35cm with a white background (in Jpeg format)
kindly refer to the passport photo guideline
VII Health Declaration Form
Note Documents should be scanned in PDF format expect photo Students shall send
soft copy of the above documents to dcinternetutaredumy
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STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Post-ArrivalIn-Country Medical Screening
New international students are required to attend a medical screening at a panel clinic in
Malaysia within 7 working days of their arrival date
For more information about the medical screening visit EMGS website
Insurance
It is compulsory for every student entering Malaysia to have medical insurance You will
be insured from the date you enter Malaysia All international students must be covered
by a locally purchased medical health insurance scheme
An international student through hisher educational institution can opt to purchase
Medical Insurance offered by AIA
Packages for International Students
(Insurance Packages for International Students)
Please visit EMGS website to obtain more insurance information
Page 5
MEDICAL SCREENING AND HEALTH INSURANCE
Silver
Maximum limit per disability RM20000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM400
Gold
um limit per disability RM30000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM710
Platinum
Maximum limit per disability RM50000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM830
By Malaysian law Student Pass application and extension for visa coordinated by
UTAR Department of International Student Services (DISS) and processed through
Education Malaysia Global Service (EMGS) EMGS is a one stop center for
international student services and incorporated under the laws of Malaysia and wholly
owned by the Ministry of Education
Student Pass Application
Page 6
ENTRY VISA AND STUDENT PASS
Submission of required application documents to UTAR DCInterNet
Receival of offer letter from UTAR
Make student bill payment (non refundable for the ldquoStudent Passrdquo application)
Application of ldquoStudent Passrdquo by DISS via EMGS portal after payment has made
Receival of electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) once EMGS approves the application The eVAL is only valid for 6 months Failure to enter Malaysia within 6 months after the eVAL is issued
1
2
3
Approach Malaysian Embassy office in home country to obtain a Single Entry Visa (SEV) with the eVAL before entering Malaysia SEV must be utilised within 3 months of issuance 4
Plan your trip to Malaysia and consult UTAR for the arrival before booking a flight ticket Send the flight itinerary minimum 10 days prior arrival
Kindly inform the university if there are any changes to your flight schedule 5
Students must not consume any medication at least one week before arriving in Malaysia Drugs are illegal possession and consumption of drugs are prohibited
Should there be real medical needs please consult with your doctor
For appeal cases the fees will be borne by the students Students who fail the post medical screening will be deported back to their home country 6
Attend the post medical Screening within 7 working days from the date of entry
7
DISS will obtain the endorsement of the Student Pass for you Medical Insurance Coverage
8
Exchange students from UTAR partner institutions are required to pay the following
charges prior to arrival
Disclaimer
1 Application fee do not include course fees required by UTAR except the caution
money
2 With effect from 1st September 2018 a 6 Service Tax will be imposed on the
processing fees for all applications submitted through the EMGS website
Note
1 For international students the fees will be converted from Ringgit to USD using
Banks Buying TT daily exchange rate rounded to the nearest two decimal points
2 Multiple entry visa vary according to the country of the home institution
3 Other charges may apply depending on the terms of agreement
Page 7
FEES AND CHARGES
Immigration Charges MYR
Processing fee for immigration application
Insurance (per year)
Medical screening
I-card
Student pass
eVAL
Multiple entry visa (maybe different)
Personal bond fund (refundable)
26500
40000
25000
5000
6000
15900
3000
100000
UTAR Charges
Caution money (refundable) 50000
Total 271400
Payment to UTAR
The international students could made the payment through telegraphic transfer The
details for telegraphic transfer are as follows
A copy of the telegraphic transfer slip must be emailed to dcinternetutaredumy as a
proof of payment All the information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to
change without prior notice
Refund
Personal Bond Fund and Caution Money are upon completion or withdrawal of studies at
UTAR based on the amount received (in USD) from the student provided no outstanding
expenses and charges are incurred by the students
Page 8
FEES AND CHARGES
Name of Beneficiary Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Name of Bank Public Bank Berhad
Address Bandar Mahkota Cheras Branch 2 Jalan Temenggung 79 Bandar Mahkota Cheras 43200 Cheras Selangor Malaysia
Current Account No 3118325015
Bank Swift Code PBBEMYKL
Living Expenses
Living expenses vary depending on personal needs However an estimated cost of living
per month for a single student in Malaysia could be
Off-campus Housing in Kampar campus
Danish House is a private company that offers accommodation to UTAR students in a housing
area near UTAR Kampar campus
International and exchange students stay in the reserved houses in Westlake where student
rents a private room and shares the common area with other tenants
Page 9
FEES AND CHARGES
Item Approximate cost (per month)
Off-campus Housing
Food (three meals a day)
Telephone
UTAR or Public Transport (back and forth to
campus)
Miscellaneous
MYR290 - MYR850
MYR600 - MYR1000
MYR30 - MYR100
MYR30 - MYR70
MYR100 - MYR200
Total MYR1050 - MYR2220 per month
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Westlake HomesmdashBeijing A (per personmonth) Remark The rate is exclusive of utility charges
Special Features
1 Larger rooms with private balcony access
2 Better furnishing and energy saving light bulbs
3 Premium lakeview and facilities
4 Everpurereg Water Filer
5 Smart Card Door Access
6 Separate floor TNB Meters
7 Lockers for residents
Facilities
1 Room Bed wardrobe study table chair curtains ceiling fan and lights
2 Common area Refrigerator table 21TV ceiling fan and light
3 Individual bathroom Shower heater
Services
1 Laundry service Up to 7 kg per week (4 times per month)
2 Cleaning service cleaning for common areas on a weekly basis
3 24 hours security service
4 Inclusive of internet service
Basic House Rules
1 Utilities costs shared
2 Electricity and water usage charges
3 No pets allowed
4 Light cooking allowed
Page 10
FEES AND CHARGES
Single Occupancy
Rm300 ~ RM490
Without Air-conditioner
Rate RM300 ~ RM420
With Air-conditioner
Rate RM370 ~ RM490
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
For more information please visit httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a
Check-In Procedures
1 Your contract has to be signed immediately when picking up the keys
2 Payment in cash required upon check in
- 1 month rental deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month utility deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month rental for the month (Pro-rata basis)
- Administration fee (RM53)
3 Please prepare pillow bed sheets blanket personal items and toiletries by your
own
Room rental is inclusive of a fixed service charge for internet laundry and cleaning
services (subject to exclusive services details)
Check-Out Procedures
1 You have to request a Check Out Letter from the Department of International
Student Services (DISS) two week before you check out
2 Your deposit will be refunded to you after you have completed the checkout
process
3 Must return the key and access card upon check out
Page 11
COST OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
All applications for exchange programmes (academic study research training and
internship) must be directed to the DCInterNet UTAR
Application Deadlines
January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019
May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020
October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020
Submission of Required Documents
I UTAR Inbound application Form with a passport size photo
II A letter of recommendation from the home university stating purpose and duration of
study at UTAR
III A letter of confirmation from the home university to prove that the applicant is enrolled
as a full-time student
IV One set of academic transcripts with a certified English translation if the original lan-
guage is not English
V A copy of passport (only pages with passport number photo issuance and expiry
dates)
VI One set of passport (scanned copy from the cover to the end of the pages of passport)
Additional documents for International students applying for visastudent pass
VI A passport size photo in 45cm x 35cm with a white background (in Jpeg format)
kindly refer to the passport photo guideline
VII Health Declaration Form
Note Documents should be scanned in PDF format expect photo Students shall send
soft copy of the above documents to dcinternetutaredumy
Page 4
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Post-ArrivalIn-Country Medical Screening
New international students are required to attend a medical screening at a panel clinic in
Malaysia within 7 working days of their arrival date
For more information about the medical screening visit EMGS website
Insurance
It is compulsory for every student entering Malaysia to have medical insurance You will
be insured from the date you enter Malaysia All international students must be covered
by a locally purchased medical health insurance scheme
An international student through hisher educational institution can opt to purchase
Medical Insurance offered by AIA
Packages for International Students
(Insurance Packages for International Students)
Please visit EMGS website to obtain more insurance information
Page 5
MEDICAL SCREENING AND HEALTH INSURANCE
Silver
Maximum limit per disability RM20000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM400
Gold
um limit per disability RM30000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM710
Platinum
Maximum limit per disability RM50000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM830
By Malaysian law Student Pass application and extension for visa coordinated by
UTAR Department of International Student Services (DISS) and processed through
Education Malaysia Global Service (EMGS) EMGS is a one stop center for
international student services and incorporated under the laws of Malaysia and wholly
owned by the Ministry of Education
Student Pass Application
Page 6
ENTRY VISA AND STUDENT PASS
Submission of required application documents to UTAR DCInterNet
Receival of offer letter from UTAR
Make student bill payment (non refundable for the ldquoStudent Passrdquo application)
Application of ldquoStudent Passrdquo by DISS via EMGS portal after payment has made
Receival of electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) once EMGS approves the application The eVAL is only valid for 6 months Failure to enter Malaysia within 6 months after the eVAL is issued
1
2
3
Approach Malaysian Embassy office in home country to obtain a Single Entry Visa (SEV) with the eVAL before entering Malaysia SEV must be utilised within 3 months of issuance 4
Plan your trip to Malaysia and consult UTAR for the arrival before booking a flight ticket Send the flight itinerary minimum 10 days prior arrival
Kindly inform the university if there are any changes to your flight schedule 5
Students must not consume any medication at least one week before arriving in Malaysia Drugs are illegal possession and consumption of drugs are prohibited
Should there be real medical needs please consult with your doctor
For appeal cases the fees will be borne by the students Students who fail the post medical screening will be deported back to their home country 6
Attend the post medical Screening within 7 working days from the date of entry
7
DISS will obtain the endorsement of the Student Pass for you Medical Insurance Coverage
8
Exchange students from UTAR partner institutions are required to pay the following
charges prior to arrival
Disclaimer
1 Application fee do not include course fees required by UTAR except the caution
money
2 With effect from 1st September 2018 a 6 Service Tax will be imposed on the
processing fees for all applications submitted through the EMGS website
Note
1 For international students the fees will be converted from Ringgit to USD using
Banks Buying TT daily exchange rate rounded to the nearest two decimal points
2 Multiple entry visa vary according to the country of the home institution
3 Other charges may apply depending on the terms of agreement
Page 7
FEES AND CHARGES
Immigration Charges MYR
Processing fee for immigration application
Insurance (per year)
Medical screening
I-card
Student pass
eVAL
Multiple entry visa (maybe different)
Personal bond fund (refundable)
26500
40000
25000
5000
6000
15900
3000
100000
UTAR Charges
Caution money (refundable) 50000
Total 271400
Payment to UTAR
The international students could made the payment through telegraphic transfer The
details for telegraphic transfer are as follows
A copy of the telegraphic transfer slip must be emailed to dcinternetutaredumy as a
proof of payment All the information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to
change without prior notice
Refund
Personal Bond Fund and Caution Money are upon completion or withdrawal of studies at
UTAR based on the amount received (in USD) from the student provided no outstanding
expenses and charges are incurred by the students
Page 8
FEES AND CHARGES
Name of Beneficiary Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Name of Bank Public Bank Berhad
Address Bandar Mahkota Cheras Branch 2 Jalan Temenggung 79 Bandar Mahkota Cheras 43200 Cheras Selangor Malaysia
Current Account No 3118325015
Bank Swift Code PBBEMYKL
Living Expenses
Living expenses vary depending on personal needs However an estimated cost of living
per month for a single student in Malaysia could be
Off-campus Housing in Kampar campus
Danish House is a private company that offers accommodation to UTAR students in a housing
area near UTAR Kampar campus
International and exchange students stay in the reserved houses in Westlake where student
rents a private room and shares the common area with other tenants
Page 9
FEES AND CHARGES
Item Approximate cost (per month)
Off-campus Housing
Food (three meals a day)
Telephone
UTAR or Public Transport (back and forth to
campus)
Miscellaneous
MYR290 - MYR850
MYR600 - MYR1000
MYR30 - MYR100
MYR30 - MYR70
MYR100 - MYR200
Total MYR1050 - MYR2220 per month
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Westlake HomesmdashBeijing A (per personmonth) Remark The rate is exclusive of utility charges
Special Features
1 Larger rooms with private balcony access
2 Better furnishing and energy saving light bulbs
3 Premium lakeview and facilities
4 Everpurereg Water Filer
5 Smart Card Door Access
6 Separate floor TNB Meters
7 Lockers for residents
Facilities
1 Room Bed wardrobe study table chair curtains ceiling fan and lights
2 Common area Refrigerator table 21TV ceiling fan and light
3 Individual bathroom Shower heater
Services
1 Laundry service Up to 7 kg per week (4 times per month)
2 Cleaning service cleaning for common areas on a weekly basis
3 24 hours security service
4 Inclusive of internet service
Basic House Rules
1 Utilities costs shared
2 Electricity and water usage charges
3 No pets allowed
4 Light cooking allowed
Page 10
FEES AND CHARGES
Single Occupancy
Rm300 ~ RM490
Without Air-conditioner
Rate RM300 ~ RM420
With Air-conditioner
Rate RM370 ~ RM490
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
For more information please visit httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a
Check-In Procedures
1 Your contract has to be signed immediately when picking up the keys
2 Payment in cash required upon check in
- 1 month rental deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month utility deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month rental for the month (Pro-rata basis)
- Administration fee (RM53)
3 Please prepare pillow bed sheets blanket personal items and toiletries by your
own
Room rental is inclusive of a fixed service charge for internet laundry and cleaning
services (subject to exclusive services details)
Check-Out Procedures
1 You have to request a Check Out Letter from the Department of International
Student Services (DISS) two week before you check out
2 Your deposit will be refunded to you after you have completed the checkout
process
3 Must return the key and access card upon check out
Page 11
COST OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Post-ArrivalIn-Country Medical Screening
New international students are required to attend a medical screening at a panel clinic in
Malaysia within 7 working days of their arrival date
For more information about the medical screening visit EMGS website
Insurance
It is compulsory for every student entering Malaysia to have medical insurance You will
be insured from the date you enter Malaysia All international students must be covered
by a locally purchased medical health insurance scheme
An international student through hisher educational institution can opt to purchase
Medical Insurance offered by AIA
Packages for International Students
(Insurance Packages for International Students)
Please visit EMGS website to obtain more insurance information
Page 5
MEDICAL SCREENING AND HEALTH INSURANCE
Silver
Maximum limit per disability RM20000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM400
Gold
um limit per disability RM30000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM710
Platinum
Maximum limit per disability RM50000
Foreign Students Aged ge 16 but le 60 RM830
By Malaysian law Student Pass application and extension for visa coordinated by
UTAR Department of International Student Services (DISS) and processed through
Education Malaysia Global Service (EMGS) EMGS is a one stop center for
international student services and incorporated under the laws of Malaysia and wholly
owned by the Ministry of Education
Student Pass Application
Page 6
ENTRY VISA AND STUDENT PASS
Submission of required application documents to UTAR DCInterNet
Receival of offer letter from UTAR
Make student bill payment (non refundable for the ldquoStudent Passrdquo application)
Application of ldquoStudent Passrdquo by DISS via EMGS portal after payment has made
Receival of electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) once EMGS approves the application The eVAL is only valid for 6 months Failure to enter Malaysia within 6 months after the eVAL is issued
1
2
3
Approach Malaysian Embassy office in home country to obtain a Single Entry Visa (SEV) with the eVAL before entering Malaysia SEV must be utilised within 3 months of issuance 4
Plan your trip to Malaysia and consult UTAR for the arrival before booking a flight ticket Send the flight itinerary minimum 10 days prior arrival
Kindly inform the university if there are any changes to your flight schedule 5
Students must not consume any medication at least one week before arriving in Malaysia Drugs are illegal possession and consumption of drugs are prohibited
Should there be real medical needs please consult with your doctor
For appeal cases the fees will be borne by the students Students who fail the post medical screening will be deported back to their home country 6
Attend the post medical Screening within 7 working days from the date of entry
7
DISS will obtain the endorsement of the Student Pass for you Medical Insurance Coverage
8
Exchange students from UTAR partner institutions are required to pay the following
charges prior to arrival
Disclaimer
1 Application fee do not include course fees required by UTAR except the caution
money
2 With effect from 1st September 2018 a 6 Service Tax will be imposed on the
processing fees for all applications submitted through the EMGS website
Note
1 For international students the fees will be converted from Ringgit to USD using
Banks Buying TT daily exchange rate rounded to the nearest two decimal points
2 Multiple entry visa vary according to the country of the home institution
3 Other charges may apply depending on the terms of agreement
Page 7
FEES AND CHARGES
Immigration Charges MYR
Processing fee for immigration application
Insurance (per year)
Medical screening
I-card
Student pass
eVAL
Multiple entry visa (maybe different)
Personal bond fund (refundable)
26500
40000
25000
5000
6000
15900
3000
100000
UTAR Charges
Caution money (refundable) 50000
Total 271400
Payment to UTAR
The international students could made the payment through telegraphic transfer The
details for telegraphic transfer are as follows
A copy of the telegraphic transfer slip must be emailed to dcinternetutaredumy as a
proof of payment All the information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to
change without prior notice
Refund
Personal Bond Fund and Caution Money are upon completion or withdrawal of studies at
UTAR based on the amount received (in USD) from the student provided no outstanding
expenses and charges are incurred by the students
Page 8
FEES AND CHARGES
Name of Beneficiary Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Name of Bank Public Bank Berhad
Address Bandar Mahkota Cheras Branch 2 Jalan Temenggung 79 Bandar Mahkota Cheras 43200 Cheras Selangor Malaysia
Current Account No 3118325015
Bank Swift Code PBBEMYKL
Living Expenses
Living expenses vary depending on personal needs However an estimated cost of living
per month for a single student in Malaysia could be
Off-campus Housing in Kampar campus
Danish House is a private company that offers accommodation to UTAR students in a housing
area near UTAR Kampar campus
International and exchange students stay in the reserved houses in Westlake where student
rents a private room and shares the common area with other tenants
Page 9
FEES AND CHARGES
Item Approximate cost (per month)
Off-campus Housing
Food (three meals a day)
Telephone
UTAR or Public Transport (back and forth to
campus)
Miscellaneous
MYR290 - MYR850
MYR600 - MYR1000
MYR30 - MYR100
MYR30 - MYR70
MYR100 - MYR200
Total MYR1050 - MYR2220 per month
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Westlake HomesmdashBeijing A (per personmonth) Remark The rate is exclusive of utility charges
Special Features
1 Larger rooms with private balcony access
2 Better furnishing and energy saving light bulbs
3 Premium lakeview and facilities
4 Everpurereg Water Filer
5 Smart Card Door Access
6 Separate floor TNB Meters
7 Lockers for residents
Facilities
1 Room Bed wardrobe study table chair curtains ceiling fan and lights
2 Common area Refrigerator table 21TV ceiling fan and light
3 Individual bathroom Shower heater
Services
1 Laundry service Up to 7 kg per week (4 times per month)
2 Cleaning service cleaning for common areas on a weekly basis
3 24 hours security service
4 Inclusive of internet service
Basic House Rules
1 Utilities costs shared
2 Electricity and water usage charges
3 No pets allowed
4 Light cooking allowed
Page 10
FEES AND CHARGES
Single Occupancy
Rm300 ~ RM490
Without Air-conditioner
Rate RM300 ~ RM420
With Air-conditioner
Rate RM370 ~ RM490
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
For more information please visit httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a
Check-In Procedures
1 Your contract has to be signed immediately when picking up the keys
2 Payment in cash required upon check in
- 1 month rental deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month utility deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month rental for the month (Pro-rata basis)
- Administration fee (RM53)
3 Please prepare pillow bed sheets blanket personal items and toiletries by your
own
Room rental is inclusive of a fixed service charge for internet laundry and cleaning
services (subject to exclusive services details)
Check-Out Procedures
1 You have to request a Check Out Letter from the Department of International
Student Services (DISS) two week before you check out
2 Your deposit will be refunded to you after you have completed the checkout
process
3 Must return the key and access card upon check out
Page 11
COST OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
By Malaysian law Student Pass application and extension for visa coordinated by
UTAR Department of International Student Services (DISS) and processed through
Education Malaysia Global Service (EMGS) EMGS is a one stop center for
international student services and incorporated under the laws of Malaysia and wholly
owned by the Ministry of Education
Student Pass Application
Page 6
ENTRY VISA AND STUDENT PASS
Submission of required application documents to UTAR DCInterNet
Receival of offer letter from UTAR
Make student bill payment (non refundable for the ldquoStudent Passrdquo application)
Application of ldquoStudent Passrdquo by DISS via EMGS portal after payment has made
Receival of electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) once EMGS approves the application The eVAL is only valid for 6 months Failure to enter Malaysia within 6 months after the eVAL is issued
1
2
3
Approach Malaysian Embassy office in home country to obtain a Single Entry Visa (SEV) with the eVAL before entering Malaysia SEV must be utilised within 3 months of issuance 4
Plan your trip to Malaysia and consult UTAR for the arrival before booking a flight ticket Send the flight itinerary minimum 10 days prior arrival
Kindly inform the university if there are any changes to your flight schedule 5
Students must not consume any medication at least one week before arriving in Malaysia Drugs are illegal possession and consumption of drugs are prohibited
Should there be real medical needs please consult with your doctor
For appeal cases the fees will be borne by the students Students who fail the post medical screening will be deported back to their home country 6
Attend the post medical Screening within 7 working days from the date of entry
7
DISS will obtain the endorsement of the Student Pass for you Medical Insurance Coverage
8
Exchange students from UTAR partner institutions are required to pay the following
charges prior to arrival
Disclaimer
1 Application fee do not include course fees required by UTAR except the caution
money
2 With effect from 1st September 2018 a 6 Service Tax will be imposed on the
processing fees for all applications submitted through the EMGS website
Note
1 For international students the fees will be converted from Ringgit to USD using
Banks Buying TT daily exchange rate rounded to the nearest two decimal points
2 Multiple entry visa vary according to the country of the home institution
3 Other charges may apply depending on the terms of agreement
Page 7
FEES AND CHARGES
Immigration Charges MYR
Processing fee for immigration application
Insurance (per year)
Medical screening
I-card
Student pass
eVAL
Multiple entry visa (maybe different)
Personal bond fund (refundable)
26500
40000
25000
5000
6000
15900
3000
100000
UTAR Charges
Caution money (refundable) 50000
Total 271400
Payment to UTAR
The international students could made the payment through telegraphic transfer The
details for telegraphic transfer are as follows
A copy of the telegraphic transfer slip must be emailed to dcinternetutaredumy as a
proof of payment All the information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to
change without prior notice
Refund
Personal Bond Fund and Caution Money are upon completion or withdrawal of studies at
UTAR based on the amount received (in USD) from the student provided no outstanding
expenses and charges are incurred by the students
Page 8
FEES AND CHARGES
Name of Beneficiary Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Name of Bank Public Bank Berhad
Address Bandar Mahkota Cheras Branch 2 Jalan Temenggung 79 Bandar Mahkota Cheras 43200 Cheras Selangor Malaysia
Current Account No 3118325015
Bank Swift Code PBBEMYKL
Living Expenses
Living expenses vary depending on personal needs However an estimated cost of living
per month for a single student in Malaysia could be
Off-campus Housing in Kampar campus
Danish House is a private company that offers accommodation to UTAR students in a housing
area near UTAR Kampar campus
International and exchange students stay in the reserved houses in Westlake where student
rents a private room and shares the common area with other tenants
Page 9
FEES AND CHARGES
Item Approximate cost (per month)
Off-campus Housing
Food (three meals a day)
Telephone
UTAR or Public Transport (back and forth to
campus)
Miscellaneous
MYR290 - MYR850
MYR600 - MYR1000
MYR30 - MYR100
MYR30 - MYR70
MYR100 - MYR200
Total MYR1050 - MYR2220 per month
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Westlake HomesmdashBeijing A (per personmonth) Remark The rate is exclusive of utility charges
Special Features
1 Larger rooms with private balcony access
2 Better furnishing and energy saving light bulbs
3 Premium lakeview and facilities
4 Everpurereg Water Filer
5 Smart Card Door Access
6 Separate floor TNB Meters
7 Lockers for residents
Facilities
1 Room Bed wardrobe study table chair curtains ceiling fan and lights
2 Common area Refrigerator table 21TV ceiling fan and light
3 Individual bathroom Shower heater
Services
1 Laundry service Up to 7 kg per week (4 times per month)
2 Cleaning service cleaning for common areas on a weekly basis
3 24 hours security service
4 Inclusive of internet service
Basic House Rules
1 Utilities costs shared
2 Electricity and water usage charges
3 No pets allowed
4 Light cooking allowed
Page 10
FEES AND CHARGES
Single Occupancy
Rm300 ~ RM490
Without Air-conditioner
Rate RM300 ~ RM420
With Air-conditioner
Rate RM370 ~ RM490
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
For more information please visit httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a
Check-In Procedures
1 Your contract has to be signed immediately when picking up the keys
2 Payment in cash required upon check in
- 1 month rental deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month utility deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month rental for the month (Pro-rata basis)
- Administration fee (RM53)
3 Please prepare pillow bed sheets blanket personal items and toiletries by your
own
Room rental is inclusive of a fixed service charge for internet laundry and cleaning
services (subject to exclusive services details)
Check-Out Procedures
1 You have to request a Check Out Letter from the Department of International
Student Services (DISS) two week before you check out
2 Your deposit will be refunded to you after you have completed the checkout
process
3 Must return the key and access card upon check out
Page 11
COST OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
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SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
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UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
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UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Exchange students from UTAR partner institutions are required to pay the following
charges prior to arrival
Disclaimer
1 Application fee do not include course fees required by UTAR except the caution
money
2 With effect from 1st September 2018 a 6 Service Tax will be imposed on the
processing fees for all applications submitted through the EMGS website
Note
1 For international students the fees will be converted from Ringgit to USD using
Banks Buying TT daily exchange rate rounded to the nearest two decimal points
2 Multiple entry visa vary according to the country of the home institution
3 Other charges may apply depending on the terms of agreement
Page 7
FEES AND CHARGES
Immigration Charges MYR
Processing fee for immigration application
Insurance (per year)
Medical screening
I-card
Student pass
eVAL
Multiple entry visa (maybe different)
Personal bond fund (refundable)
26500
40000
25000
5000
6000
15900
3000
100000
UTAR Charges
Caution money (refundable) 50000
Total 271400
Payment to UTAR
The international students could made the payment through telegraphic transfer The
details for telegraphic transfer are as follows
A copy of the telegraphic transfer slip must be emailed to dcinternetutaredumy as a
proof of payment All the information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to
change without prior notice
Refund
Personal Bond Fund and Caution Money are upon completion or withdrawal of studies at
UTAR based on the amount received (in USD) from the student provided no outstanding
expenses and charges are incurred by the students
Page 8
FEES AND CHARGES
Name of Beneficiary Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Name of Bank Public Bank Berhad
Address Bandar Mahkota Cheras Branch 2 Jalan Temenggung 79 Bandar Mahkota Cheras 43200 Cheras Selangor Malaysia
Current Account No 3118325015
Bank Swift Code PBBEMYKL
Living Expenses
Living expenses vary depending on personal needs However an estimated cost of living
per month for a single student in Malaysia could be
Off-campus Housing in Kampar campus
Danish House is a private company that offers accommodation to UTAR students in a housing
area near UTAR Kampar campus
International and exchange students stay in the reserved houses in Westlake where student
rents a private room and shares the common area with other tenants
Page 9
FEES AND CHARGES
Item Approximate cost (per month)
Off-campus Housing
Food (three meals a day)
Telephone
UTAR or Public Transport (back and forth to
campus)
Miscellaneous
MYR290 - MYR850
MYR600 - MYR1000
MYR30 - MYR100
MYR30 - MYR70
MYR100 - MYR200
Total MYR1050 - MYR2220 per month
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Westlake HomesmdashBeijing A (per personmonth) Remark The rate is exclusive of utility charges
Special Features
1 Larger rooms with private balcony access
2 Better furnishing and energy saving light bulbs
3 Premium lakeview and facilities
4 Everpurereg Water Filer
5 Smart Card Door Access
6 Separate floor TNB Meters
7 Lockers for residents
Facilities
1 Room Bed wardrobe study table chair curtains ceiling fan and lights
2 Common area Refrigerator table 21TV ceiling fan and light
3 Individual bathroom Shower heater
Services
1 Laundry service Up to 7 kg per week (4 times per month)
2 Cleaning service cleaning for common areas on a weekly basis
3 24 hours security service
4 Inclusive of internet service
Basic House Rules
1 Utilities costs shared
2 Electricity and water usage charges
3 No pets allowed
4 Light cooking allowed
Page 10
FEES AND CHARGES
Single Occupancy
Rm300 ~ RM490
Without Air-conditioner
Rate RM300 ~ RM420
With Air-conditioner
Rate RM370 ~ RM490
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
For more information please visit httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a
Check-In Procedures
1 Your contract has to be signed immediately when picking up the keys
2 Payment in cash required upon check in
- 1 month rental deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month utility deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month rental for the month (Pro-rata basis)
- Administration fee (RM53)
3 Please prepare pillow bed sheets blanket personal items and toiletries by your
own
Room rental is inclusive of a fixed service charge for internet laundry and cleaning
services (subject to exclusive services details)
Check-Out Procedures
1 You have to request a Check Out Letter from the Department of International
Student Services (DISS) two week before you check out
2 Your deposit will be refunded to you after you have completed the checkout
process
3 Must return the key and access card upon check out
Page 11
COST OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
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UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Payment to UTAR
The international students could made the payment through telegraphic transfer The
details for telegraphic transfer are as follows
A copy of the telegraphic transfer slip must be emailed to dcinternetutaredumy as a
proof of payment All the information is correct at the time of printing and is subject to
change without prior notice
Refund
Personal Bond Fund and Caution Money are upon completion or withdrawal of studies at
UTAR based on the amount received (in USD) from the student provided no outstanding
expenses and charges are incurred by the students
Page 8
FEES AND CHARGES
Name of Beneficiary Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Name of Bank Public Bank Berhad
Address Bandar Mahkota Cheras Branch 2 Jalan Temenggung 79 Bandar Mahkota Cheras 43200 Cheras Selangor Malaysia
Current Account No 3118325015
Bank Swift Code PBBEMYKL
Living Expenses
Living expenses vary depending on personal needs However an estimated cost of living
per month for a single student in Malaysia could be
Off-campus Housing in Kampar campus
Danish House is a private company that offers accommodation to UTAR students in a housing
area near UTAR Kampar campus
International and exchange students stay in the reserved houses in Westlake where student
rents a private room and shares the common area with other tenants
Page 9
FEES AND CHARGES
Item Approximate cost (per month)
Off-campus Housing
Food (three meals a day)
Telephone
UTAR or Public Transport (back and forth to
campus)
Miscellaneous
MYR290 - MYR850
MYR600 - MYR1000
MYR30 - MYR100
MYR30 - MYR70
MYR100 - MYR200
Total MYR1050 - MYR2220 per month
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Westlake HomesmdashBeijing A (per personmonth) Remark The rate is exclusive of utility charges
Special Features
1 Larger rooms with private balcony access
2 Better furnishing and energy saving light bulbs
3 Premium lakeview and facilities
4 Everpurereg Water Filer
5 Smart Card Door Access
6 Separate floor TNB Meters
7 Lockers for residents
Facilities
1 Room Bed wardrobe study table chair curtains ceiling fan and lights
2 Common area Refrigerator table 21TV ceiling fan and light
3 Individual bathroom Shower heater
Services
1 Laundry service Up to 7 kg per week (4 times per month)
2 Cleaning service cleaning for common areas on a weekly basis
3 24 hours security service
4 Inclusive of internet service
Basic House Rules
1 Utilities costs shared
2 Electricity and water usage charges
3 No pets allowed
4 Light cooking allowed
Page 10
FEES AND CHARGES
Single Occupancy
Rm300 ~ RM490
Without Air-conditioner
Rate RM300 ~ RM420
With Air-conditioner
Rate RM370 ~ RM490
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
For more information please visit httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a
Check-In Procedures
1 Your contract has to be signed immediately when picking up the keys
2 Payment in cash required upon check in
- 1 month rental deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month utility deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month rental for the month (Pro-rata basis)
- Administration fee (RM53)
3 Please prepare pillow bed sheets blanket personal items and toiletries by your
own
Room rental is inclusive of a fixed service charge for internet laundry and cleaning
services (subject to exclusive services details)
Check-Out Procedures
1 You have to request a Check Out Letter from the Department of International
Student Services (DISS) two week before you check out
2 Your deposit will be refunded to you after you have completed the checkout
process
3 Must return the key and access card upon check out
Page 11
COST OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Living Expenses
Living expenses vary depending on personal needs However an estimated cost of living
per month for a single student in Malaysia could be
Off-campus Housing in Kampar campus
Danish House is a private company that offers accommodation to UTAR students in a housing
area near UTAR Kampar campus
International and exchange students stay in the reserved houses in Westlake where student
rents a private room and shares the common area with other tenants
Page 9
FEES AND CHARGES
Item Approximate cost (per month)
Off-campus Housing
Food (three meals a day)
Telephone
UTAR or Public Transport (back and forth to
campus)
Miscellaneous
MYR290 - MYR850
MYR600 - MYR1000
MYR30 - MYR100
MYR30 - MYR70
MYR100 - MYR200
Total MYR1050 - MYR2220 per month
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Westlake HomesmdashBeijing A (per personmonth) Remark The rate is exclusive of utility charges
Special Features
1 Larger rooms with private balcony access
2 Better furnishing and energy saving light bulbs
3 Premium lakeview and facilities
4 Everpurereg Water Filer
5 Smart Card Door Access
6 Separate floor TNB Meters
7 Lockers for residents
Facilities
1 Room Bed wardrobe study table chair curtains ceiling fan and lights
2 Common area Refrigerator table 21TV ceiling fan and light
3 Individual bathroom Shower heater
Services
1 Laundry service Up to 7 kg per week (4 times per month)
2 Cleaning service cleaning for common areas on a weekly basis
3 24 hours security service
4 Inclusive of internet service
Basic House Rules
1 Utilities costs shared
2 Electricity and water usage charges
3 No pets allowed
4 Light cooking allowed
Page 10
FEES AND CHARGES
Single Occupancy
Rm300 ~ RM490
Without Air-conditioner
Rate RM300 ~ RM420
With Air-conditioner
Rate RM370 ~ RM490
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
For more information please visit httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a
Check-In Procedures
1 Your contract has to be signed immediately when picking up the keys
2 Payment in cash required upon check in
- 1 month rental deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month utility deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month rental for the month (Pro-rata basis)
- Administration fee (RM53)
3 Please prepare pillow bed sheets blanket personal items and toiletries by your
own
Room rental is inclusive of a fixed service charge for internet laundry and cleaning
services (subject to exclusive services details)
Check-Out Procedures
1 You have to request a Check Out Letter from the Department of International
Student Services (DISS) two week before you check out
2 Your deposit will be refunded to you after you have completed the checkout
process
3 Must return the key and access card upon check out
Page 11
COST OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Westlake HomesmdashBeijing A (per personmonth) Remark The rate is exclusive of utility charges
Special Features
1 Larger rooms with private balcony access
2 Better furnishing and energy saving light bulbs
3 Premium lakeview and facilities
4 Everpurereg Water Filer
5 Smart Card Door Access
6 Separate floor TNB Meters
7 Lockers for residents
Facilities
1 Room Bed wardrobe study table chair curtains ceiling fan and lights
2 Common area Refrigerator table 21TV ceiling fan and light
3 Individual bathroom Shower heater
Services
1 Laundry service Up to 7 kg per week (4 times per month)
2 Cleaning service cleaning for common areas on a weekly basis
3 24 hours security service
4 Inclusive of internet service
Basic House Rules
1 Utilities costs shared
2 Electricity and water usage charges
3 No pets allowed
4 Light cooking allowed
Page 10
FEES AND CHARGES
Single Occupancy
Rm300 ~ RM490
Without Air-conditioner
Rate RM300 ~ RM420
With Air-conditioner
Rate RM370 ~ RM490
COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
For more information please visit httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a
Check-In Procedures
1 Your contract has to be signed immediately when picking up the keys
2 Payment in cash required upon check in
- 1 month rental deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month utility deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month rental for the month (Pro-rata basis)
- Administration fee (RM53)
3 Please prepare pillow bed sheets blanket personal items and toiletries by your
own
Room rental is inclusive of a fixed service charge for internet laundry and cleaning
services (subject to exclusive services details)
Check-Out Procedures
1 You have to request a Check Out Letter from the Department of International
Student Services (DISS) two week before you check out
2 Your deposit will be refunded to you after you have completed the checkout
process
3 Must return the key and access card upon check out
Page 11
COST OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
For more information please visit httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a
Check-In Procedures
1 Your contract has to be signed immediately when picking up the keys
2 Payment in cash required upon check in
- 1 month rental deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month utility deposit (according to the room rate)
- 1 month rental for the month (Pro-rata basis)
- Administration fee (RM53)
3 Please prepare pillow bed sheets blanket personal items and toiletries by your
own
Room rental is inclusive of a fixed service charge for internet laundry and cleaning
services (subject to exclusive services details)
Check-Out Procedures
1 You have to request a Check Out Letter from the Department of International
Student Services (DISS) two week before you check out
2 Your deposit will be refunded to you after you have completed the checkout
process
3 Must return the key and access card upon check out
Page 11
COST OF LIVING IN MALAYSIA COST OF LIVING EXPENSES
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
1 Consult and confirm your arrival date and time with DCInterNet Email your flight details
to the DCInterNet at least ten (10) days before your arrival for airport pick-up service
2 The size of the luggage bag only in size 24 inch (60cm x 41cm x 25cm) and limited to
one luggage and one hand carry
3 Connect to the wifi at the airport to contact the personnel who conduct the airport
clearance for you Meanwhile contact your family to let them know you arrived safely
4 Please wait at the Immigration office for the airport clearance and do not stamp the
passport until the UTAR staff has received you for airport clearance
5 Purchase a prepaid Sim-card and exchange money at the airport in necessary
6 If the arrival is during evening you are recommended to stay a night nearby Sungai
Long Campus (for the exchange students in Kampar campus)
7 The distance of the KLIA KLIA 2 to Kampar campus requires approximately 3 hours trip
and from KLIA KLIA 2 to Sungai Long requires approximately 1 hour trip
Immigration office
Page 12
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
Page 13
COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Arrival in Malaysia and Report to UTAR
8 Check in at the Danish Housersquos Office in Kampar Student House in Sungai Long
9 Visit the DISS in the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus or Room KB727 7th
Floor Sg Long campus and provide your passport to the staff
10 Pick up your Orientation Package at the DCInterNet in the Room F101C at Kampar
campus or Room KB1007 at Sungai Long campus
11 Inform DISS to buyrent bicycle to go and forth from student house to campus
12 Attend the post medical check-up within one week of the arrival in Malaysia
DISS staff will bring you to the panel clinic The date of post medical check up will be
informed by DISS
13 Attend orientation programme as scheduled in the Student Handbook
14 Take Student ID photo in the Heritage Hall Room A169 (Kampar campus) or Room
KB112 1st Floor (Sungai Long campus) Collect the student ID card from DCInterNet after
7 working days
15 Register for classes or adddrop classes at your Faculty General Office
16 Exchange students often register for classes when they arrive at UTAR If you would
like to register for courses before you arrive please contact the coordinator from
DCInterNet
Note Final course selection will be determined with your faculty academic advisor
when you arrive at UTAR
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COST OF LIVING GUIDE IN MALAYSIA ARRIVAL AND REPORT TO UTAR
DOCUMENT TITLE
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UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
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UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
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UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
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FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
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SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
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UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
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UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
DOCUMENT TITLE
Page 14
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ACADEMIC CALENDER OF 2020mdash2021
Degree Programme 12 Oct 2020ndash 17 Jan 2021
Short Trimester
Foundation Programme 21 Sept 2020 ndash 17 Jan 2021
7 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 13 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
12 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 16 weeks
Degree Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 13 Jan 2020 ndash 24 May 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 week (Exam)
4 weeks (Break)
Total 19 weeks
Degree Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 11 Oct 2020
Long Trimester
Foundation Programme 25 May 2020 ndash 20 Sept 2020
14 weeks (Teaching)
3 weeks (Exam)
3 weeks (Break)
Total 20 weeks
Orientation Teaching Week
Trimester Examination Trimester Break
14 weeks (Teaching)
1 weeks (Exam)
2 weeks (Break)
Total 17 weeks
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
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UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Page 15
UTAR BUS SERVICE
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Kampar Campus
Kampar Campus Block D Block G and Block N
Westlake Homes Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 14) Bus Stop 4 (Jln SS 18) and
Bus Stop 6 (Jln SS 11)
Harvard amp Cambridge Bus Stop 1 (Jln SS 24) and Bus Stop 2 (Jln SS 29)
Taman Kampar Perdana Guard House
Kampar Old Town Bus Station amp KTM Station
Kampar New Town Bus stop in front of CK Optical Shop Pangsapuri
Sutera Apartment and Taman Kolej Perdana
You can obtain the latest bus schedule and route maps at UTAR website
(Homepage -gt Facilities and Resources-gt Bus Services)
You can purchase the bus tickets at Division of Finance (DFN) located in Block F
Lower Ground Floor Kampar campus or Room KB009 Ground Floor Sg Long
campus RM080 per ticket
During Orientation Week and Open Day(s) the bus service is free of charge
The Allocated Bus Stops of UTAR Bus Service in Sungai Long Campus
Pick Up and Drop Off Point One
Location Bus Stop in front of North Lobby KA Block
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Mahkota Cheras areas and
Serdang KTM station only
Pick Up and Drop Off Point Two
Location Bus stop at the side of KB Block (opposite the Sg Long Medical Center)
Pick Up Drop Off UTAR Shuttle Bus serving Bandar Sungai Long areas only
UTAR BUS SERVICE
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Immigration office
Page 16
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FEGT - Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
FAS- Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Science
FICT - Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
FBF - Faculty of Business and Finance FSC - Faculty of Science
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - KAMPAR
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Page 17
ICS - Institute of Chinese Studies
FCI - Faculty of Creative Industries
LKC FES - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
FAM - Faculty of Accountancy and Management
FMHS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
UTAR CAMPUSES MAP - SUNGAI LONG
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Library Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 2100 Sat-Sun 0900 - 1700 Closed during public holidays Website httpwwwutaredumylib Book Store Location C111 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 ndash 1730 Phone 05-465 2842 Photocopying amp Printing Service Location BSS2 Learning Complex I H212 Faculty of Business Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0830 - 1800 Public Bank Berhad ndash Banking Service Counter Location C112 Student Pavilion I Opening hours Tue-Thu 1000 - 1600 Phone 05-4651 044 465 5642 ATM Location 1
st Floor of Student Pavillion I Ground Floor of Library Building Ground Floor of
Faculty of Information Communication and Technology Building Wellness Center Location C109 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 05-465 2733 YES Store ndash 4G Mobile Internet with Voice Location C107 Student Pavillion I Opening hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700 Phone 018-303 5682 Website httpwwwyesmystudents
Page 18
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
FACILITIES AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion I Ground Floor Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1900 Serving Chinese Malay and Western foods and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Science Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food snacks and drinks Enclosed Cafeteria Location Library Building Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 - 1700 Serving rice noodle porridge bakery Alacarte and beverages Open Cafeteria Location Faculty of Business and Finance Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Light food such as ice-cream waffer can drinks bread and fried noodle Cafeteria Location Student Pavilion II Opening hours Mon-Fri 0700 ndash 1700 Serving Chinese Vegetarian food Chinese mix rice Malay food Indian food Chicken rice Western food and noodles Push Cart Location Faculty of Science Faculty of Business and Finance Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Opening hours Mon-Fri 0800 - 1700 Serving Snacks drinks burgers and hot dogs
Cleanliness of the Cafeteria
Please put the bowls plates cups and cutleries in the bucket after finishing your meal
Gymnasium
Page 19
DINING AT KAMPAR CAMPUS
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Location Student Pavillion I First Floor
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays 12noon - 1pm Closed for lunch
Sundays and public holidays Closed
Payment is by mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance
Division located in the University Administration Block
Sport Complex
Opening hours Mon-Fri 1030am ndash 700pm
Sat 800am ndash 430pm
Phone 05-468 8888 Ext 2281
Booking of the sports facilities is to be made in advance at the office of DSA-Sports amp
Recreation Unit in Gymnasium (at Student Pavilion I) during opening hours
By mode of GymSports Complex Coupon which is sold at Finance Division located
in the University Administration Block
Day Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Monday - Friday 1040am ndash
1240pm
1245pm ndash
245pm
300pm ndash
500pm
515pm ndash
715pm
Saturday 800am ndash
1000am
1000am ndash
1200noon
100pm ndash
300pm
Close
Sport Facilities Rate Per Hour Per Court (MYR)
Football Field 400
Basketball Court 400
Futsal Court 400
Netball Court 400
Tennis Court 400
Volleyball Court 400
Badminton Court 400
Page 20
SPORTS FACILITIES AT KAMPAR
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Page 21
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
Gymnasium
Location First Floor New Building
Tel 603 9086 0288
Session 4 on every Wednesday Open to LADIES only
Saturdays Sundays and public holidays Closed
Please do the following before you come to the gymnasium-
1 Purchase a RM2 ticket from the finance counter
2 Have your personal towel ready
3 Use only a gym shoe (NO outside shoes) and proper gym attire
1 Sport Arena Mahkota Cheras
Contact No 03-87501030
Website httpwwwsportsarenacommy
Operating Hours 8am - 1am daily including Weekends amp Public Holidays
Address 1 Persiaran Mahkota Cheras 43200 Bandar Mahkota Cheras Selangor
Playing Time Mondays (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
2 Sports Station Futsal Courts
Contact No 016-2661787
Operating Hours 10am - 1am daily including weekends amp Public Holidays
Address Lot 2634 Batu 14 Jalan Sungai Besi-Cheras 43200 Balakong Selangor
Playing Time Wednesday (excluding Public Holidays amp semester break)
3 New Sport Facilities
-Badminton Court
-Squash Court
-Tennis amp Table Tennis
-Basketball
-Swimming Pool
Venue Sungai Long Golf and Country Club - SLGCC
Date Tuesdays to Thursdays Only (exclude public holidays)
Time 830am - 400pm
Tickets (RM3=) are available at the Department of Finance counter Must register and
valid ticket (Sports amp Recreation Unit) at DSA Office Sungai Long City Campus
SPORTS FACILITIES AT SUNGAI LONG
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Page 22
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Page 23
UTAR International Student Exchange Handbook
DRESS CODE FOR UTAR STUDENTS
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Things To Do Before Leaving UTAR
Inform Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) and the
Department of International Student Services (DISS) about your departure date of
returning home
2 weeks before the study has completed DISS will collect the students direct flight return
ticket passport and RM53 and submit it to the Immigration department to cancel the
Student Pass
Do not arrange overseas trips during the student pass cancellation period The transit
shall not exceed 24 hours in another country
Fill out the Application for Refund of Caution Money and Personal Bond form at DISS
office at the Heritage Hall Room A278k Kampar campus KB727 7th Floor Sg Long
campus
Provide your bank account details to DISS to process your refund via telegraphic transfer
Request the Check Out Letter from DISS at least two weeks before checking out
Check out at Danish House during their office hour
Monday - Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday 900am - 1200pm
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
Name of Beneficiary
Name of Bank
Bank Address
Account No
Bank Swift Code
Page 24
RETURNING HOME
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Page 25
RETURNING HOME
Transcript
Your official transcript will be sent directly to the coordinator at you home university
once the results are released
Staying Beyond The End of Classes
According to the immigration regulations you may stay in Malaysia for thirty days after
the end of the academic term which is the last day of the examination and NOT by
the expiration of the student pass
This required the submission of your air ticket with the departure date to DISS for the
student pass cancellation
If you would like to extend your stay for academic exchange or internship at UTAR
you should consult your home university and DCInterNet two months prior to the end
of the term
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
ObjectivesObjective
UTARs Eco-tourism Programme focuses on socially responsible travel
personal growth and environmental sustainability which will involve travel
to destinations where flora fauna and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions
Besides updating their knowledge this course provides participants with
opportunities to experience Malaysias beauty and interact with its
multi-cultural people Participants will be taken on guided tours and visit places of interest to enjoy and soak in the beauty of Malaysias cultural
heritage Participants may also participate in homestay programme during the weekends
Participants are guided to acquire a working knowledge of the science of conservation biology through lectures and field trips Visits to places of
interest as well as homestays with Malaysian families also form part of the course
Duration 2 week- study tour
There are 615 villages in West Malaysia Most of these villages were
ageing because many young people were leaving for the cities due to the
lack of job opportunities However these are charming villages with
beautiful scenery They have rich resources such as fresh vegetables and
seafood which attract tourists and help developing domestic tourism
To promote the uniqueness of these new villages UTAR students and staff work with local communities to collect information and details of
these village and upload then onto the website They also organized the following activities including New Village Tour New Village Survey New
Village Community Service New Village Collaborative Project and New Village E-Commerce Project
Students can have a better understanding on the villages learn to be broad-minded develop creativity and entrepreneurship skills and learn to
work as a team
Duration adjustable
To provide a working knowledge of the science of conservation
biology while providing opportunities for touring the country and
getting to know its vibrant culture
Fatima Sadeddeen Germany
Fachhochschule Dortmund University
of Applied Sciences and Arts
ldquoI met a lot of very kind and nice
people in Malaysia starting from the
lecturers and bus drivers to the other
people I just met randomly at the
streetrdquo
Chang Wei Ling Taiwan National Yunlin
University of Science amp Technology
ldquoI stay in UTAR Kampar campus over 6
months The university staffs do their best to
solve my problems I gained new knowledges
through UTAR programmes and local friends
enrich my life story here let my university life
keep running wellrdquo
Lee Hochan South Korea
Kookmin University
ldquoIf you want study abroad Malaysia is
best choice The food is nice and
awesome I made a lot of nice friends
here and received warm hospitality from
UTAR friends UTAR is my choice and
now UTAR will be your choicerdquo
Yuka Hanaki Japan Kwansei Gaikuin University
ldquoI am joining UTAR as an intern through the
internship exchange programme This university
provides students with a lot of programmes
including soft skills programme
Throughout this programme I gained some new
knowledges able to improve my communication
skills and learned possitive attitudes My life in
UTAR is preciousrdquo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
dcinternetutaredumy
wwwutaredumydcinternet
wwwfacebookcomutardcinternet
Sungai Long Campus +603-9086 0288 Ext138
Kampar Campus +605-468 8888 Ext2538
Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism New Village Project
UTAR STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME TESTIMONIALS
Tempurung Cave in Gopeng Perak Malaysia It is popular among
spelunkans or caving enthusiasta Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowiering plants can be found in Malaysia
Students visit to fruit orchard Demonstration on knitting fishing
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
UTAR ranked
99 in the Times Higher EducationAsia University Rankings 2018
501- 600 in the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings 2018
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was founded in June 2002 as a not-for-profit private university in Malaysia With the first intake ofonly 411 students UTAR now hasover 25000 students UTAR has graduated over 50500 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005
UTAR currently offers more than 110 programmes programmes ranging from Foundation Study to Bachelors Masterrsquos and PhD degrees in the fields of
Accountancy Arts Actuarial Science Agriculture Business and Economics Creative Industries and Design Engineering and Built Environment Information and
Communication Technology Life and Physical Sciences Mathematics and Process Management Medicine and Health Sciences and Social Science and Education
The University promotes research and scholastic development through its teachingresearch and development and commercialisation activities The establish-
ment of its 28 research centres the UTAR Global Research Network and UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme underlines UTARrsquos commitment in promoting
teaching and research excellence To intensify andfacilitate close collaborations with key stakeholders UTAR has since established nine endowed professorial chairs and formed active collaboration with more than 200 local and international universities to facilitate exchanges research and training
Why Study in Malaysia
Malaysia was rated the worldrsquos 12th most preferred
study destination by international students in 2014
according to UNESCO
Established and high quality education system and standards
Malaysiarsquos higher education system is of
international standards closely monitored by the
Ministry of Higher Education which has the vision to
turn Malaysia into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under
the Ministry of Higher Education is a quality
assurance body responsible for monitoring and
overseeing the quality assurance practices and
accreditation of national higher education
Low Expenditure of Studying and Living
The expenditure of studying and living inMalaysia is
comparatively low to countries as the Malaysian
currency conversion is advantageous
Great Place for Travel Destinations
Malaysia is a friendly beautiful and culturally rich
country Itrsquos also extremely good value for money to
travel in Malaysia was ranked no9 most visited
country in the world
About Malaysia
About UTAR
About UTAR Mobility Programmes
Studend Exchange Programme Internship amp Research Attachment
Objective
Objective
English Immersion Programme
STUDY TOUR amp SHORT COURSES
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Equip students with communication skills in English for
social and study purpose
Develop studentsrsquo listening speaking reading and writing
skill
Enhance studentsrsquo vocabulary and grammer
Expose students to the cultural environment of Malaysia
Objectives
Objective
An exchange programme involves an agreement between two
universities to exchange students The advantage is that you do not
have to pay tuition fees at the host university
Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in this programmewill
be permitted to register for a course of their choice (subject to the rules
and regulations governing the programme)
Duration One semester to one academic year
UTAR Academic CalenderJanuary Trimester January to May
May Trimeser May to SeptemberOctober Trimester October to January (next year)
International learning and knowledge propels students towards
acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and
community perspectives
Students who joined Internship Programme may involve in research
training or internship attached to a supervisor in UTAR Applicants can
opt to undertake a period of research training or internship at UTAR
provided approval is sought at the home institution
Duration From one semester to one acaemic year or vary depending
on the agreed duration between institutions
The instructor demonstrated
the Malays Traditional wedding equipments and
explained about the Malay
cultural and custom to the students
ldquoBaju Melayurdquo is the Malay traditional attire for men a
loose tunic which is worn over
trousers and usually
accompanied with a sarong
which is wrapped around the
hips The students have an
experience to wear sarong
Malaysian Cultural Immersion Progeamme (learn Malays traditional game
ldquoCongkak-Congkitrdquo Wau painting and making Indian dance and etc)
Research attachment
and Internship at
DSSC UTAR
(International Student
Volunteer)
Providing basic skills in listening speaking reading and writing in the
Malay language besides getting to know the Malay culture and places of interest in the country
English Immersion Programme (EIP) is a prorgramme that emphasises
primarily the oracy skills and the literacy skills The language content of
also included the grammar and vocabulary
EIP is combined with the fun and stimulating cultural activities and tours to
famous tourist attractions in Malaysia The students will discover the rich
natural and cultural resources of Malaysia and get unique experience and
better understanding of Malaysia The students can visit and explore the
architectural heritage temples sandy beach and Malaysian Small and
Medium Enterprise
The students also can learn the true culture and lifestyle of Malaysia
through the Homestay Programme Homestay Programme is an
experience where students stay with the selected families interact and
experience the daily life of these families whilst experiencing the Malaysian
culture The Homestay concept is focused on lifestyle and experiential
tourism The uniqueness of the traditional songs dances cuisines and
sports as well as rural economic activities are the main attractions and
offers unique experience to the students compared to the experience in the
city
Duration Two weeks or it can be customised
Academic Exchange
1 Student Exchange Programme
2 Internship Research Attachment
Study Tour Short Courses
1 English Immersion Programme
2 Conversational Malay amp Cultural Immersion Programme
3 Biodiversity amp Eco-tourism
4 New Village Project
Comfortable Peaceful and Safe Living
Malaysia is one of the safest and most political
stable countries in theworld with a relatively low
crime rate and free from most natural disasters
Common LanguagesThe official language is Bahasa Melaysia but many
other languages and dialects areused in Malaysia
English is also widely used and spoken in this
country
Food in Malaysia
With its delightful varieties of cultures and traditions
Malaysia is undeniably a food haven that offers a
sumptuous range of cuisine The price of the food is
so affordablethat you can eat out most of the time
during your stay in Malaysia
Multi-ethnic Nation with Multi Cultures
International students benefit from the experience of
studying in Malaysia through the exposure of the
different cultures and traditions of a multi-racial
country which is valuable and not easily available
Kuala Lumpur is home to a variety of must-see
landmarks and experiences
To broaden and enhance student experience through the overseas
internship global research attachments under the mentorship of world-class researchers Students will have the chance to live in
Malaysia and conduct research in a different academicresearch
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
UTAR SEP Information sheet
Name of University Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia
Director of International Relations Office
Name Associate Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn Email laisoutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 385 Position Director Name Dr Chen I-Chi Email chenicutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 4387
Emergency Contact Number Kampar Campus Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
Inbound SEP Coordinator Kampar Campus Name Chin Sau Lai (Ally) Email chinslutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538 Name Mr Goh Kang Ling (Howard) Email gohklutaredumy Contact Number +605-4688888 Ext 2538
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Sungai Long Campus Name Ms Ong Yoon Furn (Furnny) Email ongyfutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 138 Name Ms Liu Dan Email liudanutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Wang Yiling (Elaine) Email wangylutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137 Name Ms Chan Shi Wah Email chanswutaredumy Contact Number +603-90860288 Ext 137
SEP Application Procedure (Please provide the link for online application and the address including postal code for hardcopy delivery)
No restriction on semester period (1 semester 2
semesters or maximum up to 1 year any combination)
SEP Application Period (Deadline) January Trimester 2020 15th September 2019 May Trimester 2020 15th February 2020 October Trimester 2020 15th June 2020 UTAR Academic Calendar at here UTAR have total 3 trimesters in 1 academic year
Is submission of hardcopy application documents required
Not required Deadline for submission of hardcopy documents NA
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Is submission of softcopy application documents required
Yes student may Email the necessary documents to our International Office
When will students received the acceptance offer
January Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy May Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy October Trimester Within 1 month after student submit the softcopy
When will the official transcripts for our students be ready
January Trimester Within 1 month after result released May Trimester Within 1 month after result released October Trimester Within 1 month after result released
Cost of Tuitionper semester (if required under the University-level SEP agreementcontract)
Nil
Cost of Livingper month Accommodation Off Campus housing- (Around RM390 to RM850) Food Three meals per day (Around RM600 to RM1000) Transport UTAR or Public Transport (Around RM30 to RM70) Insurance Included in Immigration charges Others (Entertainment clothes mobile phone utilities books etc) (Around RM200 to RM300) Estimated cost per month (Around RM1050 to RM2220 per month)
Website for SEP information httpswwwutaredumydcinternetindexjspfcatid=4810ampfcontentid=29794
LanguageGPA requirement There is no language requirement for exchange students but it would be better if students have IELTS 55 and above Unless students plan to take English Language and English Education courses the requirement is IELTS 60 and above
Faculties amp Schools accepting undergraduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B (Undergraduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students except for BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY This programme is only for local students
Faculties amp Schools accepting graduate exchange students (from UTAR)
httpipsrutaredumyProgrammesphp (Post graduate- Programme List) All the programmes are accepting exchange students
Website for course information (for exchange students)
httpwwwutaredumyecontent_proglistjspfcatid=27ampfcontentid=8050ampflevel=B
Website for housing information (for exchange students)
Danish House httpswwwdanishhousecommybeijing-a Westlake Villas Home httpwwwwestlakevillascommyen
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)
Immigration Highlight There will be Immigration charges (EMGS) before students come to study in Malaysia for 1 trimester The charges include Immigration processing fees Insurance Post medical checkup fees I-card student pass Entry VISA Caution Money and personal Bond Fund (Personal Bond fund and Caution money is refundable upon student finish study in UTAR) This Immigration charges (EMGS) is mainly for students to apply for VISA Approval Letter (VAL) Students will need VAL to apply VISA in Malaysia Embassy in Taiwan httpseducationmalaysiagovmy (EMGS Information)