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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME

STUDY GUIDE

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International Student Postgraduate Programme

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ContentsMalaysia Truly Asia 3

Overview of the University 4

Our Main Campus in theHeart of Shah Alam 5

Research 6

Entry Requirement forInternational Applicants 7

Programmes Offered 8

Your Comfort is Our Priority 17

Further Information and Contacts 18


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CultureBe Part of The Community

The diversity of races in Malaysia exposes the students to a better understanding about the differences between the various ethnic groups as well as their cultures and traditions. Students will also have a firsthand experience of living in a harmonious multi-cultural nation that is also famous for its diversity in language, cuisine and traditions.

Malaysia offers a taste of what being Truly Asia is like and you will return to your home country with memories of the most unforgettable and mesmerizing experiences.

Malaysia Truly Asia


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Overview of the University.

UiTM at a Glance Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is the biggest public university in Malaysia with 13 branch campuses and 35 satellite campuses throughout Malaysia. UiTM offers over 500 academic programmes in a conducive and vibrant environment.

Almost all of the UiTM campuses are located near to the places of interest in Malaysia as can be seen at http://ww.uitm.edu.my

Why You Should Choose UiTMStrategic Locations of our Campuses

UiTM campuses are located all over Malaysia. UiTM is the Malaysia’s largest public university and higher education institution. Shah Alam is the home of its main campus and its strategic location has attracted many students all over the world. UiTM offers many world class facilities such as libraries, research laboratories, gyms and hospitals. It is also easily accessible via the major highways.


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Our Main Campus in the Heart of Shah AlamWhere City Meets CampusWith more than half a million residents, Shah Alam offers a desirable place to live, work, and study combined with a thriving business and industrial sectors, excellent sports amenities, eateries and shopping malls.

The Blue Mosque(Sultan Salahuddin

Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque)

i-City

Wet WorldWater Park

Sultan Alam Shah Muzeum

SportsFacilities

NationalBotanical Garden


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Green Technology & Sustainable DevelopmentResearch Interest Groups:• HydrocarbonProcessingResearchGroup• TropicalAgro-BiomassResearchGroup• AgriculturalBiotechnologyResearchGroup• BuiltEnvironmentandWell-BeingResearchGroup• FluidTransportTechnologiesResearchGroup• BioCatalysisandBioBasedMaterialsTechResearch

Group• IndustrialWasteConversionTechnologyResearchGroup• EffectiveMicroorganismResearchGroup(EMRG)• MicrobialBioResourcesandSustainableDevelopment

Research Group• RenewableEnergyandAdvancedChemicalTechnology

Research Group• FloodControlResearchGroup• EnvironmentalandSocialHealthResearchGroup• SustainableHeritageEnvironmentResearchGroup• EnvironmentalRadiometryResearchGroup• EfficientEnergyConversionTechnologiesResearch

Group• CoalandBiomassEnergyResearchGroup• CulturalLandscapeResearchGroup• Contract,Procurement&ManagementSystem

Research Group• DisasterMitigationandPreventionResearchGroup• TropicalBuildingPerformanceResearchGroup• TransportationSystems,Infrastructure&Intelligent

Transport Research Group

Frontier Materials and Industry ApplicationResearch Interest Groups:• MicrowaveTechnologyCentre• ParticleEngineeringTechnologyResearchGroup• TextileResearchGroup• FunctionalFoodsResearchGroup• PhotonicsAndMaterialsResearchGroup• UltrasonicOfNovelMetalsAndOxidesResearchGroup• FatsandOilsChemistryResearchGroup• CeramicGasAndMagneticSensorMaterialsResearch

Group• ElectroactiveMaterialsResearchGroup• OrchestratedPolymerResearchGroup

Health & Wellbeing Research Interest Groups:• MolecularMicrobialPathogenicity• OptometryandVisionScienceResearchCenterof

Excellence-iROVis• BoneResearchGroup• MaternofetalAndEmbryoResearchGroup• DiagnosticMolecularMicrobiologyResearchGroup• MaxillofolicaImplantsResearchGroup• CoordinationChemistryResearchGroup• CellularStressDynamicsResearchGroup• PotentialResearchInterestGroups• Nanomedicine&Nanotechnology• MolecularAspectsofMicrobiology• CentreforNutrition&FoodStudies• BiotransformationasGreenChemistryReactions

Humanities, Design & CreativityResearch Interest Groups:• FormgivingDesign• ErgonomicsandWorkstationAssessment• CreativeVisualExchangeGroup• MathematicalThinkingforTeaching

Advanced Computation and CommunicationResearch Interest Groups:• LogisticsModellingResearchGroup• CrowdSourcingBusinessAndInnovationResearchGroup• AppliedRemoteSensing&GeospatialResearchGroup• DigitalImage,Audio&SpeechTechnologyResearch

Group• WirelessHighSpeedNetworkResearchGroup• AppliedElectromagneticResearchGroup• WirelessCommunicationTechnologyResearchGroup• SpatialVisualAnalyticsResearchGroup• PowerSystemPlanningAndOperationsResearchGroup• ComputingEducationResearchGroup• Knowledge&SoftwareEngineeringResearchGroup• PowerSystemOperationComputationalIntelligence

Research Group• AdvancedAnalyticsEnginerringCentre

Management Science Research Interest Groups:• HumanGeneticsandBiochemistryResearchGroup• OccupationalPerformanceandBehaviorMeasurement

Research Group• SustainableTourismResearchGroup• BusinessandConsumerHealthSciencesResearchGroup• HalalManagementandScienceResearchGroup• InnovationManagementResearchGroup• AccountingEducationResearchGroup

Pharmaceutical & Life SciencesResearch Interest Groups:• ClinicalBiopharmaceuticsResearchGroup• CollaborativeDrugDiscoveryResearchGroup• GroupForAffinity,SafetyAndEfficacyStudiesResearch

Group• EffectiveMicroorganismResearchGroup• EnvironmentalRadiometryResearchGroup• HumanGeneticsAndBiochemistryResearchGroup• MicrobialBioresourcesAndSustainableDevelopment

Research Group• MolecularMicrobialPathogenicityResearchGroup• BrainDegenerationAndTherapeuticsResearchGroup• MusicTherapy,Rehabilitation&WellnessResearchGroup• NeuroscienceResearchGroup• NeotericRehabilitationSciencesResearchGroup

ResearchOur current research activities...


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Entry Requirements for International ApplicantsMaster’s Programme ApplicantsmusthaveaBachelor’sDegreewithHonoursinanyrelevantfieldofstudyfromanyuniversity that is recognized by the University’s Senate and the Malaysian government.

PhD Programme ApplicantsmusthaveaMaster’sDegreeinanyrelevantfieldofstudyfromanyuniversityrecognized by the University’s Senate and the Malaysian government. [Certain programmes may haveotherrequirementsstipulatedbytheFaculty]

English Language ProficiencyApplicantsmustshowproficiencyinEnglishasallprogrammesareconductedinEnglish.Allinternational applicants applying for postgraduate studies in UiTM are required to show proof of Englishlanguageproficiencyasfollows:

•aTOEFLcertificatewithascoreofatleast- 550 for (paper based) or- 213 (computer based) or-79-80(IBT)or

•anIELTScertificatewithatleastBand6.0* Any other English language certificate other than TOEFL and IELTS are NOT accepted by the

university.

Other RequirementsApplicants must also have:• ProofoffinancialabilitytopursuetheirstudiesandliveinMalaysiaforthedurationofstudy.• Aletteroffinancialguarantee/sponshorshiporthemostrecentfinancialstatementfrom

applicant’s bank is sufficent. • Clearmedicalcheck-upbytheUniversity’shealthauthorities;• Internationalpassportswithatleasttwoyearsvalidityandmeetallimmigrationprocedures.

More information on Immigration requirements is available on http://www.imi.gov.my

and http://oia.uitm.edu.my

Admission to PostgraduatesProgrammesareofferedinFULLTIMEandPARTTIMEmode,byCoursework,ResearchorMixed

Mode.On-lineApplication–Pleasevisitthewebsitehttp://ipsis.uitm.edu.my

Programmes Offered - Your Choice to Choose

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Science & TechnologyFaculty of Applied Sciences

No Programme NameMode of Study

Coursework Research

1. MasterofScienceinAppliedBiology √

2. MasterofScienceinEnvironmentalTechnology √

3. MasterofScience(Biology) √

4. MasterofScience(AppliedBiology) √

5. MasterofScience(FoodScienceandTechnology) √

6. MasterofScience(MolecularBiology) √

7. Master of Science (Wood Science and Technology) √

8. MasterofScience(BioresourcesTechnology) √

9. Master of Science (Chemistry) √

10. Master of Science (Applied Chemistry) √

11. MasterofScience(EnvironmentalScienceandTechnol-ogy)

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12. MasterofScience(Physics) √

13. MasterofScience(AppliedPhysics) √

14. MasterofScience(PolymerScienceandTechnology) √

15. Master of Science (Material Science and Technology) √

16. Master of Science (Textile Science and Technology) √

17. DoctorofPhilosophy(Science) √

Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying


Coursework Research

1. MasterofScienceinUrbanDevelopmentandManagement

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2. Master of Science in Geographical Information Science √

3. Master of Architecture √

4. MasterinPropertyInvestment √

5. MasterofScienceinIntegratedConstructionProjectManagement

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6. MasterofScienceinHeritageandConservationManagement

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7. MasterofScienceinFacilitiesManagement √

8. MasterofScience(BuiltEnvironment) √

9. Master of Science in Green Architecture √ √

10. DoctorofPhilosophy(BuiltEnvironment) √

11. DoctorofPhilosophyinDesignandBuiltEnvironment √ √

12. MasterofScience(Physics) √

13. MasterofScience(AppliedPhysics) √

14. MasterofScience(PolymerScienceandTechnology) √


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Faculty of Chemical Engineering


Coursework Research

1. MasterofScienceinChemicalEngineering √

2. MasterofScience(ChemicalEngineering) √

3. DoctorofPhilosophy(ChemicalEngineering) √

Faculty of Civil Engineering


Coursework Research

1. MasterofScienceinStructuralEngineering √

2. MasterofScienceinGeotechnicalEngineering √

3. MasterofScienceinWaterResourcesEngineering √

4. MasterofScienceinEnvironmentalEngineering √

5. MasterofScienceinConstructionEngineering √

6. MasterofScienceinHighwayEngineering √

7. MasterofScience(CivilEngineering) √

8. DoctorofPhilosophy(CivilEngineering) √

Faculty of Computer & Mathematical Sciences


Coursework Research

1. Master of Science in Information Technology √

2. Master of Quantitative Sciences √

3. Master of Science in Applied Statistics √

4. Master of Computer Science √

5. MasterofScienceinComputerNetworking √

6. Master of Science in Applied Mathematics √

7. Master of Science (Computer Science) √

8. Master of Science (Information Technology) √

9. Master of Science (Mathematics) √

10. Master of Science (Statistics) √

11. MasterofScience(DecisionScience) √

12. Master of Science (Actuarial Science) √

13. DoctorofPhilosophy(ComputerScience) √

14. DoctorofPhilosophy(InformationTechnology) √

15. DoctorofPhilosophy(Mathematics) √

16. DoctorofPhilosophy(Statistics) √

17. DoctorofPhilosophy(DecisionScience) √

18. DoctorofPhilosophy(ActuarialScience) √


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Faculty of Dentistry


Coursework Research

1. MasterofDentalScience(MDSc) √

2. DoctorinClinicalDentistry(Orthodontics) √

3. DoctorofPhilosophy(Dentistry) √

Faculty of Electrical Engineering


Coursework Research

1. Master in Telecommunication and Information Engineering

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2. MasterofScience(ElectricalEngineering) √

3. DoctorofPhilosophy(ElectricalEngineering) √

Faculty of Health Sciences


Coursework Research

1. MasterofNursingCriticalCare √

2. MasterofNursingWomen’sHealth √

3. Master of Medical Imaging √

4. MasterofPhysiotherapy(Musculoskeletal) √

5. MasterofOccupationalTherapy(DevelopmentalDis-abilityandNeurologicalSciences)

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6. MasterinEnvironmentalHealthandSafety √

7. MasterofScience(Physiology) √

8. MasterofScience(HealthEducationandPromotion) √

9. MasterofHealthSciences √

10. MasterofHealthSciences(MedicalImaging) √

11. MasterofHealthSciences(MedicalLaboratoryTechnol-ogy)

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12. MasterofHealthSciences(Physiotherapy) √

13. MasterofHealthSciences(EnvironmentalHealthandSafety)

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14. MasterofHealthSciences(OccupationalTherapy) √

15. MasterofHealthSciences(Dietetics) √

16. MasterofHealthSciences(Optometry) √

17. MasterofNursing √

18. DoctorofPhilosophy(MedicalImaging) √

19. DoctorofPhilosophy(MedicalLaboratoryTechnology) √

20. DoctorofPhilosophy(Physiotherapy) √

21. DoctorofPhilosophy(EnvironmentalandHealthSafety) √

22. DoctorofPhilosophy(OccupationalTherapy) √


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23. DoctorofPhilosophy(Optometry) √

24. DoctorofPhilosophy(Dietetics) √

25. DoctorofPhilosophy(Nursing) √

26. DoctorofPhilosophy(Physiology) √

27. DoctorofPhilosophy(HealthEducationandPromotion) √

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering


Coursework Research

1. MasterinEngineeringManagement √

2. MasterofScience(MechanicalEngineering) √

3. DoctorofPhilosophy(MechanicalEngineering) √

Faculty of Medicine


Coursework Research

1. MasterofMedicine(FamilyMedicine) √

2. MasterofMedicine(Psychiatry) √

3. Masters in Internal Medicine √

4. MasterofPathology √

5. MasterofMedicalEthicsandMedicalJurisprudence √

6. Master of Science (Medicine) √

7. DoctorofPhilosophy(Medicine) √

Faculty of Pharmacy


Coursework Research

1. MastersinClinicalPharmacy √

2. MastersinPharmacyPractice √

3. MasterofScience(Pharmaceutics) √

4. Master of Science (Cosmetics) √

5. MasterofScience(Pharmacology) √

6. MasterofScience(Physiology) √

7. Master of Science (Toxicology) √

8. MasterofScience(ClinicalPharmacy) √

9. MasterofScience(PharmaceuticalChemistry) √

10. MasterofScience(Pharmacogenomics) √

11. MasterofScience(Pharmacoinformatics) √

12. MasterofScience(Pharmacognosy) √

13. MasterofScience(CommunityPharmacy) √

14. MasterofScience(Pharmacoeconomy) √

15. MasterofScience(Pharmacoepidemiology) √


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16. Master of Science (Microbiology) √

17. MasterofScience(Biochemistry) √

18. MasterofScience(NuclearPharmacy) √

19. MasterofScience(VeterinaryPharmacy) √

20. MasterofScience(PharmacyEducation) √

21. MasterofScience(Neuroscience) √

22. MasterofScience(SocialPharmacy) √

23. MasterofScience(PublicHealthPharmacy) √

24. DoctorofPhilosophy(Pharmaceutics) √

25. DoctorofPhilosophy(Cosmetics) √

26. DoctorofPhilosophy(Pharmacology) √

27. DoctorofPhilosophy(Physiology) √

28. DoctorofPhilosophy(Toxicology) √

29. DoctorofPhilosophy(Microbiology) √

30. DoctorofPhilosophy(Neuroscience) √

31. DoctorofPhilosophy(Biochemistry) √

32. DoctorofPhilosophy(PharmaceuticalChemistry) √

33. DoctorofPhilosophy(Pharmacognosy) √

34. DoctorofPhilosophy(NuclearPharmacy) √

35. DoctorofPhilosophy(VeterinaryPharmacy) √

36. DoctorofPhilosophy(Pharmacoinformatics) √

37. DoctorofPhilosophy(Pharmacogenomics) √

38. DoctorofPhilosophy(ClinicalPharmacy) √

39. DoctorofPhilosophy(CommunityPharmacy) √

40. DoctorofPhilosophy(Pharmacoeconomy) √

41. DoctorofPhilosophy(Pharmacoepidemiology) √

42. DoctorofPhilosophy(PublicHealthPharmacy) √

43. DoctorofPhilosophy(SocialPharmacy) √

44. DoctorofPhilosophy(PharmacyEducation) √

Faculty of Plantation & Agrotechnology


Coursework Research

1. Master of Science (Agronomy) √

2. Master of Science (Agribusiness) √

3. MasterofScience(PlantBiotechnology) √

4. MasterofScience(PlantationIndustryManagement) √

5. Master of Science (Soil Science) √

6. MasterofScience(CropProtection) √

7. Master of Science √

8. MasterinPlantationIndustryManagement √

9. DoctorofPhilosophy √


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Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation


Coursework Research

1. Master of Sports Science √

2. Master of Science (Sports Science and Recreation) √

3. DoctorofPhilosophy(SportsScienceandRecreation) √

SOCIAL SCIENCE & HUMANITIESAcademy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS)


Coursework Research

1. Master in Islamic Contemporary Studies √

2. DoctorofPhilosophyinIslamicContemporaryStudies √

Academy of Language Studies (APB)


Coursework Research

1. MastersinAppliedLanguageStudies √

2. DoctorofPhilosophy(AppliedLanguageStudies) √

Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies


Coursework Research

1. ExecutiveMasterofAdministrativeScience √

2. Master of Administrative Science √

3. Master of Corporate Administration √ √

4. MasterofInternationalRelationsandDiplomacy √ √

5. DoctorofPhilosophy(AdministrativeScience) √

Faculty of Art & Design


Coursework Research

1. MasterofHistoryofArtsandCulturalManagement √

2. MasterofFineArtsandTechnology √

3. MasterofVisualCommunicationandNewMedia √

4. MasterofDesignTechnology √

5. MasterofArtsandDesign √

6. DoctorofPhilosophy(ArtsandDesign) √


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Faculty of Communication & Media Studies


Coursework Research

1. Master of Mass Communication √

2. Master of Arts in Media and Information Warfare Studies √

3. Master of Arts (Communication and Media Studies) √

4. DoctorofPhilosophy(MediaandInformationWarfareStudies)

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5. DoctorofPhilosophy(CommunicationandMediaStudies)

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Faculty of Education


Coursework Research

1. MasterofEducationinTeachingEnglishasaSecondLanguage

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2. MasterofEducation(VisualArtsEducation) √

3. MasterofEducationinEducationalManagementandLeadership

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4. MasterofScienceinMathematicsEducation √

5. MasterofEducation √

6. DoctorofPhilosophy(Education) √

Faculty of Film, Theater & Animation


Coursework Research

1. Master of Artistic and Creative Technology √

2. DoctorofPhilosophy(ArtisticandCreativeTechnology) √

Faculty of Law


Coursework Research

1. MasterofLaw √

2. MasterofLaw(IntellectualPropertyLaw) √

3. MasterofLaw(CorporateLaw) √

4. MasterofLaw(LegalAspectsofMarineAffairs) √

5. MasterofLaw(PublicLawandPublicInterests) √

6. MasterofLaw(CommercialLaw) √

7. MasterofLegalStudies √

8. MasterofEnforcementLaw √

9. MasterofLaw √

10. DoctorofPhilosophy(Law) √


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Faculty of Music


Coursework Research

1. MasterofMusicEducation √

2. Master of Music √

3. DoctorofPhilosophy(Music) √

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENTFaculty of Accountancy


Coursework Research

1. Master of Accounting √

2. MasterinForensicAccountingandFinancialCriminology √

3. Master of Science (Accountancy) √

4. MasterofScience(IslamicFinance&Muamalat) √

5. MasterofScience(FinancialCriminology) √

6. DoctorofPhilosophy(Accountancy) √

7. DoctorofPhilosophy(IslamicFinance&Muamalat) √

8. DoctorofPhilosophy(FinancialCriminology) √

Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School (AAGBS)


Coursework Research

1. MasterofBusinessAdministration(MBA) √

2. MasterofIslamicBankingandFinance(MIBF) √

3. DoctorofBusinessAdministration(DBA) √

4. DoctorofPhilosophy(PhD)inBusinessManagement √

Faculty of Business & Management


Coursework Research

1. MasterofBusinessEconomics √

2. Masters in Customer Service Management √

3. MasterinOfficeSystemsManagement √

4. MasterofScience(BusinessManagement) √

5. DoctorofPhilosophy(BusinessManagement) √

6. DoctorofPhilosophy(OfficeSystemsManagement) √


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Faculty of Hotel & Tourism Management


Coursework Research

1. MasterofHospitalityManagement √

2. Master of Tourism Management √

3. MasterofFoodServiceManagement √

4. Master of Gastronomy √

5. MasterofScience(HotelManagement) √

6. Master of Science (Tourism Management) √

7. MasterofScience(FoodServiceManagement) √

8. DoctorofPhilosophy(HotelandTourismManagement) √

Faculty of Information Management


Coursework Research

1. Master of Science in Information Management √

2. MasterofScienceinKnowledgeManagement √

3. MasterinLibraryScience √

4. MasterofScienceinRecordandDocumentManagement √

5. Master of Science (Information Management) √

6. DoctorofPhilosophy(InformationManagement) √

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (COE)Malaysia Institute of Transport (Mitrans)


Coursework Research

1. MasterofScience(TransportandLogistics) √

2. DoctorofPhilosophy(TransportandLogistics) √


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Your Comfort isOur PriorityAccommodationInternationalstudentswillberesidingatKristalResidentialCollegeduringtheirstudiesatUiTM.Itis located in Seksyen 7, Shah Alam. The 83 units of apartment (from the size 986 to 1049 sq. ft). Eachunithasthreebedroomsand2bathrooms.

Basic utilities provided:• Playground • Laundrette

• Covered and open parking space • 24-hour security surveillance

• Minimarket

Visa and Health InsuranceA student visa is compulsory for all Postgraduate Students entering Malaysia. Below are the documents needed for visa application. 1. Copy of international passport (all pages including front and back cover ) 2. 1 Passport photograph 3.5cmx5cm (217x310 pxl) & blue background 3. Original academic transcript (in English) 4. Medical checkup report5. Offer letter from UiTM 6. Health Insurance [handled by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)]

Softcopy of these documents can be emailed to [email protected]

TransportationAirport pick-up service is available during office hours Malaysian time (0800 – 1700) from Kuala

Lumpur International Airport to UiTM.

Healthcare ServicesUiTM Health Centre provides primary medical and health services to all UiTM staff and students. This facility is operated by Medical and Dental Officers assisted by supporting staff.

Outpatient Medical Clinic Operating Hours

• Monday – Thursday - 08:00 – 17:00

• Friday - 08.00 – 12:15 14:45 – 17:00

• Saturday / Sunday & Public Holiday - Closed


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FurtherInformationHow Do I Apply?Applications procedures can be obtained at http://oia.uitm.edu.my/international/postgraduateprogrammes

For further inquiries, kindly contactInternational Students Development Department (ISD)t : +603 55442190 / +603 55211663 / +603 55442014f : +603 55442042e : [email protected] : http://oia.uitm.edu.my

Office of International Affairs (OIA)Universiti Teknologi MARAJalan Graduan 1/23B, Persiaran Lingua,40450 Shah Alam,Selangor Darul Ehsan,Malaysia.

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (OIA)Universiti Teknologi MARA

Jalan Graduan 1/23B, Persiaran Lingua40450 SHAH ALAM, Selangor, MALAYSIA

Tel : +603 55211441 | Fax : +603 55442042

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