UCSI University, Malaysia: Admission Deadlines, Fees & Entry Requirements

UCSI University International Admissions 

International applicants are required to register themselves with UCSI University. The university evaluates all documents and will apply for a student visa on the applicant’s behalf. It is recommended for the applicant to check the eligibility status with the university counselors, prior to registration.

Admission Requirements

1. Academic transcripts and completion certificates
2. Passport copy valid for minimum 18 months with all the pages including the cover page
3. Passport size photographs
4. Health Declaration Form & Medical Report Form
5. Financial statement covering cost of living in Malaysia
6. Accommodation Application Form (if required)
7. Telegraphic Transfer(TT) receipt of Application Fee
8. For graduate programs, students also need to provide
   • CV/ Resume
   • 2-3 page essay or statement of purpose

English Language Requirements 

Students must have A/A+/A- in the English Language at secondary and higher secondary levels. The English proficiency requirement differs according to the program. Some of the English proficiency exams accepted at UCSI University include:

Applicants for postgraduate studies may be exempted from the tests if they show proof that their previous education was in the English Language.

Visa Requirements for International Students 

UCSI University applies for the student visa/ student pass on behalf of the applicant. Once all the documents are received by the university, the university will apply for the Visa Approval Letter (VAL). Students are supposed to meet all the necessary visa requirements for Malaysia.

• Once the university receives the full payment mentioned in the Letter of Admission(LoA), they will send the softcopy of the Electronic Visa Approval Letter(eVAL).
• The approval letter from EMGS will take about 6-8 weeks.
• The VAL is valid for 6 months.
• Students are suggested to apply for the student entry visa at the Malaysian Consulate or Embassy in their home country after receiving the VAL from the university.
• Upon receiving the entry visa, students are suggested to make the travel arrangements and fill the immigration clearance and pick up form. Students are also eligible to apply for scholarships to study in Malaysia.
• Also, the students are suggested to let UCSI know about their arrival at least 5 working days before leaving their country so that the university can send the details of the UCSI Representative who would be there at the airport for the immigration clearance.
• Without the representative, the student won’t be able to clear the immigration at Malaysian airport and a late request fee of RM 200 will be charged.