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    From Rainforests to Research Labs: Biotechnology Driving Sabah’s Bioeconomy

    04 July 2025

    Article by: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to...

    Battling Zoonotic Threats in Sabah: Why One Health Matters Now More Than Ever

    06 June 2025

    Article by: Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled...

    Tough Decisions That Upset People – The HR Challenges

    28 April 2025

    By Associate Professor Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In every organization, tough decisions must be made at some point. These decisions are usually...

    Is U.S. Tariffs for Malaysia, A Threat or a Wake-Up Call?

    16 April 2025

    By: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Caroline Geetha A/P B. Arokiadasan, Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Development and Planning, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah When the United States...

    Reassessing the Sultanate of Sulu’s Renewed Claim to Sabah: A Preliminary Rebuttal

    08 April 2025

    By: Marja Azlima Omar, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In April 2025, the Sultanate of Sulu announced its intention to invoke a series of historic treaties,...

    Exploring Japanese Early Childhood Education: Lessons from an Educational Visit

    03 February 2025

    Author: Dr Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences, University Malaysia Sabah INTRODUCTION This article begins with an account of how I discovered my academic...

    Sabah Day, a Meaningful Day to Remember

    19 August 2024

    By: Dr. Eko Prayitno Joko, Head of the History Programme, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah From colonised to independent. From the Federation of Malaya to the...

    UMS Clock Tower: A Great Opportunity for Young Engineers

    02 April 2024

    Author: Dr. Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloak6f19696de1747952c18f1410e5d70150').innerHTML =...

    Marketing for Positive Social Change

    06 February 2024

    Embarking on a mission for a greener tomorrow, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FBEA), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students initiated the "Strawvolution: Metal Straws for Sustainable Future" and “Do...

    Crisis Traits And Competencies

    02 January 2024

    By Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Director, Corporate Communication Centre A crisis is a significant calamity that can arise from a natural disaster, illness, human error, intentional purpose, or any combination of...

    Road To A Jumbo Disaster

    23 October 2023

    [The Star, 23 October 2023] I HAVE dedicated almost 17 years to the conservation of biodiversity in Sabah. During this time, I’ve been privileged to contribute to safeguarding the wild...

    The Armoured Volkswagen of Gaya Island

    05 September 2023

    Gaya Island, situated very close to Kota Kinabalu city, is renowned for its marine wildlife attractions, captivating both international and local tourists. However, beyond its aquatic wonders, the island holds...

    Call For Papers: Jurnal Pemikir Pendidikan (Journal of Educational Thinkers), Vol. 13, Issue 1 (Dec. 2025)

    Call For Papers: Jurnal Pemikir Pendidikan (Journal of Educational Thinkers), Vol. 13, Issue 1 (Dec. 2025)

    on 22 August 2025

    Announcement From: Faculty of Education and Sports Studies Assalamualaikum W.B.T.,...

    Registration is Now Open for Pertandingan Reka Cipta (PEREKA 2025)!

    Registration is Now Open for Pertandingan Reka Cipta (PEREKA 2025)!

    on 19 August 2025

    Announcement From: Innovation and Commercialisation Management Centre, UMS 🚨✨ ATTENTION!...

    Call for Paper SUSTEN Vol. 2 No. 2

    Call for Paper SUSTEN Vol. 2 No. 2

    on 19 August 2025

    Announcement From: Faculty of Engineering Exciting News! The Sustainable Engineering...

    Supercharger: Fundamentals of Startups & Pitch Delivery Techniques

    Supercharger: Fundamentals of Startups & Pitch Delivery Techniques

    on 12 August 2025

    Announcement From: Innovation and Commercialisation Management Centre Are you ready...

    Discover the Emerald ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) E-Books

    Discover the Emerald ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) E-Books

    on 11 August 2025

    Announcement From: UMS Library 📲Discover the Emerald ICE (Institution of...

    AMICT Conference 2025

    AMICT Conference 2025

    on 08 August 2025

    Announcement From: Faculty of Computing and Informatics 📣 Calling for...

    Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

    Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

    on 08 August 2025

    Announcement From: Centre for Academic and Excellence Development CALL FOR...

    Call for Papers - Journal of Sustainable Engineering (SUSTEN) Vol 2. No. 2

    Call for Papers - Journal of Sustainable Engineering (SUSTEN) Vol 2. No. 2

    on 08 August 2025

    Announcement From: Faculty of Engineering Exciting News! The Sustainable Engineering...

    Global Virtual Conference on Digital Transformation in Higher Education (DX25)

    Global Virtual Conference on Digital Transformation in Higher Education (DX25)

    on 07 August 2025

    Annoouncement From: DX.sea Project Committee, Centre for Internationalisation and Global...

    Final Extension – Invitation to Participate in International Conference on Borneo Sustainability 2025 (ICBS 2025)

    Final Extension – Invitation to Participate in International Conference on Borneo Sustainability 2025 (ICBS 2025)

    on 07 August 2025

    Announcement From: Strategic Management Centre Dear Prof./Assoc. Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs., We are...

    Congratulations to the UMS Alumni - Nurlina Arappe

    Congratulations to the UMS Alumni - Nurlina Arappe

    on 06 August 2025

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     CAMPUS LIFE @ UMS


    International Students

    Notes: For more details, please visit Center for International Affairs website. http://www.ums.edu.my/pppg

    • Form
    1. Application Form clickpink
    2. Fees Information - (will update soon)
    3. Health Examination Report - clickpink
    • Visa Application

    Students are required to apply the Visa with Reference (VWR) two weeks before arrival at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. This application must be attached together with these following documents:-

    1. Offered Letter
    2. Copy of Passport
    3. Passport Photo (2 pcs) and
    4. Stamp Duty RM10
    • Further Information

    Overseas students coming to Universiti Malaysia Sabah have found the university to be a congenial place to study.  Friendships are easily built.   The university has a comprehensive range of support services for international students.  University staff members are accustomed to working with students of various ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds.  This makes adjustment to living and studying in the university community easy.

    Support services provided for international students include assistance with initial university applications, assistance in student visa applications, administrative advice, and orientation programmes to enable new students to become familiar with the campus and its facilities, as well as to meet other students.

    Living in Malaysia

    Malaysia is a modern, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural country with a population of 29 million. The Malaysian population is very diverse and consists of over one hundred ethnic groups, including Malays, Chinese, Indians, and many indigenous peoples such as the Orang Asli of the peninsula, the Kadazandusun and other indigenous groups of Sabah, and the Iban and other native peoples of Sarawak.  Malaysia’s cultural diversity can also be found at Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

    Climate

    Malaysia enjoys an equatorial climate, which is generally warm and humid for most of the year.  Heavy rainfall during the monsoon season alternates with some dry inter-monsoon periods.  Average temperatures range between 22°C and 32°C.

    Language

    Bahasa Malaysia (standard Malay) is the official national language, while English is spoken as the international language of Malaysia.  Other languages such as Mandarin, Tamil, and indigenous Austronesian languages such as Kadazandusun and Iban and others are also used widely.  Most people, however, are fluent in English as well as the national language and their own languages, so international students who speak English will have no problem in communicating.

    Religion

    Because of its multi-ethnic composition, different religions are practiced in Malaysia.  The official religion is Islam, but there are many Christians of both Protestant and Roman Catholic denominations, as well as Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs and members of traditional religions.  Freedom of religion is a constitutional right in Malaysia.  International students are free to choose their places of worship.

    Food

    Food is plentiful and cheap in Malaysia.  Common Malaysian dishes like nasi lemak, roti canai, chicken rice and char kuey teow are readily available in most places, along with Western, Japanese, Korean and other Malay, Chinese and Indian foods, as well as delicious local native dishes.  The visitor to Malaysia will have no problem in finding food to suit his or her personal taste.

    Living Expenses

    The average cost of living for a student staying on campus is RM3,500.00 per year, and this amount includes the cost of food, accommodation and personal expenditure.  For off-campus students, the cost of living ranges between RM6,000.00 to RM7,000.00 per year.  The higher costs of accommodation and transportation constitute a substantial portion of off-campus expenses.

    Miscellaneous Information

    Time:Malaysia is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
    Currency:The Ringgit Malaysia (RM) is the official currency. The exchange rate is approximately RM3.80 to US$1.00.
    Electricity supply:All electrical items operate on a 240 volt - 50 cycle power supply.

    English Language Requirement

    All non-native speakers of English are required to provide evidence of their proficiency level in English prior to their admission to the University.

     

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