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Overview

UNITAR International University (UNITAR) application for admission is open throughout the year.

Semester intakes are in January, May and September.

For further enquiries, please contact:

Student Enrolment Centre (International)

UNITAR International University (UNITAR)

3-01A, Level 2, Tierra Crest

Jalan SS6/3, Kelana Jaya

47301 Petaling Jaya

Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Call Us: +603 7627 7200
Email Us: intlstudents@unitar.my
Fax Us: +603 7627 7447

(To Immigration Department).

How does it work?

We have two study modes at UNITAR:

  • Conventional (On Campus)
  • Online
Have a look at the following simple flowchart of the whole application process at UNITAR:
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This is only the tip of the iceberg, you may have a look on the details below to start your application with us. All the best!

Payment Mode for Registration Fee

Before coming to Malaysia, international students must settle the required registration fee and processing via either:

Method 1: Payment from overseas can be made at  unitar.flywire.com

  1. Go to unitar.flywire.com portal.
  2. Save/Screenshot receipt as proof of payment.
  3. Login into Student Management System, under “Fee”, select “Offline Payment slip” and click “Create Request”.
  4. In view payment intimations, enter payment details (Payment mode, Amount, Currency, Date, Transaction Number and Remark).
  5. In File Upload, upload your payment proof/receipt.
  6. To submit, select “Initiate Request”.
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Method 2: Payment from overseas can be made at  unitar.flywire.com

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  • Bank Name: Maybank Islamic Berhad
  • Acc Number: 562302012217
  • Acc Name: UNITAR Capital Sn Bhd
  • Bank Address: G01, West Tower, Groun Floor, Wisma Cosplant 1&2, Jalan SS16/4, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
  • Swift Code: MBBEMYKL

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Visa Application

Application of New Student Pass

International students must comply with the new Student Pass policies set by the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). Please adhere strictly to the requirements to minimise delay or other problems that may arise:

General Procedure

  1. You must forward all the necessary documentation to the Student Enrolment Centre (International) before an application can be made for your Student Pass.
  2. The University will apply for a Student Pass on your behalf.
  3. A valid passport with a minimum one and half year (18 months) validity is required to apply for a Student Pass.
  4. You need to obtain an approval letter from the EMGS prior to entering the country via the University.
  5. The whole process with COMPLETE DOCUMENTS for application, submission and approval for the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) from EMGS will take approximately 6 to 8 weeks.
  6. Once approved, the University will obtain the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) from EMGS, which will be issued by the Malaysian Department of Immigrations.
  7. Please seek advice from the nearest Malaysian Embassy or High Commission for application to obtain an entry visa before entering Malaysia.
  8. It is advisable to obtain your Visa Approval Letter (VAL) before entering to study in Malaysia to avoid any issues or problems that may arise to study in the country.

Entering Malaysia with Visa Approval Letter (VAL)

  1. Please note that the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) is ONLY valid for six (6) months.
  2. Upon receiving your Entry Visa from the Embassy of Malaysia, you are to inform the University a minimum of SEVEN (7) working days before departing from your country. Please complete the Immigration Clearance & Arrival Information Form (Kuala Lumpur Campus) – IIS. A penalty of RM200.00 will be imposed for late notifications.
  3. Bring along a copy of your Visa Approval Letter (VAL), Letter of Admission (LoA) and original school certificate/transcript.
  4. The University representatives will meet you at the Airport (KLIA, KLIA2, Subang) to assist you to process your Entry Visa at the Immigrations checkpoint.
  5. Please report to the International Support Team (IST) on the next working day after your arrival with your original passport, Letter of Admission (LoA) and original school certificate/transcript.

Social/Tourist Pass

  1. It is illegal to study in Malaysia under a Social / Tourist pass.
  2. The University strongly discourage the use of Social Visas to enter Malaysia before receiving your Visa Approval Letter (VAL). Please be reminded that as the University cannot guarantee the approval of your Student Visa/Pass application, it may place your studies at high risk.

Transfer Students from other university

  1. Any student who wishes to transfer and study at UNITAR International University must cancel their Student Pass from the previous college/university. We advise students to submit all relevant documents to the Student Enrolment Centre (International).
  2. Students are allowed to begin their studies with UNITAR International University once they have obtained the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) from EMGS, which will be sent to the students by the University.
  3. International students are required to complete at least one (1) semester before transferring to other institutions.
  4. International students are only allowed to transfer to other institutions one (1) time only, in the same level of studies and within the first year of studies.
  5. Transfer institutions are only allowed for students pursuing their bachelor’s degree or higher.

Transfer Students from Other Programme

  1. Any student who wishes to transfer their programme at UNITAR International University must cancel their Student Pass for the previous programme.
  2. Students are ONLY allowed to begin their studies with UNITAR International University once they have obtained the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) from EMGS, which will be sent to the students by the University.
  3. Students holding a valid pass under the previous programme is not allowed to study in any other programme.
  4. International students are required to complete at least one (1) semester before transferring to another programme.
  5. International students are only allowed to transfer to other programme one (1) time only, in the same level of studies and within the first year of studies.*Note: International students who did not complete at least one (1) semester nor within the first year of studies may proceed with the transfer programme application from their home country.
  6. Transfer programme are only allowed for students pursuing their bachelor’s degree or higher.

Renewal of Student Pass

If you renew or change your passport for any reason, please transfer your Student Pass (sticker) from the old passport to the new one immediately as the Student Pass will not be valid in the old passport, once you have obtained a new one.

  1. If you renew your passport at your home country, please seek advice from the nearest Malaysian Embassy or High Commission for application to obtain an Entry Visa on your new passport before entering Malaysia.
  2. If you renew your passport at your Embassy or High Commission in Malaysia, you may proceed to the University’s Visa Processing Unit (VPU) after receiving your new passport.
  3. You are required to bring your old and new passports to the Visa Processing Unit (VPU) in order to prepare the necessary documents for the Student Pass transfer.
  4. There will be charges for the Student Pass transfer based on the nationality.
  5. The duration for transferring the Student Pass (sticker) would be 14 working days upon submission to the Visa Processing Unit (VPU).
  6. In the event that you lose your passport, you need to do the following steps:
    • Lodge a police report. With the police report, proceed to your Embassy or High Commission to make a new passport.Upon obtaining your new passport, proceed to the Visa Processing Unit (VPU) with a copy of your police report and a letter from the Embassy as the support document to obtain your new Student Pass sticker for your new passport.

Transfer of Student Pass

If you renew or change your passport for any reason, please transfer your Student Pass (sticker) from the old passport to the new one immediately as the Student Pass will not be valid in the old passport, once you have obtained a new one.

  1. If you renew your passport at your home country, please seek advice from the nearest Malaysian Embassy or High Commission for application to obtain an Entry Visa on your new passport before entering Malaysia.
  2. If you renew your passport at your Embassy or High Commission in Malaysia, you may proceed to the University’s Visa Processing Unit (VPU) after receiving your new passport.
  3. You are required to bring your old and new passports to the Visa Processing Unit (VPU) in order to prepare the necessary documents for the Student Pass transfer.
  4. There will be charges for the Student Pass transfer based on the nationality.
  5. The duration for transferring the Student Pass (sticker) would be 14 working days upon submission to the Visa Processing Unit (VPU).
  6. In the event that you lose your passport, you need to do the following steps:
    • Lodge a police report. With the police report, proceed to your Embassy or High Commission to make a new passport.Upon obtaining your new passport, proceed to the Visa Processing Unit (VPU) with a copy of your police report and a letter from the Embassy as the support document to obtain your new Student Pass sticker for your new passport.

Transfer of Student Pass

Defer Studies

  1. If you wish to defer your studies due to non-medical reason, you will have to cancel your student pass and return to your home country.
  2. You are required to report to your faculty with a confirmed air ticket, and to the Visa Processing Unit (VPU) for the student pass cancellation application.
  3. There will be charge of RM53.00 for the Student Pass Cancellation.
  4. You are required to reapply for new VAL if you wish to continue your studies for the following semester.
  5. Failure to comply with this procedure, EMGS / Immigration department has the right to terminate your student pass and you can be blacklisted from entering/staying in Malaysia.

Completion of Studies

  1. You shall cancel the Student Pass once you have completed the programme.
  2. You are required to complete the Completion Form from the Registrar’s Office one month before leaving to your home country/transfer university and obtain approval for the deposit refund.
    • If you received a job offer in Malaysia and wish to apply for working permit, you must bring the Offer Letter from the company for a Student Pass Cancellation.
    • If you wish to leave for your home country, you must bring along a confirmed air ticket for a Student Pass Cancellation.
  3. There will be charges for the Student Pass Cancellation.
  4. Failure to comply with this procedure, the University will notify the Immigrations Department and EMGS.

Withdrawal

  1. If you wish to withdraw from your studies, you are required to complete the Withdrawal Form from the Registrar’s Office one month before leaving to your home country/transfer university and obtain approval for the deposit refund.
    • If you wish to transfer to another University, you are required to bring the Offer Letter from the new university for a Student Pass Cancellation.
    • If you wish to leave for your home country, you are required to bring along a confirmed air ticket for a Student Pass Cancellation.
  2. There will be charges for the Student Pass Cancellation.
  3. Failure to comply with this procedure, the University will notify the Immigrations Department and EMGS.

Other General and Important Information

  1. Please be reminded that you are required to carry your passport/Ikad at all times when travelling in Malaysia.
  2. For further enquiry, please drop an e-mail to intlstudents@unitar.my.

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Admission Procedure

Register Online

Method 1: Online Pre-application

  • This method is suitable for applicants who are prepared to submit their application for UNITAR.
  • Prepare a copy of your highest qualification of your desired programme, and a copy of your passport before initiating the pre-application process.
  • Click here to start applying.

Method 2: Send an enquiry

  • If you are keen to explore more about UNITAR, feel free to drop us an enquiry and we will support you along the way.
  • When enquiry is resolved, and interest from your end is shown, we will facilitate you on the application process from there.
  • Click here to drop the enquiry.

Document Preparation

While preparing for your application best to have the following documents prepared from your end:

1 – Academic Qualifications (PDF format)
  1. Academic transcripts and completion certificate
    • In the event that these documents are not published in English, applicants are to provide copies of the original and official English-translated versions.
  2. Transfer students from other institutions
    • If applicants are seeking credit exemptions, additional documents like the final transcripts, programme syllabus and portfolio (if any) are required.
  3. For Postgraduate Applications, kindly include:
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume.
    • 2-3 page essay (i.e. your personal statement) in relation to your goals and objectives and how this programme will meet or enhance those objectives.
2 – Passport copy (Multipage PDF format)
  1. Passport validity must not be less than 18 months from the date of admission/submission to the university.
  2. All pages of the passport – including the cover pages – are required (in colour).
  3. Kindly make sure that the page numbers of the passport are clearly visible.
3 – Passport-sized photograph (JPG format)
  1. Coloured, with white background
  2. Photograph measurement: Height (45mm) and Width (35mm)
  3. Strict compliance required as per guidelines from EMGS.
  4. How to make sure your passport photo is not rejected.
4 – Health Declaration Form (PDF Format) & Medical Report Form (PDF format)
  1. Links to the form:
  2. New international students are mandated to undergo the following medical screenings in accordance with the requirements of the Malaysian Ministry of Education. In addition, the medical screening results shall be certified in accordance with the medical screening guidelines set by the Ministry.

*Refer to the list of countries requiring to submit the Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.

5 – Additional Documents (if apply)
  1. No Objection Certificate (NOC – Sudan): for students with Sudanese passport. To be issued by Sudan Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malasyia.
  2. Eligibility Letter (EL – Iran): for students with Iranian passport. To be issued by Iran Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
6 – Telegraphic Transfer (TT) receipt of the Application Fee
  1. Telegraphic Transfer (TT) receipt of the Application Fee (inclusive of EMGS payment) (receipt copies are to be uploaded during online registration or emailed to intlstudents@unitar.my.
  2. *APPLICATION FEE (Inclusive of EMGS Payment). RMUSD (Estimation**)
Programme Types*Application Fee (inclusive of EMGS Payment)
RMUSD(estimation**)
All Conventional Programmes at UNITAR2,700570

*EMGS payment applies only to application (1st Year) for Kuala Lumpur Campus. EMGS renewal payment for subsequent years varies with nationality of the student.

Application Fee quoted above is inclusive of EMGS payment and is applicable to all international students. The University shall proceed with the visa application on behalf of the student, once payment and all required documents are received.

Any excess amount received shall be deposited to students account for future payments.

**In addition to Application Fee for respective programme, Indonesian students are required to pay RM 300 as payment of 2 years visa & I-Kad under EMGS guidelines. This condition applies to programmes that have duration of more than 1 year.

**Application fee is based on the exchange rate of 1USD = RM4.72. This exchange rate is subject to change.

All fees MUST be SENT BY TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER (TT) to one of the following accounts:

Bank NameMaybank Islamic Berhad
Acc Number562302012217
Acc NameUNITAR Capital Sn Bhd
Bank AddressG01, West Tower, Groun Floor, Wisma Cosplant 1&2, Jalan SS16/4, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Swift CodeMBBEMYKL

Conditional Letter of Offer Letter (CLO)

Upon meeting the entry requirements and receiving the payment (Applications Fee and EMGS Visa Processing Fee), the University will email a scanned copy of the Conditional Letter of Offer (CLO). Then, UNITAR International University will proceed to apply for the Visa Approval Letter on behalf of the student. This process will take approximately 8-10 weeks.

UNITAR International University Sends VAL

When remittance of the Initial Fees and Miscellaneous Fees (as stated in the LoA including total rental and deposit for staying at the Residential Hall) have been credited into UNITAR International University’s bank account via Telegraphic Transfer (refer to Step 1), UNITAR International University will courier the original LoA and the Original Visa Approval Letter (VAL) to the student upon request only.

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Arrival Guidelines

Before coming to Malaysia, international students must settle the required registration fee and processing via either:

Step 1: Pre-arrival

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  1. Students must settle the required advance payment (registration and accommodation) and ensure the arrival date is within the timeline set by the International Office.
  2. Kindly seek advice from the International Office if students are unable to make travel arrangements within the timeline set by the international Office prior to flight confirmation to avoid any additional charges.
  3. Students must email the Airport Arrival Form seven (7) days before arrival with the proof of flight ticket.
  4. Students are reminded that the airport Immigration MAY NOT release students without a UNITAR representative present. Therefore, Airport Arrival notification is important.
  5. UNITAR will not bear any responsibility if the above instructions are not adhered to by the students.

Step 2: Arrival​

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  1. Kindly proceed to the Student Waiting Area upon arrival as the Malaysian Immigration Department requires higher education institution staff to release the student from the airport.
  2. Students are reminded that the airport Immigration MAY NOT release students without a UNITAR representative present.
  3. If possible, students are advised to purchase a Malaysia SIM Card and call the UNITAR representative upon arrival.
  4. The UNITAR representative will carry a UNITAR sign and wear a UNITAR T-shirt.
  5. Students will be sent to the UNITAR Residence (if requested) or transportation will be provided to the University upon Immigration release.

Step 3: Post-Arrival

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Medical Check up

  1. Students must report to the UNITAR International Office on the next business day for a medical check-up.
  2. The International Office staff will transport students to the designated clinic for a medical check-up.
  3. The International Office will contact students for registration once the medical check-up status is updated in the EMGS portal.

Registration

  1. Students must bring along their original transcript and original visa approval letter for registration.
  2. Students with IELTS/TOEFL may proceed with their registered programme and those without IELTS/TOEFL are required to take the UNITAR English Placement Test.
  3. Students are advised to collect the Student Confirmation Letter from UNITAR to open a bank account upon registration.

Passport Submission

  1. Students are required to submit their passports immediately for Student Sticker endorsement once they have completed the process of opening a bank account.
  2. Students are advised not to make any travel plans out of Malaysia during this time.
  3. Failure to hand-in their passports for endorsement means students have overstayed and might be classified as illegal immigrants by the Malaysian Immigration Department.

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