UNIMAS University, Sarawak, Malaysia

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About the university

UNIMAS Malaysia (Sarawak) is a contemporary educational institution established in 1992 with the vision of providing the country with leadership in the form of technical specialists, teachers and scholars. In 1993, the first group of students began, numbering 118 students, and it continued its development until it included more than 14,000 local students and more than a thousand international students who came to the university from Al-Khalee’a, European countries, and Africa.

The university includes many programs and specializations in various fields of social sciences, applied arts, linguistics, economics, and business administration, as well as technical and computer science programs, human development, engineering, nursing, and more than 20 master’s and doctoral programs offered by students from all over the world.

Advantages of studying at this university

Students who choose to study and learn at UNIMAS have many advantages, including:

  • An outstanding educational environment: UNIMAS provides a modern and advanced learning environment with facilities and resources that support effective learning and scientific research.
  • Various specializations and programs: UNIMAS offers a wide range of academic majors and postgraduate programs covering various academic and professional fields.
  • Innovative education and modern technology: UNIMAS relies on the latest educational technologies and methods to ensure quality education and develop the skills necessary for the labor market.
  • Research and innovation opportunities: UNIMAS students provide the opportunity to participate in innovative research and innovative programs that contribute to the development of society and the solution of life problems.
  • A diverse international and cultural environment: Thanks to the cultural diversity of students and faculty, it gives students the opportunity to interact with different ideas and cultures, which enriches the learning experience.
  • Student support and student services: UNIMAS provides multiple student support services, including academic and career advising, career guidance, health services, and student clubs, to support students’ success throughout their studies.

 

 

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University classification and accreditations locally and internationally

UNIMAS is considered one of the best universities and has contributed many contributions to the world, which has made it among the elite among universities. Among these awards and accreditations are:

  • The university is ranked among the top 1,200 universities around the world according to QS rankings.
  • In 2012, UNIMAS gained national recognition by winning 4 Gold, 3 Silver and 10 Bronze awards at MTE 2012.
  • The university was ranked No. 135 on the Asian continent in 2011, according to the QS International Foundation.
  •  The University of Sarawak bagged 11 gold medals at BIS 2012, an international exhibition held in London. Professor Dr Balbir Singh from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences was among several recipients of the Best Malaysian Scientist Award presented by Académie Sciences Malaysia for his outstanding and distinguished contribution to malaria research activities.
  • Last year, the committee was awarded 44 projects under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation's Science Fund grant, totaling RM7.59 million.
  • RM2.88 million from the Ministry of Higher Education has been secured for 81 research projects.

Partnerships or contracts for the university

UNIMAS University's partnerships differ from other universities. These partnerships include:

  • Industrial partnerships: Local and international companies in various fields such as engineering, technology, energy, and chemical industries.
  • Local and national partnerships: Other Malaysian universities such as Universiti Malaysia (UM) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
  • Two partnerships with research institutions: Research institutes and development centers in Malaysia and abroad, such as the Malaysian Space Agency's Institute of Technology (MIGHT).
  • Malaysian government: Ministries and government agencies that support scientific research and technological development, such as the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).
  • International partnerships: Universities and research institutions abroad, representing various countries and continents, such as Nagoya University in Japan and the University of Queensland in Australia.

University housing details

If you are one of the foreign students, you have the opportunity to obtain university housing provided by the university instead of renting a room or apartment next to the university.

Some of the housing options available at the university:

  1. Campus housing: The university offers on-campus boarding accommodation, including single and shared rooms with shared facilities such as dining halls and sports facilities.
      Monthly cost of university housing at the University of Sarawak
    Room typeNumber of students in the roomPrice in Malaysian ringgit
    A single room2550
  2. Student apartments: In addition to on-campus housing, students can look for external apartments to rent in the surrounding areas, which provide privacy and independence.
  3. Homestay: Students can sometimes choose to stay with local families, which provides an opportunity to better understand Malaysian culture and improve language skills.
  4. Furnished apartments: Furnished apartments are available for rent that provide comfort and security for students.

University housing is provided through the GoAdvice team for students who have registered through us via the link from here

Conditions for studying at the university

Admission requirements to UNIMAS in Malaysia
 For bachelor's degree applicants Possess a high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4 or 62% out of 100%.

Stage A or Stage O certificate with a grade of 2 out of 4 or 50% out of 100% minimum.

 For applicants to master's degreesPossess a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum GPA of 2.7 out of 4 or 65% out of 100%.

Note: Students with a BIM GPA of 2.5 to 2.7 may have a chance of taking admission if they have previous work experience.

 For PhD applicants Possess a Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 out of 4 or 65% out of 100%.

Required language requirements

  • The required score is IELTS 5.5 in the IELTS test

Semester start date and deadline for submitting papers

Classes at the University of Malaya-Wales start at different times of the year Therefore, it is also recommended to consult the Go Advice team to learn all the details from here

Semester start dates:

  •  February
  • September

note: Please send us your files 4 months before the start of the semester.

note : If you send the required documents after the last day of registration, the admission we grant you will be for the next semester.

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Application steps

University approval

By registering the following:
- Complete passport
-A personal photo with a white background
-High School certificate

Registration is done via WhatsApp or via email
Obtain the acceptance paper within 14 days

Obtaining a student visa

After approval, the student must pay the visa fees to the university’s computer so that the procedures for obtaining the visa can begin immediately.

The student sends the fees payment receipt.
Obtaining a student visa within a maximum period of 40 days

the living

We can help you get housing, all you have to do is:
-Send a copy of the travel ticket.
-We review the available rooms near the university.
– The room is booked and monitored in advance before your arrival

Reception at the airport

Student visa holders are not allowed to leave the airport without a representative from the university, so you must Communication and coordination with the Go Advice team Before your arrival to receive you and ensure that the administrative procedures are completed, as well as the transportation and housing procedures.

Start your educational journey

Congratulations on your arrival, the rest are routine procedures in which the student is required to pay the first year fees and medical examination procedures, after which he can begin his academic journey in Malaysia.

Admission terms and requirements

  • Submit a recent personal photo and a copy of the passport
  • A copy of the certificate of the last educational qualification or its equivalent and grade point average 
  • Proof of English language by passing approved tests or completing a language course at the institute
  • Provide information about previous experiences, if any For graduate students
  • Provide recommendations from your previous university or employer, if any For graduate students

Fees and academic specializations at the university

Annual feesAcademic durationSpecialties
$7501 yearPhysical Science/

Physical science
$7501 yearLife Science/

Life Science
Annual feesAcademic durationSpecialties
$2,3003 years

Industrial Relations and Labor Studies/

Industrial relations and labor studies
$2,3003 yearsInternational Studies/

International studies
$2,3003 years

Development Planning and Management/

Development planning and management
$2,3003 yearsSocial Work Studies/

Social work studies
$2,3003 yearsPolitics and Government Studies/

Politics and government studies
$2,3003 yearsAnthropology and Sociology/

Anthropology and sociology
Annual feesAcademic durationSpecialties
$2,3003 yearsMusic/Music
$2,3003 yearsFine Arts/Fine Arts
$2,3003 yearsDesign Technology/

Design technology
$2,3003 yearsArts Management/

Arts Management
$2,3003 yearsCinematography/Cinematography
$2,3003 yearsDrama and Theater/

Drama and theater
Annual feesAcademic durationSpecialties
$2,3003 yearsCommunication Studies/

Communication studies
Annual feesAcademic durationSpecialties
$2,5503 yearsInternational Economics
$2,5503 yearsMarketing
$2,5503 yearsFinance
$2,5503 yearsServiceEconomics
$2,5503 yearsBusiness Economics
$2,5503 yearsCorporate Management
Annual feesAcademic durationSpecialties
$2,5503 years
Aquatic Resource Science & Management
$2,5503 years
Animal Resource Science & Management
$2,5503 years
Plant Resource Science & Management
$2,5503 yearsResource Chemistry
$2,5503 yearsResource Biotechnology
Annual feesAcademic durationSpecialties
$2,5503 yearsHuman Resource Development/

Human resources development
$2,5503 yearsCognitive Science/

Cognitive science
$2,5254 yearsCounseling
Annual feesAcademic durationSpecialties
$2,5254 yearsNursing/Nursing
Annual feesAcademic durationSpecialties
$3,0254 yearsCivil Engineering/

Civil Engineering
$3,0254 years

Electronic Engineering (Telecommunications)/

Electronic Engineering (Communication)
$3,0254 years

Electronic Engineering (Computer)/

Electronic Engineering (Computer)
$3,0254 years

Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering/

Mechanical and manufacturing engineering
$3,0254 yearsChemical Engineering/

Chemical Engineering
$3,0254 years

Electrical and Electronics Engineering/

Electrical and electronics engineering
Annual feesAcademic durationSpecialties
$4,0002 years

Corporate Master of Business Administration (CMBA)/

Corporate Master of Business Administration (CMBA)
$3,2502 years

Master of Advanced Information Technology (MAIT)/

Master of Advanced Information Technology (MAIT)
$3,2502 years

Master of Environmental Science (Land Use & Water Resource Management) SLUSE-FRST/

MSc Environmental Science (Land Use and Water Resources Management) SLUSE-FRST
$3,2502 years

Master of Environmental Management (Development Planning) SLUSE-FSS/

MSc in Environmental Management (Development Planning) SLUSE-FSS
$3,7502 years

Master of Science in Human Resource Development (HRD)/

Master of Science in Human Resource Development (HRD)
$3,1252 years

Master of Science (Learning Sciences)/

Master of Science (Learning Sciences)
$3,7752 yearsMaster of Public Health (MPH)/

Master of Public Health (MPH)
$4,0002 yearsMaster of Engineering (Civil)/

Master of Engineering (Civil)
$8,5002 yearsMaster of Orthopedic Surgery/

Master's degree in orthopedic surgery
$4,2502 yearsMaster of Engineering (Communication System)/

Master of Engineering (Communication System)
$4,0002 yearsMaster of Science (Counselling)/

Master of Science (Counselling)
$4,0002 yearsMaster of Sciences and Technology/

Master of Science and Technology
$1,2502 yearsMaster of Technical
$1,8252 yearsMaster of Professional and Arts/

Master in Professional Arts
$1,8253 yearsPHD of Sciences and Technology/

Doctorate in Science and Technology
$1,7253 yearsPHD of Technical
$1,4253 yearsPHD of Professional and Arts/

Doctorate in Profession and Arts
$3,3753 yearsDoctor of Public Health (coursework)/

Doctor of Public Health (Coursework)

Documents required for admission to Malaysia

Documents required for admission to the bachelor’s degree in Malaysia

The first page of the passport
A personal photo with a white background
Certificate of Secondary Education
English language certificate (if available)

Documents required for admission to the master’s degree in Malaysia

The first page of the passport
A personal photo with a white background
Bachelor’s degree and transcript
Work experience certificate (if available)
English language certificate (if available)
Research proposal (research specializations)
Recommendation for two professors from your previous university or employer (if any)

Documents required for admission to the doctoral level in Malaysia

The first page of the passport
A personal photo with a white background
Bachelor’s degree and transcript
Master's certificate and transcript
Work experience certificate (if available)
Language certificate (if available)
Research proposal (if any)
Recommendation for two professors from your previous university or employer (if any)

note:

 The university may request other documents during the admission procedures stage, and we will inform you of them via email or WhatsApp

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Officially accredited and recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) co-educational higher education institution. May 18, 2020

Note: Please send us your files 4 months before the start of the semester.

SpecialtiesStart of the semester
All educational levelsFebruary
September

The required score is IELTS 5.5
There is a difference in postgraduate studies depending on the specialization. To confirm the degree required for your specialization, please contact the Go Advice team from here

  1. Personal photo with white background
  2. A copy of all pages of the passport with a validity of at least one and a half years
  3. A copy of the secondary school certificate and transcript of grades in English and Arabic
  4. Send the registration form

UniMas University in Malaysia provides many suitable housing options for students, whether inside university housing or external housing near the university

UniMas University has two branches, the main branch in Sarawak state and the second branch in Serdang, about 14 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur.

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