VISA Notice for International Students
Effective 1 February 2013, the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) is in-charge of approving tertiary visas for international students who wish to study in Malaysia. EMGS is a private company under the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) of Malaysia.
Students need to pay a Visa Processing Fee (pdf link) and an International Administration Fee. Students must pay a portion of the International Administration Fee (RM 2,000) in advance for the processing of their visa. The balance of which must be paid upon arrival.
Minimum requirements
Diploma Programmes
Minimum of 3 credits SPM /'O' Levels or its equivalent
Degree Programmes
For Entry into foundation programmes
Minimum of 5 credits SPM/ 'O' Levels or its equivalent
For Direct Entry into Year 1 (Advanced Standing)
Minimum of 3 principals STPM / 'A' Levels or its equivalent
Note:
- Entry into Year 1 of the degree programmes will be granted to students who satisfy the minimum entry levels.
- Prospective students will have to fulfil the One Year Foundation in Design requirement before entering Year 1 of the degree programme.
Terms & Conditions
Fees
- An application fee must accompany all applications.
- RM500 for Malaysian students
- RM1,000 for international students
- All fees need to be paid within 7 days upon the start of the semester. Please do not send cash payments through post.
- Cheques should be made payable to: LIMKOKWING UNIVERSITY OF CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SDN. BHD.
- For payments by instalment, please note that:
- A nominal surcharge on course fees will be levied on late payments.
- As specified by the Finance Office, fees paid in instalment will have a nominal surcharge.
- Registration fees are not transferrable, refundable and cannot be deferred.
- Failure to settle outstanding fees within the prescribed period may result in exclusion from the University.
- Any refund, where applicable, will be at the discretion of the University’s Finance Office.
Withdrawal
- Student must inform the Registrar in writing if they are withdrawing from a course of study.
- Notice of withdrawal must be given one month prior to the commencement of the semester for a refund of course fee to be considered. The administrative charge for this is RM 500.00.
- Please note that in the event of a student withdrawing from the University to a different Malaysian educational institution after registering and receiving the University’s visa approval, an administrative charge of RM 950.00 is applicable for issuing a release letter. In the event of a student failing to complete a course of study, the University is not obliged to return any part of the fees by or on behalf of the student.
Deferral
- Students who need to defer must apply to the Registrar in writing. Deferrals can only be granted in exceptional circumstances, usually for medical reasons, and only when a reassessment opportunity is available at a future date. Deferrals are not allowed after 14 days from the start of the new semester.
- A fee of RM 500 is applicable for approved deferrals.
- Students who defer should note that their current course cannot be guaranteed to resume upon re-admission. It is the students’ responsibility to make themselves familiar with any changes in the course syllabus or assessment policy that may have taken place during their absence.
Transfer between courses
- A student may transfer to another course within the University upon agreement of the appropriate authorities. Transfers are not allowed 14 days after the start of the new semester.
Add or drop module(s)
- Students who wish to add or drop module(s) must apply within 4 weeks from the start of the semester and must obtain approval from the programme leaders.
Rules and Regulations
- All students must abide by the University Rules and Regulations. Failure to do so may result in expulsion, suspension, and private or public sanctions.
- Any criminal activities within the University premises will be reported to relevant authorities.
- The University and its management will not be held responsible for any damages, losses, or injuries arising from the course of studentship with the University.
- The Disciplinary Board has the authority to suspend and/or expel any student behaving in a manner that affects the good name of the University and the security of its staff and students.
- The University reserves the right to revise the University Rules and Regulations within prior notice.
- The University reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.
- Fees quoted in USD will be revised as and when the need arises from the fluctuation of the current exchange rate.
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