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PRE-DEPARTURE GUIDE FOR UTM INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | 2018

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PRE-DEPARTURE GUIDE

FOR

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

(UTM)

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ABOUT MALAYSIA Malaysia, being one of the most developed

countries in the ASEAN region, is made up of

the vibrant West Malaysia and the East

Malaysia. The country is rich in natural

resources, well-known for eco-tourisms and

strong economic growth. Malaysia is proud of

its peaceful living environment where various

ethnic races interact amicably through mutual

understanding and tolerance. Malaysia is also

popular as a shopping paradise, food haven and

great hospitality. The Malaysian education

sector has grown tremendously during the past

decade where Malaysia pledges to become an

outstanding Regional Education Hub by

2020.Education opportunity is abundant for

international students. Come and explore

Malaysia, a country rich in diversity, rapid

economic development and people living in

peace and harmony!

ABOUT UTM

UTM is a leading innovation-driven

entrepreneurial research university in

engineering, science and technology located

both in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru,

Malaysia. Since it became a full-fledged

university in 1975, UTM has played a pivotal

role as Malaysia’s largest contributor of

technical and professional workforce for the

local industry, government agencies as well as

multinational companies. UTM’s mission is to

be a leader in the development of human capital

and innovative technologies that will contribute

to the nation’s wealth creation. There are more

than 25,000 students studying in UTM, out of

which 13,780 are enrolled in the postgraduate

programs and 11,392 are undergraduates. There

are approximately 5,000 PhD students and

4,000 International students pursuing studies in

various fields of specialization.

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OUR LOCATION: UTM JOHOR BAHRU CAMPUS

Sprawling across 1,148 hectares of lush greenery in the pristine environment of Johor Bahru,

the main campus of UTM Johor Bahru is located in Iskandar Malaysia region, a dynamic economic

corridor at the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia and just a causeway-apart from Singapore.

FAST FACTS & FIGURES

JB

More Commonly known

500,000

Estimated population

MAJOR INDUSTRIES

Tourism, electronics, petrochemical

refinery, shipbuilding

TRAVELLING

30 MINUTES

Express Bus to Singapore

SHIP/BOAT

To Tg. Pinang & Batam,

Indonesia

ISLANDS & BEACHES

Pulau Tioman, Pulau Redang, Pulau

Sibu, Pulau Rawa, Desaru

SHOPPING & EAT

SHOPPING COMPLEX

Johor Premium Outlets, City

Square, Paradigm mall, Komtar

JBCC

“NASI LEMAK”

Famous local food

PLACES OF INTEREST

Legoland Malaysia, Nusajaya,

JB Bazaar

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PREPARING TO SUDY IN MALAYSIA

OBTAINING YOUR VISA APPROVAL LETTER (VAL)

With effect from 1 April 2015, new application for Pre-Arrival Visa(VAL) Visa applications is

managed by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) Next, as of 1st April 2016, international

students have to apply online for their Visa Approval Letter (VAL) through Education Malaysia

Global Services (EMGS) . International students who wish to study full-time at any educational

institution in Malaysia are COMPULSORY to apply for Student Pass. This is a requirement of

Regulation 13 of the Immigration Regulations 1963.

Thus, before you have your student pass, you are COMPULSORY to apply for you visa approval

letter and obtain the approval to study in Malaysia before entering Malaysia. Conversion of an existing

Social Pass (Tourist Visa) to Student Visa is strictly not allowed. It is advisable for new incoming

students to apply for VAL minimum 6 weeks before your registration date.

After entering Malaysia, you will be granted a student pass and visa for a year (or part of a year),

depending on the country which issued your passport. You are personally responsible for the timely

submission of the documents to obtain your student visa. The VAL processing may require six weeks

to eight weeks (sometimes more) before being approved by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

Once student have received your conditional Offer Letter from UTM, you can start applying your Visa.

Please ensure that you follow the requirement guidelines strictly to avoid delays in your visa

application. UTM bears no responsibility for late submission.

STEP 1: COMPLETE YOUR DOCUMENT

The following is the list of documents required for the pre -arrival visa application process:

1 softcopy of passport sized photographs with WHITE background only (45mm height x

35mm wide)

Passport details page (biodata page)

Passport page with Visa information

* Your passport should be valid for a minimum duration of 18 months from the date of visa

application

http://educationmalaysia.gov.my/



http://admission.utm.my/files/2017/11/ANNEX-VISA-FOR-OFFER-LETTER_Nov-2017.docx

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o * Passport copies must be clear

* Student from countries Libya, Iran, Iraq Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen required

to provide ALL passport pages

UTM Offer Letter

Academic Certificates (For academic certificates in other languages, a certified true copy of

the English translation must be submitted together with the original version)

Transcripts in English (For academic transcript in other languages, a certified true copy of the

English translation must be submitted together with the original version)

Health Status Declaration Form

Letter of Eligibility / No Objection Certificate (Only for Iran and Sudan student). Contact us

for document preparation.

Credit Card transaction slip/ Telegraphic Transfer slip for UTM processing fee. Email

to [email protected]

Note:

Please read user guide before creating an application.

STEP 2: APPLY & PAY YOUR STUDENT VISA

Apply your student visa online through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)

at https://educationmalaysia.gov.my. Read the EMGS & UTM user guide before creating an

application. EMGS will invoice the total amount that students need to pay once you have completed

filling the online application form. Please take note that EMGS visa processing fees may varies

according to country (range MYR1650-MYR2,200). Student can select by Credit Card (powered

ipay88) or Payment through institution (telegraphic transfer to EMGS).

Note:

1. Please, read the UTM & EMGS user guide before creating an application

2. If student has difficulties to pay using the credit card, please choose to pay through the

institution and make payment by Telegraphic Transfer to EMGS. [UTM & EMGS BANK

ACCOUNT NUMBER]

3. Please email the transaction slip to [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

https://educationmalaysia.gov.my/

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STEP 3: PAY ADMINISTRATION FEE TO UTM

After submit & pay your visa application to EMGS, student need to pay UTM processing fee as

follows:

Amount: MYR350 (Malaysia Ringgit: Three Hundred and Fifty Ringgit only)

UTM Online payment via

Please select: Visa Approval Letter (VAL) Payment (UTM0195): MYR350

Note:

1. Please, email the transaction slip to [email protected]

2. If student has difficulties to pay using the credit card, please make the payment by Telegraphic

Transfer to UTM. [UTM & EMGS BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER]

STEP 4: CHECK YOUR VISA APPLICATION STATUS

You may check the status of your visa application [after one (1) week of submission]

via https://educationmalaysia.gov.my. Effective on 1st January 2018, Immigration Malaysia will

issue electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) which can be download ay EMGS website (Online

Visa application system).

STEP 5: APPLY SINGLE ENTRY VISA (SEV) TO MALAYSIA

After your eVAL can be downloaded, you will need to apply for the Single-Entry Visa (SEV) at the

Malaysia Representative Office as stated in the eVAL. However, some countries without the

Malaysia Representative Office can have the Visa on Arrival for Student (VOAS) at entry point. If

you have any queries about the procedure, email to [email protected] or [email protected]

The following documents are required for application of SEV:

1. eVAL

2. UTM Offer Letter (certain country may require original Offer Letter).

3. Passports

Validity of Visa Approval Letter (VAL)

Validity for VAL is only for 6 months from the date of approval. Student MUST apply for the Single-

Entry Visa (S.E.V) within 6 months from date of the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) at the nearest

Malaysia Embassy/ High Commissioner of Malaysia (as stated in the approval letter). If the students



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fail to obtain Single Entry Visa (SEV) from Malaysia Embassy/ High Commissioner of Malaysia within

6 months from the date of the Visa Approval Letter, student are required to apply new VAL from UTM.

Note:

Students are responsible to check with the Malaysian Embassy in for visa requirements before coming

to Malaysia. For example, the student may need to apply for a Single-Entry Visa to enter Malaysia or

apply Visa on Arrival Student (VOAS) at entry point.

STEP 6: ARRIVAL IN MALAYSIA (Post-arrival)

Upon arrival in Malaysia, please ensure that the Special Pass endorsed by the Immigration is for 30

days. Please show to immigration officer the VAL and UTM Offer Letter to them. Kindly ensure

immigration officers stamps Special Pass on your passport NOT a Visit Pass. Within the 30 days

period of the Special Pass, you will need to complete the following to obtain a Student Visa:

1. Report to UTM International Office for Medical Check-up arrangement at UTM Health Center

within 5 days of arrival and your accommodation (if required).

2. Do your registration as a student at the specific location stated in the offer letter or at Student

Recruitment & Admission Department.

3. Submit your STUDENT PASS application at UTM International office as soon as possible.

4. New UTM students are required to prepare below list of documents for student pass application:

A photocopy of;

Passport Details Page

Entry Stamp to Malaysia (post-arrival)

Single Entry Visa (SEV)

Visa Approval Letter (VAL)

UTM Offer Letter

Matric Card (front & back) - Post arrival

Post Arrival Medical check-up report - Post arrival

Proof of Payment from UTM Bursary

Personal Bond (prepared by UTM)

Student are advised to make 3 copies for each of the documents for record.

Note:

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The Immigration Officer might mistakenly stamp on passport a Visit Pass, NOT the Special Pass.

Therefore, you need to check and correct them in order to avoid further issue. For countries which

doesn’t have Malaysia Representative Office, student may apply Visa on Arrival Student (VOAS) at

entry point.

INSURANCE

It is compulsory for every student entering Malaysia to have medical insurance. You will be insured

from the date you enter Malaysia if you inform your institution of the date as soon as you arrive. All

international students must be covered by a locally purchased medical health insurance scheme. An

international student, through his/her educational institution, can opt to purchase Medical Insurance

offered by:

EMGS offers 3 Medical Insurance providers:

1. AIA

2. AXA

3. HONG LEONG MSIG TAKAFUL (HLMT)

Both AIA and HLMT provides 3 types of insurance packages (Silver, Gold and Platinum), while AXA

provides 1 type of insurance package (AXA-450). All of the insurance packages provided meet the

minimum coverage requirements set out by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).

Kindly browse through https://educationmalaysia.gov.my/how-to-apply/insurance.html/ for full

details.

IMPORTANT NOTE

1. DO NOT PURCHASE YOUR FLIGHT TICKET until you have obtained the VAL & SEV

approval.

2. Student is advised to travel to Malaysia WITHIN the period of the registration date (as i.e,1 or 2

days before reception date). The Special Pass is given for 30 days only. There are possibilities for

students to be charge with overstay fees or fine if the students enter Malaysia too early and UTM

will not be liable for this overstay fees or fine charged by our Malaysia Immigration Department.

3. International Students will not be allowed to register with the University if you don’t have VAL and

SEV

https://educationmalaysia.gov.my/how-to-apply/insurance.html/

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4. Students who have entered Malaysia using Social Visit Pass MUST return to their home country

and apply for Single Entry Visa (SEV) at the Malaysian Representative Office

5. For students changing from another institution / university WITHIN Malaysia, please

contact [email protected] for variation / progression visa processes and procedures.

6. Students arriving after 5.00pm (Malaysia time) or during public holiday/ weekend are advised to

arrange your own accommodation.

Married students COMPULSORY enter Malaysia as a single traveler. Dependent pass can only

be applied after a student’s pass is issued. Thus, dependent will be overstay if they are entering Malaysia

at the same time with the student (the principal) and once they are overstayed, they will be fine by our

Malaysia Immigration Department for the overstay.

REMINDER

International students are strongly advised NOT to enter Malaysia before the Visa Approval Letter

(VAL) is approved by Malaysia Immigration Department.

POSTPONING YOUR REGISTRATION

Please take note that it could take four to eight weeks for Malaysian Immigration to approve your Visa

Approval Letter application. Thus, if you don’t obtain approval in time to begin your studies, you

should postpone them to the following semester, unless you are transferring from another Malaysian

Universities/ Institution (variation/progression).


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ACCOMMODATION

You will be guaranteed an on-campus accommodation. The rate for a room may vary by each college

and room type, but the minimum rate is RM20/day. Students will be placed to any room subject to

approval and availability.

1. Accommodation Policy

2. Rule for Visitors

3. College Residential Conditions

4. Rate of Colleges Fee

5. Family Quarters

6. Residential College

7. Rate for Family House

8. College Contact

9. Regulations during Semester Breaks

10. College Maps

11. Accommodation Rate

12. College Amenities

For February 2017/2018 intake, most of female international students will be allocated at Kolej Datin

Seri Endon (KDSE) while male international students will be allocated at Kolej Dato’ Onn Jaafar

(KDOJ). Both residential college will only provide minimum facilities such as bed (with no pillow and

no bed sheets) as well as study table and a closet. However, student can purchase a good quality pillow

together with the pillow sheet at the price of RM56 each at UTM International during the reception and

the registration week.

Incoming students are also allowed to rent private – off campus accommodation. However, students

are required to make their own arrangement on this matter.

http://www.utm.my/studentaffairs/accommodation-policy/

http://www.utm.my/studentaffairs/rule-for-visitors/

http://www.utm.my/studentaffairs/college-residential-conditions/

http://www.utm.my/studentaffairs/rate-of-colleges-fee/

http://www.utm.my/studentaffairs/conditions-for-residing-in-family-quarters/

http://college.utm.my/

http://www.utm.my/studentaffairs/rate-for-family-house/

http://www.utm.my/studentaffairs/residential-college-contact/

http://www.utm.my/studentaffairs/regulations-during-semester-breaks/

http://www.utm.my/studentaffairs/kolej-kediaman-utm-2/college-maps/

http://www.utm.my/studentaffairs/accommodation-rate/

http://www.utm.my/studentaffairs/college-amenities/

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PART – TIME EMPLOYMENT

A student is permitted to do part-time work 20-hours per week during semester breaks or any

holiday exceeding 7 days.

A student a permitted to work part-time in restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini market, and hotels

only (except singer, masseur, musician, GRO and other activities deemed immoral) if the pass

remains valid.

Students are not permitted to work as cashier.

Permission to work is extendable by the Immigration Department depending on the student’s

attendance & academic reports.

Application from students should be submitted through UTM International.

LIVING COST

The cost of living for international students studying at UTM Johor Bahru is reasonably low compared

to international standards, and can vary from USD200–USD400 a month depending on individual needs

and lifestyle (assuming single, excluding accommodation and transport). UTM provide bus services

within the campus.

All the necessary facilities and amenities are readily available within the campus and its vicinity for

the convenience of the students. Your spending patterns may be different from depending on your

preferences and lifestyle. It can be difficult to estimate how much you are likely to spend as a student

until you have settled down for. As such, it is important to ensure that you have sufficient finance to

support both your living expenses and tuition fees throughout the duration of studies.

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CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME

Please remember when you are packing your suitcase that you will have to carry your luggage around

the airports and across the city to your accommodation. Therefore, a helpful tip for you to remember is

if you can’t carry it, do not bring it! We also would like to recommend you do not bring more than one

suitcase and one carry – on bag. You will be able to purchase most of the things that you need after

arriving in Malaysia. Here is the list of items that we recommend you to bring;

TICK;

Clothes

Toiletries for your first few days

Medicines

National and traditional dress for formal occasion and activities

Carry a copy of your offer letter

Accommodation documents

Bring MYR currency in case there are any delays in setting up a bank account

DON’T FORGET;

A photocopy of (3 copies);

Passport Details Page

Entry Stamp to Malaysia (post-arrival)

Single Entry Visa (SEV)

Visa Approval Letter

UTM Offer Letter

Medical Report (Post Arrival)

Matric Card

Proof of Payment to Bendahari UTM

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TIP;

Keep the copy of your passport in a separate and safe place in case the document is lost or

stolen. You may also leave the copy to your family and friend to be extra safe.

Avoid bringing valuable items with you such as jewelry and keepsakes. If you are certain you

would like to bring valuable items with you, make sure they are insured and always stored

securely.

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TRAVELING TO THE UTM CAMPUS

There are several ways to get to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru

BY PLANE

BY COACH /BUS

From KLIA or KLIA2 to Johor Bahru, you can take YoYo Bus which will cost you around RM60 – RM70.

Kindly inform the staff in charge at the service counter and bus driver to stop at Taman Tun Aminah Bus

Station. Then, you can get a taxi / uber / grab service to UTM Johor Bahru Campus.

Johor Bahru YoYo Express Bus Contact details:

Address:

Counter 16, Terminal Bas & Teksi Taman Ungku Tun Aminah,, Jalan Perwira 16,, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah,

81300 Skudai, Johor

Phone: 07-554 5723

Express bus service is available between the major cities of Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur – Johor Bahru.

You can either get off at Skudai Bus Station or Larkin Bus Terminal and take a taxi to UTM Johor Bahru. The

The nearest airport to UTM is Sultan Ismail International Airport (also

known as Senai Airport). You can take international flight to Kuala

Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and take a connecting flight to

Sultan Ismail International Airport. Then please take a taxi from the

airport taxi counter to UTM Johor Bahru, and the fare is approximately

RM 30 to RM40. You may also request for grab or uber services to our

campus and their charge is usually cheaper than taxi services.

Another option is to take an international flight from your home country

to Changi International Airport, Singapore and take an airport taxi to

UTM Johor Bahru. However, you may need visa to enter Singapore.

Book your ticket online :

1)Flight from KLIA to Senai

Airport (JHB)

www.airasia.com

www.malindoair.com

http://www.fireflyz.com.

www.malaysiaairlines.com

Senai Airport Terminal

Tel +607 599 4500

GPS 1.6358° N, 103.6659° E

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHFX_enMY738MY738&q=yoyo+bus+address&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LRT9c3LKgqTrHMKsjSks1OttLPyU9OLMnMz4MzrBJTUopSi4sBPrx0oS8AAAA&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiFn-yPudbYAhXJNI8KHYNoC4sQ6BMIugEwEA

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHFX_enMY738MY738&q=yoyo+bus+phone&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiFn-yPudbYAhXJNI8KHYNoC4sQ6BMIvQEwEQ

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHFX_enMY738MY738&ei=l8VaWr_REsbwvgTX65uACQ&q=yoyo+bus+&oq=yoyo+bus+&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i67k1j0l4.7028.7028.0.7183.1.1.0.0.0.0.78.78.1.1.0..1..0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.1.77....0.AvoFStTc5KI

http://www.malindoair.com/

http://www.fireflyz.com/

http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/

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taxi fares between Skudai Bus Station – UTM Johor Bahru and Larkin Bus Terminal – UTM Johor Bahru are

approximately around RM 10 and RM 30 respectively.

From Kuala Lumpur, its takes around 4 - 5 hours to reach Johor Bahru. After the last highway toll counter, ask

the bus driver to stop at Batu Sepuluh Skudai and take a taxi / uber / grab from the place you dropped.

From Johor Bahru’s main Larkin Bus Station, take a bus to Skudai, i.e. Pontian Bus (bus no. 3) or Air Hitam or

Senai, the price is about RM 1.90. Inform the driver to stop at Batu Sepuluh Skudai. Ring the bell to stop the

bus when seeing Skudai Parade shopping complex at your right. Then get a taxi / uber / grab to UTM.

BY TRAIN

You make sure your KTM train tickets to Johor Bahru. From Johor Bahru Train Station, you can take a taxi or

bus to Taman Universiti. From Taman Universiti, it will be 5 minutes’ drive from UTM. You can take a taxi in

front of Jusco Taman Universiti to UTM. KTM Malaysia Booking & Schedule Online:

http://www.ktmb.com.my/ktmb_ui

REQUEST FOR AIRPORT TRANSFER SERVICE

UTM do provide a free airport pick up transfer service and you may book your airport pick up transfer request

by fill in the following form no later than 20 January 2018 (Sat): https://goo.gl/forms/057ha0pV8XVFG3U43

For more information about pickup service, please contact :

Mr Md Yani Bin Kasiren

(Student Experience)

: 07-5536863

: [email protected]/[email protected]

Download Grab apps

https://www.grab.com/my/

Download Uber apps

https://get.uber.com/

AIRPORT TAXI (KLIA)

www.airportlimo.my

Tel : 1300 88 8989

Metered Taxi also

available

AIRPORT TAXI (SENAI)

www.senaiairport.com

Tel: +607 5991622.

Metered Taxi also available

http://www.ktmb.com.my/ktmb_ui

https://goo.gl/forms/057ha0pV8XVFG3U43

mailto:[email protected]/[email protected]





http://www.airportlimo.my/

http://www.airportlimo.my/

http://www.senaiairport.com/

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CHECK YOUR DATE/DAY OF ARRIVAL AT UTM

Arriving On:

Sunday – Wednesday: 8.00 am – 5.00pm

Thursday : 8.00 am – 3.00pm

Go to the security post at UTM main entrance and ask for direction to UTM International office.

Arriving On:

Friday / Saturday / Public Holiday / After Office Hour:

You may contact International Student Society members and get more information about

accommodation.

Find accommodation nearby UTM Campus.

HOTELS NEAR UTM

Scholar`s Inn

Block U9, Kolej Perdana, UTM,

Johor Bahru, Johor 81310 Malaysia

Tel : 07-5535197

Rose Cottage Hotel

No. 76 & 78, Jalan Kebudayaan 1, Taman Universiti,

81300 Johor, Malaysia

Tel : 07-5211366

(Ms. Junaidah binti Ani)

U Hotel

34, 34-01, Jalan Kebudayaan 5, Taman Universiti,

81300, Skudai, Malaysia

Tel : 012-7542543/ 07-5203688

(Ms. June)

The Uni Garden Hotel

No. 112, Jalan Pendidikan 6, Taman Universiti,

81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

Tel : 07-5202388

Apollo Hotel

No. 30 & 32, Jalan Kebudayaan 5, Taman Universiti,

81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

Tel :07-5206888/ 07-5201888

Q Hotel

No. 17, Kebudayaan 2, Taman Universiti,

81300 Skudai, Johor

Tel : 07-5217969

Website : www.qhotel.com.my

Maple Hotel

Tel : 016-7527753

(Mr. Ting)

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ARRIVING AT THE CAMPUS

RECEPTION AT UTM INTERNATIONAL, BLOCK S19, UTM JOHOR BAHRU

1. Register for accommodation (KDSE for female students and KDOJ for male students)

2. Proceed for medical check up at UTM Clinic Centre

3. Briefing for Registration Day and events during International Students Orientation Program

REGISTRATION AT STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSION DIVISION

1. Proceed to the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) counter

2. Health Verification Counter

3. Documents Verification Counter

4. Registration counter

5. UTM International Visa Payment Form Counter (For Student Pass Payment Form)

6. Bursary Counter ( Fees and Student Pass payment)

7. Matric or Student Card Counter

8. ISID Counter

9. UTM International Counter (Submission documents for student pass application)

OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT

The following documents are required in order to open an account in Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad:

A passport photocopy certified by UTM International representative

UTM offer letter

Completed FATCA form that will be received from UTM International office Muamalat bank counter

that

Information counter Open during registration day

Completed Customer Information form that will be received from UTM International office Muamalat

bank counter that open during registration day

IMPORTANT NOTES

All payments during reception and registration day should be made in Malaysia Ringgit (MYR).

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IMPORTANT DATES DURING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION

PROGRAM SEMESTER II, 2017/2018

1. Reception at UTM International

Date : 29 January 2018 – 8 February 2018

Day : Sunday – Thursday (Weekdays)

Time: 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM

Venue: UTM International (Block S19)

2. Official UTM Registration Day at Student Recruitment Admission Division (SRAD)

Date : 6 – 7 February 2018

Day : Tuesday & Wednesday

Time: 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM

Venue: F54, Student Recruitment & Admission Division

3. Briefing Session for New International Students

Date : 1 & 8 February 2018

Day : Thursday

Time: 2.00 PM

Venue: Dewan Sri Perdana, Kolej Perdana, UTM Johor Bahru

4. Welcoming Dinner for New International Student at Dewan Astana

Date : 8 February 2018

Day : Thursday

Time: 8.00 PM


5. UTM Campus & Johor Bahru City Tour

Date : 9 February 2018

Day : Friday

Time: 7.00 AM (Students are required to gather at bus stop nearby your residential college or UTM centre

point or UTM International)


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USEFUL CONTACTS AND INFORMATIONS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SOCIETY COUNTRY CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

Country Contact Person Contact Number

Bangladesh Md Zeaul Hoque Shuvo +(6)011-39623850

China Zou Danting +(6)012-8528168

Egypt Mazen Ahmed Kabbary Ibrahim +(6)017-8827229

Indonesia Muhammad Ammar Naufal +(6)011-12251150

India Mohannad Ali Khan +(6)011-18689261

Jordan Mohammad Awwad Mohammad Alnagdawi +(6)011-37739923

Nigeria Yahya Gambo +(6)011-16895330

Palestine Mohammed Z. M. Qaddoura +(6)011-11978076

Pakistan Imran Ullah Khan +(6)017-7907580

Saudi Arabia Badar M AlSolami +(6)017-2053938

Somalia Mohamed Musa Ahmed +(6)018-7601859

Sudan Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Mansour +(6)018-6603823

Yemen Wahid Ali Hamood AlTowayti +(6)011-37960098

Dazzling Heritage Ground Floor, AEON Taman

Universiti Shopping Centre,

No 4, Jln Pendidikan, Taman

Universiti 81300 Skudai,

Johor

+607-5208500/5208400

Millennium Effect Ground Floor, U Mall,

Taman Pulai Utama, 81300

Skudai,

(607) 5213763

Costalink No. 41, Jalan Kebudayaan

12, Taman Universiti, 81300

Skudai, Johor

+60 7-520 5331

MONEY CHANGER

Digi Store KLIA2 Lot L2-75

Terminal KLIA 2

Kuala Lumpur

International Airport

Umobile Store Terminal KLIA2

KL International Airport

Celcom Blue Cube L2M-14, Level 2M

Getaway at KLIA2

Maxis Centre KLIA Lot No. 2, Contact Pier,

International Arrival

KLIA

BUYING SIMCARD

On Campus Cafeteria

Pak Lah Café

Mak Jah Café

Nearby Fastfood Restaurant

McDonald’s

Burger King

KFC

Pizza Hut

Subway

Dominos

Dunkin Donuts

AEON TAMAN U

4, Jalan Pendidikan

Taman Universiti

81300 Skudai, Johor

FOOD OUTLET

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UTM INTERNATIONAL CONTACTS

Prof. Dr. Nordin Bin Yahaya

Pro-Vice Chancellor (International)

: 07-55 38000

: [email protected]

Mrs. Rozaina bt Mohamed

Secretary

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International)

: 607-5538001 | Fax: +607-5536847

: [email protected]

STUDENT SERVICES & GLOBAL EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE (SGE)

Prof. Dr. Nor Haniza Binti Sarmin

Associate Director

Student Experience & Global Education

: 07-55 38004

: [email protected]

Prof. Madya Dr. Mohd Ariffin Bin Abu Hassan

Manager

Student Experience

: 07-55 36114

: [email protected]

Mr. Mohd Syazli Bin Md Tahir

Manager

Student Scholar & Services

: 07-55 36850

: [email protected]

Mr. Mohamad Yusoff Bin Mohamed Rashid

Executive Officer


: 07-55 36861

: [email protected]

Ms. Fasihah Binti Mohd Jaslan

Manager

Mobility

: 07-55 36862

: [email protected]

Mr. Md Yani Bin Kasiren

Executive Officer

Student Experience

: 07-55 36863

: [email protected]

Mrs. Ayu Azrin Binti Abdul Aziz

Executive Officer


: 07-55 36864

: [email protected]

GLOBAL STRATEGY & ENGAGEMENT (GSE)

Prof. Madya Dr. Mohd Ismid Bin Md Said

Associate Director

Global Strategy & Engagement

: 07-55 38007

: [email protected]

Dr. Fauzan Khairi Bin Che Harun

Manager

Partnership

: 07-55 36842

: [email protected]

Mrs. Siti Noraziah Binti Satapah

Manager

Global Strategy

: 07-55 36134

: [email protected]

Mrs. Siti Rahimah Binti Mohd Yusop

Manager

International Relations

: 07-55 36843

: [email protected]

Mrs. Zanariah bt Aripan

Secretary

: 07-55 36499

: [email protected]

CORPORATE SERVICES (CS)

Mdm. Punithavalli Marimuthu

Manager

Corporate Services

: 07-55 36848

: [email protected]

Puan Nur Athirah bt. Che Jama’udin

Secretary

: 07-55 36851

: [email protected]


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GOOGLE MAP LOCATION: UTM ADMIN OFFICES & CENTRES

COORDINATE (LATITUDE, LONGITUDE)

OFFICES & FACILITIES

1.5605557, 103.63464820000002 Career Centre

1.562766, 103.636601 Centre for Community & Industry Network

1.5625676, 103.63883729999998 Centre for Information & Communication

Technology

43.5478681, -79.6609441 Centre for Student Information

1.5560227, 103.64726619999999 Counseling Centre

43.5484447, 79.66284410000003 Information Office

1.554414, 103.63404489999994 Office of Asset & Development

1.5633529, 103.65155709999999 Raja Zarith Sofia Library

1.5554147, 103.63497749999999 Research Management Centre (RMC) & Unit

Industry Research Laboratory (UIRL)

1.5554147, 103.63497749999999 Research Management Centre (RMC) & Unit

Industry Research Laboratory (UIRL)

1.5576244, 103.64822750000008 Scholar’s Inn

1.5554547, 103.63468080000007 School of Postgraduate Studies

1.5586292, 103.63956089999999 Student Affairs Study

1.5585159, 103.6381288 Sultan Ibrahim Chancellery

1.55849, 103.63818270000002 Sultan Iskandar Hall

1.559243, 103.63742300000001 Sultan Ismail Mosque

1.559435,103.6368119 Sultan Zanariah Library

1.552741, 103.64174890000004 UTM Alumni

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COORDINATE (LATITUDE, LONGITUDE) OFFICES & FACILITIES

1.5594288, 103.62736659999996 UTM Health Centre

1.55849, 103.63818270000002 UTM Press

1.5554162, 103.65067190000002 UTM Sports Complex

1.5743444, 103.61914160000003 UTM Training Centre

1.5582373, 103.64341880000006 Wireless Communication Centre (WCC) Higher

Institution Centre of Excellence (HCcE)

COORDINATE

(LATITUDE, LONGITUDE) RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES

1.5589472, 103.65015900000003 9 & 10 College

1.5665913, 103.6239213 Datin Seri Indon College

1.5755777, 103.61967800000002 Dato’ Onn Jaafar College

1.557967, 103.64675460000001 Perdana College

1.5542975, 103.64496469999995 Tuanku Canselor College

1.5599426, 103.68389999995 Tun Fatimah College

1.5643914, 103.63525660000005 Tun Dr Ismail College

1.5719682, 103.62125860000003 Tun Ghafar Baba College

5.3960142, 100.39782579999996 Tun Hussein Onn College

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