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University of London International Programmes in Malaysia

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Overview

Overview

 

The institutions that make up the University of London (UoL) are some of the most famous and competitive in the world. They have a global impact, employ some of the best academics in the world, have lots of useful resources and promise great graduate outcomes no matter the course of study.

 

UoL programmes offered in partnership with Recognised Training Centres in Malaysia are some of the most popular, including courses from the London School of Economics (LSE), University College London (UCL), and Queen Mary. There are eight amazing UoL facilities in Malaysia (broadly referred to in this profile as UoL Malaysia), and over 2,800 students are currently enrolled across the country.

 

UoL Malaysia tutors and lecturers are talented and award-winning, dedicated to giving students the best possible standard of education and proud to send graduates off to work in some of the biggest firms (based in Southeast Asia and the rest of the world).

 

International students can come to one of the UoL Malaysia programmes in person or attend through distance learning. Opportunities are flexible. There are lots of scholarships awarded, and postgraduate students can complete part-time courses, continuing to work while they study (and potentially benefitting from an employer study sponsorship).

 

There are Recognised Training Centres (RTCs) in Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Penang and a handful of other rural areas in the country. All RTCs have a wide range of learning resources. UoL Malaysia libraries connect to the full archives of each RTC’s parent university, and study areas, laboratories and studios are available to support student progress.

 

The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming at every RTC. There are as many extracurricular options and experiences to enjoy as there are study facilities and lessons to learn. Students should find it easy to settle in, study and socialise no matter where in the world they’ve come from.

 

Academic and mental health support is always on offer to students 24 hours a day, and this support is available in-person and online. A wide range of accommodation options are available in Malaysia to suit different student budgets, and every option comes with helpful accommodation services staff who can answer any questions.

 

Any potential future student who wants to access a highly rated education in a beautiful, unique part of the world should consider the University of London’s International Programmes in Malaysia, they are a great option.

 

Teaching Quality

 

As a programme that combines resources from all 17 member institutions of the University of London, UoL Malaysia offers excellent teaching quality across all courses. Some of the best universities in the world have RTCs in Malaysia, including LSE, UCL and Queen Mary University.

 

Students can enjoy high quality teaching at an RTC or at home. The Centre for Online and Distance Education (CODE) staff work with lecturers and other faculty members to make every lesson as good as it can be, in the classroom and online.

 

Some of the most popular subjects to study through UoL in Malaysia include law, computing and information systems, as well as LSE-developed options like accounting and finance, banking and finance and economics and management. In fact, the UoL Malaysia undergraduate law degree is recognised internationally.

 

There are currently 2,800 students enrolled across UoL Malaysia’s RTCs, and the quality teaching on offer leads them to excellent career prospects after graduation. Lecturers are driven, focused and always willing to listen to student needs. It’s no surprise that so many UoL lecturers have been recognised for their important contributions to education. Whether in London or Malaysia, standards stay high (and graduate successes prove this).

 

Entry Requirements

 

The entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate students who want to study at UoL Malaysia vary from course to course. There are some general university requirements for UoL, too, but these will be different depending on the student’s country of origin.

 

To give an example, if a student wants to study undergraduate law at an RTC in Malaysia, they’ll need a minimum of five SPM credits (including English) or their home country’s equivalent and two A Levels/STPM Principals/equivalent recognised diplomas.

 

Different requirements apply to postgraduates. Any student who wants to study the MSc course in professional accountancy at an RTC, for example, will need to share details of previous university qualifications and other professional achievements from a recognised accountancy body.

 

Students should make sure they’re familiar with all the university entry requirements that relate to them and their course before they apply for a UoL Malaysia programme. This includes English language requirements.

 

English Score Required

 

All the international programmes offered by UoL Malaysia are taught in English and ask students to have a good understanding of the language (in both written and spoken form). The specific English language score needed changes from course to course. For example, an undergraduate student wanting to study a Goldsmiths International Foundation Programme at the Asia e-University would be asked to provide one of the following:

 

  • Proof of a GCSE in English with a grade of C or above
  • Proof that they spent five years at an English-taught secondary school
  • A language skills test passed within the previous three years

 

There are lots of English language skills tests available and recognised by UoL, including the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Students need a minimum TOEFL online score of 75, with a minimum score of 18 in the reading and writing sections and a minimum score of 16 in the speaking and listening sections. For the IELTS, an overall band score of 5.5 is needed for admission, with no individual band score below 5.

 

A postgraduate student applying for the MSc in professional accountancy must either have passed an English version of their accountancy body qualification within the previous five years or be a current member of any professional body where the exams are done in English. They can also be eligible for entry if they have achieved a minimum score in one of several English language skill tests like the IELTS (minimum overall band score of 6.5 with at least a 6 in the written band).

 

Admission

 

The admission process for undergraduate students is the same no matter which programme they’re applying for at UoL, and the same general guidance applies for international students hoping to study at one of UoL’s Centres in Malaysia.

 

The first step is always completing the application form. This should be done a while before the deadline date, as early as possible, to give an applicant their best chance at getting a place. Applying for university admission will also come with an application fee (the exact fee will depend on the course that’s being applied for).

 

When an application is submitted and confirmed, it will be assigned an application number, and a request for supporting documents will be sent. These documents include proof of identity and proof of education. Though other specific documents might be requested, international students will generally need to share:

 

  • A copy of their passport
  • Transcripts of their academic achievements and relevant qualifications
  • Evidence of recent employment/academic scores, if applying via the Global MBA system

 

Postgraduate students are also required to supply scans of all their educational documents, evidence of their English language skills, references and a CV. To make the student admission process as quick and easy as possible, applicants should scan their supporting documents and send them in when they make their application. If they don’t, they’ll be asked to provide the documents later (as explained above).

 

The tuition fees for UoL Malaysia depend on a student’s place of study and their chosen course. For example, the total annual fee for a student studying the International Foundation Programme at the Asia e-University is GBP 2,324, while the total annual (and full, as the programme lasts a year) fee for an MSc in professional accountancy ranges from GBP 3,392 to 4,592.

 

Scholarships & Funding

 

There are several scholarships that students studying on one of UoL’s International Programmes in Malaysia can apply for. These scholarships vary in availability and total amount depending on the course a student is studying and the level that they’re studying at. Students are advised to understand the eligibility requirements fully before they apply.

 

As a Band A country, all new students in Malaysia are eligible for the Global MBA Five Year Anniversary Bursary. There is no application required, as students who are eligible are entered automatically. The bursary covers funding for up to 30 per cent of a student’s tuition fees, and it is only available to students enrolled in distance learning who are entering through the Global MBA network.

 

Students who are studying and working can apply for funding support in the form of employer sponsorship. If they apply, they should explain exactly what they need the money for and which fees it’s going to cover.

 

It’s also important that they understand how their employer defines learning needs and what their general policy on sponsorship is. Plus, potential future students should remember that employers are more likely to sponsor their employees’ studies if they can show how they will be useful at work and helpful to the company.

 

University Structure

 

The University of London is a collection of 17 member universities and colleges in the city of London. There are hundreds and hundreds of faculties, schools, programmes and courses spread across them, and they often have great rankings, reputations and graduate employment prospects. The member institutions of the UoL are:

 

  • Birkbeck University
  • City University
  • Courtauld Institute of Art
  • Goldsmiths
  • King’s College London
  • London Business School
  • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
  • Queen Mary University of London
  • Royal Academy of Music
  • Royal Holloway University
  • School of Advanced Study
  • SOAS University of London
  • St. George’s University
  • The Institute of Cancer Research
  • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
  • The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
  • The Royal Veterinary College
  • University College London (UCL)
  • The University of London Paris Institute

 

The University of London has eight RTCs across Malaysia. Students at any Malaysian RTC can enjoy the natural beauty of Southeast Asia, and some will get a chance to experience fast-paced city life as well. These are the Training Centres, along with the courses and programmes available to study at each one:

 

  • The Asia e-University, Kuala Lumpur
    • International Foundation Programme
  • The Sunway College Sdn Bhd, Selangor
    • Professional accountancy
  • The SEGi College Sarawak, Kuching
    • Law
  • The Crescendo International College, Johor
    • Accounting and finance
    • International Foundation Programme
    • Business and management
    • Law
    • Computer science
  • The HELP Academy SDN BHD, Kuala Lumpur
    • Accounting and finance,
    • Economics and management
    • Banking and finance
    • Economics
  • The Advance Tertiary College, Kuala Lumpur
    • Law
  • The Brickfields Asia College, Kuala Lumpur
    • Law
  • The Advance Tertiary College, Penang
    • Law

 

Facilities

 

With sites spread across Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kuching and other exciting places, each UoL Malaysia location is a unique student life centre. There are great public transport links in Kuala Lumpur and Kuching, so students will have no issue getting between colleges, libraries or study areas.

 

Each lecture theatre is designed for focused student learning, whether that be at the Advanced Tertiary Colleges in Kuala Lumpur, Penang or anywhere else. The Asia e-University is home to the Knowledge Centre, the Learner Service Centre and the Student Lounge, as well as being close to lots of great student activity centres (gyms, shops, entertainment venues, and so on).

 

Students who love sports and exercise will find plenty of great student recreation centres at SEGi College Sarawak, and Brickfields Asia College has brilliant gym facilities, as well as computer labs and production studios. Students can grow their own skills and have fun, whether by creating great videos or working out with quality equipment.

 

Shopping, eating and drinking opportunities are never far away in places like Kuala Lumpur and Kuching. These cities contain lots of universities and lots of students, so they’re very student-friendly and exciting places to be. There is also a range of accommodation options available to UoL Malaysia students, though these depend on the RTC a student is studying at.

 

Accommodation

 

As mentioned, there are lots of accommodation options for international students. One of the best is the LiveIn facility at Mansion Sentral. It’s located in central Kuala Lumpur, so students staying there have great links to all the central city RTCs.

 

Mansion Sentral mainly offers twin sharing and single rooms costing between MYR 640 and 790 monthly. Students can also choose to rent entire suites, but these are popular and chosen quickly. The average cost of renting a full suite is MYR 3,640 monthly.

 

Students studying at the Advance Tertiary College in Penang can find university accommodation at the MyHostel Penang. It’s a cheap and exciting hostel, a place for community and shared living with lots of chances to socialise during studies. Group activities and workshops are even run out of the accommodation, so students have lots of chances to get to know their neighbours.

 

There are a few hotel and hostel options for students at SEGi College Sarawak, Kuching, and finding a safe, private room with good links to Kuching’s major attractions shouldn’t be too hard. UoL recommends that students research each RTC’s student house and accommodation options fully before making an application.

 

Student Support

 

In London, UoL has a range of great student support programmes and student services. In Malaysia, UoL still has a range of great student support programmes and student services. There’s student support available at every RTC in the country, and all students can also access a full programme of online support resources wherever they are in the world.

 

This online platform is called the VLE (Virtual Learning Environment), and it gives students everything from study guides and materials to career and employment resources. But the help doesn’t stop there.

 

One more great example of UoL Malaysia’s student support services is TalkCampus, a peer support programme that lets students help each other and access professional mental health services. Talking to a student guide or a trained advisor about mental, academic and cultural issues can be really helpful.

 

There’s also the Student Advice Centre, there for student questions and concerns from the application phase to the graduation phase. Overall, UoL Malaysia RTCs care about student safety and wellbeing, and wherever a student is in the exciting Asian country, they will be supported through their studies and given everything they need to succeed.

 

Graduate Outcomes

 

With many member institutions ranked as some of the best in the world, students from the University of London can expect great job prospects after they graduate. Students on UoL’s International Programmes in Malaysia, in particular, have lots of exciting career options and high levels of employability and adaptability.

 

Different UoL colleges have different employability rankings. LSE is ranked number 48 globally for Graduate Employability by QS University Rankings 2022, while UCL is ranked number 20. Both numbers are impressive to employers across the world, and there’s no doubt that these universities set their students up for success, whether in London or Malaysia.

 

Law degrees offered in Malaysia are recognised by worldwide rankings and employers as some of the best in the world. Students who have studied them have gone on to get great jobs with very important companies like Deloitte and BDO LLP.

 

Career services offered by the RTCs include advice sessions with alumni ambassadors, graduate fairs around the world and in London and one-to-one career counselling sessions with an expert career guide. Plus, recent graduates of UoL Malaysia programmes can keep accessing the university’s employment services and enjoy networking opportunities in Malaysia, London, and across the globe.

 

Studying one of the amazing University of London International Programmes in Malaysia is the perfect route for any international student who wants to open their mind and enjoy a new culture. Learning in a Recognised Training Centre will prepare them fully for a successful professional career anywhere in the world.

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Subjects you can study at University of London International Programmes in Malaysia

  • Applied and Pure Sciences Applied and Pure Sciences
  • Business and Management Business and Management
  • Computer Science and IT Computer Science and IT
  • Law Law
  • Social Studies and Media Social Studies and Media
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