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STUDENT MOBILITY PROG. (AIMS) – INBOUND-REVISED VERSION 0CT 2017

UMT INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, LEVEL 1, KOMPLKES SISWA UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA TERENGGANU

General Information

Name of Institution Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Mailing Address

International Centre Level 1, Kompleks Siswa Building Universiti Malaysia Terengganu 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia

E-mail [email protected]

Fax Number +609-6684325

Mobility Programmes Homepage

aims.umt.edu.my

Contact Person

Dr. Ahmad Faisal Mohamad Ayob Director

Tel. No. : +609-6685182 E-mail : [email protected]

Dr. Isma Rosila Ismail Deputy Director


Ms. Amalina Zulkifli Assistant Registrar (Visa, Welfare & Mobility)


AIMS School Coordinator

Dr. Mohd Hairil Mohd Lecturer School of Ocean Engineering


Dr. Hajah Noor Zaitun Yahaya Lecturer School of Ocean Engineering


Dr. Yusof Shuaib Ibrahim Lecturer School of Marine and Environmental Sciences


mailto:[email protected]





Dr. Tan Min Pau Lecturer School of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences


AP Datin Dr. Norhayati Hj. Sharif Lecturer School of Maritime Business and Management


Academic & Exchange Related Information

Academic Calendar Semester I : September – January Semester II : February – June Exact dates of the semesters will be notified later

Application Deadlines

Semester I : 15 May Semester II : 15 October

Note: Fully completed application along with all required supporting documents MUST reach UMT International Office by mail or e-mail before the application deadlines.

Required Documents for Application

Financial support letter from origin university (scholarship/self-support)

An up-to date certified academic transcript (with translation)

A basic Medical Check-up (Full medical check-up must be done at UMT Health Centre).

A copy of Insurance Letter (Translated version) A certified copy of IELTS/TOEFL/ other English

proficiency test result (if applicable) A recommendation letter from student’s academic

advisor supporting the application. A curriculum vitae A Statement of Purpose defining student’s academic

career and personal motivations for studying abroad in UMT (approximately 300 words).

Confirmation letter as a student from the original university.



Student must have a passport with a minimum of 12 months validity.

A softcopy of passport size photograph (white background 3.5cm x 4.5cm) please check your photo at https://educationmalaysia.gov.my/how-to-apply/online-photo-checker.html/

Please attach a .jpeg file passport photo with the email.

Clear copy of all pages of the passport including the empty pages and passport validity (must be at least 12 months from the expected date of entry) each application should have a maximum of only 2 pages of the student’s passport visible on each photocopied sheet. Refer to Appendix 1.

A copy of academic and other related certificates. Please read Appendix II for details : STUDENT PASS GUIDELINES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (3-12 Month)

IMPORTANT: All the above documents must reach our address or email to [email protected]

3 month prior to your registration day.

Additional Documents for Visa Applications

International Centre will assist students to apply for the pass and visa. Additional documents that you need to provide including:

Copy of Offer Letter A proof of payment slip for visa processing fees in

MYR489.20

A completed letter of acceptance Visa processing fees Calling Visa Processing Fees : RM 489.20 Method of Payment : Account Name : Bendahari Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Bank Name : CIMB Islamic Account No : 8601751742 Bank Address : CIMB Bank Berhad, Cawangan Kuala Terengganu, Lot 3083, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 20200 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. Swift Code : CIBBMYKL




Duration of Exchange One (1) semester

Courses Available for AIMS Program

Please refer to the course offering for exchange students:

o Refer to Appendix III

Course Load/Required Credits

Minimum 12 credits need to be taken by students

Course Registration Course registration is done during the orientation week.

Language of Instruction Courses are offered in English.

Grading System

UMT follows the CGPA Grading System as follow:

Grade Point Mark

A 4.00 80-100

A- 3.75 75-79

B+ 3.50 70-74

B 3.00 65-69

B- 2.75 60-64

C+ 2.50 55-59

C 2.00 50-54

C- 1.75 45-49

D 1.00 40-44

F 0.00 39 and below



Facilities & Services Available

Facilities Available

Libraries Sport facilities

(Swimming pool, gym, tennis court etc.)

Cafeterias Cimb bank/Maybank On-Campus Accommodation On-Campus Medical Centre Labs

Services Available

Orientation Airport Reception Buddy Students Assistance on securing On-Campus

Accommodation

Student Visa Application Assistance on Course Registration Interactive Activities (Tours & Visits)

Accommodation

On-campus Accommodations

Offered upon request only. Subject to availability.

There is no fixed meal plan. Cafeterias are available in each hostel and

various food outlets are located in the vicinity.

Price : Two-sharing Room : RM 10.00/per

day/person Three-sharing Room : RM 8.00/per

day/person Four-sharing Room : RM 3.00/per

day/person

Orientation Programme

Orientation Week

Semester I : First week of September Semester II : First week of February

Exact dates will be notified later

Suggested Date of Arrival Before the orientation date as advised by PIC AIMS from host university.



Off-campus Accommodation

Students may opt to rent off-campus accommodations; located within walking distance from UMT.

Contacts of off-campus housing are available upon request.

Please email to International Centre [email protected] if you need assistance.

Insurance & Medical Check-up

Insurance

Student must keep a valid insurance coverage from their Home Universities before stay in Malaysia.

Optional : Students are encouraged to take extra medical health insurance at your own cost when staying at Malaysia [Refer Appendix II for details : STUDENT PASS GUIDELINES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (3-12 Month)]

Medical Check-up

A medical examination is compulsory for all local and international students in Malaysia.

Full medical check-up must be done at UMT Health Center.

A medical report other than our UMT Health Center will not be considered.

University has the right to withdraw or terminate this offer if it is found as below:

1. suffering from or to be a carrier of any critical diseases

2. suffering from the medical condition that require continuous medical care that will affect the study at UMT

Expenses

Food / meals Approximately RM 30.00 a day (3 meals)

Local transportation Approximately RM 80.00 per month (Public bus/van)

Academic expenses Approximately RM 300.00 per semester (books, stationeries, etc.)

Personal expenses RM 100.00 – RM 200.00 per month (Depends on your personal lifestyle)



Other administrative fees

Visa Fees (Student pass) : RM 60.00

Multiple entry Visa : Depends on the country (Refer Appendix IV)

Full Medical Check-up : RM 250.00

Insurance (optional) : RM 350.00

Who Can Apply

Nominated or supported by Home Universities;

Fulltime Undergraduate students;

Academic standing of at least CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent;

Fulfil the English Language requirement (if applicable);

Students must complete at least two semester of studies at home university before joining the programme;

Free of any disciplinary action and good health.



Appendix 1

Passport Photocopy Guideline



Appendix II

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ

STUDENT PASS GUIDELINES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (3 – 12 Month)

1. Calling Visa

1.1 Begin 01 December 2016, Malaysian Department of Immigration Malaysia has

decided that calling visa is compulsory to all mobility/internship international students.

1.2 All calling visa expenses are to be borne by the prospective students

themselves in a telegraphic transfer/bank draft form which payable to:

Purpose of Payment : Calling Visa Processing Fees Account Name : Bendahari, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Bank Name : CIMB Islamic Account No : 8601751742 Bank Address : CIMB Bank Berhad

Cawangan Kuala Terengganu Lot 3083, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 20200 Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

Swift Code : CIBBMYKL Amount Payable : MYR489.20

1.3 All document(s) below must reach our address or email at [email protected]

3 month prior to your registration day:

a) Offer Letter. b) Passport size photograph (White background 3.5cm x 4.5cm), please

check your photo at https://educationmalaysia.gov.my/how-to-apply/online-photo-checker.html/.

c) Clear copy of all pages of the passport including the empty pages and passport validity (must be at least 12 months from the expected date of entry) each application should have a maximum of only 2 pages of the student’s passport visible on each photocopied sheet.

d) A copy of academic and other related certificates. e) A proof of payment slip for visa processing at MYR489.20 f) A completed letter of acceptance. g) Conformation Letter as a student from the original university.

Please use the scanner and please sent us the clear copy.



1.4 IMPORTANT: Please ensure that International Centre will receive the exact amount and all document. Otherwise UMT International Centre will not able to process your VDR application. Once the application has been approved by the Immigration Department of Malaysia, the approval letter will send to the school/institute for the school/institute to send to the student. Students are required to enter Malaysia within 3 month after the issuance of the VDR. Upon arrival student will be given a social visit pass but its validity is limited to between 14 to 90 days. You are advised to enter Malaysia prior to your registration date, but not earlier than 7 days before the date. In order to convert the social visit pass to student pass, you must register as UMT student as soon as possible. Once registered, you have to submit your valid original passport to UMT International Centre.

2. Medical Examination

2.1 A medical examination is compulsory for all local and international students in Malaysia.

2.2 A full medical checkup must be done at our panel clinics in Kuala Terengganu

by using a prescribed form on your offer letter. A report from other than our panels will not be considered.

2.4 University has the right to withdraw this offer or to terminate you from your

studies if you are found to suffer from or to be a carrier of such diseases, or to suffer from a medical condition requiring continuous medical care that will adversely affect your study at UMT

3. Insurance (OPTIONAL)

3.1 This insurance package must be effective from the day of the students’

registration (after the medical check-up conducted at our UMT Health Center clinics is submitted to the International Centre).

3.3 MOHE has set a minimum premium of RM 300.00 per year. UMT will select

the insurance company that is registered under the Ministry of Finance. Any other insurance companies, within or outside Malaysia, will not be accepted.

3.4 The schedule of benefits are as follows:-

a) Personal Accident and Death b) Inpatient Services c) Repatriation

3.5 Please note that insurance coverage does not include the medical checkup

that students must undergo or any pre-existing illness.



3.6 If no illness is detected, students must pay their insurance premium as set by International Centre. Students must obtain payment form from International Centre and are required to pay at the Bursar Counter. Receipt issued at the counter must be handed over to International Centre right away to obtain clearance form.

3.7 After the clearance form is issue, students then can register at Postgraduate

Management Centre for the Postgraduate Student / Academic Department for the Undergraduate Student.



APPENDIX III

LIST OF SUBJECTS

【Specialized Course for SEPTEMBER INTAKE】＊Please sign up for 12 credits.

Environmental Science & Management Code Credit

Hour

☑

FOCUS: Technology (Environment)

1 Quality and Air Pollution KAS3301 3 □

2 Solid Waste Management KAS4401 3 □

FOCUS: Analytical And Environmental Chemistry

1 Basic Inorganic Chemistry KIM3300 2 □

2 Basic Analytical Chemistry KIM3400 2 □

3 Carbonyl Compound Chemistry KIM3203 3 □

4 Separation Technique In Analytical Chemistry KIM3403 2 □

5 Environmental Chemistry KIM3701 3 □

6 Environmental Management KAS3503 3 □

7 Electrochemistry KIM4104 3 □

8 Molecular Spectroscopy KIM4106 3 □

FOCUS: Biodiversity Conservation And Management

1 Mycology BIO3402 3 □

2 Tropical Ecosystems BDV3702 3 □

3 Principle of Ecology BIO3500 3 □

Marine Science Code Credit

Hour

☑

FOCUS: Marine Technology



1 Engineering Mechanics KEJ3101 3 □

2 Shipping And Port Technology MMT3601 3 □

3 Marine Fluid Power MMT3102 3 □

4 Mechanic Dynamics MMT3104 3 □

5 Marine Engineering System MMT3202 3 □

FOCUS : MANAGEMENT (MARITIME)

1 Maritime Marketing Services MMM3503 3 □

2 Principle of Maritime Management MMM3502 3 □

3 Maritime Information System MMM3501 3 □

4 Logistic and Distributive Management MMM4105 4 □

5 Maritime Human Resource Management MMM4504 3 □

6 Management of Marine Pollution MMM4303 4 □

7 Shipping And Port Management MMM4204 4 □

8 Multimodal Transportation MMM3101 3 □

9 Ship Brokers And Charters MMM4201 3 □

10 Marine Insurance MMM4307 4 □

11 Maritime Safety MNS4201 3 □

12 International Law of The Sea MMM4304 4 □

FOCUS : MARINE SCIENCE

1 Introduction To Marine Science MMS3004 4 □

2 Aquatic Pollution MMS3302 4 □

3 Coastal Processes MMS3201 4 □

4 Remote Sensing and Gis MMS3005 4 □



5 Coastal Zone Management MMS3402 3 □

FOCUS : MARINE BIOLOGY

1 Marin Vertebrate MMB3301 4 □

2 Estuarine And Mangroves Ecology MMB3304 4 □

3 Marin Ecology MMB4301 4 □

5 Coral Reef Biology MMB3303 4 □

6 Marine Biodiversity And Conservation MMB4300 4 □

FOCUS : AGROTECHNOLOGY (AQUACULTURE)

1 Aquaculture Ecosystem AQU3102 3 □

2 Aquatic Environmental Microbiology FIS3106 3 □

3 Seafood Safety And Quality FIS3803 4 □

4 Seed Production Techniques AQU3101 4 □

5 Life Food Culture AQU3201 3 □

6 Aquatic Invertebrate Culture AQU4104 3 □

7 Aquaculture Economics FIS3802 3 □

FOCUS : FISHERIES

1 Fisheries Science II FIS3001 4 □

2 Aquatic Environmental Microbiology FIS3106 3 □

3 Aquatic Botany FIS3401 3 □

4 Ecophysiology of Aquatic Organisms FIS3102 3 □

5 Fisheries Biostatistics FIS3002 3 □

6 Ichthyology FIS3105 4 □



【Specialized Course for FEBRUARY INTAKE】＊Please sign up for 12 credits.

Environmental Science & Management Code Credit

Hour

☑

FOCUS: Technology (Environment)

1 Environmental Management KAS3503 3 □

2 Waste water Management KAS3201 3 □

3 Occupational Health and Safety KAS3501 3 □

4 Hazardous And Scheduled Waste Management KAS4402 3 □

FOCUS: Analytical And Environmental Chemistry

1 Mechanisms In Organic Chemistry KIM3201 2 □

2 Inorganic Chemistry Practical KIM3301 2 □

3 Spectroscopic Technique In Analytical Chemistry KIM3401 3 □

4 Structural Identification Of Chemical Compounds KIM3204 2 □

5 Electrochemical And Thermal Technique In Analytical Chemistry KIM3404 3 □

6 Introduction To Environmental Analysis KIM4702 3 □

7 Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment KAS4502 3 □

8 Forensic Chemistry KIM4401 3 □

9 Environmental Chemistry : Special Topics KIM4703 3 □

FOCUS: Biodiversity Conservation And Management

1 Principles Of Ecology BIO3500 4 □

2 Tropic ecosystem BDV3702 3 □

3 Micology BIO3402 3 □



Marine Science Code Credit

Hour

☑

FOCUS: Marine Technology

1 Offshore Structure MMT 4401 3 □

2 Marine Corrosion MMT4403 3 □

3 Naval Architecture And Ship Construction MMT3201 4

4 Ship Structure MMT 4203 3

5 Design of Floating Structure MMT 4401 3

6 Marine Hydrodynamics MMT 4405 3

FOCUS : MANAGEMENT (MARITIME)

1 Maritime Business And Statistics MMM3405 3 □

2 Business Communication COM3103 3 □

3 Maritime Trade MMM3406 3 □

4 Carriage Of Goods By Sea MMM4309 4 □

5 Marine Cargo Operation MNS4301 3 □

6 Policy And Marine Management MMM4306 4 □

7 Maritime Strategic Management MMM4505 3 □

8 Logistics Management And Distribution MMM4105 4 □

FOCUS : MARINE SCIENCE

1 Remote Sensing And GIS MMS3005 4 □

2 Marine Ecology MMB4301 4 □

3 Meteorology MMS3101 3 □

4 Coastal Processes MMS3401 3 □



6 Policy And Marine Management MMM4306 4 □

7 Environmental Impact Assessment MMS4001 3 □

8 Statistic engineering MTK3005 3 □

9 Water Treatment Technology KAS 3201 3 □

10 Engineering Mathematic MTK 3001 3 □

11 Introduction to the Environment KAS3001 3 □

FOCUS : MARINE BIOLOGY

1 Marine Vertebrates Biology MMB3301 4 □

2 Marine Ecology MMB4301 4 □

3 Planktonology MMB3302 4 □

4 Marine Science Research Methods MMS3006 3 □

5 Environmental Impact Assessment MMS4001 3 □

6 Law And Policy Of Aquatic Resources MMM4302 4 □

FOCUS : AGROTECHNOLOGY (AQUACULTURE)

1 Nutrition And Fish Feed Technology AQU3202 4 □

2 Water Quality Management For Aquaculture FIS3203 3 □

3 Aquaculture Design And System II AQU3501 4 □

4 Ichthyophysiology FIS3101 4 □

5 Aquaculture Biotechnology AQU3601 4 □

6 Health Of Aquatic Organisms AQU3301 4 □

7 Fisheries Biostatistics FIS3002 3 □

8 Project Planning And Evaluation FIS3801 4 □

FOCUS : FISHERIES



1 Biology Of Aquatic Invertebrates II FIS3104 3 □

2 Aquatic Ecology FIS3204 4 □

3 Fishing Gear Technology FIS4501 3 □

5 Processing Of Aquatic Products FIS4703 4 □

6 Fish Population Dynamics II FIS3601 3 □

7 Seafood Safety And Quality FIS3803 4 □



Appendix IV

Visa Application Fees Based On Country

Country Single/Multiple Entry Visa (RM)

Argentina 20.15

Bangladesh 20.00

Bhutan 20.00

Bolivia 11.00

Burma 19.50

Brazil 17.00

Bulgaria 21.90

Chile 24.50

P.R.China 30.00

Costa Rica 9.00

Czech & Slovak 19.30

Denmark 6.00

Dominican Republik 12.90

Ecuador 7.00

Finland 7.00

France 12.90

Haiti 16.00

Hungary 21.45

India 50.00

Indonesia 15.00

Israel 9.70

Itali 9.50

South Korea 30.00

Liberia 13.00

Mexico 17.50

Myanmar 20.00

Nepal 20.00

Panama 14.50

Pakistan 20.00

Peru 20.00

Poland 26.20

Portugal 6.50

Saudi Arabia 17.20

Sri Lanka 15.00



Sudan 12.90

Amerika Syarikat 6.00

Uruguay 13.50

Venezuela 18.00

Vietnam 13.00

* Other countries RM20.00