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.
International students who wish to study at Limkokwing University need to pay a visa processing fee upon receiving their Offer Letter.
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
Terms & Conditions
Fees
- Upon confirmation of eligibility, the registration fee must be paid to process the application.
- RM500 for Malaysian students
- RM1,000 for international students
- All fees need to be paid within seven (7) days upon the start of the semester. Please do not send cash payments through post.
- Admission fees are not transferable, refundable and cannot be deferred
- Failure to settle outstanding fees within the prescribed period may result in your exclusion from the University
- Any refund of fees or deposit, where applicable, will be at the discretion of the University.
- Fees quoted in USD will be revised as and when the need arises from the fluctuation of the currency exchange rate
Withdrawal
- Students must apply to the Faculty 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 the course refund fee to be considered. An administrative fee of RM 950 applies. This fee is payable upon submission of the application.
- 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, the international admin fee charged will be forfeited
Deferral
- The student must apply to the Faculty in writing. Please note that this will only be granted in exceptional circumstances, usually medical, and only when reassessment opportunity is available at a future date. No deferral is allowed after four (4) weeks from the commencement date of the new semester.
- Administrative fees of RM1000 apply. This fee is payable upon submission of the application.
- Students who interrupt their studies should be aware that their current course cannot be guaranteed to resume following re-admission as if no interruption had occurred, and it is their responsibility to make themselves familiar with any changes in the course syllabus, course fee or assessment policy that may have taken place during their absence.
- Students are not allowed to defer more than two (2) consecutive semesters
Transfer between courses
- A student may transfer to another course within the University only with the approval of the University. No transfer will be allowed after four (4) weeks from the commencement date of the new semester.
- Change of course will result in a new visa application. Visa application fees apply
Add/Drop Module(s)
- Students who wish to add or drop module(s) must apply within 4 weeks from the start of the semester commencement, and must obtain approval from the programme leaders.
- Administration fee of RM 100 is changed per add or drop of a moduleafter second week of semester
Appeal for Alteration of Grades
- A non-refundable administration fee of RM250 is chargeable per module requested for reassessment
- A request for review of assessments cannot be approved on the following grounds:
- Disagreement with a mark or grade
- Disagreement with a degree classification awarded
- Challenges to academic judgements of examiners on oan assessment outcome or the level of award recommended or granted
- Claims that academic performance was adversely affected by factors such as ill health, where there is no independent, medical or other evidence
- Complaints against the delivery of teaching and methods of assessment.
- A Request for reassessment of grade must be made in writing within two (2) weeks of receiving your assessment.
Rules and Regulations
- Any criminal activities on the University premises will be reported to relevant authorities. The University will not be held liable or responsible for any of its students’ action that violates the Malaysian law.
- The University will not be held liable or responsible for any of its students’ actions that violate Malaysian law.
- The Disciplinary Board has the authority to suspend or/and expel any student behaving in a manner that affects the good name and security of its staff and students.
- The University reserves the right to revise University Rules and Regulations without prior notice.
- Kindly ensure that you have completed all registration steps once you have arrived in Malaysia. If you have chosen to defer your course, you MUST inform the University. Universities are required to report students who fail to register to the authorities.
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.
Limkokwing University respects and is committed to the protection of your personal information and your privacy. This Personal Data Protection Notice explains how we collect and handle your personal information in accordance with the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act 2010. This Personal Data Protection Notice is available on our website and may be amended at any time with reasonable notice.