UMK International Students Guidebook

INTERNATIONAL

STUDENT’S GUIDE

UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA KELANTAN

About Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia.

MALAYSIA Land borders with Thailand, Indonesia,

Brunei and maritime borders are
shared with Singapore, Philippines,
and Vietnam. The capital of Malaysia
is Kuala Lumpur while Putrajaya is
the federal administrative center of
the country. Malaysia comprises of 14
states, each state is headed by a sultan
2 or head of the state.

About

KELANTAN

Tucked away in north-eastern Peninsular Kelantan 3
Malaysia, Kelantan has successfully has a population
continued its legacy of keeping alive its of about 1.4 million
rich tangible (handicrafts, historical sites of which 95% is Malay while
and buildings) and intangible heritage Chinese, Indians and Orang Asli make up
(culture, customs and traditions), hence the rest. Kelantanese is renowned for
earning the title – Kelantan: The Cradle of its warmth and friendly attitudes, hence
Malay Culture. matching its gracious beauty and charm
that few can resist.
Cultural activities are an integral part of
the local daily life of its dwellers, ranging Kelantan is also a state well known for
from colorful kites soaring the blue its dynamic entrepreneurship especially
skies to the giant drums reverberating among women popularly referred by
the precious air of the villages. Shadow most Malaysian in the area of small and
puppets and classical theatre mesmerize medium enterprises (SMEs).
audiences with endless fun and memories

About
UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA
KELANTAN

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan; the only • ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS

autonomous public institution of higher • CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND HERITAGE

learning in the state of Kelantan; was • AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY AND NATURAL

established with the core business of RESOURCES

entrepreneurship education. Therefore; UMK

adopts the philosophies “Entrepreneurial

University” and “Entrepreneurship is our

thrust”. In the near future, three main fields
4 are given the highest priority:

In the meantime, language and soft skills are also provided to the students. All of the programs are offered to the
students with the intention of producing human capital of the highest caliber for the country, who are inculcated with
a first-world mindset and entrepreneurship values. It is hoped that the graduates produced will go on to contribute
to global prosperity through constant improvements of SME capability and capacity as well as contributing to the
development of an entrepreneurial society; with the use of ICT as an enabler.

Championing human capital development with entrepreneurial qualities for global prosperity.

VISION UMK, being the only full
fledge University in the
To champion balanced and holistic human capital development ascribed to state of Kelantan, is
entrepreneurial distinction for global prosperity. established on the focus of
entrepreneurship education.
MISSION Its tagline - “Transformative,
Entrepreneurial, Excellent” is
We provide high quality, relevant academic and training programmes, applicable across all area of
research and innovation of high commercial value, effective and efficient studies, as stated below:
services that prioritize a conducive environment, as well as fulfill social
obligation • Entrepreneurship and Business
• Agro-Based Industry
OBJECTIVES • Earth Science
• Creative Technology and Heritage
1. To provide educational courses and training emphasizing entrepreneurial • Veterinary Medicine
traits and soft skills across curriculum. • Hospitality, Tourism And Wellness
• Bioengineering And Technology
2. To develop quality human capital that contributes effectively to national • Architecture And Ekistics
development and benefits society.
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3. To enhance staff capability in life- long learning, leadership and
management.

4. To develop the capacity and capability of small and medium scale
enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their competitiveness in generating
national wealth.

5. To provide beneficial educational infrastructure and an effective support
system as a strong basis in becoming a world-class university.

6. To implement regional development activities in accordance with the
Malaysian east coast economic development regional plan (ECER).

7. To practice effective administrative and financial management with high
integrity.

UMK has three (3) campuses which are
located in Kelantan and a learning centre in
Kuala Lumpur.

CITY CAMPUS BACHOK CAMPUS

It is located in Taman Bendahara, Pengkalan Chepa which • The campus has operated since the 1st of September
is: 2006 and located in the District of Bachok which is
about:
• 10-15 minutes to Kota Bharu (the capital city of • 2 km from the South China Sea
Kelantan) • 35 kilometers away from City Campus

• 5 minutes to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport; • It consists of three (3) faculties:
• The campus is located in a strategic area surrounded • Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage
• Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics
by: • Faculty of Language Studies and Human
• Food Stalls, Development
• A 24-Hour McDonald’s Outlet
• Launderettes
• Book Store
• Hyper Market.
• A 24-Hour Convenience Store

• It houses three (3) faculties:

• Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business

6 • Faculty of Tourism, Hospitality and Wellness
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

JELI CAMPUS KUALA LUMPUR LEARNING CENTRE

This campus began its operation on the 1st of February Operates as a postgraduate student learning centre and
2012: able to accommodate seminars, lecture sessions and
many more.
• 90 km from Kota Bharu.
• It is surrounded by tropical rainforest and hills. 7

Three (3) faculties are located on this campus, namely:
• Faculty of Agro-Based Industry (FIAT)
• Faculty of Earth Science (FSB)
• Faculty of Bioengineering and Technology (FBKT)

Undergraduate

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FACULTIES / CENTRES FACULTY OF
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS

Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business PROGRAMS
(FKP) is one of the earliest established Course duration: 8 semesters (4 years)
faculties at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
(UMK). FKP was established in accordance • Bachelor of Entrepreneurship with Honours
with the vision and mission of the university • Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Commerce) with
which emphasizes on entrepreneurship
and enterprise. The purpose of Faculty Honours
of Entrepreneurship and Business is to • Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Logistics & Distributive
expand the knowledge of entrepreneurship
and business which is beneficial to the Trade) with Honours
society and the country, especially for • Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Retailing) with Honours
the development of Small and Medium • Bachelor of Business Administration (Islamic Banking

Enterprises (SMEs). and Finance) with Honours
• Bachelor of Accounting with Honours

OBJECTIVES For further information, please contact: 9

1. To produce graduates with entrepreneurial Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business,
competence, who are ethical, knowledgeable, skillful, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, City Campus,
competitive, creative, and innovative, to be able to Pengkalan Chepa,
contribute to the development of the nation. 16100 Kota Bharu,
Kelantan, Malaysia.
2. To explore and expand the knowledge of Tel : +609-7717127
entrepreneurship and business management through Email : [email protected]
teaching, consultancy, information publishing, and Web : http://fkp.umk.edu.my
service to the nation.

3. To establish smart partnerships with local and
foreign organizations that are directly involved
in entrepreneurship management and small and
medium sized enterprises.

4. To be at the forefront of the development of
entrepreneurship and the management of small and
medium sized enterprises.

FACULTY OF
AGRO BASED INDUSTRY

Faculty of Agro Based Industry (FIAT) PROGRAMS
was established and upgraded from the Course duration: 8 semesters (4 years)
Department of Agro Industry from the
previous Faculty of Agro Industry and • Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Security) with
Natural Resources. The establishment is Honours
based on the university’s strategic planning
to split former faculty into two separate • Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Husbandry
entities in the year 2012. This is supported Science) with Honours
with an increasing number of students and
programs offered in the previous faculty. • Bachelor of Applied Science (Product Development
Technology) with Honours

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Agrotechnology) with
Honours

OBJECTIVES

1. To incorporate theoretical applied scientific
knowledge with technology as well as
entrepreneurial values.

2. To produce undergraduates who excel in agro techno
entrepreneurship, who love nature and can strictly
protect, appreciate, and value biodiversity.

3. To support high performance goals of faculty with
appropriate structures, processes, and resources.

4. To develop professional visionary human capital with
the capabilities to contribute to the development of For further Information, please contact:

the faculty effectively. Faculty of Agro Based Industry
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan,
5. To facilitate the organization of cross-disciplinary Jeli Campus,
groups in the key thematic areas of researches such 17600 Jeli,
as being a part of East Coast Economic Region (ECER) Kelantan, Malaysia.
cluster development.

Tel : +609-9477 020

Email : [email protected]
10 Web : http://fiat.umk.edu.my

FACULTY OF
EARTH SCIENCES

Most of Earth resources, environment and hazard issues today are complex and in various forms
and are no longer subjected to disciplinary perspectives alone. Inter-disciplinary approaches
are crucial, yet such approaches challenge the institutional structures of many universities and
research centres. The Faculty of Earth Sciences (FSB) is uniquely placed to lead in these evolving
areas. Through the seamless integration of multiple disciplines and with both fundamental
and applied perspectives, the faculty will focus on the interplay of managing the Earth natural
resources and environmental sciences in fostering environmental sustainability.

OBJECTIVES 7. Enhance extramural funding and support for 11
research, teaching, and outreach.
1. Expand the understanding of Earth natural resources
and its history, dynamics, environmental changes, PROGRAMS
natural resources, hazards, and sustainability Course duration: 8 semesters (4 years)
through fundamental scientific research and its
integration. • Bachelor of Applied Science (Sustainable Science) with
Honours
2. Provide an intellectual, collegial and productive
working environment that supports fundamental • Bachelor of Applied Science (Natural Resource
research and promotes collaboration. Science) with Honours

3. Build links between the earth sciences and other • Bachelor of Applied Science (Geoscience) with
disciplines as required to address increasingly Honours
complex problems of compelling intellectual and
societal importance. For further information, please contact:

4. Strengthen communication between the University, Faculty of Earth Sciences
our Alumni, and the World. Universiti Malaysia Kelantan,
Jeli Campus,
5. Improve and support analytical and computational 17600 Jeli,
facilities (GIS & RS). Kelantan, Malaysia.
Tel : +609-9477 341
6. Strengthen education programs within the school by Email : [email protected]
providing rigorous and innovative curricular within Web : http://fsb.umk.edu.my
current and new programs by fostering excellence in
teaching and advising and by providing broad-based
educational opportunities to students with diverse
backgrounds and interests.

FACULTY OF
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND HERITAGE

Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage OBJECTIVES
(FTKW) is one of the earliest faculties 1. To conserve the heritage of Malaysia in line with the
instituted since the founding of Universiti
Malaysia Kelantan (UMK). The establishment country’s values and global aspirations.
of the faculty is based on the Ninth Malaysia 2. To transform the value of heritage by creating
Plan (RMK-9), which gives priority to the
conservation and preservation of our entrepreneurial opportunities through the use of the
precious arts and heritage. At the same time, latest technology.
it is aimed at realizing the government’s 3. To contribute to the development of the nation’s
goal in turning Malaysia to become an workforce in the field of creative industry and
international art centre. The purpose of heritage studies in order to make them successful
Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage entrepreneurs at the national and international level.
is to develop the sector of the National
Creative Industry and also called “creative PROGRAMS
futures”. Course duration: 8 semesters (4 years)

• Bachelor of Creative Technology with Honours
• Bachelor of Heritage Studies with Honours

For further information, please contact:

Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage,
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan,
Bachok Campus,
16300 Bachok,
Kelantan, Malaysia.
Tel :+609-7797 260
Email : [email protected]
12 Website : http://ftkw.umk.edu.my

FACULTY OF
VETERINARY MEDICINE

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FPV), was OBJECTIVES
the fourth faculty established at Universiti 1. To produce competent and entrepreneurial veterinary
Malaysia Kelantan, with its first cohort of
40 students enrolled in the program in May graduates.
2009. Its establishment was in line with the 2. To produce innovative scientists rigorously engaged
Third National Agriculture Policy of Malaysia
(1998-2010) and the Third Outline Perspective in scholarly activities.
Plan (2001-2010), aimed at strengthening 3. To provide quality professional veterinary services
human resources by increasing access to
education and training. and outreach.
4. To provide lifelong learning through continuing

professional education.

PROGRAMS
Course duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

With a mission to advance animal, human • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 13
and environment health through innovative
learning experiences in the veterinary For further information, please contact:
curriculum, engagement in scholarly Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
activities and providing professional Universiti Malaysia Kelantan,
services, the faculty is home to more City Campus,
than 200 energetic students passionately Pengkalan Chepa,
learning to become the future generation of 16100 Kota Bharu,
Malaysian veterinarians. Kelantan, Malaysia.
Te : +609-7717 279
The curriculum is a five-year program Email : [email protected]
of preclinical, paraclinical and clinical Website : http://fpv.umk.edu.my
academic study and clinical skill training
leading to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
degree.

FACULTY OF
HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND WELLNESS

Faculty of Hospitality, Tourism and Wellness (FHPK) is the sixth faculty
established in 2016 in line with the university’s vision and mission, specialized
in entrepreneurship education. Hospitality, Tourism and Wellness programs are
offered by the faculty intending to provide its fundamental knowledge and also
to inculcate entrepreneurial attributes, skills, and talent amongst students.

OBJECTIVES PROGRAMS
Course duration: 8 semesters (4 years)
1. Become a leader in hotel education, tourism and
health management with a strong emphasis on • Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Hospitality) With
wellness. Honours

2. Become an important player in providing • Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Tourism) With Honours
knowledgeable and highly skilled human resources • Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Wellness) With Honours
to provide quality services in the areas of hospitality,
tourism and health management.

3. To provide experienced and experienced graduate
entrepreneurs in the fields of hospitality, tourism and
health management.

4. To realize the national development goals by focusing For further information, please contact:
on the development of the hospitality and tourism
industry which is one of the focus of the National
Economic Area (NKEA).

5. To establish a certification system in good health Faculty of Hospitality,Tourism and Wellness
and wellness management, it is widely accepted for Universiti Malaysia Kelantan,
national and regional use. City Campus, Pengkalan Chepa
16100, Kota Bharu
6. To promote quality research in the areas of Kelantan
hospitality, tourism and health management with a Tel : +609-7717157
focus on research that will benefit the industry and Email : [email protected]
society.

14 Web : http://fhpk.umk.edu.my

FACULTY OF
BIOENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Faculty of Bioengineering and Technology (FBKT) was 3. Research and Innovation - Explore the natural 15
officially approved by the Ministry of Higher Education resources and nature in producing high impact
(KPT) on 2nd September 2016. The establishment of this research and innovation products to the community
faculty is in line with the plans outlined in the UMK through collaborations with universities, government,
Directions and Strategic Plan book projected from 2010 industry and the community.
to 2020.
4. Entrepreneurship and Socio-Economics - Implement
The establishment of this faculty is in line with the a technology-based entrepreneurial culture that
challenges of the Malaysian Education Development contributes to the well-being of the community,
Plan 2015 to 2025 (Higher Education) or PPPM (PT) which environment and industry.
is to deliver 21st century academic programs that
emphasize the balance between morals and knowledge 5. Branding for Strategic Alignment - Create distinctive
and entrepreneurial attributes while supporting and images and identities that reflect a faculty that is
upholding the National Higher Education Strategic Plan relevant, respected, and referred to.
(PSPTN) and the 10th Malaysia Plan to produce high
quality technical and vocational (TVET) graduates to PROGRAM
enhance the skills and marketability of graduates in Course duration: 8 semesters (4 years)
Malaysia and ASEAN.
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Materials Technology)
The planned curriculum emphasizes skills and technical With Honours
training as well as the emphasis on basic science theory
to strengthen the program, besides elective courses that • Bachelor of Applied Science (Forest Resources
support the courses in specialization. FBKT students Technology) With Honours
are also exposed to an entrepreneurial elective course
program to enable graduates to apply the knowledge • Bachelor of Applied Science (Bioindustrial Technology)
they have learned to translate into wealth creation With Honours
through economic activity in small and medium sized
enterprises. For further information, please contact:

OBJECTIVES Faculty Bioengineering and Technology
University Malaysia Kelantan
1. Human resources - Provide a trusted workforce Jeli Campus, Jeli,
and experts with integrity, technologically skilled, Kelantan
professional, quality, which the community refers. Tel : +6099477406
Email : [email protected]
2. Academic and International - Provides quality and Web : http://fbkt.umk.edu.my
relevant programs of study to produce high-skilled
and entrepreneurial holistic graduates.

FACULTY OF
ARCHITECTURE AND EKISTICS

Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics (FAE) PROGRAMS
has been proposed to be set up at UMK by Course duration: 8 semesters (4 years)
Senate on the 2nd of April 2014 and to the
Board of Director on the 30th of June, 2014. It • Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honours
has been approved by Ministry of Education • Bachelor of Interior Architecture with Honours
starting the 1st of June 2016 and officially • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with Honours
operated in UMK on the 1st of August 2016.
The establishment of this faculty is in line
with the National Innovation Strategy’s
World Class Innovation Nation, which
outlines the culture within the context of
the architecture, the creative industry.

OBJECTIVES

1. Produce knowledgeable and skilled professionals in
built environment.

2. Provides reference center about built environment
and heritage.

3. Providing consulting services with industry co- For further information, please contact:
operation to ensure research and innovation for

lifelong education and community contribution. Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics

4. Work on and practice entrepreneurial characteristics Universiti Malaysia Kelantan,

through effective leadership and systematic Bachok Campus,

management. 16300 Bachok,

Kelantan, Malaysia.

Tel : +6097797560

Email : [email protected]
16 Web : http://fae.umk.edu.my

FACULTY OF LANGUAGE STUDIES
AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (FBI)

Faculty Language Studies and Human Development (FBI) is one of the faculties established
during the commencement of UMK. FBI is designed to equip students in terms of language
skills and soft skills in line with the vision and mission of the university which emphasizes
the development of high-quality human capital. FBI is responsible for providing services
that focus on the mastery of language and human capital development which will be of great
value to every UMK student. FBI consists of three (3) departments which are Department of
Human Sciences, Department of Third Languages, and Department of English Language. FBI
operates in three different campuses: UMK Bachok, City Campus and Jeli campus.

OBJECTIVES ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

1. To provide services with professional and integrity • Bachelor of Business Communication with English
based on competent human resources in a conducive (Honours)
environment.
• Bachelor of Arabic Language with Entrepreneurship
2. To practice good financial management system and (Honours)
generate income sustainably.
For further information, please contact:
3. To offer high quality and globally competitive Faculty of Language Studies and Human Development
language and human science academic programs and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
activities. 16300 Bachok,
Kelantan, Malaysia
4. To produce impactful research and innovation Tel : +609-779 7445/7446
through collaboration with various parties for the Email : [email protected]
well-being of the community. Web : http://fbi.umk.edu.my

5. To inculcate entrepreneurial culture through
academic and non-academic programs in order to
elevate the socioeconomic status of the society.

6. To implement good governance that is customer
satisfaction oriented.

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Postgraduate

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CENTRE FOR
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

Initially, the UMK Centre for Postgraduate OBJECTIVES
Studies (CPS) was known as a Unit for
Research and Postgraduate Studies. 1. To produce entrepreneurial and business graduates
In recognition of the importance of that meet the needs of global business community.
postgraduate education and academic
excellence in UMK, the University has 2. To develop creative, innovative and socially
taken a step forward to rebrand its Unit responsible leaders who are capable to face a highly
for Research and Postgraduate Studies competitive business environment.
to Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPS).
CPS was officially established on 14 April 3. To contribute to the advancement of new high impact
2012, for managing and coordinating all knowledge in the area of entrepreneurship and
postgraduate programs offered at UMK. The business through research and innovation activities
diversity of postgraduate programs at UMK with high commercial value.
can be seen through the fields of research
conducted by the faculty members. 4. To develop linkages and collaborations with
institutions, industries and communities at national
and international levels.

For further information, please contact:

Centre for Postgraduate Studies,

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan,

City Campus,

16100 Pengkalan Chepa,

Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.

Tel : +609-771 7145 / 7029

Email : [email protected] 19

Website : http://cps.umk.edu.my

MASTER PROGRAMS

FACULTIES PROGRAMS DURATION OF STUDIES TUITION FEE
FULLTIME
Faculty of Master of Entrepreneurship 2 years (Current exchange rates apply)
Entrepreneurship (Management/ Finance / Commerce/ Accounting/
and Business Retailing/ Islamic Banking and Finance/ Logistic MYR15,270 / USD3,800
Management and Operation/ Marketing)

Faculty of Master in Entrepreneurship (Coursework) 1.5 years MYR 14,620 / USD3,600
Hospitality, Tourism 1.5 years MYR14,620 / USD3,600
and Wellness Master of Islamic Finance (Coursework) 2 years MYR35,000 / USD8,600
2 years MYR 15,270 / USD3,800
Master of Business Administration (Coursework)

Master of Entrepreneurship
(Health Entrepreneurship/ Hospitality/ Tourism

Faculty of Master of Science 2 years MYR16,470 / USD4,000
Agro Based Industry (Animal Husbandry/ Aquaculture/ Food Security/
Agribusiness/ Agronomy/ Pest Management/ Plant
Mycology/ Plant Pathology/ Horticulture/ Plant Breeding/
Weed Science/ Post – Harvest Technology/ Soil Science/
Plant Biotechnology/ Animal Nutrition/ Aquaculture
Nutrition/ Animal Reproduction and Breeding/ Forage and
Fodder Crops Science/ Poultry Science/ Dairy Science
and Technology/ Industrial Biotechnology/ Molecular
Biotechnology / Agro-Technopreneurship)

Faculty of Earth Master of Science 2 years MYR16,470 / USD4,000
Science (Natural Resources Management/ Sustainable Science/ 2 years RM15,270 / USD3,800
Geosciences) 1.5 years RM18,100 / USD4,500
Faculty of Creative
Technology and Master of Arts
Heritage (Heritage Studies/ Textile and Fashion/ Product Design/
Multimedia/ Visual Communication)

Master of Innovation and Design (Coursework)

Faculty of Veterinary Master of Science 2 years RM17,670 / USD4,400

Medicine (Pathology/ Nutrition/ Anatomy/ Microbiology/

Parasitology/ Physiology/ Anaesthesiology and Analgesia/

Apidemiology/ Public Health/ Surgery/ Avian Medicine/

Small Animal Medicine/ Radiology and Imaging/ Animal

Theriogenology/ Pharmacology and Toxicology/ Forensic

Veterinary Pathology/ Equine Medicine/ Virology/
20 Oncology/ Immunology/ Molecular Biology)

FACULTIES PROGRAMS DURATION OF STUDIES TUITION FEE
FULLTIME
Faculty of Master of Science 2 years (Current exchange rates apply)
Bioengineering and (Bio-Industrial Technology/ Material Technology/ Forest
Technology Resources Technology/ Energy Technology) RM16,470 / USD4,000

Faculty of Master of Arts 2 years RM15,270 / USD3,800
Architecture and (Architectural History and Theory)
Ekistics

Faculty of Language Master of Arts 2 years RM15,270 / USD3,800
Studies and Human (History and Civilization/ Development and Educational
Development Values/ Religion and Contemporary/ Philosophy and
Social Development/ Language and Education Studies /
Communication/ Islamic Studies) 1.5 years RM12,770 / USD3,200

Master of Business Communication (Coursework)

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DOCTORATE PROGRAMS

FACULTIES PROGRAMS DURATION OF STUDIES TUITION FEE
FULLTIME
Faculty of Doctor of Philosophy 3 years (Current exchange rates apply)
Entrepreneurship (Management/ Finance/ Commerce/ Accounting/
and Business Retailing/ Islamic Banking and Finance/ Logistic 3 years RM19,870 / USD4,900
Management and Operation/ Marketing/ Human Resource
Management) RM63,750 / USD15,700

Doctor of Business Administration

Faculty of Doctor of Philosophy 3 years RM19,870 / USD4,900
3 years RM21,370 / USD5,300
Hospitality, Tourism (Health Entrepreneurship/ Hospitality/ Tourism)
3 years RM21,370 / USD5,300
and Wellness 2 years RM19,870 / USD4,900
3 years RM24,370 / USD6,000
Faculty of Doctor of Philosophy
Agro Based Industry (Agro-Entrepreneurship/ Animal Husbandry/
Aquaculture/ Food Security/ Agribusiness/ Agronomy/
Pest Management/ Plant Mycology/ Plant Pathology/
Horticulture/ Plant Breeding/ Weed Science/ Post –
Harvest Technology/ Soil Science/ Plant Biotechnology/
Animal Nutrition/ Aquaculture Nutrition/ Animal
Reproduction and Breeding/ Forage and Fodder Crops
Science/ Poultry Science/ Dairy Science and Technology/
Industrial Biotechnology/ Molecular Biotechnology)

Faculty of Earth Doctor of Philosophy
Science (Natural Resources Management / Sustainable Science /
Geosciences)

Faculty of Creative Doctor of Philosophy
Technology and (Heritage Studies/ Textile and Fashion/ Product Design/
Heritage Multimedia/ Visual Communication)

Faculty of Veterinary Doctor of Philosophy
Medicine (Pathology/ Nutrition/ Anatomy/ Microbiology/
Parasitology/ Physiology/ Anaesthesiology and Analgesia/
Apidemiology/ Public Health/ Surgery/ Avian Medicine/
Small Animal Medicine/ Radiology and Imaging/ Animal
Theriogenology/ Pharmacology and Toxicology/ Forensic
Veterinary Pathology/ Equine Medicine/ Virology/
Oncology/ Immunology/ Molecular Biology)

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FACULTIES PROGRAMS DURATION OF STUDIES TUITION FEE
FULLTIME
Faculty of Doctor of Philosophy 3 years (Current exchange rates apply)
Bioengineering and (Bio-Industrial Technology / Material Technology / Forest
Technology Resources Technology / Energy Technology) 3years RM21,370 / USD5,300

Faculty of Doctor of Philosophy 3 years RM19,870 / USD4,900
Architecture and (Architectural History and Theory)
Ekistics RM19,870 / USD4,900

Faculty of Language Doctor of Philosophy
Studies and Human (History and Civilization/ Development and Educational
Development Values/ Religion and Contemporary/ Philosophy and
Social Development/ Language and Education Studies/
Communication )

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Facilities

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RESIDENTIAL SPORTS FACILITIES 25
COLLEGE
UMK provides several sports facilities:
All junior undergraduates • Gymnasium courts for
(first year students) are provided with • Basketball court
accommodation in residential colleges in the • Netball court
three campuses. Accommodation fee is MYR600 / • Futsal court.
USD150 per semester.
SECURITY
LIBRARY
UMK provides tight security measures for 24 hours that
UMK provides world class library services that include includes regular patrols to ensure the safety of the
locker services, photocopy services, self-check out campus. In addition, students and staff have special
terminal and book drop which are needed by the access cards for entrance to any building and office in
students. These excellent services include online campus.
journals and e-books which are guided by professional
librarians. COMPUTER LABORATORY

STUDENT HEALTH CENTRE / CLINIC Computer Laboratories are available for students to use
based on their needs and requirements.
Student Health Centre (Clinic) provides effective
medical services to students. This one-stop centre is INTERNET AND WIRELESS FACILITIES
equipped with observation and outpatient wards and
also medical emergency room. Students can also seek UMK provides free internet and wireless facilities for
medical treatment from other panel clinics which have both students and staff to accommodate teaching and
been approved by UMK. learning process.

AIRPORT

The City Campus is situated very near to Sultan Ismail
Petra Airport which takes only 10 minutes to reach it.
Taxis are easily available from the airport to all parts of
Kelantan.

BUS SERVICES

UMK provides air- conditioned bus service to students.
This free service is responsible to bring students from
campus to the students’ residence campus or vice versa.
Additional bus services are also available for special
semester academic programs, final examination and also
during the semester break which depends on students’
activities.

Admissions

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UNDERGRADUATE 27
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Programs

A. Qualifications
1. Minimum of 3 principals with A-Level examinations

or:
2. International Baccalaureate (IB) (with one sitting); or
3. For countries that have not adopted the UK

examination system or the International
Baccalaureate (IB), the entry will be considered
based on their qualifications recognized by the
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

B. English Proficiencies
1. TOEFL iBT minimum score 35 or:
2. IELTS minimum Band 4.5 or:
3. MUET minimum Band 2; or
4. Pearson Test of English minimum score of 43; or
5. Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests minimum

score of 147

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION
PROCEDURE

• Applicants should complete the application form (UMKA11/Rev.2) at UMK International website: http://hea.umk.edu.
my/v4/international/.

• In order to join Semester September intake, please make sure that the application is submitted on or before 30th
June (for September intake or 30th October (for February intake; depending on availability) every year.

• A processing fee of MYR80 / USD20 is imposed on every submission, payable to:

Account Holder Name : UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA KELANTAN
Account Number : 553038019271
Bank’s Full Name : MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD (MAYBANK)
Swift Code : MBBEMYKL
Bank Address : 5493 D & E, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 15200 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia

• The completed application form must be PROPERLY SCANNED and EMAILED to [email protected] together

with a copy of the following documents:

• Original certificates, transcripts, score sheets or school reports from secondary or college or university
• attended;
• Translated copies of academic certificates (if in other than English or Malay Language);
• Bank statement / sponsorship letter
• A copy of a passport [all pages in A4 size paper];
• A copy of passport size photograph (45mm high x 35mm wide) white colour background;
• English competency certificate

• All enclosed academic records and other supporting documents must be certified true copies.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

FLOW CHART FOR POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION PROCEDURE

START 1. Application should be submitted on or before 30th June (for
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Submit an application & d*eAppepnlicdatiinong ofonr aadvmaiislsaiobniliinttyo) postgraduate program (by
supporting document to research) is open throughout the year.
http://pams.umk.edu.my:8082/
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STATUS incomplete 3. POASpTrGoRcAeDsUsAiTnEgPfReOeGRoAfMM(BYYRC8O0U/RUSESWDO2R0Ki)s imposed on every

submission payable to:⮚ Application for admission into postgraduate program (by
coursework) should be submitted on or before 30th June (for

September intake or 30th October (for February intake;

depending on availability)
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BANK : MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD (MAYBANK)
ACPCROOUCENSTSINNOG FEE : 553038019271
unsuccessful SWIFT CODE : MBBEMYKL1. A processing fee of MYR 50.00 is imposed on every
STATUS submission payable to:

BANKBAACADNCKDOURNETSNSA ME :::UM5NA4IYV9BE3ARNDSKIT&BI MAENA,KLJAIANYLGSAIBANEKRSEHLUAADLNTTAANN Y AHY A
ACCOUNT NO. : M5P5B3EB0TE3R8M0AY1K,91L2572100
Receive Offer Letter : KOTA BHARU
Acceptance of Offer SWIFT CODE
KELANTAN, MALAYSIABANK ADDRESS : 5493 D & E, JALAN SULTAN YAHYA
PETRA,15200 KOTA BHARU

KELANTAN, MALAYSIA

For⮚fuKtrratinnhdselayrcwtiiornintefsoyliopru)mr fautllinoanm,ep&lepaasssepocrtonnutmabcert:clearly on the

Apply For Visa Approval Letter For fUurMtheKr inINfoTrmEaRtiNonA, pTlIeOasNeAcoLntact:

Office of the Deputy ViceCentre for Postgraduate Studies, Chancellor (Academic & International)

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan,
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STATUS

Approved TPeel ngkalan: +C60h9e77p1a7145 / 7028
: +609- 771 7162
Apply For Single Entry Visa & : [email protected]
arrangement to Malaysia 16100, Kota BharuFax

Email
KelantanWebsite : http://cps.umk.edu.my/

MALAYSIA

Undergo post medical check-
up upon arrival at Malaysia
: +6017-374 8966

Failed : [email protected]

STATUS

Pass

Program Registration &
Student Pass Application

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FEES

List of Fees and Payments for International Students (Undergraduate Program)

ITEMS VETERINARY DOCTOR FEES (MYR) SOCIAL SCIENCE
SCIENCE
A. Non-Recurrent Fees 100.00
Registration Fees 100.00 100.00 300.00
Orientation Week 300.00 300.00 200.00
Medical Check Up 200.00 200.00 300.00
Alumni 300.00 300.00 75.00
Student ID 75.00 75.00 75.00
Student Association 75.00 75.00 1,500.00
Personal Bond 1,500.00 1,500.00 200.00
Earnest Money (Wang Hemat Diri) 200.00 200.00 300.00
Co-Curriculum Fees 300.00 300.00 75.00
Group Insurance 75.00 75.00 3,125.00
Total Non-Recurrent Fees 3,125.00 3,125.00
2,040.00
B. Recurrent Fees (Per Semester) 7,760.00 2,400.00 100.00
Tuition Fees 100.00 100.00 150.00
International Student Fees 150.00 150.00 50.00
Laboratory 50.00 50.00 75.00
Service Charge 100.00 75.00 150.00
Library 150.00 150.00 30.00
Transportation 30.00 30.00 75.00
College Activities 75.00 75.00 45.00
Medical Facilities / Health Fees 45.00 45.00 80.00
Student Welfare Fund 80.00 80.00 2895.00
Computer / ICT Fees 8615.00 3255.00
Total Recurrent Fees (OPTIONAL) 26,285.00
89,275.00 29,165.00
C. English Language Course (10 Semesters) 600.00
TOTAL FEES (8 SEMESTERS) (A + (8 x B) + C) 600.00
600.00
30 D. Student Accommodation (Per Semester)

POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS

Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Program

A. Qualifications B. English Proficiencies

MASTERS (BY RESEARCH) • TOEFL iBT minimum score 35 or:
• Bachelor’s Degree with Honours (CGPA>2.75) • IELTS minimum Band 5 or:
• MUET minimum Band 2
from recognized institutions of higher learning or
equivalent qualification as endorsed by the Senate. EXEMPTIONS ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE
• Applicants with other qualifications may also REQUIREMENT
be considered for admission provided he/she
has appropriate research experience and is International students can be exempted from fulfilling
able to demonstrate the capacity to undertake the above English competency requirement given the
Postgraduate Studies. following conditions PROVIDED supporting documents
are furnished:
MASTERS (BY COURSEWORK)
• Bachelor’s Degree with Honours (CGPA>3.00) If the applicant originates from a country that uses
English as the official language; AND / OR
from recognized institutions of higher learning or
equivalent qualification as endorsed by the Senate. If the applicant has obtained the Bachelor’s or Master’s
degree with English as the sole medium of instruction;
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (BY RESEARCH) a letter from the institution’s Registrar as a supporting
• Master’s degree from recognized institutions document is required.

of higher learning or equivalent qualification as An international applicant who does not fulfil the English
endorsed by the Senate. Language requirement will be considered for Conditional
• University Senate may permit a candidate with Offer and study in UMK but must register and sit for
an outstanding First-Class Bachelor’s Degree either IELTS, TOEFL or MUET and achieve the score as per
(CGPA>3.70) for direct entry to PhD after going program standard in Malaysia.
through the evaluation process set by the University.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (BY COURSEWORK)
• Master’s degree from university recognized by

UMK’s Senate with minimum CGPA of 3.00 or
equivalent.
• Working experience would be an added advantage.

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POSTGRADUATE
APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Application must be applied through Online Application that can be find via http://pams.umk.edu.my:8082/

• A complete application should consist of:

• Certified copy of Identification Card / International Passport;
• Certified copy of academic certificates & transcripts (original & translated);
• A report of project proposal (for Research structure only);
• Report of an academic referee (for Research structure only);
• Documentary evidence of the applicant’s ability to cover all related expenses during programs period such as

bank guarantee or sponsorship letter for an amount of MYR30,000 / USD7400 (Master) or MYR48,000 / USD11,900

(PhD);

• Evidence of English proficiency (if any);
• Other relevant documents (if any).

• Application must be accompanied with MYR50.00 / USD13 processing fee payable to:

Account Holder Name : UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA KELANTAN
Account Number : 553038019271
Bank’s Full Name : MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD (MAYBANK)
Swift Code : MBBEMYKL
Bank Address : 5493 D & E, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 15200 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia

• All enclosed academic records and other supporting documents must be certified true copies.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE 1. * Application for admission into postgraduate program (by

FLOW CHART FOR UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIOreNsPeRaOrCcEhD) UisRoEpen throughout the year.

START 2. * Application must be made online via http://pams.umk.edu.
my:8082/. Please attached supporting documents as required.

Submit an application & POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM (BY COURSEWORK)● Application should be submit on or before 30th June (for
supporting document to September intake or 30th October (for February intake;
[email protected] 1. deAppenpdliincgaotnioavnaiflaobrilitay)dmission into postgraduate program (by

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Receive Offer Letter SWIFT CODE : MBBEMYKL

Acceptance of Offer PROCESSING FEEBANK ADDRESS : 5493 D & E, JALANSULTAN YAHYA
PETRA,15200 KOTA BHARU
Apply For Visa Approval Letter
1. A processing feeKoELfAMNTYARN5, 0MA/LAUYSSDIA13 is imposed on every
Not approved Fsorufburmtheirsisnfioormnaptioany,apblelaesetcoo:ntact:

STATUS UMK INTERNATIONAL
Deputy of Vice Chancellor Office (Academic & International)
Approved
ACUCnOivUerNsitTi MNaAlaMysiEa K ela:ntUanNIVERSITI MALAYSIA KELANTAN
Apply For Single Entry Visa & Pengkalan Chepa
arrangement to Malaysia
BANK 16100, Kota Bharu : MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD (MAYBANK)
Kelantan

ACMCAOLUAYNSTIANO : 553038019271
SWIFT COD:E+ 60 :17-374 8M96B6BEMYKL
BANK ADDR: iEntSerSn ationa:[email protected]&.mEy , JALAN SULTAN YAHYA

PETRA,15200 KOTA BHARU
KELANTAN, MALAYSIA

Kindly write your full name & passport number clearly on the
transaction slip)

For further information, please contact:

Undergo post medical check- Centre for Postgraduate Studies,
up upon arrival at Malaysia Universiti Malaysia Kelantan,
City Campus, 16100 Pengkalan Chepa,
Failed Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.

STATUS

Pass

Program Registration & Tel : +609771 7145 / 7028 3333
Student Pass Application Fax : +609- 771 7162
Email : [email protected]
End Website : http://cps.umk.edu.my/

Student
Pass & Visa

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All international students
are required to have a valid
Student Pass and Visa while
studying at Malaysia under
the laws and regulations of
the Government of Malaysia.
In order to apply for the
student pass, firstly you
shall apply Visa Approval
Letter (VAL) managed by
Education Malaysia Global
Services (EMGS) prior of
submission to Malaysia
Immigration Department.
When VAL application is
approved then only you
can apply for Single Entry
Visa (SEV) from the nearest
Malaysian Embassy (certain
countries do not require
visa). You MUST NOT enter
Malaysia before the VAL is
issued to you.

Please refer to the infographic
below for the step by step student
pass application:

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1. Visa Approval Letter (inclusive of insurance) MYR1,969 – MYR2,168 / USD485 – USD534
2. Student Pass & Visa (vary by country) MYR326 – MYR400 / USD80 – USD100
3. Personal Bond (vary by country & refundable) MYR200 – MYR2,000 / USD50 – USD493

Notes:

1. Item no. 1 & 2 to be settled once you are in Malaysia;

2. If you are currently holding a valid Student Pass from other Malaysian institutions, please shorten the duration of
the pass before submitting your document to us;

3. Application process normally takes one month and students will receive a Multiple Entry Visa (Student Pass) which
will be stamped on your passport.

EXTENDING YOUR STUDENT PASS MEDICAL SCREENING

Application for pass renewal must be made at least With effect from 1st June 2019, all International Students
THREE (3) months before the Student Pass expires; will no longer be required to undergo the Pre-Arrival
Medical Screening when applying for a student pass
It is student responsibility to maintain your legal status application to Malaysia. However, effective 1st June 2019,
at all times while you are in Malaysia. Overstay is a all international students will now be required to submit
violation of section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act a “Health Declaration Form” for their VAL applications.
1959/63, an offence under section 15(4) of the Act. The Failing to submit the Health Declaration form will result
offender can be fined not less than RM10,000 / USD2,500 in incomplete VAL application submission.
or face imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
You are REQUIRED to attend a Post-Arrival Medical
UMK will not be responsible for any offence committed Screening within 7 days from your date of entry into
by its students. Those who have overstayed will be Malaysia at the University Clinic / at EMGS’s approved
advised to approach the Malaysian Immigration panel of clinics/hospitals by completing Health
Department to settle the overstay issue themselves. Examination Report. Medical screening is a health check
that consists of a general examination by the examining
For further information, please contact UMK doctor, blood and urine tests as well as a chest x-ray
International at [email protected] examination. If you are diagnosed with a medical
condition that is deemed unsuitable for studies in
Malaysia, you will be required to bear the cost of leaving
Malaysia and to exit Malaysia before the expiration of
your current pass.

All cost involved in the examination and report either

36 original report or renewed report of examination shall be
borne by the students.

HEALTH DEPENDENT
INSURANCE PASS

It is compulsory for every student All new students are required to travel as a
entering Malaysia to have medical single traveler. Dependent passes application will only
insurance. All international students be processed after the student receives their Student Pass. It is
must be covered by a locally not possible to apply for dependent passes while you are applying for your
purchased medical health insurance Visa Approval Letter (VAL).
scheme. UMK International students
are covered by Medical Insurance You are allowed to bring your dependents only if you are studying full time
providers under EMGS. Please in Malaysia on a course/program that is more than twelve (12) months
refer here for the details of the long. Approval of your dependent pass application is at the discretion of
benefit offered by the medical the Immigration Department of Malaysia. The University WILL NOT be held
insurance providers https:// responsible for any loss or damage if you bring your dependents without
visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/ University consent.
guidelines/insurance.html.
All international students of UMK are required to apply for dependent’s pass
renewal at least 30 days before pass expiry date. Dependent Pass will be 37
renewed on the same date of as the Student Pass expired.

Travelling to
UMK

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Pre-Departure Checklist of documents or information in hand luggage: 39

Checklist before arrival: 1. Passport with any necessary student visa;
2. Travel/ flight tickets;
1. Accept university offer by sending confirmation 3. Malaysia currency/ traveler’s cheque;
and check the date you are expected to register 4. Travel/ personal insurance documents;
at UMK; 5. Offer letter from Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK);
6. A copy of VAL;
2. Check that your Visa Approval Letter (VAL) is 7. Evidence of your finances (bank statement/ sponsor’s
approved and obtain any necessary student visa/
entry clearance; letter);
8. Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if required for
3. Check that you have health insurance coverage
for you and your family members if you are your country)
bringing along your family. Please take note that 9. Address and phone number of UMK International,
it is not possible to apply for dependent passes
while you are applying for student’s pass; hotel/ hostel that you have booked or any onward
journey itinerary information (cost/ journey route)
4. Prepare original copies (and certifies
translation) of relevant certificates and
examination result;

5. Make accommodation arrangement;

6. Book your trip. You should try to arrive on the
arrival day(s) recommended by the university, 7
days before registration date for post medical
check-up;

7. Notify UMK International of your arrival by
completing UMK International Students Pre-
Arrival Request Form at https://forms.gle/
dDNFW5cDD1ZYrPhe9 and email your flight
itinerary to [email protected].

Upon Arrival

You may arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport only available at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport

(KLIA) / Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) (KLIA). Make your way to the ISAC as soon as you arrive

terminal depending on your flight carrier. On arrival at at KLIA for any assistance. For further information,

KLIA / KLIA2, please take note of the following: please contact ISAC at +603 8776 0974 or email to enqui-

[email protected]

Disembarkation Card - Complete a disembarkation card

and hand it to the immigration officer together with your Immigration Inspection Procedure - After completing the

passport and visa. immigration inspection procedure, please take careful

note of Malaysia immigration stamp on your passport.

Declaration and Prohibited Items - Under the provision The stamp will indicate the last date of allowed stay

of the Customs Act 1967, travelers entering Malaysia are in Malaysia. You are REQUIRED to attend a Post-Arriv-

required to declare all dutiable or prohibited goods in al Medical Screening within 7 days from your date of

their possession. Failure to declare dutiable or prohibited entry into Malaysia at the University Clinic / at EMGS’s

goods or making false declaration is an offence. approved panel of clinics/hospitals. You may have to pay

extra charges for processing your student pass if you

International Student Arrival Centre (ISAC) - EMGS has cannot submit the passport on time.

set up an ISAC to help you through your first steps when

you arrive in Malaysia. The ISAC will be open every day Upon completion of the Immigration Clearance proce-

from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and will make sure that you dure, please arrange for transportation to Kota Bharu,

40 are fully aware of where to go and what procedures to Kelantan, Malaysia. Our representative will meet you
follow to have a smooth arrival. Currently, the ISAC is there!

TRAVELLING TO UMK

Travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu is you remember your bus number, plate number and the
about 450 km. Students may follow the instruction below parking location!
to make their own transport arrangements to UMK /
hotel upon your arrival at KLIA/ KLIA2. There are several If you are from KLIA/KLIA2, you will have to go to
options available and you are open to choose the most Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) located at Bandar
suitable way that fits your journey. Tasik Selatan, Kuala Lumpur. Drop off point is at Kota
Bharu Bus Terminal.
Flight

There are many flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu
such as Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly and Malindo.
Kelantan’s only airport is the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
(KBR) at Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu. The journey from
KLIA/ KLIA2 to KBR takes approximately an hour and it is
the fastest and comfortable way to Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
It’s only takes less than ten (10) minutes’ drive from
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, Pengkalan Chepa, to UMK
City Campus.

Bus 41

Travel by bus from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu takes
about 9 – 10 hours. The bus fare is around RM 44.00.
The bus companies provide comfortable and sleeper
modern tourist busses (air-conditioned, WC). During
the trip, the bus will make a few stops for few minutes
for short refreshment breaks therefore make sure that

TESTIMONIALS

“Pursuing an MBA has always been my dream as I aim to “UMK offers conducive learning
have broader knowledge related to the inside and outside environment. It is the second public university
in Malaysia that offers veterinary medicine
of business operations. Universiti Malaysia Kelantan program.”
facilitates valuable knowledge and I learn from the real
experts. Many of the professors and teaching staff are Sharifo Ali Elmi, Master of Science, Somalia
equipped with academic and industrial experiences that
make learning fun, relevant and practical. The program “The reason why I chose UMK was due to their strong
focus on research, entrepreneurship and high-quality
syllabus, assignments, classes, and assessments are education. I joined the university in 2016 to pursue
delivered in flexible but effective manners which help my MSc degree and successfully graduated in 2018.
in producing top managers. I love the state of Kelantan Right after my graduation I continued my PhD study
too for it is socially, culturally and historically unique. here in UMK. Studying at UMK has given me a unique
learning experience that shaped who I am today. I have
Malaysia, truly Asia, it is worth to study here! ” been also offered a PhD fellowship and supported
financially and for that I am so grateful. Additionally,
Yoga Rafinika, Master of Business Administration (MBA), studying here in UMK allowed me to learn a different
Indonesia culture, interact with people and gain experience.
I participated in several events such as GLOBAL
“Malaysia is a nice place and Kelantan in particular is AMBASSADOR program, Cultural Night, International
attractive in its own way. The people in Kelantan are Students’ Day and City Tour which gave me a truly
international experience and allowed me to meet up
very kind, friendly and helpful. UMK is a nice university, with local and international students who are studying
with good people (the academic, non-academic and the in various universities in Malaysia. ”
international staff), I really appreciate their kindness and
support in helping me to cope with my study. Above all Ferid Abdulhafiz, PhD in Biotechnology, Ethiopia
it is less costly and very much affordable compared to

other Universities.”

42 Abubakar Abdulkarim, Master of Veterinary Medicine,
Nigeria

CONTACT US

For further information or any enquiries, please contact:

UMK INTERNATIONAL
Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International)

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
Pengkalan Chepa
16100, Kota Bharu
Kelantan
MALAYSIA

Tel : +609 7717135 / 7136 / 7139
Email : [email protected]
Web: http : //hea.umk.edu.my/v4/international

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