international student guide - ucts
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INTERNATIONALSTUDENT GUIDE
www.ucts.edu.my
INTRODUCING
UNIVERSITY COLLEGEOF TECHNOLOGY SARAWAK
Contents
Overview
Your experience at UCTS
Courses
Application requirements
Course fees & expenses
Intakes
How to apply
Acceptance of offer
International collaborations
Exchange students’ testimonials
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Quality Education Within Your ReachUniversity College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) was established with the vision of providing a world-class institution of higher learning founded on science & technology, outstanding yet affordable. UCTS has been one of the fastest growing universities in Malaysia since its inception. Located strategically at the centre of the “fruit basket belt” of Sarawak, in the town of Sibu, it is one of Malaysia’s most affordable cities. You can live in the area’s bustling urban culture without the stress of expensive cities, offering a perfect study environment.
World Class FaciltiesUCTS has one of the state-of-arts
yet high-tech green campus in
Malaysia to facilitate conducive
teaching and enhance learning
& research activities. It is the
first university in Malaysia to
achieve the highest rating
(Platinum) for the Green
Building Index (GBI) award. Also,
UCTS will be complemented by
its own Science & Technology
Park, equipped with progressive
educational facilities and career
laboratories that simulate local
and global industry requirements.
Education from the Real WorldIn UCTS, education focuses on
the real world. With the
University’s strong industry
partnerships and linkages, you
get first hand training and
industrial exposure. UCTS offers
a wide range of industry exposure
programmes where you get to
practically implement the
knowledge that you learnt
previously to solve all challenges.
Getting Ready for your FutureWant to stand out in the
workforce? UCTS gives you an
intensive and pragmatically
challenged way of learning,
preparing you with the right
knowledge and skills needed in
today’s world. UCTS emphasises
on both theory and hands-on
learning, so once graduate, you
are ready to make your stand.
A Unique Learning EnvironmentLocated in the state that is
made up of 27 distinct ethnic
groups speaking more than 40
different languages and dialects,
you get to meet new friends that
are of multi-cultural, multi-racial,
multi-lingual and multi-religious
background. Most notably, all
ethnic groups get along well
with one another. The diversity
of the student population
provides a rich and teeming
campus life-style that is unique
to the University.
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Your Experience at UCTS
Sarawak
SIBUDiscover SibuSibu, located in the heart of Borneo Sarawak, is a naturally preferred destination in the central region. It is a bustling and rapidly growing town, busy for its palm oil and ship building industries. Home to the rich culture, Sibu celebrates the annual Borneo Cultural Festival and hosts several other local festivals. Sibu may not have the glitz and glamour of some of Malaysia’s other capital cities, but it is unassuming and tranquil. The amazing food, the river, the festivals, the nature, and most of all the friendly people are what make Sibu worthwhile.
Sibu and UCTS virtual tour can be found at:http://www.panomatics.com/nextgen/my/ucts/
credits to : Mr. David Li
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Credit to: Mr. David Li
Going AroundUCTS campus is about 7km from town centre. Transportation is not a problem in Sibu as you can get around by public buses or hail a taxi or rent a car. Public buses (Sungai Merah Bus/Teku Road Bus) are available between 6am to 6pm and a bus stop is located just outside the campus. It costs about RM2 from UCTS campus to town centre.
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UCTS GPS COORDINATES:2°20’30.2” N, 11°50’36.6” E
Get your Bearings
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What’s Going On
The University organises or participates in
some annual events such as UCTS Sports
Day, Speak Up Contest, Motivation Camp,
Health Run, Majlis Sukan IPTS Malaysia
(MASISWA)-Private Institutions’ Sports
Event, Borneo Cultural Festival, etc. You
are also often given a chance to be
involved in volunteering work whereby you
have an opportunity to serve in the
community. This provides you a pragmatic
learning experience and allowing you to
grow in character and in an understanding
of civic responsibility.
Student Life
Clubs make up an integral part of students’
university experience. It is one of the fastest
ways to get involved, meet new people and
basically practise your leadership skills.
UCTS clubs range from areas like musical,
spiritual, sports and cultural to public
speaking and entrepreneurial. For the
convenience of the students, UCTS sets up
the UCTS Coop Shop that displays a
concept of convenience store.
Join the Club
Taekwondo ClubComputing ClubFrisbee ClubBuddhist ClubYouth Growth ClubBadminton ClubNetball ClubWushu ClubBasketball ClubMandarin ClubLeo ClubMusic ClubLIFE (Bible Study)
Toastmasters ClubIndoor Games ClubDance ClubGreen ClubFootball & Futsal ClubCampus Fellowship ClubPhotography& Videography ClubJunior ChamberInternational (JCI)Business EntrepreneurshipSociety ClubPersatuan Mahasiswa Islam(Muslim Students Association)
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Where to LiveThe University offers off-campus hostels
that are located just opposite with
complimentary shuttle service to
campus. The hostels are guarded by
wardens who take care you. The prices
start from RM1000-RM3500 per semester,
furnished with basic amenities. For private
rental accommodation assistance and
resources, you can seek guidance from
UCTS International Office.
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What UCTS offers
For full details of the courses, please see:http://www.ucts.edu.my/international/index.php/programmes/
Foundation in Arts
Foundation in Science
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)
Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons)
Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Marketing
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons)
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Hons)
Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Wood Products Processing
Bachelor of Food Technology (Hons)
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons)
Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)
Master of Engineering
Master of Science in Business Management
Master of Project Management
Master of Business Administration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering
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Application Requirements
English Language Requirements
All teaching at UCTS is carried out in English (with the exception of some language-specific teaching) so we must be convinced that you have sufficient fluency in written and spoken English to cope with your course from the start. Below are the details of acceptable qualifications and grades:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Test of English asForeign Language (TOEFL)
Pearson English Test (PTE)
5.0
410-413
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36
Paper-Based Test (PBT)
Undergraduate
Internet-Based Test (IBT)
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* If you are unsure, or if your qualification or country is not listed, please contact us for specific information. The pre-requisite subjects for each course can be requested from UCTS International Office.
Country Requirement Entry Level
Bangladesh Secondary School Certificate (SSC)/Dhakil(from Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board)
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Certificate/Alim(from Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board)
Cambridge GCE O Level
Cambridge GCE A Level
Matriculation
Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Ugama (STPU)
BDTVEC National Diploma
BDTVEC Higher National Diploma
Diploma of Upper Secondary Education (Grade 12)
Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Standard X)
Secondary School Certificate (Standard X)
All India Secondary School Certificate (awarded by Central Board of Secondary Education)
Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)
All India Senior School Certificate(awarded by Central Board of Secondary Education)
Higher Secondary Course Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate/Higher School Certificate (Standard XII)
Pre-U/Foundation
Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Umum (SMU) 3
Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA)
Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK)
Ijazah Madrasah Aliyah
Baccalauréat
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)/Matriculation
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)
Secondary School Graduation/National University Entrance Examination/Upper Secondary (Grade 12)
Foundation
Bachelor Degree
Foundation
Bachelor Degree
Bachelor Degree
Bachelor Degree
Foundation
Bachelor Degree
Foundation/Bachelor Degree(depending on grade)
Foundation
Foundation
Bachelor Degree
Foundation
Bachelor Degree
Bachelor Degree
Academic Entry RequirementsYou must have certain qualifications depending on your country or educational system in order to get a place in
UCTS. As a guide to the minimum academic entry requirements, please see the following:
UCTS International Student Guide
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
China
India
Indonesia
Laos
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Vietnam
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Course Fees & Expenses
Investing in Your FutureStudents from outside Malaysia will be classed as international students, and charged tuition fees at
the overseas rate. Below are the tuition fees for international students:
*Note: Actual fees per year will be based on credits taken by students. Figures shown are only estimation.(RM1 USD0.25)
Foundation & Undergraduate Programmes Duration (Year) Fees Per Year (RM)
Foundation in Arts
Foundation in Science
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons)
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons)
Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Wood Products Processing
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Hons)
Bachelor of Food Technology (Hons)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)
Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons)
Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Marketing
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons)
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture
Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)
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1
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3.5
3
3.5
13,000.00
13,000.00
19,917.50
23,080.00
22,455.00
20,915.00
23,045.00
19,830.00
21,100.00
20,225.00
21,226.67
20,651.43
28,222.00
19,742.86
Postgraduate Programmes Duration (Year) Total Fees (RM)
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Business Management
Master of Project Management
Master of Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management
1.5
2
1.5
2
3
3
30,000.00
18,000.00
30,000.00
19,500.00
32,000.00
26,000.00
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When to ApplyUCTS has 3 main intakes per year. Applications to be submitted at least 3 months before intake starts.
February Intake(February – June) Open to new applicants for all Undergraduate programmes.
April Intake (April – July)Open to new applicants for all Foundation and Undergraduate programmes.
September Intake (September – January)Open to new applicants for all Foundation and Undergraduate programmes
We estimate living costs in UCTS to be between RM12,000 and RM15,000 each academic year. You will also need to budget for flights home, as well as any visa required. Below are the estimated on-campus basic living expenses per month:
Intakes HOW TO APPLY
ACCOMODATIONRM300 RM500
FOODRM200
OTHER EXPENSESe.g. transportation
+ + RM1000Total Estimated Expenses
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Download and complete the application formDownload the application form at: http://international.ucts.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/international_student_application_form.pdf
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Scan and email the completed application form together with the required documentsDouble check all documents before submission. Email the completed application form and the required documents to [email protected]
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Receive your offer letter via emailUCTS International Office will notify and email you the admission decision.
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Ready the documentsWhat you will need: - Previous academic transcripts/results
- English proficiency test results (e.g. IELTS)
- Passport size photos
- Copy of Identity Card (translated & original copy)
- Copy of Birth Certificate (translated & original copy)
- Copy of passport with minimum 1 year validity (including front and used pages)
- Course Syllabus (if request for credit transfer) *All documents must be certified and translated into English copies (for Identity Card & Birth Certificate in other language) *Documents translated must be verified by authorities
Visa InformationThe International Office provides visa and immigration information to new students. This includes how to obtain a visa to study, information about your status, getting student pass, your legal obligations etc.
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Acceptance of Offer
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Make paymentPlease make all the necessary payment as indicated in the offer letter in Malaysian currency. The University will not be liable for any discrepancies from the payment made by the foreign currencies which will be borne by the students. All payment must be made payable to EDUSAR RESOURCES SDN BHD. Payment must not be made to a third party be it UCTS agent, representative or staff. Mode of payment as follows:
- Telegraphic Transfer Student’s name & payment details must be included when processing the telegraphic transfer. The copy of the Telegraphic Transfer Receipt must be sent together with the original offer pack to UCTS International Office.
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Read through all the information in the offer pack clearly. UCTS International Office will assist in the application of Student Pass/VisaComplete the following offer pack:
a.Acceptance Letter
b.Health Declaration & Medical Examination Formc.Refund Policy Formd.Personal Financial Information Forme.Airport Pick-up Formf.Hostel Application Formg.Family Information Form
4 Getting Student VisaSarawak has different immigration policies that need to be complied with on top of the Malaysian immigration policies.
a. UCTS International Office will proceed to apply for Student Pass after receiving the offer acceptance documents (lead time – 8 weeks).b. Once the Student Pass is approved by the Sarawak State Immigration Department, UCTS International Office will email and courier the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) to the applicant. c. Applicant can then use the VAL to obtain the Single Entry Visa at the designated Malaysian Embassy.d. Applicant can arrange to travel to Malaysia once received the Single Entry Visa.e. UCTS International Office will bring the applicant to Sibu Immigration Office to obtain the multiple entry Student Pass after arriving to UCTS.
Email & courier the completed original documents listed in (1) above including payment receiptDouble check all documents before submission. Email the completed offer pack and relevant documents to [email protected] before couriering them to the following address:
International OfficeUniversity College of Technology Sarawak868, Persiaran Brooke96000 Sibu, SarawakMalaysia
Tel: +60 84 367 300 Fax: +60 84 367 301
*Please notify UCTS International Office after you emailed and couriered.
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Overall ApplicationProcess Summary
Application for admission
Receive offer letter
Receive Visa Approval Letter
Sign & return Acceptance Letter
Make payment for all the feesas stated in offer letter
Courier the completed offer pack
UCTS International Office will process theStudent Pass / Visa Application
Do your Single-Entry Visa atdesignated Malaysian Embassy
Plan the trip to Sibu
Getting to UCTS
Once received the acceptance letter, the student can start the planning to Sibu. Please contact UCTS International Office should you need any assistance throughout your planning.
Pre-departure Checklist
Double check the date of Registration Day
Submit the Airport Pick-up Form
Submit the Hostel Application Form
Confirm all travel arrangements
Ready all traveling documents(e.g. visa, passport etc.)
Inform UCTS International Office contact person on the confirmed date & flight of arrival
Bring along original copy of relevant documents/certificates/results
Ensure to bring some Malaysian currency
Save the contact number of International Office contact person and the address of the University
UCTS campus is located at about 23km from Sibu Airport, which takes about 30 minutes’ drive. Taxi stands selling taxi coupons are available at the airport, costing about RM45 to UCTS campus. Airport pick-up request can also be arranged with UCTS International Office minimum a week prior arrival.
How to get there
AirAsiaFrom – Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kuching
Malaysia AirlinesFrom – Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Miri, Bintulu, Mukah
Direct Flight to Sibu
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InternationalCollaborations
AUSTRALIA
BELGIUM
BRUNEI
CHINA
INDONESIA
KOREA
TAIWAN
THAILAND
UNITED KINGDOM
Murdoch University
Université De Namur (UN)
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
Fuzhou Polytechnic
Guangdong AIB Polytechnic (GDAIB)
Kunming University of Science & Technology (KUST)
North China University of Water Resources & Electric Power (NCWU)
Wuyi University (WYU)
Politeknik Negeri Pontianak (POLNEP)
Politeknik Negeri Samarinda (POLNES)
Universitas Islam Bandung (UNISBA)
Pai Chai University (PCU)
Chang Jung Christian University (CJCU)
Feng Chia University (FCU)
National Kaohsiung University of Science & Technology (NKUST)
University of Taipei (UT)
Chiang Mai University (CMU)
University of Birmingham (UoB)
University of Portsmouth (UoP)
(as of 2017)
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Exchange Students’ Testimonials
“I have gained a lot from my semester abroad at UCTS, be it studies or others. I am grateful for the university’s hospitality. If there is a chance, hope we will meet again.”
GUOJIANfrom Wuyi University, ChinaBachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture
“Throughout my time in UCTS, I am deeply impressed by the friendliness and enthusiasm of the staff and coursemates, and of course the environment of the university. I am thankful to have been given the opportunity to study as an exchange student in UCTS.”
CHEN HAIYUNfrom Wuyi University, ChinaBachelor of Business Administration (Hons)
“I have never experienced summer in December, or anywhere else like UCTS. I will be a better me when we meet again.”
LI YIDIfrom Wuyi University, ChinaBachelor of Food Technology (Hons)
“The kind and approachable lecturers, the outstanding teaching environment, as well as the humble local makes me feel at home. I am very fortunate to have experienced the different culture through educational and cultural exchange, and also a different way of teaching and learning.”
DENG SHUXIANfrom Wuyi University, ChinaBachelor of Business Administration (Hons)
“It has been an honour to have the opportunity to be part of the programme at one of the most renowned university in Sarawak, Malaysia.”
JAINI BIN HAJI JUMATfrom University Brunei Darusalam, BruneiBachelor of Electrical Engineering (Hons)
“I believe studying in UCTS has made me a more independent individual - letting me experience new things and make new friends as well as discover knowledge in something I am really interested in. The lecturers here are almost always available to meet and chat, and all the staff I have met have helped me to feel supported and at ease.”
NUR ALIMATUL HAKIMAH BT. NARUDINfrom University Brunei Darusalam, BruneiBachelor of Food Technology (Hons)
“The Student Exchange Programme I had in UCTS was personally challenging, but I have no doubt that it was tremendously a valuable opportunity. The on-site support I received from the administrative staff, academic staff and students was brilliant, every query I had was answered promptly and professionally. I learnt to be more independent in decision making, adapting different cultures, and gained exceptionally last-a-lifetime memories.”
FATIN BINTI HAJI SAULIfrom University Brunei Darusalam, BruneiBachelor of Food Technology (Hons)
“The new environment makes me feel different.”
ZHENG SIJIEfrom Wuyi University, ChinaBachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture
UCTS International Student Guide
All information is correct at the time of printing. However, the University reserves the right to change any information without prior notice.
International OfficeUniversity College of Technology Sarawak868, Persiaran Brooke 96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
T: +60 84 367 300E: [email protected]/WeChat: +60 13 863 6626 (Ms. Esther Siong)
Business Hours:Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm (GMT +8)Saturday & Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed
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