International Students
International Students
Welcome and thank you for choosing the University of Reading Malaysia for your studies. We are here to help you and to provide you with useful information on getting the most out of your time with us.
The University of Reading Malaysia welcomes applications from International Students (and is licensed by the Malaysian authorities to admit International Students). Please note that the application should be made in plenty of time because of the requirement to obtain a student visa. The University will provide advice and support during this process.
When Should You Apply?
The application deadline for international students is 2 months before the programme starts.
Adhering to these deadlines is very important because:
- Your application may not be processed in time for you to begin your courses with us.
- All applications submitted after this deadline will not be put forward for Achievement scholarships.
- International applicants will risk not being able to get their travel documents (visas, etc.) processed in time to begin class. For more information on attaining visas, health and life insurance in Malaysia, please call the International Office.
Application Deadlines & Visa Deadlines
Pre-sessional English Programme
| Pre-sessional English Programme | ||
|---|---|---|
| Intakes | Application Deadline | Student Visa Application Deadline |
| MARCH 8 March 2027 | 4 January 2027 | 8 January 2027 |
Foundation Programme
Undergraduate Programmes
Application Fee
International – RM530 (inclusive 6% SST)
Note: For international applicants, please note that Application Fee is strictly non-refundable. However, the RM530 application fee will be deducted from your tuition fees upon successful enrollment.
Document Requirements
- A clear copy of the passport biodata (for international applicants).
- A clear copy of the IELTS certificate or equivalent English qualification.
- Official transcripts and certificates of previous academic qualifications.
Note: You can still apply with provisional results. We accept and consider applications with forecast or provisional results and will make conditional offers where applicable.
Payment for International Students
The tuition fees payable are denominated in Ringgit Malaysia and any shortfall from any translation of foreign currency to Ringgit Malaysia and bank charges must be borne by the student.
University of Reading Malaysia has partnered with Flywire, a third-party international money transfer platform with the aim of making payments easier for our international students. Flywire allows you to pay securely from your home country through a variety of payment options, typically in your home currency.
- Pay from accounts from outside of Malaysia.
- Support various payment methods that range from bank transfer, credit cards, e-payments, and more for most countries and territories.
- Provides real-time payment tracking through email, in-app and text alerts.
- 24x7 multilingual support via email, live chat or phone.
Making a Decision on Your Application
Upon receiving your application, our Admissions Office will acknowledge your application by sending an email or if it is an online application, you will received an automated email stating your application has been successfully submitted.
You are advised to include all transcripts and certificates of your previous academic pursuance. These documents should clear copies and verified wherever applicable. We will be unable to process the application if the scanned copies are blurred. Should your application be incomplete, you will be notified to furnish us with further details that will aid in making our decision. Once your complete application (including all documentation) is received, a decision will be emailed to you within two working weeks. Assuredly, we will keep you updated on your application status throughout the application process.
For information on additional requirements for immigration purposes that must be fulfilled by international students before entering Malaysia to study, please email the International Office at uorm-international@reading.edu.my or call +607 268 6205.
