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Kindly be informed that International Students who have received their offer letter from UKMShape are required to apply for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL), as early as 3 months or at least 1 month before the registration date . Below are the required forms and guidelines for International Student Visa Application, which contains all information such as UKMShape visa processing fees, payment information, document requirements, eVAL processing timeline and general information regarding entry into Malaysia. It is also important that applicants refer to the guidelines below before submitting their application:
For first time applications (currently outside of Malaysia / holding dependent or other passes), students who intend to change their courses but currently holding a one-off student pass, and applicants who had previously studied in Language Centres.
Procedures and guidelines:
DownloadFor applicants who are changing institutes / courses (application type : From other University / Within same University (UKM Global / UKMShape)). Variation applications made during 2nd year onwards are not recommended.
✍2021 – registration for Semester 2 / 20202021 onwards
DownloadFor applicants who are changing level of studies.
✍2021 – registration for Semester 2 / 20202021 onwards
DownloadThe following type of passports are not acceptable: Diplomatic, Official, Refugee, Temporary, Emergency passport. Please ensure that you provide an active email address as UKMShape will use this medium to notify any issues regarding your application.
Other guidelines :
📌 VAL Application Flowchart – Download
📌 How to fill in your name according to MRZ – Download
📌 Photo – https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/guidelines/passport-photo-guidelines.html
📌 Passport copy sample – Download
📌 Health Declaration Form – Download
📌 Insurance Packages – https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/guidelines/insurance-new.html
📌Checklist for Arrival of New Students in Malaysia – Download
*Please be informed that Etiqa Family Takaful Berhad (EFTB) are no longer issuing physical medical cards for policies purchased through EMGS. Students are required to download the Smile App from Google Play or App Store. For more information, please click on Etiqa Smile Apps.
Arrival in Malaysia
UKMShape will only accept your passport and post arrival medical report after you have completed your registration (same day). Therefore, you may arrange for your journey to Malaysia within 7 days before your registration date.
📌 Post VAL medical examination report – Download form
You are also encouraged to compare available transportation options to your preferred accommodation / UKMShape from KLIA / KLIA2. Please refer to the respective websites on these arrangements. You may also opt to use mobile apps for e-hailing services, as they offer competitive rates.
| UKMShape Address |
| Centre for Shaping Advanced & Professional Education (UKMSHAPE) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi Selangor |
| ☏ Contact Us |
| Call Center UKM China |
| ☏ +864009937888 |
| ukmshape_china@126.com |
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| Counter Operation Hour |
| Monday – Thursday 8.15 am – 12.45 pm 2.15 am – 4.45 pm |
| Friday 8.15 am -12.00pm 3.00 pm -4.45 pm |
| Saturday & Sunday Closed |
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