Location : Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan, Penang
Nearby : Adjacent to Design Village shopping precinct; nearby IKEA Batu Kawan; Batu Kawan Industrial Park; residential / suburban & developing region with amenities; a green-campus feel with landscaping, open spaces.
Getting here : Accessible by local road networks in Penang; buses likely; but more suburban so commuting is more from nearby towns or via bridges.
Faculties : Study areas including Business, Engineering, Hospitality, Computing, Creative Media.
The campus is relatively new (launched in 2022) .Has modern labs, library, recreation, gymnasium, sports facilities, student hostels connected to it via covered walk-ways. Designed for innovation and sustainability.

Entry Requirement

Here are the qualifications and details on the grades or scores required to qualify for this course

Requirements & Prerequisites

Highest Qualification

Degree

Case-by-case

English Language Requirement

Check out the English language requirements for this course with minimum score for each skills* in the bracket.

MUET

IELTS

*W = Writing, L = Listening, S = Speaking, R = Reading

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Minimum Requirement

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Subject Prerequisites

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English Language

Meet the required English language requirement or check possibility for English test exemption.

Other Assessments

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Study Cost & Duration

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Tuition Fee

Estimated fee / year

RM 14,650

Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change for the upcoming year.

Duration

3-4 years (Full Time)

4 years (Part Time)

Intake

January, May, September

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Living Cost in Batu Kawan, Penang

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Living costs with rent

RM 2,000 - 2,400 / month

Rent / month

RM450 - RM2,000

Private room within 1.5 km from campus

Meals & Groceries

Eat out 2 meals / day + RM 200

Transportation

Public transport pass
or occasional e-hailing

Mobile Plan

Monthly data plan

Entertainment

Movie per adult (x 1 ticket)

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Scholarships

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Pre-University

Diploma

Foundation

Degree

Master

PhD

UOW Malaysia Alumni & Family Discounts

Fee Waiver of 10%

Requirements

Alumni Discount

10% waiver of tuition fees for alumni to continue their studies to Bachelor Degree after their Pre-University / Foundation / Diploma Programs or continue their Postgraduate after their Bachelor's Degree.
10% waiver of tuition fees for Alumni’s children to study Pre-University / Foundation / Diploma / Degree or Postgraduate programmes.

Family Discount

Applicable programmes: Pre-University, Foundation, Diploma and Bachelor Degree.
10% waiver on tuition fee for subsequent family member if the first family member has completed, or is still studying at UOW Malaysia.

Awards Details

10% waiver of tuition fees

Master

PhD

UOW Malaysia Graduate Research Scholarship

Fee Waiver of 100%

Requirements

Applicants shall possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA ≥ 3.00 or its equivalent.
Must meet all prevailing academic and language requirements.
Must be a full time postgraduate (by Research) student registered at UOW Malaysia.
Applicant must be recommended by the respective school responsible for the supervision and assessment of the candidate’s postgraduate studies.

Awards Details

100% tuition fee waiver for the minimum candidature period of the program

Application

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Registration Details

Apply before intake starts in

January, May, September

Application fee

RM 700

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