• Global Mobility Centre
  • studyabroad@um.edu.my
  • 03-7967 7711
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Program Overview

The Mobility Attachment Program allows students from external institutions to attach with Universiti Malaya for up to 12 months under supervision of UM lecturers or professors.

There are two categories:

  1. Non-Graduating Research: Short-term research project.
  2. Internship: Short-term training programme at a faculty.
  • Enrolled as an active student (Undergraduate/Postgraduate)
  • Meets faculty attachment requirements
  • Good English proficiency

The application window is open throughout the year.

Each application requires a minimum of four (4) weeks for processing before the applicant can be issued the offer letter.

Processing Fee [Pay Before Arrival]

The processing fee is mandatory for all applicants.

Student CategoriesProcessing Fee
MalaysianMYR 100
Non-MalaysianMYR 750

Payment must be made upon acceptance of the offer and before arrival.

Attachment / Bench Fee [Pay Before Arrival]

The bench fee varies according to attachment type and duration.

Type of AttachmentMalaysian (/month)Non-Malaysian (/month)
ScienceMYR 300MYR 1,200
Clinical ScienceMYR 500MYR 1,500
Non ScienceMYR 100MYR 400

Students must make payment before arrival at UM.

Accommodation Fee
On-campus: ± MYR 900/month
Off-campus: ± MYR 1,500 – MYR 3,300/month

Visa & Miscellaneous Fees

  1. Visa Application
  2. Medical Insurance
  3. Post-arrival Medical Screening

Estimate via EMGS Calculator 

Living expenses info:  https://educationmalaysia.gov.my/money-cost/ 



Last Update: 26/11/2025