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This application guide will assist you to apply for UM Mobility Attachment Program.
Application Period: Available throughout the year
ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY APPLICANT
STEP 1 : IDENTIFICATION ON THE AREA OF STUDIES
STEP 2 : IDENTIFICATION OF PREFERRED UM SUPERVISOR
STEP 3 : COMPLETE THE PRE-APPLICATION FORM
ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY THE RESPECTIVE FACULTY/CENTRE
STEP 4 : APPOINTMENT OF SUPERVISOR BY FACULTY (Faculty)
STEP 5 : ISSUANCE OF ACCEPTANCE LETTER BY FACULTY THROUGH DEAN OFFICE
ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY APPLICANT
STEP 6 : ONLINE APPLICATION
Applicant is required to submit a formal application through apply.um.edu.my based on the guideline provided.
Required Supporting Documents for Application:
Confirmation Letter by home university
• Student's status at home university.
• Level of study
• Expected date for graduation.
Insurance
• if the duration of stay is less than 3 months, an insurance purchased from home country which covered health, death, personal accident and repatriation will suffice; or
• if the duration of stay is more than 3 months, it is mandatory for the student to be covered by a locally purchased medical health insurance scheme as required by Malaysian Immigration Department (MID) during the Student Mobility Visa application.
STEP 7 : ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER LETTER
STEP 8 : APPLICATION OF STUDENT MOBILITY VISA AND ENTRY PERMIT
Student Mobility Visa application is applicable for attachment duration more than 3 months (maximum of 1 year).
Step 1: Applicant to apply a Student Mobility Visa via Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) Portal (Approx. 5 weeks)
For more information, kindly refer to this link
The below-mentioned is applicable during COVID-19 as a requirement by the Malaysia Immigration Department (MID) & National Security Council.
Step 2: Apply for Travel Authorization Letter (approx. 3 weeks).
Step 3: Upon entry to Malaysia, mandatory quarantine of 7 or 10 days depends on the category.
For any latest updates on immigration policies, please refer to this page.
STEP 9 : COMMENCEMENT OF MOBILITY ATTACHMENT PROGRAM
Successful applicant is required to visit Global Mobility Centre (GMC) Office to complete the registration process.
In conclusion, there are 6 Stages of the application for the attachment program starting fill up the Pre-Application Form:
GLOBAL MOBILITY CENTRE (GMC)
LEVEL 1, BLOCK G, PERDANASISWA COMPLEX
UNIVERSITI MALAYA
50603 KUALA LUMPUR
MALAYSIA
TEL: +603 7967 7711/7712/7713/7716
Last Update: 03/06/2025