SECTION 3:

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(All fees and charges stated in this section are subject to the Universitys decision. The University has
the right to review the fees from time to time.)

POSTGRADUATE STUDENT FEE

Students are categorized based on nationality as Malaysian, ASEAN, and Non-ASEAN and are charged
accordingly. Upon being accepted by the University, students shall make arrangements for their financial support
and the payment of Student Fee throughout their study at the University. The Student Fee comprises of
registration, tuition, accommodation and services. The Student Fee may be revised from time to time with prior
notice being given to students.
The Student Fee shall be paid within two (2) weeks after the commencement of each semester. Sponsored
student must submit the Sponsorship Letter from the sponsor upon registration. The letter must clearly state the
type of fee covered under the sponsorship (such as registration, tuition, accommodation and services). Payment
for campus accommodation may be arranged separately.
UUM Student Fee is as listed below:
UUM Sintok
Fee

MALAYSIAN

ASEAN

NONASEAN

UUMKL & Off-Campus

Centres
NONMALAYSIAN
MALAYSIAN

Full-time

Part-time

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

(RM)

(RM)

(RM)

(RM)

(RM)

(RM)

Registration

550

550

750

750

550

750

Insurance

78

Medical Examination

200

200

200

628

550

950

950

550

950

288

168

560

560

83

250

Coursework

300/credit
hour

300/credit
hour

450/credit
hour

500/credit
hour

400/credit hour

650/credit hour

Project Paper (not

exceeding 12 credit
hours)

300/credit
hour

300/credit
hour

450/credit
hour

500/credit
hour

400/credit hour

650/credit hour

150/credit
hour

150/credit
hour

300/credit
hour

340/credit
hour

300/credit hour

360/credit hour

150/credit
hour

150/credit
hour

300/credit
hour

340/credit
hour

300/credit hour

360/credit hour

1000/
semester

1000/
semester

1500/
semester

1700/
semester

1000/
semester

1700/
semester

1100/
semester
950

900/
semester
950

1650/
semester
1250

1850/
semester
1450

950

950

1250

1450

425/credit

425/credit

550/credit

600/credit

625/credit hour

700/credit hour

Non-recurring fee

Total
Recurring fee
Service
Tuition fee
MBA

MSc., MEd., MEc., MPM,

MHRM, MA, LL.M
Coursework
Project Paper (not
exceeding 12 credit
hours)
Dissertation (12 credit
hours and more)
Masters' Programme by
Full Research
Tuition
Thesis Examination (viva)
Thesis Re-examination
(reviva)
DBA
Coursework

UUM Sintok
Fee

Consultation
Dissertation
Thesis Examination (viva)
Thesis Re-examination
(reviva)

MALAYSIAN

ASEAN

NONASEAN

UUMKL & Off-Campus

Centres
NONMALAYSIAN
MALAYSIAN

Full-time

Part-time

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

(RM)
hour

(RM)
hour

(RM)
hour

(RM)
hour

(RM)

(RM)

425/credit
hour
1800/
semester
1750

425/credit
hour
1800/
semester
1750

550/credit
hour
2400/
semester
1950

600/credit
hour
2760/
semester
2150

625/credit hour

700/credit hour

2400/
semester
1750

2880/
semester
2150

1750

1750

1950

2150

1750

2150

1850/
semester
1750/
semester
1750/
semester

1350/
semester
1750/
semester
1750/
semester

2220/
semester
1950/
semester
1950/
semester

2405/
semester
2150/
semester
2150/
semester

Ph.D (full research)

Tuition
Thesis Examination (viva)
Thesis Re-examination
(reviva)

FEE FOR PRE-REQUISITE COURSE

NATIONALITY

CHARGE PER CREDIT

(RM)

Malaysian

150.00

ASEAN Country

200.00

Non ASEAN Country

230.00

FEE FOR AUDIT COURSE

Audit Course fee is RM250.00 per course.

OTHER FEES
REGISTRATION FEE
Registration fee includes charges for orientation, smart card, students activities and management fees.

GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Takaful Insurance coverage for students is as follows:

Death Benefit (accident)

Permanent Disability
Medical Treatment
Hospital Benefits

:
:
:
:

RM60,000 per person

Based on percentage of permanent disability
RM2,000 per annum/person
RM25.00 per day, up to RM2,000.00 (maximum) per annum/person

International student must be covered under the Health Insurance Scheme comprises of Group Hospitalization
and Surgical Plan (GHS) and Group Term Life (GTL). The student must purchase the Insurance Policy from
agent appointed by the University upon registration.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BOND

International students are required to pay a students bond during registration. The bond will be refunded upon
the completion of studies. The rate of students bond is as listed below:
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

Country
Bangladesh
Canada
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Japan
Korea
Macao
Myanmar
Nepal
Pakistan
Philippines
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
U.S.A

Rate (RM)
750.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
750.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
750.00
750.00
750.00
750.00
200.00
750.00
750.00
300.00
2,000.00

*The rate of students bond for unlisted countries is RM1,500.00

IN CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION FEE

The rate of accommodation fees is as follows:
Accommodation Fees
Student Residential Hall

Local Students
(RM)

International Students
(RM)

2 persons/room

375/semester

450/semester

3 persons/room

300/semester

350/semester

4 persons/room

225/semester

250/semester

4.00/day

5.00/day

900/semester
(Deposit RM250)

1000/semester
(Deposit RM250)

1200/semester

1200/semester

Off semester rate

Maybank Students Residential Hall

UUM Staff Quarters
(Taman Universiti)

Note: In Campus accommodation for postgraduate students is not guaranteed and subject to availability.

OFF CAMPUS (TAMAN SISWA) ACCOMMODATION FEE

The rental rates at Taman Siswa are as follows:
Room or
House

Single

Family

Rate per month

Deposit
(3 months)

Per month

Room 1

RM 250 + RM 100*

RM 1050

RM 350

Room 2

RM 200 + RM 100*

RM 900

RM 300

Room 3

RM 200 + RM 100*

RM 900

RM 300

House

RM 550 + RM 300*

RM 2550

RM 850

RM 950

*Utility deposit payment

For further enquiries and bookings, please contact Mr. Rodzi Abd. Rahman at 604-919 9106/9107 (office) or 019494 8904 (mobile) or e-mail rodzi919@uum.edu.my

MEDICAL EXAMINATION FEE

The charge for medical examination and blood test is RM200.00 per student.

PAYMENT MODE

Students may make payment to the university using any of the payment modes listed below;
1.

e-com (FPX)
FPX (Financial Process Exchange) is a multi-bank online internet banking service available through the
link: http://e-com.uum.edu.my/bend/paymode.jsp. FPX can be used by registered internet banking account
holder with any of the banks listed below. A minimum service fee of RM0.70 is charged for payment made
via FPX. Student will receive a confirmation on successful transaction which shall be printed and
presented during registration as proof of payment. FPX service is available from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
daily.
FPX Participating Banks:

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad

Bank Bumiputra Commerce (CIMB)

Hong Leong Bank Berhad

Public Bank Berhad

2.

e-com (Credit Card)

Payment by credit card is available via Internet for MasterCard or Visa Card holders worldwide through
UUM website with the following link http://e-com.uum.edu.my/creditcard/utama.jsp. The site protected
under secure environment Securecode / Verified by Visa. Student will receive a confirmation on
successful transaction which shall be printed and presented during registration as proof of payment.

3.

Payment at Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB) counters nationwide

Payment can be made at any BIMB counter nationwide via Bill Payment.
The payment will be updated in the students account on the next working day.
How to make payment through BIMB counter:
i.
Go to any BIMB counter nationwide
ii.
Complete the Bill Payment Slip with the following details:
a.
Name
b.
I/C No.
c.
Payment to whom (UUM)
d.
Reference No. : students matrik number
iii. Present the Bill Payment Slip at BIMB counter and retain the Bill Payment slip as proof of payment.

4.

e-Tunai (e-Cash)
e-Tunai or MEPS Cash is a payment using the SmartCard / Bankcard. Student can use the Smart Card/
Bank Card in 5 outlets in UUM, which are: Bursary Counter, Sultanah Bahiyah Library, Corporative Shops,
PUSUR (Sports and Recreations Centre) and Unimart Supermarket.

5.

Telegraph Transfer (TT) For payment outside Malaysia

Payment from outside Malaysia can be made through TT as below:

Beneficiary:
Bendahari Universiti Utara Malaysia

Bank name:
Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad

Account number:
02093010000010 (there are 14 digits)

Bank branch/address:
Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB)
UUM Branch
Universiti Utara Malaysia
06010 Sintok, Kedah
Malaysia

Swift code:
BIMBMYKL

Banks tel. no.:

604-9246271

Summary of Payment Mode and Type Of Payment

No.
1
2
3

Payment Mode
e-com (FPX)
e-com (Credit Card)
BIMB counter

e-tunai (e-cash)

Types of Payment
Student Fee & other payments
Student Fee & other payments
Student Fee, outstanding amount in students
account, Processing fees for UUM undergraduate &
postgraduate applications
Student Fee, Library charges & other payments

Cash payment made at the Bursary Counter is subjected to a service charge of RM 20.00. Payments in
foreign currency are not accepted at the Bursary Counter.

PROCEDURES AND REFUND

PAYMENT OF STUDENT FEE

All fees must be paid within two (2) weeks after the commencement of the semester.
Students who fail to settle the fee within the stipulated time is subjected to the penalty as follows:
a)
b)
c)
d)

the status be de-activate and student is not allowed to register;

the student who remain inactive for more than one (1) month after the commencement of the semester
without prior approval from the Dean to defer study, shall be terminated;
the student who have outstanding fee will not be allowed to collect the academic transcript, letter of
complete study and/or certificate of degree;
the student will be deprived from attending the convocation ceremony.

REFUND OF FEES
a)

Student Fee is subjected to e-refund when the student application for deferment or termination of study
is approved by the Graduate School.

b)

Type of fee and percentage of refund is as follows:

Percentage of refund

Type of Fees

Deferment of Study/Withdrawal of
Course/Terminated by the University

New Students Who

Reject the Offer before
the Beginning of the
Semester

Within 30 Days of the

End of Course
Registration Period

After 30 Days of the

End of Course
Registration Period

Registration

Non-refundable

Non-refundable

Non-refundable

Takaful

Non-refundable

Non-refundable

Non-refundable

Student welfare

Non-refundable

Non-refundable

Non-refundable

Tuition

50%

Non-refundable

100%

Accommodation

50%

Non-refundable

100%

Health

50%

Non-refundable

100%

Library

50%

Non-refundable

100%

Dental Services

50%

Non-refundable

100%

Sports

50%

Non-refundable

100%

Non-refundable

Non-refundable

100%

Computer

Note:
1.
50% of the tuition fee will be refunded if a withdrawal is made within 30 days from the last date of
course registration period. No refund will be given for a withdrawal made thereafter.
2.

Any charges of other fees shall be deducted from the refund.

c)

Others

The University has the right to claim from students any outstanding amount even though they
have ceased to be registered students.
In the event of students who postponed their studies, the amount of refund, will be carried
forward to the following semester.
In all circumstances a letter of confirmation/approval issued by the Graduate School must be
obtained before making any claim to the Bursars Department.

OTHER CHARGES
Particulars

Charges

Appeal to review examination results

RM 100.00 per course

Late for course registration

RM 10.00 per day

(not exceeding RM 50.00)

Add and drop registration

RM 10.00 per change

To obtain a second copy of the examination results

RM 10.00 per semester result

Late collection of confirmation slip of registration/

examination slip or examination results

RM 10.00 per day

(not exceeding RM 50.00)

Extra copy of transcript

RM 10.00 per copy

Payment for change of programme

RM 200.00 per application

ESTIMATED LIVING COST FOR A SINGLE STUDENT

The estimated cost of living expenses for a single student who is studying at UUM Sintok Campus are as follow:
Expenses
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Others
Total

Cost per month

(RM)
1000.00

Cost per year

(RM)
12000.00

1000.00

12000.00

350.00

4200.00

500.00

6000.00

2850.00

34200.00