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:

UUMKL & Off-Campus

UUM Sintok
Centres
NON- NON-
MALAYSIAN ASEAN MALAYSIAN
Fee ASEAN MALAYSIAN
Full-time Part-time Full-time Full-time Part-time Part-time
(RM) (RM) (RM) (RM) (RM) (RM)
Non-recurring fee
Registration 550 550 750 750 550 750
Insurance 78 0 0 0 0 0
Medical Examination 0 0 200 200 0 200
Total 628 550 950 950 550 950

Recurring fee
Service 288 168 560 560 83 250

Tuition fee
MBA
300/credit 300/credit 450/credit 500/credit
Coursework 400/credit hour 650/credit hour
hour hour hour hour
Project Paper (not
300/credit 300/credit 450/credit 500/credit
exceeding 12 credit 400/credit hour 650/credit hour
hour hour hour hour
hours)

MSc., MEd., MEc., MPM,

MHRM, MA, LL.M
150/credit 150/credit 300/credit 340/credit
Coursework 300/credit hour 360/credit hour
hour hour hour hour
Project Paper (not
150/credit 150/credit 300/credit 340/credit
exceeding 12 credit 300/credit hour 360/credit hour
hour hour hour hour
hours)
Dissertation (12 credit 1000/ 1000/ 1500/ 1700/ 1000/ 1700/
hours and more) semester semester semester semester semester semester

Masters' Programme by
Full Research
1100/ 900/ 1650/ 1850/
Tuition 0 0
semester semester semester semester
Thesis Examination (viva) 950 950 1250 1450 0 0
Thesis Re-examination
950 950 1250 1450 0 0
(reviva)
DBA
Coursework 425/credit 425/credit 550/credit 600/credit 625/credit hour 700/credit hour
 UUMKL & Off-Campus
UUM Sintok
Centres
NON- NON-
MALAYSIAN ASEAN MALAYSIAN
Fee ASEAN MALAYSIAN
Full-time Part-time Full-time Full-time Part-time Part-time
(RM) (RM) (RM) (RM) (RM) (RM)
hour hour hour hour
425/credit 425/credit 550/credit 600/credit
Consultation 625/credit hour 700/credit hour
hour hour hour hour
1800/ 1800/ 2400/ 2760/ 2400/ 2880/
Dissertation
semester semester semester semester semester semester
Thesis Examination (viva) 1750 1750 1950 2150 1750 2150
Thesis Re-examination
1750 1750 1950 2150 1750 2150
(reviva)

Ph.D (full research)

1850/ 1350/ 2220/ 2405/
Tuition 0 0
semester semester semester semester
1750/ 1750/ 1950/ 2150/
Thesis Examination (viva) 0 0
semester semester semester semester
Thesis Re-examination 1750/ 1750/ 1950/ 2150/
0 0
(reviva) semester semester semester semester

FEE FOR PRE-REQUISITE COURSE

CHARGE PER CREDIT

NATIONALITY
(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) : RM60,000 per person

Permanent Disability : Based on percentage of permanent disability
Medical Treatment : RM2,000 per annum/person
Hospital Benefits : 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. Country Rate (RM)

1 Bangladesh 750.00
2 Canada 2,000.00
3 Hong Kong 1,000.00
4 India 750.00
5 Indonesia 500.00
6 Japan 1,000.00
7 Korea 1,000.00
8 Macao 1,000.00
9 Myanmar 750.00
10 Nepal 750.00
11 Pakistan 750.00
12 Philippines 750.00
13 Singapore 200.00
14 Sri Lanka 750.00
15 Taiwan 750.00
16 Thailand 300.00
17 U.S.A 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 International Students
(RM) (RM)

2 persons/room 375/semester 450/semester

3 persons/room 300/semester 350/semester

4 persons/room 225/semester 250/semester

Off semester rate 4.00/day 5.00/day

900/semester 1000/semester
Maybank Students Residential Hall (Deposit RM250) (Deposit RM250)

UUM Staff Quarters

(Taman Universiti) 1200/semester 1200/semester

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 Deposit
Rate per month Per month
House (3 months)
Room 1 RM 250 + RM 100* RM 1050 RM 350

Single Room 2 RM 200 + RM 100* RM 900 RM 300 RM 950

Room 3 RM 200 + RM 100* RM 900 RM 300

Family House RM 550 + RM 300* RM 2550 RM 850

*Utility deposit payment

For further enquiries and bookings, please contact Mr. Rodzi Abd. Rahman at 604-919 9106/9107 (office) or 019-
494 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. Payment Mode Types of Payment

1 e-com (FPX) Student Fee & other payments
2 e-com (Credit Card) Student Fee & other payments
3 BIMB counter Student Fee, outstanding amount in students
account, Processing fees for UUM undergraduate &
postgraduate applications
4 e-tunai (e-cash) 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) the status be de-activate and student is not allowed to register;

b) 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;
c) the student who have outstanding fee will not be allowed to collect the academic transcript, letter of
complete study and/or certificate of degree;
d) 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
Deferment of Study/Withdrawal of
Course/Terminated by the University New Students Who
Type of Fees Reject the Offer before
Within 30 Days of the After 30 Days of the the Beginning of the
End of Course End of Course Semester
Registration Period 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%
Computer Non-refundable Non-refundable 100%

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

RM 10.00 per day

Late for course registration
(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/ RM 10.00 per day

examination slip or examination results (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:

Cost per month Cost per year

Expenses
(RM) (RM)
Accommodation 1000.00 12000.00
Food 1000.00 12000.00
Transport 350.00 4200.00
Others 500.00 6000.00
Total 2850.00 34200.00