A. ADMISSION
The admission of a Student is
subject to the fulfillment of the entry requirements and Malaysian
Qualifications Agency (“MQA”). Students are required to provide
certified true copy or original transcripts of all official results including
the grading system.
If any Student is given a
conditional offer letter, such Student is required to fulfill the conditions
before the deadline as stipulated in the offer letter or such other date as may
be informed by the University, failing which, the University may withdraw the
offer or cancel the Student’s enrolment.
The sums paid by the Student may be
refunded according to the refund policy, subjected to any deduction for damage
and/or loss suffered by the University due to any fault of the student. Vice
versa, the Student should top-up any shortfall of tuition fee and/or charges to
the University.
B. FEES
1.
Students shall pay all fees by the due dates, and
strictly be paid to the Credit Control Department only. The University shall
not be responsible for the losses or damages suffered by the Student as a
result of any payment being made to any unauthorized party.
Students shall
pay all additional tuition fees and/or charges if they are required to extend
their semester(s) due to any failure of their Programme modules on their part.
Payment shall
be made by cash, cheque, bank draft, credit card and/or telegraphic transfer.
Students are required to indicate their name, identity card number or passport
number and student number when they make any such payment. All payments shall
be made in the currency of Ringgit Malaysia (RM) unless stated otherwise by the
University. Student should keep all
receipts issued to them for future verification.
2.
Fee payment
2a. Local Student
Upon registration, the Student is
required to pay a non-refundable and non-transferable registration payment of
RM500 (“Registration Fees”) and such other relevant charges determined
by the University.
Students are responsible to finance
their education fee from relevant institutions including but not limited to
Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN), and Kumpulan Wang
Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP).
University shall not be liable for
any loss or damage resulting from any Student’s failure to obtain financing for
education fee.
Students are responsible to pay the
fee in accordance with the payment plan agreed upon. The University reserves
the right to modify the payment plan or amounts of fee, charges and/or deposits
payable to the University without prior notification.
2b. International Student
Upon submission
of application form, Students are required to pay an initial payment of RM5,000
to the University. All initial payments
paid are strictly NON-REFUNDABLE.
Upon obtaining
the relevant pass, visa and/or approval from the authority(ies) (“Student
Pass”) to study in Malaysia, the Students are required to make full payment
of the first-year fee and/or charges (“first-year fee”) to the university.
Prior to the receipt of first-year fee, the Students should not make any travel
arrangement to the premises of the University.
The second-year
and third-year fee and applicable charges will be due in 12 months and 24
months from the date of registration respectively. The subsequent year’s fee
and applicable charges must be paid 30 days prior to the stipulated deadline.
It is the
responsibility of each Student to ensure timely payment of fee and other
related charges associated with the respective Programme of study (“Programme”),
failing which, the University has the right to:
(a) charge late
payment interest on such sums due and outstanding by the Student at the rate of
eight percent (8%) per annum calculated on a daily basis from the due date of
such payment until the date of full settlement;
(b) bar the Student
from attending classes and sitting for exams;
(c) withhold the Student’s examination results,
transcripts and/or certificate;
(d) suspend provision of any services or facilities to the
Student; or
(e) any other action as the University shall deem fit and
appropriate.
Excess payment made by the Student will be carried
forward and used for future payment. Upon the completion, withdrawal or
discontinuance of the Programme, excess payment will be refunded to the Student
in accordance with the refund policy stated herein.
C. REFUND POLICY
Subject to the University’s prior
approval of the Student’s refund request (by completing and submitting the
Refund Application Form), all tuition fees, application fees, registration
fees, administration fees, security deposit or such other sums paid to the
University shall be non-refundable and non-transferable.
The refund of any fees or sums shall
be subject to the following conditions:
1.
APPLICATION OF STUDENT PASS (APPLICABLE TO
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ONLY)
In the event
the Student fails to obtain or decides not to apply for the relevant Student
Pass, the initial payment shall be forfeited absolutely by the University and
the Student shall have no claim whatsoever against the University.
2.
WITHDRAWAL OR DISCONTINUANCE OF PROGRAMME
2a. Student Pass (applicable to international
student only)
Upon obtaining
the Student Pass, the Student is required to register at the University. In the
event the Student fails to register within the stipulated time or the Student
decides to turn down the offer of admission, the University reserves the right
to cancel the Student Pass and the offer of admission and forfeit the First
Year Fees absolutely.
2b. Registration
2b.i. The Registration Fees paid
by the local Student upon registration is not refundable or transferable in any
event the Student withdraws from the Programme.
2b.ii. All fees paid to the
University, including but not limited to accommodation fees and security
deposit, are not refundable or transferable. Subject to the discretion of the
University, the University may refund tuition fees as follows:-
Date of Withdrawal
|
Refundable amount
|
If Withdrawal Form is received within 2 weeks upon
the course commencement*
|
50% of the respective year’s tuition fees
|
If Withdrawal Form is received within 3 – 4 weeks
upon the course commencement
|
25% of the respective year’s tuition fees
|
If Withdrawal Form is received after 4 weeks upon
the course commencement
|
No refund
|
* Course commencement means any
level of study including but not limited to orientation bridging and English
Enhancement class.
3.
DEFERMENT
In the event a Student wishes to
defer his/her Programme, the Student may request in writing to defer the
Programme (“Deferment Request”). Upon the approval of Deferment Request,
the Student is required to pay all relevant fee and charges as stated herein,
including but not limited to accommodation fees.
Date of Deferment
|
Fees charge
(each semester)
|
If Deferment Request is received before the course
commencement or within 2 weeks upon the course commencement
|
Deferment fee
of RM200
|
If
Deferment Request is received within 3 – 7 weeks upon the course commencement
for any long semester or 3 – 4 weeks upon the course commencement for any
short semester
|
Deferment fee
of RM500
|
If Deferment Request is received after 7 weeks upon
the course commencement for any long semester or 4
weeks upon the course commencement for any short semester
|
Full fee will be charged
|
In the event a deferred Student
withdraws from or discontinues his/her Programme after Deferment Request, the
Student will be assumed as withdrawn/discontinued from the date where the
deferment approved and the refund will be conducted in accordance to refund
policies of the University.
4.
DISCIPLINARY OFFENCE
Student whose candidature
has been suspended or terminated by the University due to breach of academic
regulations or student’s code of conduct shall not be entitled to claim for
refund of any fee.
5.
OTHERS
A refund
application must be submitted within 60 days from the completion, withdrawal or
discontinuance of the Programme. Failure to submit such application will result
in the fees and deposits being forfeited.
If the refund
application is approved, the refundable amount shall be free of interest less
any deduction of fees, charges and/or other sums due and owing to the
University.
All outstanding
fee or charges must be settled in full before the application for withdrawal
can be approved.
For the case of
International Student, no refund application will be processed or approved
unless the relevant International Student has submitted his/her passport for
the cancellation of the Student Pass.
D. DEFERMENT / NO REGISTRATION / LATE REGISTRATION OF SEMESTER / ADD AND DROP SUBJECT
Under special
circumstances, the Student may request in writing for deferment of the
Programme to the Academic Affair Department of the University. The Student is
not allowed to defer for more than 2 consecutive semesters.
If an
application of deferment is approved, the Student shall not be entitled for any
refund and all paid sum (less such fees, costs and charges incurred by the
University) will be transferred for the payment of the fees and charges of the
semester which the deferred Student returns.
All outstanding
fees or charges must be settled in full before the application for deferment
can be approved.
Students are
not allowed to register for any Programme, course or module after the deadline
for the semester, failing which the Students shall be liable for any
consequences including but not limited to failure to obtain or renew Student
Pass and revocation of study loan.
If any Student
defers or fails to register for any Programme, course or module before the
deadline without prior written approval, the Student is required to pay fees
and charges in full and not on a pro-rated basis. If any Student fails to
register before the deadline for 2 semesters without prior approval, the
University reserves all rights to take disciplinary action against the Student.
E. MODIFICATION OF
THE PROGRAMME
The University
reserves the right to make any changes or modification to the Programme
including but not limited to the design, structure, content or mode of delivery
of the Programme (“Modified Programme”). If such Modified Programme does
not materially differ from the Programme offered to the Student, the Student
shall agree to enroll and continue study with the Modified Programme.
F. NON-COMMENCEMENT
OR DEFERMENT OF PROGRAMME
In the event that the University is
of the opinion that it is not viable for whatever reasons, to commence any
Programme or module, the University is entitled not to commence or defer the
commencement of the Programme or module. The University may discharge the
Student from the Programme or module and the Student shall be entitled to full
refund (free of interest) less the following deduction:
1.
Cost to procure the Student Pass;
2.
Accommodation costs including but not limited to
rental and utilities charges; and
3.
Such other sums incurred by the University.
G. TRANSFER/CHANGE
PROGRAMME
In the event any Student wishes to
transfer or change Programme (“New Programme”), the Student is required
to make the request in writing to the Academic Affair Department of the university.
No transfer or change of Programme shall be allowed without prior approval of
the university being obtained. The amount of tuition fees paid may be
transferable to the New Programme subject to conditions including but not
limited as follows:
1.
The Student shall be required to pay additional
tuition fee, administrative charges, or such relevant fees for the New
Programme.
2.
Administrative charges paid for the first Programme
shall not be refundable or to be transferred for any payment of the New
Programme.
3.
International Students shall return to their home
country, at their own costs, for the re-application of Student Pass from the
relevant authorities to study in Malaysia and the Student shall bear the costs
incurred for such re-application process.
4.
The terms and conditions of this Clause G shall apply
to any Student of New Programme who wishes to transfer to the first Programme
or other new Programme.
H. ATTENDANCES AND
RESULTS
1.
Attendances
Attendance shall be counted from the
Registration date.
Attendance in all scheduled classes
including lectures, practicals, studio or laboratory works and site visits is
compulsory for all students. A student who is absent from 3 consecutive classes
will be issued a Warning Letter. If the student repeats the mistake, a second
Warning Letter will be issued to the student. Upon the third repetition of this
occurrence, a Final Warning Letter will be issued and the student will be
barred from sitting for all examinations in that semester. For international
students, a police report will be lodged and visa terminated after receiving
the Final Warning Letter.
2.
Results
The University reserves the right to
take any action against the Student who GPA and/or CGPA is less than 2.0,
including but not limited to discontinuing the Student from the Programme.
The University shall not be held
responsible if any Student fail to obtain the required GPA and/or CGPA due to
the Student has been barred from sitting examination in accordance with the
policy herein.
I. RE-REGISTRATION
Any Student who withdraws or
discontinues their study with the University and wish to re-register for any
Programme (“Re-registration”), the Student shall pay all outstanding fee
and/or charges prior to the Re-registration. The University shall apply the latest
fee and charge rate for the purpose of re-registration. All fee or charges paid
for previous Programme shall not be transferable. Any credit transfer shall be
subject to the sole discretion of the Academic Affair Department. The
University reserves the right to charge additional administrative charges for
re-registration.
J. IMMIGRATION
(APPLICABLE TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY)
International Students are obliged
to obtain the Student Pass from the immigration department or such relevant
authorities to study in Malaysia. The University shall endeavor to assist the
International Students in the application of Student Pass. The University shall
not be held responsible for the Student’s failure to obtain the Student Pass
due to whatsoever reason.
International Students must undergo
a medical examination within 7 days of arrival at Malaysia at any panel clinic
appointed by the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). Should the
International Student fail the medical examination, the International Student
may be required to leave Malaysia and the International Student shall be
entitled to the refund in accordance with the refund policy stated herein.
International Students are required
to submit their application for renewal of their Student Pass 3 months in
advance before the expiry of Student Pass, failing which, the University
reserves the right to charge an additional administrative charges.
In the event the International
Student fails to renew their Student Pass before the expiry of Student Pass,
the International Student may be required to leave Malaysia and re-submit all
necessary documentations for the re-application of the Student Pass. The
International Student will be considered as deferring a semester and shall be
entitled to the refund in accordance with the refund policy stated herein.
International Students must abide by
all laws and regulations of Malaysia. The University shall not be held
responsible for any breach by the International Student, including but not
limited to legal action taken by the Immigration Department.
K. HOSTEL
It is compulsory for students to
stay in the hostels arranged by the University and required to pay all relevant
fee and charges before checking-in the hostels.
Students shall confirm and
acknowledge that the hostels are in good condition upon checking-in the
hostels. Students must at all times keep the hostels in clean and good state of
tenantable repair and condition (fair wear and tear excepted). In the event the Student is moving out of the
hostel, the Student is required to redeliver the hostel to the University and
shall, at the Student’s own cost, restore and reinstate the hostel to the state
and condition when the Student first took possession (fair wear and tear
excepted).
The fee and charges stipulated in
all financial information are excluding hostel utilities (i.e. electricity and
water charges), Students are required to pay the hostel utilities promptly upon
being notified by the University.
L. RULES AND
REGULATIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS ETC
The Student
must comply with all relevant laws and regulations, Student Handbook and other
directions, rulings and decisions of the University, its lecturers, tutors and
administrators (including but not limited to terms and conditions contained
herein, code of conduct and discipline, rules on facility usage, hostel rules,
motor vehicle ownership and driving rules, library rules and laboratory rules)
(collectively, “Student Code of Conduct”). In the event of any non-compliance
of Student Code of Conduct by the Student, the university reserves the rights
to bar the Student from using facilities or attending classes; refuse to
receive answer script of exam paper or assignment submission; withhold
examination results, transcripts, or certificates; suspend provision of any
service and/or take such action that the university deems appropriate.
The University
reserves the right to vary, alter or amend the terms and conditions contained
herein. In the event of any changes, the University may publish the amended or varied
terms in its website, send notification to the students by way of the online
feedback system (FITS) or such other manner as the University shall deem fit.
Students are expected to have read and understood all the terms and conditions
contained herein.