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International students are not legally allowed to hold a part-time job during their studies. However, we do offer several opportunities for you to acquire real-life job skills with attachments and internships with our business incubation units on campus.
*Applicable to Malaysia only.
The medical report will be valid for 6 months effective from the date of the report. Visa application must be submitted within this period.
The University cannot issue a letter of acceptance/admission until you are officially admitted to the University. Please refer to the other questions about admission.
Please send us an enquiry including your full name and ID number. We will double-check and inform you on further steps.
Yes, the university provides different activities for our students’ diverse interests—including sports and dance clubs. Please head to the Student Services Department to join the sports club and email katherine.odea@limkokwing.edu.my for the dance club.
We encourage all our alumni to continue their studies with us. You are exempt from paying the registration fee within one (1) year from the date of your graduation.
Please get in-touch with our registry department and pay the replacement fee.
Please email registry@limkokwing.edu.my
No. All of your medical details will be in the report.
Please refer to your Faculty Year Leader. If the results are out, you will be able to view them from the student portal.
We provide on-campus and off-campus accommodation for students. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Malaysian students need to complete the accommodation booking form after they have received their offer letters.
International students are required to complete the accommodation booking form once their Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been issued. It is compulsory for ALL international students to reside in the University’s provided accommodation during the first semester of their studies.
*Applicable to Cyberjaya, Malaysia only.
All students intending to study in Malaysia must submit a medical examination report as part of their visa application process. The list of official panel clinics outside Malaysia to do your medical examination is available on Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).
Please email registry@limkokwing.edu.my
Yes, we highly encourage our students to take part in the Global University Campus programme.
No. You, however, need to inform your Faculty Year Leader in order to update the status in the system. Additionally, you need to visit the Visa Unit to reapply your student visa and to change your status from foundation to degree student.
You will need to refer to your faculty and fill out the necessary forms, including the reason.
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology provides numerous courses at different levels within the creative sphere of tertiary education.
Over the past two decades we have meticulously tailored our courses to meet current industry standards and anticipate future trends while infusing creative thinking and innovation to anticipate future demands, essentially catering for future careers. We offer a wide range of Foundation, Diploma, Degree and Postgraduate courses. Our International House (IH) is the global hub for beginner, intermediate and advanced English language learning.
*Applicable to Cyberjaya, Malaysia only.
Yes. Limkokwing University is the first Malaysian private university to get LAM’s recognition. Refer here for more information.
Please refer to our Accreditation page for a list of accredited courses.
Yes, please contact our Marketing department by phone at +60 3 8317 8000 to inform them about your deferment.
*Applicable to Cyberjaya, Malaysia only.
Yes. Please send us an enquiry so we can arrange an appointment for you.
Upon completing your registration, your time table and calendar can be accessed through the student portal.
We have prepared a comprehensive Admission guide for prospective students.
Prospective students planning to study at the Cyberjaya campus are strongly encouraged to apply online to save them the time and hassle of travelling, and to reserve a seat before the next intake rush.
*Applicable to Cyberjaya, Malaysia only.
Once we have received your registration fee payment, an Offer Letter will be issued in 1-2 working days.
It takes 3-5 working days, providing you have attached all the required documents together with your application.
Your application is valid for 12 months. If you are not successful in gaining a place in your preferred course, you will be asked to provide a new application for admission with updated information.
The number depends on the programme. Generally, for the undergraduate pro-gramme, it will be minimum of 120 credit hours. For postgraduate, it is minimum of 40 credit hours. Please send us an enquiry for more details.
Please note that students are allowed to change their university or programme only two times.
The entry requirements for admission into the University depends on the course or programme you are applying for. Please refer to the entry requirements listed on the specific course page for a better understanding of the qualifications you need to apply.
*Applicable to Cyberjaya, Malaysia only.
In order for us to check your exemption, please apply online here.
All international students must apply at least 2 months before the intake date as the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) process takes 6 to 8 weeks.
Malaysian applicants must complete their registration at least 2 weeks before the in-take to allow enough time for their eligibility and Offer Letter processing.
*Applicable to Malaysia only.
Our Marketing counsellor will contact you by email or phone, once your Offer Letter has been issued.
*Applicable to Cyberjaya, Malaysia only.
Kindly contact our Online Recruitment Team, your Marketing Counsellor or your Agent, depending on how you submitted your application to the University. They will refer to your faculty and reply you accordingly.
Upon arriving at our campus, please visit our Bursary department along with your Offer Letter to finalize the payment. The Tuition Fees can be paid either semester wise or every year. Arrangement must be made and approved the Bursary department.
*Applicable to Cyberjaya, Malaysia only.
Tuition fees:
Please refer to your marketing counsellor or enquire online.
Your registration fee payment is valid for 1 year. During this period, you will be able to change your intake or course for a maximum two (2) times only. Any additional changes will cost you to pay whole amount of registration fee once again.
Application feeRM500 (one time)Resource feeRM1,000 - RM1,500 (per year, varies by programme)Medical InsuranceRM349.80WOC Reference BookRM90 (one time)
Application feeRM1,000 (one time)Visa processing feeGeneral - RM2,139 (1 Year)
Indonesian - RM2,728 (2 Years)
Limkokwing English International - RM1,285Registration/Administration feeRM3,000 - RM5,000 (one time, varies by programme)Resource feeRM1,000 - RM1,500 (per year, varies by programme)Medical InsuranceRM413.40WOC Reference BookRM90 (one time)
*Applicable to Cyberjaya, Malaysia only.
To make payments to the University for any matter, you must make sure that your name and IC or Student ID number is legibly written.
Account NameLimkokwing University of Creative Technology International Sdn. Bhd.Account No512446 – 301996Bank NameMaybankBank AddressP1-36. Persiaran Multimedia, Shaftsbury Square, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor, MalaysiaSwift CodeMBBEMYKL
*Applicable to Cyberjaya, Malaysia only.
Does every international student need a Student Pass to study in Limkokwing University?
Yes. It is a mandatory requirement for an international student to apply for a Student Pass if he/she has been accepted by any educational institution to pursue full-time studies in Malaysia.
How can I track my Visa Application status (VAL)?
Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) provides an online tracking system. Please refer here.
Is it possible to study in Malaysia on a Social Pass?
No. It is illegal to study in Malaysia under a Social or Tourist Pass. Students are NOT ALLOWED to enter the country via any other pass other than a Student Visa. The University is NOT ALLOWED to convert a social or tourist visa into a Student Visa.
*Applicable to Malaysia only.
My Student Portal shows that I have outstanding fees when I have already paid everything. Whose fault is this?
The Student Portal is updated at 3 am every day. Try accessing the portal again after the next update if possible. Alternatively, contact the Bursary Department for more information.
I have a Second Home Visa. Do I also have to pay the visa fees and administrative charges?
International administrative charges need to be paid. Visa fees will be waived.
What are the regulations and penalty for overstaying? What happens if I overstay?
Students who failed to submit their passport two (2) months before the date of expiry will fall into the ‘Overstay’ category. See our Immigration Policy for the charges.
Your passport must be submitted to the Visa Department at least 23 days before the VAL expires. A penalty of RM1,800 will be imposed on applications that are submitted with less than 23 days before the VAL expires.
Students have to submit their passport to Visa Department 90 days before their visa expiry date. You must have valid insurance before renewing your Student Visa.
Days before expiry dateAdministration Charges (RM)Less than 14 daysRM100/DayLess than 24 hoursRM100/Day + Students must be present at Immigration
*Applicable to Malaysia only.
When can I receive my Medical Insurance Card?
Please contact the University’s Insurance Department 14 working days after receiving your passport with a valid Student Visa.
*Applicable to Cyberjaya, Malaysia only.
When will my Visa Approval Letter (VAL) be ready?
After the University has received the complete documents for the VAL application and proof of payment, the documents will be sent to Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and it may take six to eight weeks to process (delays may arise due to the volume of applications received). Should EMGS reject your application, the University will notify you immediately.
*Applicable to Malaysia only.
How will I be notified if the Student Pass application has been approved?
You may also check the status of your application at https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/emgs/application
/searchForm/ You should get your Single Entry Visa (SEV) and come into Malaysia at least one (1) month before your VAL expires. To obtain a Single Entry Visa (SEV), go to the nearest Malaysian Embassy (preferably in your home country).
How long is the validity of my Visa Approval Letter (VAL)?
The Visa Approval Letter is valid for six (6) months from the date of issue. If you have not arrived in Malaysia within this validity period, you will need to reapply and pay the visa fee again.
What is a Single Entry Visa (SEV)?
Single Entry Visa (SEV) is a stamp in your passport that the Malaysian Embassy in your home country issues after you submit your VAL. Please visit the Immigration website to find out on the list of selected nationalities who are required to have the Single Entry Visa (SEV) to enter Malaysia. Note that Malaysia Immigration Department (MID) will not issue the Student Pass to you without the Single Entry Visa (SEV) stamp from the Malaysian Embassy on your passport. For more information, please visit https://www.kln.gov.my/web/guest/malaysian-mission
Can I study in Malaysia under a Social/Tourist Pass?
No. It is illegal to study in Malaysia under a Social/Tourist Pass. Students are NOT ALLOWED to enter the country via any other pass other than the Student Pass.
Can I enter Malaysia while my VAL is still under process?
The EMGS will process your VAL as long as you are outside Malaysia. If you enter Malaysia at any time during the processing period, EMGS will require that you provide them with an exit stamp on the passport page copy. They will not process your VAL until you have obtained an exit stamp on your passport.
Do I need to go through a medical examination after arriving in Malaysia?
Yes. You will need to undergo a medical check-up within seven (7) days of arrival in Malaysia.
I have a tourist visa to Malaysia but I did not perform the journey. Will it affect my student visa later?
Once you have received your Visa Approval Letter (VAL), you need to cancel the tourist visa to enable you to apply for a Single Entry Visa in a Malaysian Embassy in your country.
Where can I get the Single Entry Visa?
Kindly contact the nearest Malaysian High Commission/Malaysian Embassy/Consulate or click here to obtain your Single Entry Visa (if applicable) before purchasing your flight ticket.
What is Variation and Progression?
Change course or Institution at same level of study (i.e Program A to program B at same level of study)
Applications for a higher level of studies upon completion of the current studies (i.e Master to PhD)
I have completed the current programme I enrolled for and I would like to progress to a higher-level programme next semester. Should I apply for a new Student Pass?
Yes. You are required to apply for a new Student
Pass for the new programme. You MUST cancel
the current Student Pass once you have received
the confirmation of the completion of your current programme from the Faculty/Registry Department
in order for the University to submit a new application form to the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)
Do I need to apply for a new Student Pass if I would like to change to another programme?
Yes. You are required to apply for a new Student
Pass for the new programme. You MUST cancel
the current Student Pass once you have received
the Letter of Offer from Registry Department in order for the University to submit a new application form
to the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)
What if Immigration/ EMGS reject my variation application?
If your application for variation is rejected by
EMGS/ Immigration Department of Malaysia, you
are required to defer your studies and return to your home country. You will be required to apply for a new student pass and only allowed to come to Malaysia once the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been approved by EMGS/ Immigration.
Can I register with Limkokwing University while waiting for my variation/progression application to be approved?
NO. You cannot register with the new programme until you get your Visa Approval Letter (VAL) from Immigration. You may be advised to return to home country and defer your study if the visa approval from Immigration is delay.
Do I need to exit Malaysia if I want to change my university?
The requirement to exit Malaysia depends on the type of the pass you are holding at the time of application and expired date on your current pass, as well as the University you are transferring to or from. To avoid overstay, we advised student to apply new VAL from home country.
Please note that you are not allowed to stay in Malaysia longer than the duration of your programme. Should you fail to complete the programme within
the given time, you are required to request for a Supporting Letter from the Faculty that explain on
the need for Student Pass extension.
Final decision on the period of extension will be made by the EMGS/Immigration. If the reason is acceptable, EMGS will approve the application and issue a shorter period of Student Pass (instead of 12 months), with
a FINAL stamp stamped on the pass.
What if late submission for renewal of student pass?
Limkokwing Univeristy will impose a fine for late submission of renewal of student pass. If student submit less than 4 weeks before expiry – fine RM1,700 for Special Pass & Immigration compound
What documents do I need to provide along with the New/Renewal/Re-Apply forms?
Fill up the student pass and Immigration forms provided by the University’s International Student Services Department (ISSD). The supporting documents that you need to provide are:
*Applicable to Cyberjaya, Malaysia only.
How long will it take to complete renewal of student pass?
It should take around 4-6 weeks upon receipt of
a complete document and payment. You have to submit the document at Visa Department counter.
The application for renewal must be send through EMGS by the University to obtained Supporting
Letter prior submission for sticker endorsement
at Immigration Department.
How long does the Student Visa renewal process take?
The Student Visa renewal process takes a minimum
of 22 working days. Depending on the volume of applications Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) receives, this duration may change.
*Applicable to Malaysia only.
What if Immigration/ EMGS reject my pass renewal?
If your application for renewal of student pass is rejected by EMGS/ Immigration Department of Malaysia, you are required to defer your studies and return to your home country. You will be required to apply for a new student pass and only allowed to come to Malaysia once the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been approved by EMGS/ Immigration.
Do I need to submit my passport when apply for renewal?
NO. You are required to submit your original passport only when EMGS tracker show a progress of 90% (minimum 4 weeks after submission of document to Visa Department).
I would like to send a passport for renewal and will return to my country/ or travel by flight. Can I purchase air flight ticket before my passport ready?
NO! Students are not allowed to purchase any flight ticket before obtaining your student pass/passport from the University to avoid any problem arises afterwards. Please note it will take 4-6 weeks for renewal process. Limkokwing University will not liable for any late approval by Immigration
When should I submit my original passport for issuance of the new Student Pass?
Please submit your passport to the Visa Department one (1) month before the expiration of the current Student Pass. (e.g.: If the expiration date of the Student Pass is on 1 April 2020, submission must be done on 1 March 2020), once the renewal application has been approved by the EMGS. You may also check on the status at https:/visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/emgs/application/
searchForm/
I need to renew my Student Visa before travelling back home and I have just submitted my passport. How can the University’s Visa Department speed up the process of my visa renewal?
A student has to submit the passport two (2) months before the Student Visa expires and attach a flight booking for estimation of travel dates. The University’s Visa Department cannot speed up the process because it involves multiple government agencies as well.
*Applicable to Cyberjaya, Malaysia only.
What should I do once I have received a new passport?
You are required to submit both new and old original passport along with other necessary documents to the VPU immediately to proceed with the Transfer Student Pass Application.
What should I do if I lost my passport?
*Applicable to Cyberjaya, Malaysia only.
Upon the completion of my studies, I would like to leave Malaysia for good. Should I cancel my Student Pass?
Yes. You are required to cancel the Student Pass once you have completed your studies. Please submit the Letter of Completion, your original passport and the necessary documents to the Visa Department for the cancelation of the Student Pass.
Do I need to cancel my Student Pass in the event of deferment?
Yes. You are required to cancel your Student Pass if you are not registered / did not return / not attending classes for more than three (3) months. To continue your studies in Limkokwing University, you must submit the necessary documents and pay the Visa
fees to apply for the new Student Pass.
Note that you will have to follow the new student process such as go back to your home country, wait for your Visa Approval Letter (VAL) outside the country, applying for a new Single Entry Visa at the Malaysian Embassy (if necessary)
My current student pass is still valid for a few more months. I feel like it is a waste to cancel it later. Can I cancel it later?
NO! You are required to cancel your current Student Pass immediately. Failure to comply with this procedure, the University will notify the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia Immigrations Department and Royal Police Malaysia.
You may be blacklisted and deported back to your home country. You can be prohibited to enter Malaysia for a period of time.
Do I need to apply for visa if I have a Malaysian Resident pass or if I would like to study part-time for my postgraduate studies?
You are required to provide a letter from the Immigration that approves and allows you to study under this pass. Additionally, you will need to write us a letter stating that you do not have a student visa and will face all future responsibilities in connection to it.
How can I attend the Global Classroom when my visa, or passport, is still being processed?
You will not be able to join the Global Classroom. To avoid complications, submit your passport for Student Visa renewal three (3) months before expiry.
What is the phone number of the visa department?
Contact any of the following numbers:
+603-83178661 / 8645 / 8712 / 8707 / 8706.
I have a work permit/dependant visa. Do I still need to apply for a Student Visa?
Yes, you have to apply for a Student Visa. Students are not allowed to study while on a work permit/dependant visa under any circumstances.
Why are the New/Renewal/Re-Apply fees so expensive?
All the charges are payable to the Malaysian Immigration Department and Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). The payment is inclusive of medical fees, processing fees and visa fees.
My Student Portal is saying that my Student Visa is expiring soon. Why is this happening when I don’t even have a Student Visa yet?
If you submit your passport for a Special Pass, the University’s Visa Department will update the Student Portal expiry date while awaiting Visa Approval.
NB: You need to have a minimum of 2 months of valid Student Visa for your Student Portal to be active.
How do I get my Medical Reference Number?
Upon first arriving in Malaysia, new students must present their Visa Approval Letter (VAL) and Passports to the University’s Visa Department to obtain their Medical Reference Number.
For students who are renewing their Student Visa, EMGS will provide the Medical Reference Number two (2) weeks after it receives a student’s complete Renewal Application.
What fees do I need to pay for a Dependant Pass?
How can I apply for a Dependant Pass?
You will not be able to join the Global Classroom. To avoid complications, submit your passport for Student Visa renewal three (3) months before expiry.
Am I eligible for a Dependant Pass?
A Dependant Pass is only issued for family members (husband, wife, children or parents) of postgraduate students to stay in Malaysia during their study period.
Those eligible are:
What supporting documents are required to apply for a Dependant Pass?
Cover letter and Letter of Authority from the company.
Form DP11A (Dependant Information) with recent passport size photograph.
Proof of relationship with the Expatriate (a translated copy has to be certified by an Embassy official if the document is neither written in English nor in the Malay Language).
A photocopy of the complete Dependant’s Passport (Two copies for PRC citizens)
A photocopy of the complete Expatriate’s Passport.
The Personal Data Protection Act is an act enacted by the Malaysian government in 2010 to protect individual’s personal data and it applies to any person who processes and any person who has control over or authorizes the processing of any personal data in respect of commercial transaction.
For students, consent will be obtained when they sign up for Admission with Limkokwing.
Students can acknowledge the consent form digitally within student portal.
For staff (Employees and employees as a data processor ), consent will obtained by the Limkokwing Group of companies upon signing the agreement.
Staff can acknowledge the consent forms digitally by receiving them through their email