Universiti Sains Malaysia (Penang)
Universiti Sains Malaysia is a universitywide partner in Penang, Malaysia.
| Student experiences | |
|---|---|
| Webpages | General information for exchange students Course information > Exchange Students > List of Courses Offered |
| Social media | USM Corporate (YouTube) Experience Penang: Meet the Universiti Sains Malaysia Exchange Students (Youtube) |
| Academic calendar | Semester I: 3rd week of October - last week of February Orientation generally commences the 2nd week of October for Semester I and the 3rd week of March for Semester II. Exams take place in February for Semester I and mid July until early August for Semester II. |
| Requirements | GPA (Average Grade) There is no GPA requirement for this destination. Language Requirement Students need a Language Proficiency Form signed by a teacher or professor to show their English proficiency. |
| Areas of study open to exchange students | All except for Medicine and Dentistry. |
| Courses at Master’s level | Yes, especially MBA programs |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Housing assistance | On-campus: USM provides on-campus accommodation to about 70% of its students in six students' hostel called DESASISWA. Costs are 25 RM/5 EUR a day. Off-campus: Information on private residences for rent is available through the Students Affairs Department and the local newspapers. Nearly all accommodation are made-up of three bedrooms and the master bedroom is usually with attached bathroom. Rental for off-campus accommodation ranges from EUR 250 to EUR 450 per month. |
| Estimated living costs per month | Average living costs for a student living on campus are around 1700 RM per month. This is around 400 EUR. (Estimate from 2022) You can find a more detailed breakdown of expenses in the Fact Sheet. |
| Credits | You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table |
| Number of places available | 4 places per year. |
| Selection | Selection was necessary in the past few years. You are advised not to place this exchange destination as a second or third choice. |
Contact
If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office.