Universiti Sains Malaysia (Penang)
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Experience Penang: Meet the Universiti Sains Malaysia Exchange Students |
| Academic calendar | Semester I: September - January Semester II: February – June |
| Requirements | No specific requirements |
| 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 | Estimated living costs (RM) On-campus Accommodation 750.00 (25 a day, 3 meals) |
| Credits | You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table |
| Number of places available | 4 places per year. Selection was necessary in the past few years. |
| 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.