Overview
The Urban and Regional Planning programme from University of Malaya is designed to reflect a different niche area as compared to other universities offering similar program i.e UTM, UiTM, UIA and USM. The niche area for UM’s Urban Planning programme will be related to spatial planning for sustainable development. Therefore, the graduates will be able to rise above the challenging rapid urbanizing world.
The department aspires to be a centre of excellence in urban and regional planning studies and research in the Asia-Pacific region. The region provides a living laboratory where urban and regional issues can be identified, analyzed and examined, and strategies formulated.
Career Opportunity
Local authorities/ consultant firms/developers firm and R&D Organizations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Student Holistic Empowerment
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
- Computer Aided Graphic Design in Planning
- History and Evolution of Urban Planning
- Land Use Planning
- Transportation Planning and Traffic
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Architecture Landscape Architecture Urban Planning View 31 other Bachelors in Architecture in MalaysiaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Passed STPM with minimum CGPA of 3.00; or
- Passed Matriculation/Foundation with minimum CGPA of 3.00; or
- Diploma holder from Public University / Polytechnic of Higher Education Department in Real Estate or related to Built Environment / Geomatic / Accounting & Business Study and recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate with minimum CGPA of 3.00; or
- Having an accredited GCE A-Level qualification with minimum of Grade B at A-Level in the following subjects:
- Mathematics/ Physics/ Accounting/ Economics; and
- One another subject
- MUET with minimum of Band 3
Tuition Fee
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International
4397 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17591 USD for the full programme during 48 months. -
National
631 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2526 USD for the full programme during 48 months.
- Local: RM 11,300
- International: RM 78,700
Living costs for Kuala Lumpur
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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