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 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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OR

40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Credits

139 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Landscape Architecture Urban Planning View 4 other Bachelors in Urban Planning in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation / Foundation
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum of grade B in the Mathematics subject
Obtain a minimum grade of B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Basic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Diploma
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
GEC A-Level
Obtain a recognize GCE A-Level Qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

96100 MYR / year

≈ 96100 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

89400 MYR / year

≈ 89400 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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