Overview

The successful completion of the Building Surveying programme from University of Malaya leads candidate to achieve the award of a degree in the field of building surveying. In the Malaysian context, a professional Building Surveyor is a qualified person, by examination and experience, and a member of the RISM.

The main roles and responsibilities of a Building Surveyor in Malaysia, as prescribed by the RISM cover the following areas; Building Control & Space Planning, Building Performance & Risk Assessment and Building Maintenance & Refurbishment.

Careers

Government department e.g Ministry of Housing & local government
Public works Department (JKR)
Institutions of Higher Learning Research Body
State Development Corporates
Consultant and Developer Firm
Financial and Banking Institution
Insurance Company Firm

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Physics
Legal Studies
Material and Construction Technology
Mathematics
Structural Analysis
Building Design Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

41

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IELTS

5

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Credits

125 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 36 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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41

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IELTS

5

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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

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

85000 MYR / year

≈ 85000 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11700 MYR / year

≈ 11700 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Disciplines

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International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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