Overview

Students in the Dance program at University of Malaya study western and non-western, dance techniques, choreography, dance notation and dance education with particular emphasis on Malaysian dance, thus offering a well-rounded multi-cultural and cross cultural dance education at the tertiary level.

Career Opportunity

Choreographer
Journalist
Cultural Officer
Educationist
Producer
Arts Manager
Lecturer
Dancer
Networking
KakiSeni
RimbunDahan
MyDance
Dance Researcher
Director Dance Critic
Asia Dance Channel
Cultural Ambassador
Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (Kementerian Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Malaysia)
National Department for Arts and Culture (Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara)
Johor Heritage Foundation (Yayasan Warisan Johor)
Lembaga Kebudayaan Negeri Sabah Sarawak Cultural Village (Kampung Budaya Sarawak)
Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF)
Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA)
Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLPAC)
Nusantara Performing Arts Research Center (NusPARC)
World Dance Alliance – Asia Pacific International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM)

Programme Structure

What you'll learn:

Dance faculty members from University of Malaya include pioneers and experts in the field of ethnochoreology, modern and traditional choreography and dance education.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Credits

127 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Dance

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

5

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the grade 80% and above or

A Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00.

Applicant may be required to undergo an interview session for certain selection programme before being accepted by the respective faculty.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

62500 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62500 MYR per year during 36 months.
National

9000 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 MYR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

2210 - 3815 MYR /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Dance.

Available Scholarships

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