Overview

The Bachelor of Counselling programme at University of Malaya from UM is recognized by the Civil Service Department (Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam) as equivalent to other Bachelor programmes in other local universities for suitable employment in the civil service.

The Faculty of Education was founded in 1963, and was initially named the School of Education. The School of Education offered the postgraduate Diploma in Education to graduates who chose to enter the teaching profession. The school expanded rapidly and was upgraded to the status of faculty in July 1965. The Master of Education (M.Ed) programme was introduced for the first time two years later and this was followed by the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme in 1969.

Career Opportunity

Counselor, Administrative Officer, Academician, Lecturer, Motivator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling

Technic Counseling

Teaching

Education Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

65

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Credits

139 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 8 other Bachelors in Counselling Psychology in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

65

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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 the 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

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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

69600 MYR / year

≈ 69600 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9000 MYR / year

≈ 9000 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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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