Overview

Architecture at Universiti Malaya provides solid academic foundation for those who wish to pursue professional architect qualification.

The BSc. Architecture course is also programmed as a stand-alone undergraduate course that is sufficient for students who do not wish to continue on to the Master of Architecture programme, but to venture into related fields.

Career Opportunity

Architect
Architectural Assistant
Urban Planner
Interior Designer
Landscape Designer
Building Designer
Project Coordinator
Construction Manager
Draftsperson
3D Visualizer

Graduates of this programme may pursue a wide range of career opportunities beyond those listed above.

Evaluation Service

International students are provided with an eval service. When students accept their offer, they will need to make a payment for that, and the university will arrange the eval accordingly.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

English I
Architectural Design Studio I
Materials and Construction I
History of Asian Architecture
University Elective Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) I (Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect)
English II
Co-Curriculum
Architectural Design Studio II
Environmental Physics
History of World Architecture

The courses shown only cover part of the programme and are not exhaustive. Full course listings for all years are available on the programme website.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Architecture View 17 other Bachelors in Architecture in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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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

Entry Requirements for National students:

STPM

Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) Subjects
Stream: Art and Science stream

Matriculation/Foundation

Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
Stream: Engineering, Social Sciences, Science, and Accounting

Entry Requirements for International students:

Senior High School Certificate

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 any TWO (2) subjects

For a full list of accepted entry requirements, please refer to the university website.

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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

29685 MYR / year

≈ 29685 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

27000 MYR / year

≈ 27000 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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