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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) — For International Students 2026

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), established in 1979, is Malaysia's specialist university for ocean, marine, and maritime sciences. Located on the coast of the South China Sea in Kuala Terengganu, UMT's unique coastal setting provides direct access to live marine environments for research and field studies. Beyond its marine specialisation, UMT offers competitive programmes in engineering, business, IT, and environmental sciences.

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Why Choose Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)

Key Benefits for International Students

Public University — Ocean & Marine Sciences · Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu · 1979 · 12,000+ Students · Nationally Ranked

Malaysia's Premier Ocean Science & Fisheries University

UMT is Malaysia's only dedicated marine and ocean sciences university — providing international students access to unique programmes in fisheries, aquaculture, maritime technology, and oceanography that are unavailable at any other Malaysian institution.

Direct Research Access to the South China Sea

The university's coastal location on the South China Sea coast gives students and researchers direct, daily access to one of the world's most important maritime zones — unique research opportunities in coral reefs, fisheries, and coastal ecosystems.

Islamic-Friendly Campus Town of Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu is one of Malaysia's most strongly Islamic and conservative state capitals — making it a particularly comfortable and familiar environment for Muslim international students.

Strong Connections to Malaysia's Fisheries & Maritime Industry

UMT graduates fill key positions in Malaysia's RM 10 billion fisheries industry and growing maritime sector — providing strong employment prospects in a field that directly relates to UMT's academic specialisation.

Programmes & Fees

Fees are calculated from UMT's official per-semester USD rates, converted to total programme cost. Fees exclude hostel accommodation (USD 180–300/sem) and the first-semester non-recurrent fee (USD 150). UMT is Malaysia's specialist university for ocean and maritime sciences.

Study Level

Field of Study

Bachelor of Computer Science — Software Engineering (Hons.)	Degree	Computing	7 semesters	RM 33,558
Bachelor of Computer Science with Maritime Informatics (Hons.)	Degree	Computing	7 semesters	RM 33,558
Bachelor of Computer Science — Mobile Computing (Hons.)	Degree	Computing	7 semesters	RM 35,203
Bachelor of Science — Financial Mathematics (Hons.)	Degree	Science	7 semesters	RM 33,558
Bachelor of Science — Applied Mathematics (Hons.)	Degree	Science	7 semesters	RM 33,558
Bachelor of Applied Science — Electronic & Instrumentation (Hons.)	Degree	Engineering	7 semesters	RM 33,558
Bachelor of Applied Science — Maritime Technology (Hons.)	Degree	Engineering	7 semesters	RM 34,874
Bachelor of Science — Data Analytics (Hons.)	Degree	Computing	7 semesters	RM 33,558
Bachelor of Technology — Environment (Hons.)	Degree	Science	8 semesters	RM 38,352
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology — Naval Architecture (Hons.)	Degree	Engineering	8 semesters	RM 40,232
Bachelor of Science — Biological Sciences (Hons.)	Degree	Science	6 semesters	RM 28,764
Bachelor of Science — Chemical Sciences (Hons.)	Degree	Science	6 semesters	RM 28,764
Bachelor of Science — Marine Biology (Hons.)	Degree	Science	7 semesters	RM 33,558
Bachelor of Science — Analytical & Environmental Chemistry (Hons.)	Degree	Science	7 semesters	RM 33,558
Bachelor of Science — Marine Science (Hons.)	Degree	Science	7 semesters	RM 33,558
Bachelor of Applied Science — Biodiversity Conservation & Management (Hons.)	Degree	Science	7 semesters	RM 33,558
Bachelor of Science — Geoscience Marine (Hons.)	Degree	Science	7 semesters	RM 33,558
Bachelor of Science in Nanophysics (Hons.)	Degree	Science	8 semesters	RM 38,352
Bachelor of Applied Science — Fisheries (Hons.)	Degree	Science	6 semesters	RM 28,764
Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture (Hons.)	Degree	Science	8 semesters	RM 38,352
Bachelor of Food Science — Food Service & Nutrition (Hons.)	Degree	Science	8 semesters	RM 38,352
Bachelor of Food Science — Food Technology (Hons.)	Degree	Science	8 semesters	RM 38,352
Bachelor of Science in Agrotechnology — Crop Science (Hons.)	Degree	Science	8 semesters	RM 38,352
Bachelor of Management — Policy Studies (Hons.)	Degree	Business	7 semesters	RM 30,268
Bachelor of Counseling (Hons.)	Degree	Business	8 semesters	RM 34,592
Bachelor of Economics — Natural Resources (Hons.)	Degree	Business	7 semesters	RM 30,268
Bachelor of Management — Marketing (Hons.)	Degree	Business	7 semesters	RM 30,268
Bachelor of Management Tourism (Hons.)	Degree	Business	6 semesters	RM 25,944
Bachelor of Accounting (Hons.)	Degree	Business	8 semesters	RM 34,592
Bachelor of Management — Maritime (Hons.)	Degree	Business	7 semesters	RM 32,900
Bachelor of Science — Nautical Sciences & Maritime Transport (Hons.)	Degree	Engineering	8 semesters	RM 42,864
Bachelor of Maritime Operations Management (Hons.)	Degree	Business	6 semesters	RM 28,200
Master of Information Technology (Coursework)	Postgraduate	Computing	2 years	RM 16,310

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Fees & Dates

Fees & Key Dates

Full cost details for international students in Malaysia.

Tuition & Admission Fees

Registration FeeRM 1,900

EMGS Visa Fee~RM 3,500

Approx. Total Upfront~RM 5,400

Intake Dates & Support

Language RequirementIELTS 5.5

Intake DatesFebruary & September

We support you at every step — from programme selection to visa approval. Our service is completely free.

Application Process

Application Steps

We handle steps 3 and 4 on your behalf at no extra cost.

1Contact us and confirm your programme

Our advisors verify your eligibility and recommend the best programme match at this university.

1–2 Days

2Gather your documents

Prepare certified transcripts, valid passport, IELTS/TOEFL result, and passport photo. We review before submission.

3–7 Days

3Receive your Offer Letter

We submit your application and follow up until your offer letter arrives — typically within 3–5 weeks.

2–4 Weeks

4Accept offer and process your visa

Pay the registration fee to trigger your EMGS student visa. We monitor the visa status for you.

4–8 Weeks

5Fly to Malaysia and begin your studies

Arrive with your Visa Approval Letter (VAL), collect your student pass, and attend orientation.

Done

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)

UMT is Malaysia's only university with a primary academic focus on ocean and maritime sciences — situated directly on the South China Sea coast. This provides a genuinely unique field research experience in fisheries, marine ecology, and oceanography that cannot be replicated at any other Malaysian institution.

Yes. Terengganu is one of Malaysia's most Islamic states — with a strong Malay-Muslim cultural identity, widespread halal food options, Friday prayers easily accessible, and a campus environment that many students find very comfortable and familiar.

UMT graduates enter careers in Malaysia's fisheries industry, marine conservation agencies, offshore oil and gas companies, maritime authorities, government research institutes, and academia. Sabah's fisheries industry alone employs thousands of UMT alumni.

Yes. Beyond marine sciences, UMT offers programmes in maritime engineering, environmental engineering, computer science, and information technology — providing international students with technical degrees in a unique coastal research setting.

Sultan Mahmud Airport in Kuala Terengganu has daily direct flights to Kuala Lumpur (approximately 50 minutes). The city is also accessible by express bus from KL (approximately 7 hours). UMT's international office assists with arrival and orientation.

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