University of Wollongong Malaysia
جامعة ولونغونغ ماليزيا
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
University of Wollongong Malaysia is a private higher education institution at the Glenmarie campus in Selangor. It was granted university status in November 2023 and belongs to the UOW Malaysia group, whose controlling stake has been held by a subsidiary of the University of Wollongong in Australia since it acquired the KDU institutions. The group offers scholarships and bursaries as partial or full tuition-fee waivers, including the Excellence Award, the Graduate Research Scholarship and the cash-based High Achiever Scholarship, as well as awards from external sponsors. Most of these awards are reserved for Malaysian students, so international students should check eligibility on the scholarships and bursaries page before applying.
Available programmes
Programmes, requirements and documents will be published when the next cycle is announced. Save the scholarship to get a reminder.
Life and living
Selangor · Malaysia
Life and living
Selangor · Malaysia
Living in Selangor
Malaysia’s most populous state, surrounding Kuala Lumpur, with university towns such as Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya and Serdang and many public and private universities.
Student housing
Universities help students find housing on campus (residential colleges) or in shared flats. EMGS estimates food at about USD 200 and transport at about USD 15 a month.
Transport for students
Rapid Bulanan 30-day pass: RM150 for unlimited Rapid KL rail and bus, open to non-citizens. The RM50 My50 pass and the 50% student concession are for Malaysians only (2026).
Top landmarks
Batu Caves
Chainwit. · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque
Lerdsuwa · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Putrajaya (next door)
Stefan Fussan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Sunway City
Cmglee · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:DOSM – Department of Statistics MalaysiaMalay Mail – Rapid KL passes 2026EMGS – Cost of living in Malaysia
Studying and living in Malaysia
Costs and living
Tuition for international students varies widely by university and programme, and many universities publish it for the whole programme: • Public universities: for example, a bachelor’s at UTM costs about RM 46,000–76,000 in total, and at USM US$1,560–3,125 per semester; medicine costs much more. • Private universities: usually RM 65,000–165,000 for a whole bachelor’s, with international discounts of 10–50%. • A 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) has applied to international students’ fees at many universities since July 2025. Living costs: about RM 1,500–2,600 a month (around US$320–560): accommodation RM 400–800, food 600–900, transport 100–200, utilities and internet 100–200, personal 200–400. Off-campus housing (2–3-bedroom flat) costs RM 700–1,500 a month plus a three-month deposit.
Working while studying
International students at universities may work part-time up to 20 hours a week with prior Immigration approval; EMGS and universities state this applies during semester breaks. Work is allowed only in approved sectors: restaurants, petrol stations, mini-markets, hotels and on campus. Working as a cashier, singer, musician, masseur, receptionist or student-recruitment agent is not allowed, and breaking the rules can lead to cancellation of the student pass. Credit-bearing internships are permitted. Family: master’s and PhD students can bring a spouse and children on dependant passes; dependants may not work.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in MalaysiaFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
University of Wollongong Malaysia is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.uow.edu.my) before applying.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.uow.edu.my. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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