{"id":16035,"date":"2026-05-11T21:18:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oia.um.ac.id\/?p=16035"},"modified":"2026-05-11T21:18:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:18:16","slug":"student-exchange-program-universiti-sains-malaysia-usm-fall-semester-2026-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oia.um.ac.id\/id\/student-exchange-program-universiti-sains-malaysia-usm-fall-semester-2026-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Exchange Program: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) \u2013 Fall Semester 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) is pleased to announce that applications for the Student Exchange Program at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) for the Fall Semester 2026 (Academic Year 2026\/2027) are now open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program offers a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in a new culture, expand their academic horizons, and develop a global outlook vital for personal and professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Important Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nomination Deadline: 1 June 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Semester Duration: 28 September 2026 \u2013 7 February 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exchange Duration: 1 Semester (6 months) or 2 Semesters (12 months)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Estimated Expenses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monthly Living Costs:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food\/Meals: RM 900.00++<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local Transportation: RM 150.00++<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Expenses: RM 400.00 \u2013 RM 600.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One-time Administrative Fees:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application &amp; Registration: RM 90.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orientation, ID Card, &amp; Library: RM 360.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Check-up: RM 360.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Expenses: RM 350.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visa &amp; Insurance (EVAL &amp; Student Pass):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EMGS Processing &amp; Administrative Fees: RM 810.00++<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance: RM 265++ (6 months) or RM 350++ (12 months)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Note:<\/strong> Students should also expect variable &#8220;Student Activities Fees&#8221; depending on their participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Estimated Living Expenses (Per Month)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Food \/ Meals:<\/strong> RM 900.00 ++<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local Transportation:<\/strong> RM 150.00 ++<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal Expenses:<\/strong> RM 400.00 \u2013 RM 600.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic Expenses:<\/strong> RM 350.00 (Flat fee)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Administrative Fees (One-time Payment)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Application Fee RM 50.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration Fee RM 40.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Student ID Card Fee RM 60.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orientation Fee RM 200.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Library Fee RM 100.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical Check-up RM 360.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visa &amp; Insurance Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(e-Visa Approval Letter \u2013 EVAL &amp; Student Pass)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EVAL &amp; EMGS Processing Fees:<\/strong> RM 470.00 ++<br><em>(Subject to change; includes Ikad and courier charges)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insurance:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>6 Months:<\/strong> RM 265.00 ++<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12 Months:<\/strong> RM 350.00 ++<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USM Visa Administrative Fee:<\/strong> RM 340.00 ++<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note on Student Activities Fees: <\/strong>The amount for student activities varies depending on the specific activities or programs the student chooses to participate in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcda Academic Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Course Load:<\/strong> Minimum 9 Units \u2013 Maximum 21 Units per semester.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language of Instruction:<\/strong> Most courses are offered in <strong>English<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restricted Courses:<\/strong> Exchange students are <strong>not<\/strong> permitted to enroll in <strong>Medicine<\/strong> or <strong>Dentistry<\/strong> courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Registration:<\/strong> Finalized after Orientation Week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Supporting Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates must prepare the following for the application process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Academic Transcript:<\/strong> An up-to-date, certified official transcript (include a certified English translation if necessary).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A clear copy of your current Student ID (KTM).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirmation Letter:<\/strong> <em>Sample available at:<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/io.usm.my\/index.php\/mobility\"> https:\/\/io.usm.my\/index.php\/mobility<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Registration \/ Learning Agreement:<\/strong> A fully completed form listing your intended courses, signed by the Home Institution Coordinator (UM).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommendation Letter:<\/strong> A formal letter from your Academic Advisor (Dosen PA) supporting your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>English Proficiency Certificate:<\/strong> A certified copy of IELTS, TOEFL, or other recognized English test results (required if English is not first language).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passport Details:<\/strong> A clear, high-quality scan of the bio-data page of your passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passport Photo:<\/strong> A digital copy with a plain white background (Dimensions: 4.5 cm high x 3.5 cm wide).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portfolio (Specific Majors):<\/strong> Required only for creative design-based courses. Must include slides and an academic reference to authenticate the work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disability Support Details:<\/strong> Documentation of specific requirements (only if applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/mXkfnaZtdbQrXD9U9\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/mXkfnaZtdbQrXD9U9<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more info:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exchange programme: <a href=\"https:\/\/staffusm-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/r\/personal\/nurulizzatifatin_usm_my\/Documents\/IO@USM%20-%20EXCHANGE%20PROGRAMME%20DOCUMENTS\/1.%20USM%20Mobility%20Information%20Sheet%2026-27%20%5BUpdated%2001.04.2026%5D.pdf?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=gXgwq9\">1. USM Mobility Information Sheet 26-27 [Updated 01.04.2026]<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USM Information Sheet, Nomination Form, Academic Calendar and promotional materials: \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/staffusm-my.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/g\/personal\/nurulizzatifatin_usm_my\/IgAVYa2_HOHxTb00FOCs-DHlAaRlvVXdGTY7PBnl4R4X1Rc?e=I3h1iE\">IO@USM &#8211; EXCHANGE PROGRAMME DOCUMENTS<\/a>\u200b or <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/IOUSM-MOBILITYDOCUMENT\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/IOUSM-MOBILITYDOCUMENT<\/a>\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of Courses Offered (It is still being updated): \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/staffusm-my.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/g\/personal\/nurulizzatifatin_usm_my\/IgAVYa2_HOHxTb00FOCs-DHlAaRlvVXdGTY7PBnl4R4X1Rc?e=I3h1iE\">IO@USM &#8211; EXCHANGE PROGRAMME DOCUMENTS<\/a>\u200b or\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/IOUSM-MOBILITYDOCUMENT\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/IOUSM-MOBILITYDOCUMENT<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link of Videos for our previous Orientation Week Programmes:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@usmbuddies\">www.youtube.com\/@usmbuddies<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) is pleased to announce that applications for the Student Exchange Program at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) for the Fall Semester 2026 (Academic Year 2026\/2027) are now open. This program offers a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in a new culture, expand their academic horizons, and develop a global outlook vital for personal and professional growth. \ud83d\udcc5 Important Dates \ud83d\udcb0 Estimated Expenses Estimated Living Expenses (Per Month) Administrative Fees (One-time Payment) Application Fee RM 50.00 Registration Fee RM 40.00 Student ID Card Fee RM 60.00 Orientation Fee RM 200.00 Library Fee RM 100.00 Medical Check-up RM 360.00 Visa &amp; Insurance Fees (e-Visa Approval Letter \u2013 EVAL &amp; Student Pass) Note on Student Activities Fees: The amount for student activities varies depending on the specific activities or programs the student chooses to participate in. \ud83d\udcda Academic Information \ud83d\udcc4 Required Supporting Documents Candidates must prepare the following for the application process: Registration: https:\/\/forms.gle\/mXkfnaZtdbQrXD9U9&nbsp; For more info:<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16036,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,277],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16035","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-headline","category-outbound-mobility"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oia.um.ac.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16035","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oia.um.ac.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oia.um.ac.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oia.um.ac.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oia.um.ac.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16035"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/oia.um.ac.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16035\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16037,"href":"https:\/\/oia.um.ac.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16035\/revisions\/16037"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oia.um.ac.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16036"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oia.um.ac.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16035"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oia.um.ac.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16035"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oia.um.ac.id\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16035"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}