University of Malaya Accommodation

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UM accommodation will allow you to enjoy your time safe, we also would like to inform you that University of Malaya only serve a fully furnished room at Residential Colleges on the campus for Undergraduate Students.

While for Postgraduate Students, you need to find an alternative way to get your cozy room within off the campus, although you can still apply and get a chance to stay on campus.

There are various options on where to stay depending on your budget and preferences. University of Malaya students can choose to stay in on-campus and off-campus accommodations.

On-campus Accommodation

University Accommodation

Your lodging needs can be met by the administrative officer at the Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS). As you will be vying with other students for a limited number of spots, it will be advantageous to do so early.

There are two residential colleges outside the university and eleven inside it, both of which are close to the faculties. The cafeteria, photocopy shop, laundry, sports facilities, conference and project rooms, study rooms, computer labs, and printing facilities are all available at these colleges.

You must submit your application along with two letters of support from the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine.

Off-campus Accommodation

Internal House

One of the off-campus housing alternatives for students, particularly international students, is the University of Malaya International House.

Facilities include:

• Fully furnished (beds, cupboards, sofa, dining table & chairs, study tables)
• Fully air-conditioned (4 units)
• Bedrooms + 1 bathroom (with water heater)
• Kitchen (with gas hob and smoke extractor)
• Refrigerator
• Washing machine and dryer
• Shoe rack
• ASTRO point (subscription needed)
• Telephone/ Internet line (subscription needed)

Location and Accessibility

• Strategically located from university, commercial and shopping areas
• University shuttle service & public transportation route
• Wet market, farmers’ market (every Thursday morning) and night market (Every Tuesday)
• Various types of food available near the complex
• Mosque

Hotels

Students can also stay in hotels if they have enough budgets.

5 Star Hotels

1. Hotel Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar

Distance: 2.1 Kilometers

2. The Gardens Hotel and Residences Kuala Lumpur

Distance: 4.2 Kilometers

3. Hiton Petaling Jaya

Distance: 4.7 Kilometers

4. Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur

6.0 Kilometers

4 Stars

1. Hotel Capri by Fraser Kuala Lumpur Bangsar

Distance: 2.4 Kilometers

2. V E Hotel & Residence Bangsar South

Distance: 4.0 Kilometers

3. Crystal Crown Hotel Petaling Jaya

Distance: 4.2 Kilometers

4. Sheraton Petaling Jaya

Distance: 5.5 Kilometers

5. Armada Petaling Jaya

Distance: 5.6 Kilometers

3 Stars

1. Cititel Midvalley

Distance: 4.3 Kilometers

2. PJ-Luxe Boutique Hotel

Distance: 5.1 Kilometers

3. Signature Hotel Bangsar South

Distance: 5.6 Kilometers

4. Lisa De Inn Hotel

Distance: 5.6 Kilometers

5. Shah’s Village Hotel

Distance: 5.9 Kilometers

University of Malaya Accommodation Fees

Accommodation Unit Fee at Residential Colleges
Type of Room	PAX	per day	Estimation Per Semester
Single Room (1 Single Bed)	1	RM 20.00	RM 2,520.00
Standard Twin (2 Single Beds)	2	RM 7.50	RM 945.00
Triple Sharing (3 Single Beds / 1 Single Beds + Double Decker)	3	RM 7.00	RM882.00
Quadruple Sharing (2 Double Deckers)	4	RM 6.50	RM 819.00
Electrical Appliances Fee at Residential Colleges
Item	Unit	Charge Per Semester
Hair Dryer	1	RM 10.00
Laptop	1	RM 20.00
Printer	1	RM 20.00
Table Fan	1	RM 20.00

Additional Notes:

1. The approval of residence application is subjected to vacancy and availability of room or accommodation unit at Residential Colleges.
2. The Residence Fee charged by each Residential College has been included Utility Bills like Water Bill, Electric Bill and UM Wi-Fi Internet Bill.
3. Calculation of Residence Fee for ‘Estimation Per Semester’ based on total days of accommodation at Residential College. Hence, the calculation referred as followed:
Example : [ RM6.50 x 126 days (18 weeks) = RM819.00 ] 4. Fully furnished with existing furniture like beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs, bookshelves and curtain in each Accommodation Unit.
5. All electrical appliances other than listed above are NOT ALLOWED in Accommodation Unit. If there are any, it will be confiscated by Management during spot-check held without notice.