University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM) is the international branch campus of the prestigious University of Reading, United Kingdom. Located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, within the EduCity education hub, the university delivers British-quality education in Malaysia at a more affordable cost for international students.

What makes University of Reading Malaysia especially attractive is that students receive the same degree as the UK campus, taught using identical academic standards, assessments, and quality assurance systems. This makes it an excellent choice for students planning to study in Malaysia while gaining a globally recognised UK qualification.

Quick Facts

This guide is ideal for students planning to study in Malaysia and seeking a high-quality British education closer to home.

The University of Reading Malaysia was established in 2015 as part of the University of Reading’s global expansion strategy. The goal was to make UK education more accessible while maintaining academic integrity and international standards.

The university’s mission focuses on:

• Academic excellence
• Ethical leadership
• Social responsibility
• Inclusivity and global citizenship

Over the years, UoRM has grown steadily, attracting students from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and building a strong reputation particularly in Law, Business, and Foundation programmes.

The University of Reading Malaysia campus is located at EduCity in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The campus covers approximately 27,000 square metres and combines teaching, research, learning and social spaces within an integrated campus environment.

Learning & Academic Facilities

The official university website lists facilities including:

• Four lecture theatres
• Flexible teaching, research and learning spaces
• Teaching and research laboratories
• Learning Resource Centre
• Building Information Modelling (BIM) lounge for Built Environment programmes
• Dealing room designed to provide a real trading-floor learning environment
• Purpose-built moot court for experiential learning

Student & Campus Amenities

Students also have access to:

• High-speed Wi-Fi across the campus
• Dedicated student association space
• Muslim prayer room
• Cafés and food outlets
• Free secure parking
• Student wellbeing facilities

 The Heartspace

The Heartspace is the central parkland area between the campus buildings. It includes planted outdoor spaces where students can relax and socialise, along with an amphitheatre used for talks, live music and other events.

 EduCity Facilities

As part of EduCity, students can also access wider leisure and student facilities, including a 12,000-seat stadium and indoor arena with basketball, badminton, squash, volleyball and futsal facilities. EduCity also has an aquatic centre with an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

The nearby Student Village provides accommodation, cafés, restaurants, healthcare services, a library and shops.

 Campus Location

The University of Reading Malaysia is located at Persiaran Graduan, Kota Ilmu, EduCity, 79200 Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia. The university states that the campus is around 40 minutes from Singapore International Airport and 20 minutes from Senai International Airport.

The University of Reading Malaysia offers foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate study through five main schools, along with programmes delivered through the University of Reading Global Academy. Current academic areas include business, law, psychology, clinical language sciences, quantity surveying and real estate.

University of Reading Global Academy

The Global Academy provides pathway and English language programmes designed to prepare students for university-level study.

International Foundation Programme
Pre-sessional English Programme
University English support

 Henley Business School

Henley Business School delivers business-focused programmes at the Malaysia campus. The university describes Henley as a triple-accredited business school with programmes based on research-led teaching and industry connections.

Current programme areas include:

• Accounting & Finance
• Finance & Business Management
• Business and Management

 School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences

The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences offers programmes focused on psychology and related areas of study. The current Malaysia programme listing includes Psychology.

School of the Built Environment

The School of the Built Environment covers areas related to property, construction and the wider built environment.

Current programmes listed by the university include:

• Quantity Surveying
• Real Estate

 School of Law

The School of Law offers a full three-year UK law degree at the Malaysia campus.

• LLB Law

The university states that students can study for a UK law degree while based at the Malaysia campus.

The University of Reading Malaysia publishes tuition fees according to programme and student fee status. The university's current application page lists Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the latest intake. However, the current official application page does not display the full tuition fee amounts for each programme.

 Application Fee

The official application page states:

• Malaysian students: Application fee waived
• International students: RM530, inclusive of 6% SST
• The international application fee is non-refundable.
• The RM530 fee is deducted from tuition fees after successful enrolment.

The University of Reading Malaysia offers scholarships, bursaries and other financial support options for eligible students across Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. The university states that some scholarships can provide up to 100% tuition fee support, depending on the scheme and eligibility requirements.

 Merit-Based Scholarships

UoRM offers scholarships that recognise academic achievement. Its current scholarship terms include High Achiever scholarships with discounts of up to 30% on Year 1 tuition fees, depending on academic results and the programme level.

Examples listed by the university include:

• 10% scholarship for eligible SPM 8As or equivalent results for Foundation
• 20% scholarship for qualifying A Level, STPM, IB, CPU, ATAR, UEC or Malaysian Matriculation results
• 25% scholarship for higher qualifying academic results
• 30% scholarship for the highest specified academic achievement categories

 Alumni & Family Scholarships

• UoRM also lists automatic scholarship schemes for eligible alumni and family members.
• Alumni Scholarship: 10% for eligible UoRM students progressing to the next level, alumni and immediate family members of eligible University of Reading or Henley Business School alumni
• Family Scholarship: 10% for eligible immediate family members of current UoRM students
• The university states that scholarships are generally not cumulative, and eligible students will normally receive the highest scholarship for which they qualify.

 PhD Scholarship

UoRM also provides a PhD Scholarship scheme. The university's current guidelines state that scholarship allocations and eligibility are subject to the requirements of the relevant application cycle.

 PTPTN & Other Financial Support

The university's Scholarships & Financial Aid page lists PTPTN alongside its scholarship and bursary options. Students can check the current eligibility and application requirements through the university's financial aid information.

 Scholarships for International Students

UoRM has also published scholarship opportunities specifically for international students. One official scholarship announcement offered a 20% fee scholarship for the first year to eligible students from specified countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia and Central Asia. Availability and eligibility can change by intake, so applicants should check the current scholarship information before applying.

Student life at the University of Reading Malaysia extends beyond the classroom, with more than 30 clubs and societies, inter-varsity activities, regular events and opportunities to connect with students from other institutions at EduCity. The university promotes an inclusive campus environment where students can take part in academic, cultural, social and recreational activities.

 Clubs & Societies

UoRM offers more than 30 clubs and societies covering a range of interests, including sports, arts, languages, music and academic activities. Students can join groups such as:

• Reading International Students Society (RISS)
• Law Society
• Psychology Society
• Debate Club
• Dance Club
• Art Club
• Tea Club
• Athletics Club
• Volleyball Club
• Badminton Club
• Golf Club
• Board Game Club
• Martial Arts & Defence Society
• Business, Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Investment Society
• Reading University Built Environment Society

 Student Events & Activities

The university organises regular events and activities throughout the academic year. These include:

• Comedy nights
• Quizzes
• Karaoke
• Club nights
• Social activities
• Inter-varsity events
• Cultural and student activities

These activities give students opportunities to meet people, develop interests and participate in the wider university community.

 International Student Community

UoRM provides opportunities for students from different backgrounds to interact through its diverse campus community. The Reading International Students Society (RISS) is among the student societies available at the university, while inter-varsity activities at EduCity provide further opportunities to meet students from other institutions.

The university also includes international student activities as part of its student induction programme, including meetings with international students and activities designed to help new students settle into university life.

 Student Representation

The Reading University Malaysia Students' Association (RUMSA) is the official student representative body at UoRM. It represents student interests and organises academic, social and cultural activities while working with the university to support the student experience.

Life at EduCity

Students can also take part in activities and events across EduCity. The university highlights frequent inter-varsity events and activities involving students from different institutions within EduCity. Students can also use the wider leisure facilities, including the indoor arena, stadium and aquatic centre.

The University of Reading Malaysia combines a UK university education with the convenience of studying in Malaysia. Students can access UK-accredited programmes, a purpose-built campus, scholarships, and opportunities to experience both the Malaysia and UK campuses.

UK-Accredited Degrees

UoRM offers UK-accredited programmes across areas including business, law, psychology and the built environment. The university also states that students at the Malaysia campus receive the same UK degree as students at the University of Reading UK.

 Study in Malaysia with UK Campus Options

Students have flexible options to spend part of their studies at the University of Reading UK campus. The university provides mobility and transfer pathways, subject to programme and eligibility requirements.

Henley Business School

Students interested in business can study through Henley Business School, which the university describes as a globally recognised, triple-accredited business school. Its programmes combine research-led teaching with industry connections.

Purpose-Built Campus

The UoRM campus at EduCity in Iskandar Puteri covers approximately 27,000 square metres. It brings together teaching, research, learning and social spaces, with facilities designed for both academic and student activities.

 Scholarships & Financial Support

UoRM offers scholarships, bursaries and financial aid across Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. The university currently states that selected scholarships can provide up to 100% tuition fee support for eligible students.

 International Study Experience

Students can benefit from studying in a multicultural environment in Malaysia while having opportunities to experience the University of Reading UK campus. The university highlights mobility options as a way to develop international exposure, intercultural awareness and independence.

International students can apply to the University of Reading Malaysia through the university's online application system. UoRM currently accepts applications for Foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes, with specific academic and English language requirements depending on the programme.

 Eligibility Requirements

Entry requirements vary according to the programme and qualification you hold. The university advises applicants to check the requirements for their chosen programme before applying.

For the International Foundation Programme, UoRM states that it is designed for students with SPM, IGCSE or equivalent qualifications. The programme is a 12-month pathway to undergraduate study at the Malaysia or UK campus.

For undergraduate programmes, applicants need an accepted pre-university or equivalent qualification. The exact academic requirements depend on the degree selected.

For postgraduate and doctoral programmes, applicants need the relevant previous academic qualifications, with additional requirements potentially applying to individual programmes.

 English Language Requirements

International applicants must meet the English language requirements applicable to their programme or entry route. UoRM's English Language Proficiency Requirements document provides accepted qualifications and scores for different study routes.

For direct undergraduate entry, examples of accepted English qualifications include:

• IELTS and other recognised English language qualifications
• IGCSE English
• SPM English
• UEC English
• MUET
• Selected Cambridge English qualifications

The required score depends on the programme and entry route. The LL.B programme has additional English requirements compared with some other undergraduate pathways.

Documents Required

When applying, international students should prepare the supporting documents required for their application. The university's application form requests information and supporting evidence including:

• Completed application form
• Passport and personal information
• Academic certificates and qualifications
• Academic transcripts or examination results
• English language certificate, where applicable
• Details of previous institutions and dates of study
• Personal statement
• Relevant employment or work experience information, where applicable
• CV or résumé where relevant to the application
• Other documents requested for the chosen programme

Programme-specific or additional requirements may apply, so applicants should follow the document requirements provided by the Admissions Office for their chosen course.

 How to Apply

The application process generally involves:

1. Choose your programme and intake.
2. Create an applicant account on the UoRM application portal.
3. Complete the online application form.
4. Upload the required supporting documents.
5. Pay the international application fee.
6. Submit the application for assessment.
7. Wait for the university's admission decision and further instructions.

For the current intake, the international application fee is RM530, inclusive of 6% SST. The fee is non-refundable, but UoRM states that it will be deducted from tuition fees after successful enrolment.

Application Deadlines for International Students

The university's published undergraduate application form states that the application deadline for international students is two months before the programme start date. However, applicants should check the current intake information because deadlines can vary by programme and intake.

Student Visa & Immigration

International students who are accepted by UoRM will need to complete the relevant Malaysian student visa and immigration procedures. The university's Admissions Office provides additional information and guidance to international applicants regarding these requirements.

The University of Reading Malaysia provides students with opportunities to develop academic knowledge and practical skills relevant to their chosen fields. Its programmes cover areas including business, finance, law, psychology, real estate, quantity surveying and construction, giving graduates pathways into a range of professional sectors.

Career Development

Students can build career-related experience through their academic programmes and the university's connections with professional and industry communities. Some programmes are designed around practical learning and professional development, particularly in areas such as business, finance, law and the built environment.

 Career Areas

Depending on their programme and further qualifications, UoRM graduates can pursue careers in areas such as:

• Accounting and finance
• Banking and financial services
• Business and management
• Marketing
• Law
• Psychology
• Real estate
• Quantity surveying
• Construction and project management

 Alumni Community

UoRM is part of the wider University of Reading alumni community. Graduates can remain connected with the University of Reading and its alumni networks after completing their studies.

The university also recognises alumni achievements through events and university activities. For example, UoRM has highlighted graduates and alumni connected with Henley Business School and the University of Reading in Malaysia.

Alumni in Professional Careers

The university's official news archive highlights alumni and graduates who have progressed into professional and leadership roles. One example is Tan Sri Datin Paduka Siti Sa'diah Sheikh Bakir, a Henley Business School alumna who served as Managing Director of KPJ Healthcare and later held positions on several corporate boards.

 Further Study & Career Progression

Graduates can continue their education through postgraduate study or pursue professional opportunities related to their academic background. The University of Reading Malaysia also forms part of the wider University of Reading network, giving students access to an international university community beyond their Malaysia campus experience.

• University of Reading Malaysia is the first overseas campus of the University of Reading in the UK.
• Offers UK-accredited programmes in Malaysia, with degrees awarded by the University of Reading.
• Eligible students can access mobility and transfer opportunities at the University of Reading UK campus.

University of Reading Rankings

• Psychology: Ranked among the world's top 151–175 for Psychology, according to ranking information highlighted by the University of Reading Malaysia.
• QS World University Rankings: Ranked 175th globally in 2016.
• Guardian University Guide: Ranked 29th in the UK in 2017.
• The QS and Guardian figures are historical rankings, not current rankings.

 University Affiliations

• University of Reading: UoRM is part of the University of Reading, a UK university with a history dating back more than 150 years.
• First overseas campus: The Malaysia campus opened in September 2015 at EduCity, Iskandar Puteri.
• Henley Business School: UoRM is associated with Henley Business School, part of the University of Reading.
• Triple accreditation: Henley Business School is described by UoRM as a triple-accredited business school.

 UK-Accredited Degrees

• Offers UK-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Malaysia.
• Academic areas include business, law, psychology and the built environment.
• Students at UoRM receive a University of Reading degree.
• The university states that the degree is the same as that awarded to students at the University of Reading UK campus.

 Language of InstructionEnglish is the main language of teaching and academic study.

• UoRM publishes specific English language requirements for different programmes.
• Accepted qualifications include Cambridge English, IGCSE, SPM, UEC and MUET.
• Required English scores vary according to the programme and entry route.

The University of Reading Malaysia is located within EduCity, Iskandar Puteri, Johor, a dedicated education and student community. The campus is surrounded by accommodation, dining, retail, healthcare, sports and recreational facilities, making everyday student life convenient.

 Student Accommodation

EduCity Student Village provides accommodation close to the University of Reading Malaysia campus.
The Student Village includes residential facilities designed for students.
Students can access cafés, restaurants, shops and other services within the surrounding EduCity area.

 Food & Daily Essentials

• EduCity has cafés and restaurants for students and residents.
• Shops and everyday services are available within the wider development.
• The Student Village is located close to food, retail and other essential facilities.

Sports & Recreation

• Students can access EduCity's wider sports and recreational facilities.
• Facilities include a 12,000-seat stadium and indoor arena.
• The indoor arena provides facilities for basketball, badminton, squash, volleyball and futsal.
• EduCity also has an aquatic centre with an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

 Healthcare & Student Services

• Healthcare services are available within the EduCity area.
• The Student Village provides access to healthcare, a library, cafés, restaurants and shops.
• These facilities allow students to manage many everyday needs close to campus.

 Location & Connectivity

• Location: EduCity, Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia.
• The campus is approximately 20 minutes from Senai International Airport.
• Singapore International Airport is around 40 minutes away, according to the University of Reading Malaysia.
• Students can also access the wider attractions, shopping and services available across Iskandar Puteri and Johor.

The University of Reading Malaysia combines British academic excellence with Malaysian affordability, making it an outstanding choice for international students. With globally recognised degrees, strong teaching standards, scholarships, and a supportive learning environment, UoRM offers excellent value for students aiming for global careers.

What intake periods are available at University of Reading Malaysia?

• International Foundation Programme: April and September
• Undergraduate programmes: April and September
• Pre-sessional English: March and July

Can students visit the University of Reading Malaysia campus before applying?

Yes. UoRM offers campus tours and Open Day opportunities where students can explore the campus, meet academics and get information about programmes and scholarships.

Can Foundation students transfer to the University of Reading UK?

Yes. Students completing the UoRM International Foundation Programme can apply to transfer to the UK campus. The UK campus offers additional degree options beyond those available in Malaysia, subject to eligibility and programme availability.

 Does studying in the UK cost more than studying at UoRM?

Yes. UK study involves international student fees, which are higher than Malaysia campus fees, and living costs in the UK are also higher. UoRM students undertaking mobility or transfer to the UK may receive a fee discount.

 Where can UoRM students stay?

Students can stay at the EduCity Student Village, which offers single and shared accommodation. The Student Village has 570 beds and is approximately 10 to 15 minutes' walk from the University of Reading Malaysia campus.

What support is available for students with disabilities or special needs?

UoRM welcomes students with special needs and provides support through student services and the Health and Wellbeing Centre. Students can also seek counselling or psychological support where required.

 What does Student Welfare and Academic Services help with?

• Counselling services
• Careers, internships and placements
• Scholarships and financial information
• Exam and transcript-related services
• Student activities, clubs and societies
• Student mobility information
• International student support
• Accommodation advice

 How many clubs and societies are available at UoRM?

UoRM has more than 30 clubs and societies covering areas such as sports, music, arts, languages, academic interests and student leadership. Examples include the Law Society, Psychology Society, Debate Club, Reading International Students Society and Business, Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Investment Society.

 Can UoRM students change to a related degree at the UK campus?

Potentially, yes. The UK campus offers a wider range of degree options than the Malaysia campus, and students may be able to transfer to a related programme within the same school, subject to eligibility and programme requirements.

What should students consider before choosing UK campus mobility?

Students should consider the higher UK tuition fees and living expenses, as well as potentially larger classes. Some programmes may also have implications for professional accreditation in Malaysia, and students may need time to adjust to a new academic and cultural environment.