Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

UNIMAS is in Kota Samarahan, in the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo — about 25km southeast of Kuching, the state capital, and reachable via the Kuching-Serian Highway and the Kuching-Kota Samarahan Expressway. The main campus is a modern, landscaped 23-building site of around 250,000 square metres, complete with a man-made lake.

Fees at UNIMAS vary by program, level and your citizenship status, and we don't want to quote an out-of-date figure. Your free consultation with YSTC includes a clear, up-to-date cost estimate for the specific courses on your shortlist, confirmed with the university before you commit.

Yes. UNIMAS is a Malaysian public university with full accreditation from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Its four undergraduate engineering programmes are fully accredited by Malaysia's Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC), and the university is part of the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA), the UK Malaysia University Consortium and the ASEAN European Academic University Network. YSTC will confirm recognition for your specific country and goals.

UNIMAS is best known for engineering research and education — particularly Civil, Mechanical, Chemical and Energy Sustainability, and Electrical Engineering — with a strong focus on sustainable technology innovation and applications of IoT, AI and Big Data. It is also growing its international research collaborations and regional prominence within ASEAN.

Intake dates at UNIMAS depend on the programme and level you choose. The best way to plan is a free YSTC consultation, where we'll confirm the next available intake and the application deadlines for your specific course.

Yes — and getting started is completely free. We'll help you choose the right course, prepare and submit your application and documents, confirm the current fees, and manage your Malaysian Student Pass (visa) via EMGS from start to finish.

Scholarship and financial-aid availability for international students changes from intake to intake, so we don't want to promise something that may have moved on. The best step is a free YSTC consultation, where we'll check what you might qualify for and help you apply at no cost.

Most programmes ask for IELTS, TOEFL or an accepted equivalent, though the exact band varies by course. If you don't yet meet the requirement, an English pathway may be available so you can still progress. YSTC will confirm exactly what your chosen course needs.

UNIMAS offers English-medium instruction for many of its programmes, which makes it accessible to international students. Because the language of instruction can vary by course, YSTC will confirm which programmes on your shortlist are taught in English before you apply.

UNIMAS has on-campus student residential apartments, alongside campus facilities such as a gym, sports fields, a multifunctional hall, a polyclinic and a cafeteria. Costs depend on the room type and how you like to live — YSTC will walk you through the current options and a realistic monthly budget for your intake.

Living costs in Kota Samarahan and nearby Kuching are generally moderate and tend to be lower than in Malaysia's larger Klang Valley cities, covering accommodation, food and transport. Your exact budget depends on your lifestyle and housing choice, so YSTC will give you a personalised monthly estimate alongside your tuition figures, free of charge.

International students in Malaysia may be allowed to work part-time during semester breaks and holidays under specific conditions set by Immigration, usually with university approval. The rules can change, so we'll explain the current, accurate position for your situation during your free consultation rather than rely on outdated info.

UNIMAS achieved a 90.8% graduate employability rate in 2023, exceeding Malaysia's national average. Its Centre for Student Development runs initiatives like the Talent Recruitment and Career Exhibition (TRACE), a Graduate Professional Programme and a Student Start-Ups Program, plus partnerships with TalentCorp and MDEC for industrial training. YSTC can share the latest on careers support and what applies to your chosen course.