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Life at UMOn Campus Accommodation
On-campus housing (Kolej Kediaman) is not guaranteed for all international students. However, priority is typically given to:
- • First-year international students
- • Students from countries with limited accommodation options in Kuala Lumpur
- • Students facing financial hardship
Japan Apartment and International House are usually reserved for postgraduate students, though they may still apply for placement in residential colleges.
Students should apply for hostel accommodation as early as possible through the UM Student Portal, as applications typically open 3–4 months before the semester begins.
Students cannot select their preferred residential college during the application process. Accommodation is assigned by the university based on availability and allocation policies.
KK 1ASTAR
KK 2Tuanku Bahiyah
KK 3Tunku Kurshiah
KK 4Bestari
KK 5Dayasari
KK 6Ibnu Sina
KK 7Za'ba
KK 8Kinabalu
KK 9Tun Syed Zahiruddin
KK 10Tun Ahmad Zaidi
KK 11Ungku Aziz
KK 12Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah
KK 13Kolej Kediaman Ketiga Belas
APPLICATION
Students can apply for residential colleges by emailing: hep_penginapan@um.edu.my Applicants should explain their accommodation needs and attach important documents such as: • University offer letter • Passport-sized photo • Supporting or evaluation letter (if applicable) Applications typically open a few months before the semester begins, and students are encouraged to apply early because spaces are limited. After the application period closes, the university assigns students to residential colleges based on availability. Students will receive their accommodation results through the university system or email.
FACILITIES
Most residential colleges provide basic facilities to support student living. Common facilities include: • Study rooms • Cafeterias or food courts • Laundry facilities • Prayer rooms • Convenience stores • Sports and recreational spaces • Security and access control Facilities may vary slightly between residential colleges.
COSTS
It is said that the cost of staying in a residential college varies depending on the room type and facilities. But from what students have gathered, the typical monthly costs for on-campus accommodation for international students are approximately MYR 450/month for a standard shared double room: It is also said that some colleges offer air-conditioned rooms or rooms with attached bathrooms, however no credible sources have confirmed this fact yet. Students should check the official university accommodation website for the most updated pricing and room information.
DISCLAIMER! This is all information gathered by students — NOT OFFICIAL INFORMATION. Please verify everything, be smart, be safe.