# Digital UMISA

> The unofficial digital hub for international students at Universiti Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Digital UMISA is run by UMISA (the Universiti Malaya International Students Association) — the only official governing body dedicated entirely to UM's international student community (80+ nationalities). This site is student-built and student-maintained. Always cross-check time-sensitive information with the UM International Centre (UMIC) at https://umic.um.edu.my.

## What this site covers

- **Visa & Immigration** — student pass applications, renewals, dependent visas, healthcare and insurance
- **Arrival Guides** — pre-departure checklist, first 48 hours at UM, essential apps for Malaysia
- **Life at UM** — on-campus living, off-campus housing, banking in Malaysia, public transit (MRT/LRT/Grab), street smarts
- **Events** — UMISA-organised events, cultural nights, country association listings
- **Academics** — course registration, academic calendar, faculty contacts
- **Welfare** — mental health resources, emergency contacts, welfare reporting
- **Buddy Programme** — connect with a senior international student before you arrive
- **Blog** — student-written guides and stories
- **UMI** — an AI chatbot trained on UMISA content to answer student questions 24/7

## Key pages

- /start-here — Where new students begin
- /start-here/first-48-hours — What to do on arrival
- /start-here/pre-departure-checklist — Before you fly
- /visa — Overview of student visa requirements at UM
- /visa/new-student-pass — Applying for your first student pass
- /visa/renewal — Renewing your student pass
- /life-at-um/banking — Opening a bank account in Malaysia as an international student
- /events — Upcoming UMISA events
- /blog — Student guides and stories
- /about/meet-the-team — The UMISA high committee and team
- /contact — How to reach UMISA

## Contact

Email: Umisa_official@um.edu.my
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official.umisa/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/umisa-um/
WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LgWZkeimJhr9qTGvvUnGmQ