Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin is the right choice for many reasons. Located in one of the most beautiful parts of Malaysia, UniSZA offers affordable world-class education in a safe and conducive environment. Based on Islamic values, our education is open to all. Ranked 95 in Asia by QS for international student recruitment, UniSZA has been the first choice for thousands of international students coming from over 40 different countries.

Our facilities are among the best. UniSZA is a public or government university operating the latest teaching hospital in the country. Our diverse science labs are comprehensive, complete, and equipped with the latest technology for our researchers and students. UniSZA academic staff are outstanding, with their international experience, many are leaders in their field. When choosing UniSZA, you are choosing excellence. Our lecturers put students first, where your needs are our priority.

The International Centre (IC) is responsible for assisting candidates interested in applying to UniSZA with their immigration needs. At the same time IC is here to answer any questions you may have about the university. We also work to serve our existing international students in a variety of ways including supporting their welfare while with us and ensuring their time at UniSZA meets all their needs.

Student VISA

The International Centre (IC) is responsible for all visa matters for UniSZA international students and their dependants.

To apply for a student visa, please refer to the relevant checklist below and contact IC at any time for any enquiries you may have for your visa application.

Mobility Programmes

Broaden your horizons and enhance your international experience through various cultural and knowledge exchanges with our mobility programmes which involves the emplacement of a student outside the country or in a university/institution within the country.
Among mobility programmes offered in UniSZA include:

  • Edutourism
  • UniSZA Mobility Exchange (U&ME)
  • Credited Mobility Exchange


English Language International Course (ELITE) Programme

English Language International Course (ELITE) is designed specifically for international students who have received a conditional offer letter to enrol for an undergraduate or postgraduate programme at UniSZA but have not yet met the university’s English language entry requirement. Students enrolled in ELITE will be considered UniSZA full time students and will have a student visa arranged by the university. The fee for this course is RM2,770 per session. Candidates for ELITE will sit for a placement test which will determine their level of english and estimate the number of sessions required before the candidate will reach the level of English necessary to begin their academic studies.

EMGS One Stop Centre

For Visa Application enquiry:

20th Floor Menara TA One, 22 Jalan P Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur

T: +603 2782 5888
F: +603 2711 8533
Email: visa@educationmalaysia.gov.my

Operating Hours :
Monday to Friday | 9am to 6pm | Closed on Federal Territories’ (Kuala Lumpur’s) public holidays

International Centre​

The International Centre (IC) is responsible for assisting candidates interested in applying to UniSZA with their immigration needs. At the same time IC is here to answer any questions you may have about the university. We also work to serve our existing international students in a variety of ways including supporting their welfare while with us and ensuring their time at UniSZA meets all their needs.