Q 1. Can I come to your office for a personal consultation ?

A. Definitely. You may drop in during office hours ( Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm, Saturday 8.30am to 12.00 noon ) or if you wish, call 07-5563306 Ext 121 or E-mail : educoun@sc.edu.my to arrange for a personal consultation.

Q 2 When should I start applying for University admission ?

A. You may start the application process by October. Since Universities in different countries having different admission dates and application deadlines, you are strongly advise to check with the International office for specific deadlines.

Q 3. What are the necessary documents for University applications ?

A. You need to have :
* SPM /UEC examination result
* Southern College Diploma and transcripts
* IELTS / TOEFL result
* recommendations letters
* records of extra curricula activities
* University application form
Certain universities may also want additional personal data from you.

Q 4. How do I get more information about the University I am interested in ?

A. You may log on to the University website or you may come to International Office for more information.

Q 5. Do I need to take any English language test ( e.g. IELTS or TOEFL ) ?

A. Most probably yes. For UK, Australian, and New Zealand Universities, the IELTS score would be 6 and above. For American universities the TOEFL score requirement would be 550 and above.

Q 6. What should I do if I wanted to apply for University admission ?

A. You need to make an informed decision about your university education. The steps are :
i. determine your personal interests, strengths, weaknesses, and personal goals
ii. short-list the desired country/ city , university and programs
iii. collect more information about the University / programs concerned
iv. evaluate, consult and and make final selections
v. begin application process ( through the International Office )

Q 7. How much will the International office charge me for the application services ?

A. The office will charge RM50 for each application. You may request and pay for a maximum of two applications. The RM50 does not include any application fee payable to the University concerned.
If necessary, you need to reimburse the office for additional cost incurred.

Q 8. How can I get a student visa ?

A. First, you must have the University’s acceptance / offer letter.Then only you use the offer letter for visa application.

Q 9. How to arrange for my University accommodation ?

A. Normally, the University will sent you the student accommodation / hostel application form together with the acceptance / offer letter. You are required to respond to the university accordingly.

Q 10. Will somebody from the university welcome me at the airport ?

A. Yes, most universities do provide airport pick-up service. Before your departure, you are required to inform the university accordingly.

Q. 11 Do universities have an orientation week or orientation activities for new students ?

A. Yes. Most universities do organize orientation activities especially for new students from overseas. You are required to inform the university with regards to your attendance.

If you can not find the questions and answers you want here, feel free to fill in the “Request form” and e-mail it to us. We will respond to you as soon as possible. Thank you.