[Malaysia] Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) AIMS Exchange Program for Fall Semester 2026

Warm greetings from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)!

USM is known as the second oldest university in Malaysia, first established in 1969 as Universiti Pulau Pinang. What is unique about USM is that the university adopts the School system rather than the traditional Faculty system in order to ensure that its students are multi-disciplined from their exposure to other areas of study. As of today, USM is recognized as one of Malaysia’s Research Intensive Universities.

We are pleased to inform you that USM has opened the application for the Fall Semester Exchange Program 2026 for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

LINKS

USM Information Sheet, Nomination Form, Academic Calendar and promotional materials: IO@USM – EXCHANGE PROGRAMME DOCUMENTS or https://bit.ly/IOUSM-MOBILITYDOCUMENT

List of Courses Offered (It is still being updated): IO@USM – EXCHANGE PROGRAMME DOCUMENTS or https://bit.ly/IOUSM-MOBILITYDOCUMENT

Eligibility

1. Undergraduate (S1) or Graduate (S2/S3) students
2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program.
3. No minimum GPA
4. Be proficient in English. Min. score for TOEFL ITP: 543, TOEFL PBT: 550, TOEFL iBT: 79-80, IELTS 5, and TOEIC 605*

*If students do not have this qualification, a supporting letter from their English teacher of the highest level at the university is sufficient. (MUST state that the student is able to communicate and write in English well.)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Official Academic Transcript
2. English Language Proficiency 
3. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
4. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
5. Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Advisor
6. Curriculum Vitae
7. Motivation Letter
8. Colored Copy of Passport
9. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download) 
10. Passport Size Photo 
11. Other document required from the university

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than 25 May 2026 for internal review.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Universiti Sains Malaysia and you may proceed to the online application no later than 10 June 2026
3. The FINAL decision is from Universiti Sains Malaysia

IMPORTANT NOTES

• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

• WhatsApp: 0822-2111-0400  (WA)
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM