ACCOMMODATION

                                          

          University of Malaya holds 13 residential colleges that can accommodate up to 12,000 students. This amount represents about 65% of all the students pursuing their first degrees. Each residential hall is administered by a principal and assisted by several fellows. The Residential Halls do not only provide students with accommodation but also facilities such as game courts, reading rooms, grocery shops, cyber cafes and computer labs. Most halls provide meals while the others have cafeteria facilities. Now, let us take a closer look at these colleges.

First Residential College	·   The oldest residential coll.ege in University of Malaya ·   It was built in 1959 and was comprised of 3 blocks, namely block A, B and C. ·  The name was subsequently changed to Kolej Tuanku Abdul Rahman (KTAR). ·  In 1978, KTAR was changed to Asrama Tuanku Abdul Rahman (ASTAR).
Second Residential College	·  It was constructed when UM campus was moved from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in 1958. ·  On 24th July 2006, it was renamed to Kolej Kediaman Tuanku Bahiyah in honour of the first female Chancellor of University of Malaya Her Majesty Tuanku Hajah Bahiyah Bt. Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
Third Residential College	· Third Residential College is one of the oldest hostels in the University Malaya and accommodates both undergraduate and postgraduate students. · Officially opened on August 11, 1962, it was later renamed as Tuanku Kurshiah Residential College after the nation’s first Raja Permaisuri Agung, Tuanku Ampuan Kurshiah.
Fourth Residential College	·   Fourth Residential College or Bestari  Residential College was    established in August 1963. ·   The motto for this college for the past 40 years is "Ilmu hendaklah tinggi hati biarlah rendah"
Fifth Residential  College	·   The Fifth College was officially opened by Prof. Francis Morsingh in June 1966. ·   On the 20th December 1986, the college was officially renamed to Daya Sari Residential College. ·   The college also accommodates PALAPES students beginning from the 1997/98 session.
Sixth Residential College	·   A student's hostel known as the Clinical Student's Hostel,  was built and had its first intake in the year 1967. ·   In 1974, the hostel changed its name to Ibnu Sina Hostel.
Seventh Residential College	·   The Seventh Residential  College, was officially open by Datuk Dr. S. M. A. Alhady on 1975. ·   It is named after Malaysia's great nationalist Zainal Abidin Bin Ahmad.(ZABA) ·   The motto "Kami Bersatu" (We United) is an indication of the blending of multi-racial students co-existing harmoniously under one roof.
Eight Residential College	·   Also known as Kinabalu Residential College. ·   The college was completed in 1985, and held its grand opening ceremony on the 18th of December 1987. Funding for the college’s construction was fully provided by Yayasan Sabah (Sabah Foundation).
Ninth Residential College	·   The college started construction on 2nd of January 1994 and was completed in April 1995. ·   The Residential College was officially launched by Y.A Bhg. Orang Kaya Seri Maharaja Tun Haji Syed Zahiruddin bin Syed Hassan. ·   The college is named in his honour.
Tenth Residential College	·   It is also known as Tun Ahmad Zaidi Residential College, named after the state Governor of Sarawak at that time, namely Allahyarham Tun Datuk Patinggi (Dr.) Ahmad Zaidi Adruce bin Muhammed Noor. ·   The construction covered an area of 6.6 acres and can accommodate 750 residents. ·    The cost of construction was RM15 million in which the State Government of Sarawak donated RM10 million while RM5 million, was borne by University of Malaya.
Eleventh Residential College	·   It was constructed in 1997. ·   To accommodate students who enrolled in the Centre For Foundation Studies in Science pre-university programme as well as the students in the Japanese University Preparatory Programme (RPKJ). ·   On the 18th of December 2004, the college was renamed the Ungku Aziz Residential College.
Twelfth  Residential College	·   The newest and biggest residential college built in the University of Malaya and was completed in 2002. ·   It is a collection of five interconnected buildings, Block A, Block B, the Cafeteria, Block C and Block D. ·   The college is named after his Majesty, His Royal Highness Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah. ·   It was opened on 26th of February 2005. ·   The college’s cafeteria is a very popular destination even among visitors to the residential college due to its accessibility and affordability.
University Malaya International House (IH)	·   Is a University of Malaya off-campus accommodation strategically located 2 kilometres away from the main campus. ·    It has 4 blocks with 90 units of two-bedroom apartment for long term (minimum of 1 year) and short term (less than three months) rental.