The International Surveying Conference for Undergraduates (ISCU) is a premier annual academic event organised by the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) in collaboration with rotating host universities. Since its inception, the ISCU has served as the definitive platform for surveying students across the ASEAN region and beyond to showcase their research, exchange ideas, and engage with industry leaders.

Submission Guidelines

1. Content Requirements

• Language: All abstracts must be written in English.

• Word Count: The abstract should be between 200 – 300 words.

• Structure: Your abstract must clearly state the following:

  • Research Objective/Problem Statement

  • Methodology

  • Key Findings/Expected Outcomes

  • Significance of the Study

• Keywords: Include 3 to 5 keywords at the bottom of the abstract.

2. Formatting Specifications

• File Format: PDF or Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx).

• Font: Times New Roman, Size 12.

• Line Spacing: 1.5 spacing.

• Margins: Standard (1 inch / 2.54 cm) on all sides.

3. File Naming Convention

To help our secretariat process your file, please name your document using the following format: [Sub-Theme Code]_[Student Name]_[University]

• Example: ST1_AhmadRazak_UTM.pdf

• Codes:

  • ST1: AI Cost & Contract Ops

  • ST2: igital Valuation & ESG

  • ST3 : Smart Data Ecosystems

  • ST4: Sustainable Digital Twins

4. Review Process

All abstracts will be reviewed by the ISCU 2026 Scientific Committee. You will receive a notification of acceptance or rejection via email by 6 March 2026.

List of Topics

• ST1: AI Cost & Contract Ops

• ST2: igital Valuation & ESG

• ST3 : Smart Data Ecosystems

• ST4: Sustainable Digital Twins

Venue

As the pioneer in built environment in Malaysia, FABU stands as the traditional home of surveying and architectural education in the nation. The faculty is located within the Johor Bahru campus, which retains the serene atmosphere of a tropical knowledge sanctuary while being situated in close proximity to Iskandar Malaysia—a rapidly developing economic corridor pivotal to Southeast Asia’s construction and real estate sectors.

The faculty grounds house a comprehensive array of educational and research facilities centering around Block B12 and the Dewan Premier Sarawak, which have become landmarks of the university's skyline. Formed through the strategic synergy of the country's earliest built environment schools, FABU today operates as a "Holistic Ecosystem for Sustainable Innovation." Here, the disciplines of Architecture, Planning, Quantity Surveying, Real Estate, Geomatics and Land Administration gather to transmit future-ready solutions to the world, continuing a legacy of excellence that began decades ago.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to iscu2026@utm.my