Entry Requirements
Is my certificate from my country accepted in Malaysia?
Most national secondary and university certificates are accepted. When you select your nationality, the requirements for your own certificate are shown with each programme.
General entry requirements
Choose your nationality at the top of the page to see the requirements for your country.
- Secondary school (O-Level equivalent, around 11 years of schooling)
- Pass with credit in at least 1 subject
A Certificate takes about 1 year and can lead on to a Diploma.
English: IELTS 4.0 - 5.0 or equivalent
Varies by university. Many universities accept their own English placement test, offer an English course before your programme, or accept proof that your previous study was in English.
- Secondary school (O-Level equivalent, around 11 years of schooling)
- Pass with credit in at least 5 subjects, usually including Mathematics and English
Science foundations usually need credits in Mathematics and science subjects.
English: IELTS 4.0 - 5.0 or equivalent
Varies by university. Many universities accept their own English placement test, offer an English course before your programme, or accept proof that your previous study was in English.
- Secondary school (O-Level equivalent, around 11 years of schooling)
- Pass with credit in at least 3 subjects
Some diplomas (e.g. Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering) need credits in specific science subjects.
English: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
Varies by university. Many universities accept their own English placement test, offer an English course before your programme, or accept proof that your previous study was in English.
- Higher secondary / pre-university (A-Level equivalent, around 12 years of schooling) with at least 2 principal passes; or
- A recognised Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.00; or
- A recognised Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.00 (may enter Year 2 with credit transfer)
Professional programmes (Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, Nursing) need higher grades in relevant subjects.
English: IELTS 5.0 - 6.0 or equivalent
Varies by university. Many universities accept their own English placement test, offer an English course before your programme, or accept proof that your previous study was in English.
- A recognised Bachelor degree in a related field
- Minimum CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00 (or equivalent marks)
- CGPA below 2.50 may be accepted with relevant work experience or a university assessment
A Master degree holder can also apply. At some universities, credits from a Postgraduate Diploma can count towards a Master degree.
English: IELTS 5.5 - 6.0 or equivalent
Varies by university. Many universities accept their own English placement test, offer an English course before your programme, or accept proof that your previous study was in English.
- A recognised Bachelor degree in a related field
- Minimum CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00 (or equivalent marks)
- CGPA 2.00 - 2.49 may be accepted with relevant work experience or a university assessment
Some programmes, such as MBA, may also ask for work experience.
English: IELTS 5.5 - 6.5 or equivalent
Varies by university. Many universities accept their own English placement test, offer an English course before your programme, or accept proof that your previous study was in English.
- A recognised Master's degree in a related field
- A short research proposal in your area of interest
- Some universities accept an outstanding Bachelor degree for direct PhD entry
Admission is subject to finding a suitable supervisor.
English: IELTS 6.0 - 6.5 or equivalent
Varies by university. Many universities accept their own English placement test, offer an English course before your programme, or accept proof that your previous study was in English.
Requirements can differ by university and programme. UNICE checks your documents for the programme you choose.
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