UTAR welcomes applicants with any of the following qualifications for entry to Bachelor's Honours Degree Programme:
Further details on the specific minimum entry requirements for particular programmes can be found in https://study.utar.edu.my/undergraduate.php (For Malaysian applicants ONLY).
Applicants with qualifications other than those described above, for example, a Diploma from a college/institution/polytechnic may also apply for admission to UTAR programmes. Such applications will be considered on a case-to-case basis and successful applicants may be given entry with
Credit Transfer.
All applications for credit transfer must be made together with the application for admission. Certified copies of the official transcripts, course structure, syllabi, samples of past examination papers and all other relevant information and materials related to the previous studies must be enclosed with the application. Applications submitted without the above documents will be processed for normal admission without any consideration for credit transfer.
You need to be proficient in the English language, which is the medium of instruction and examination at the University. Most programmes would normally require a credit relevant score in English Language in one of the following examinations:
Recognised Tests | Foundation | Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
---|---|---|---|
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
Internet-based Testing (iBT) - new TOEFL | 30 | 42 | 60 |
SPM English Language / O-level English Language | Credit | Credit | Credit |
MUET | Band 2 | Band 3 | Band 4 |
Cambridge English / Linguaskill | 140 | 154 | 169 |
UEC English Language | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B |
Specific English Language score is required for admission into the following programmes:
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Accounting AND Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)*
SPM Credit / equivalent and MUET Band 2 / IELTS 4.0 / TOEFL iBT 30 / Cambridge English 140 / Linguaskill 140
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Honours) Dietetics* AND Bachelor of Science (Honours) Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health
MUET Band 3 / IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 46 / Cambridge English 160 / Linguaskill 160
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
MUET Band 4 / IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60/ English 1119 - Grade A / GCE O-Level - Grade A / UEC Bahasa Inggeris - Grade A / Cambridge English 169 / Linguaskill 169
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
Credit in SPM English or MUET Band 3 / IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 80
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Language AND Bachelor of Arts(Honours) English Education
Credit (3B/B+) in SPM English or MUET Band 4 / IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / Credit 3B/B(3) at English 1119 GCE O-Level / UEC Bahasa Inggeris - Grade B3 / Cambridge English 169 / Linguaskill 169
*However, for applicants with A-Level / SAM / CPU and other qualifications conducted fully in English Language, the above English language requirements does NOT apply BUT must have a pass in English Language at SPM / equivalent.
Recognised Tests | Foundation | Undergraduate |
---|---|---|
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Internet-based Testing (iBT) - new TOEFL | 30 | 42 |
Cambridge English | 140 | 154 |
Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 36 | 47 |
Malaysia University English Test (MUET) | Band 2 | Band 3 |
5.English Language Requirement for Postgraduate Programmes (International Students)
In addition to the academic requirements a candidate is also required to possess an English Language certification as stated in the table below.
English Language Requirement | |||||
Recognised Tests | IELTS Academic | MUET | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Cambridge English Qualification and Tests |
Business Programmes | 6.0 | 4 | 60 -78 | 59 - 62 | 169 - 175 |
Engineering Programmes | 5.0 | 3 | 42-45 | 47 - 50 | 154 - 159 |
Computing Programmes | 6.0 | 4 | 60 -78 | 59 - 62 | 169 - 175 |
Media and Communication Studies Programmes | 6.0 | 4 | 60 -78 | 59 - 62 | 169 - 175 |
Creative Arts | 6.0 | 4 | 60 -78 | 59 - 62 | 169 - 175 |
Senate may, upon the recommendation of the Faculty, exempt a candidate from the English Language requirement if the candidate had obtained the Bachelor's or Master's degree using English as the sole medium of instruction or as one of the media of instruction.