| Minimum Entry Requirements |
1. Entry for Foundation Programmes
UTAR welcomes applicants with any of the following qualifications for entry to Foundation Programmes:- Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
- Ordinary-Level (O-Level) / International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
Upon successful completion of the Foundation programmes, students are eligible to proceed to the corresponding UTAR Honours Degree programmes.
For details on the UTAR Minimum Entry Requirements for Foundation and Stream of Study Click here
To find out more on UTAR Foundation programmes, kindly log on to https://study.utar.edu.my/foundation.php
| 1. Entry for Foundation Programmes UTAR welcomes applicants with any of the following qualifications for entry to Foundation Programmes:
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2. Entry for Undergraduate Programmes
UTAR welcomes applicants with any of the following qualifications for entry to Bachelor' Honours Degree Programmes:- Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
- Advanced-Level (A-Level)
- South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
- Foundation / Matriculation
- Diploma
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
For details on the UTAR
Minimum Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes Click here
To find out more information on the particular programmes, kindly log on to https://study.utar.edu.my/undergraduate.php
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 academic transcripts, programme structure, course syllabus 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.
| 2. Entry for Undergraduate Programmes UTAR welcomes applicants with any of the following qualifications for entry to Bachelor' Honours Degree Programmes:
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3. Entry for Postgraduate Programmes
UTAR welcomes applicants with any of the following qualifications for entry to Postgraduate Programmes:- Postgraduate Diploma and Master's Degree
- Bachelor's degree or other equivalent qualifications as approved by the Senate
- Doctoral Degree
- Master's degree or other equivalent qualifications as approved by the Senate
- A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate
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To find out more information on the particular Postgraduate programmes, kindly log on to https://ipsr.utar.edu.my/Programmes.php
| 3. Entry for Postgraduate Programmes UTAR welcomes applicants with any of the following qualifications for entry to Postgraduate Programmes:
For specific UTAR Postgraduate Entry Requirements Click Here To find out more information on the particular Postgraduate programmes, kindly log on to https://ipsr.utar.edu.my/Programmes.php |
| English Language Requirements
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1. English Language Requirements for UTAR Foundation Programmes (Malaysian and International Students)
Most programmes would normally require a credit/relevant score in English Language in one of the following examinations:
UTAR
Foundation Programmes
Recognised English
Examinations and Minimum
Scores*
SPM/ GCE
Ordinary Level
(O-Level) English Language
UEC
English Language
Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
International
English Language Testing
System (IELTS)/
IELTS Online (Academic)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Academic/ PTE
Academic (Online)
Cambridge
English Qualifications and
Tests
ELS
Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP)
TOEFL
iBT
TOEFL
Essentials
(Online)
B1
Preliminary, B2 First,
C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency
Linguaskill
Online
Occupational
English
Test (OET)
(Conventional/ Online)
Foundation in Arts
and Foundation in Science
Credit/ Grade C
Grade B
Band 2
Band 4.0
30
5
36
140
100
Level 106
Foundation
in Science leading to M.B.B.S
Grade B in English Language at SPM/O-Level / equivalent
Foundation
in Arts leading to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies
Pass in English Language at SPM/O-Level / equivalent
* All applicants for UTAR Foundation Programmes must meet the minimum English language requirements as stated above. However, applicants with entry qualifications conducted fully in English (Except for M.B.B.S and Nursing programmes) can be exempted from the above requirements BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM/equivalent. Applicants who do NOT meet the minimum English language requirements (Except for M.B.B.S and Nursing programmes) may be accepted for conditional offer. The applicants MUST take the English Enhancement Programme (EEP) and pass EEP Level 7 (Level 6 for Chinese Studies programme) within the first two trimesters of the Foundation programme.
1. English Language Requirements for UTAR Foundation Programmes (Malaysian and International Students) Most programmes would normally require a credit/relevant score in English Language in one of the following examinations:
* All applicants for UTAR Foundation Programmes must meet the minimum English language requirements as stated above. However, applicants with entry qualifications conducted fully in English (Except for M.B.B.S and Nursing programmes) can be exempted from the above requirements BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM/equivalent. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2. English Language Requirements for UTAR Undergraduate Programmes (Malaysian Students)
Most programmes would normally require a credit/relevant score in English Language in one of the following examinations:
UTAR
Undergraduate
Programmes
Recognised
English Examinations and Minimum Scores *
SPM/ GCE
Ordinary Level
(O-Level)
English Language
UEC English
Language
Malaysian
University English Test (MUET)**
International
English Language Testing System (IELTS)/ IELTS
Online (Academic)
Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Pearson
Test of English (PTE) Academic/ PTE Academic (Online)
Cambridge
English Qualifications and Tests
ELS
Certified
Intensive English Programme (CIEP)
TOEFL
iBT
TOEFL Essentials (Online)
B1
Preliminary, B2 First,
C1
Advanced, C2 Proficiency
Linguaskill
Online
Occupational English Test
(OET) (Conventional/Online)
Programmes without specific English
requirements from MOHE/MQA/
Professional Bodies ***
Credit/
Grade C
Grade
B
Band
3
Band
5.0
40
7.5
47
154
100
Level 107
Biomedical Science, Dietetics and Physiotherapy
-
-
Band
3
Band
5.5
46
8
51
160
200
Level 108
M.B.B.S
Grade
A in O-Level or 1119 English
Grade
A
Band
4
Band
6.0
60
8.5
59
169
250
Level 109
Nursing
Credit/
Grade C
-
Band
3
Band
5.5
80 or 215(CBT)
-
-
-
-
-
English Language
1) Credit/Grade C in English
Language at SPM/O-Level / equivalent AND
2) MUET Band 4 / IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 60(iBT)/
8.5(Essentials) / PTE 59 / Cambridge English 169/250(OET) / ELS 109 /
equivalent
* Not applicable to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies programme and does not apply to Malaysian students (exclude students who apply for M.B.B.S and Nursing programmes) with entry qualifications conducted fully in English language BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM/equivalent.
** Based on MUET grading system as per MQA Programme Standards.
*** Applicants who do NOT meet the English language requirements but have a pass in English language at SPM level/equivalent may be accepted for admission to the undergraduate programmes that do not require a specific English language test score. The applicants will be required to take the English Enhancement Programme (EEP) and pass at EEP Levels 7 & 8 before joining the programme.
2. English Language Requirements for UTAR Undergraduate Programmes (Malaysian Students) Most programmes would normally require a credit/relevant score in English Language in one of the following examinations:
* Not applicable to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies programme and does not apply to Malaysian students (exclude students who apply for M.B.B.S and Nursing programmes) with entry qualifications conducted fully in English language BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM/equivalent. ** Based on MUET grading system as per MQA Programme Standards. *** Applicants who do NOT meet the English language requirements but have a pass in English language at SPM level/equivalent may be accepted for admission to the undergraduate programmes that do not require a specific English language test score. The applicants will be required to take the English Enhancement Programme (EEP) and pass at EEP Levels 7 & 8 before joining the programme. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. English Language Requirements for UTAR Undergraduate Programmes (International Students) All international students are required to meet academic entry requirements as well as a standard of English Language proficiency in order to study at UTAR. International students who wish to enrol on the Foundation and Bachelor's degree programmes shall possess an English Language score in one of the following examination:
^ English scores not specified by Malaysian Nursing Board.
* NOT applicable to international students (exclude students who apply for M.B.B.S and Nursing programmes) with entry qualifications conducted fully in English language or from countries with English as official language BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM / equivalent. ** Based on MUET grading system as per MQA Programme Standards. *** UTAR is partnering with ELS Language Centres to offer the CIEP Online to
international students in their home countries. The ELS CIEP is recognised by
the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) as a benchmark for
English language proficiency for international students. International students
who successfully complete and pass the CIEP will be accepted by UTAR as
having fulfilled the university’s English language requirements for admission. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4. English Language Requirements for Postgraduate Programmes
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| Chinese Language Requirements
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(a) Chinese Studies programmes (Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate)
Recognised Tests Foundation Undergraduate Postgraduate China's New Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (New HSK)/New Chinese Proficiency Test Level 5
(180-300 marks) Level 5
(195-300 marks)
Level 5 *(210-300 marks)
* from 2010 onwards
Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
*
* from 2013 onwards
STPM Chinese Language Pass Pass Pass SPM/ O-Level/ UEC Chinese Language Credit Credit Credit
Note: 1) The Chinese Language requirement for foundation and undergraduate programmes can be waived should the entry qualification contain a Chinese Language subject with an equivalent or higher achievement.
2) Applicants for postgraduate programmes who are from native Chinese-speaking country and had obtained a Bachelor's and/ or Master’s degree using Chinese Language as the medium of instruction may be exempted from the Chinese Language requirement.
(a) Chinese Studies programmes (Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate)
Note: 1) The Chinese Language requirement for foundation and undergraduate programmes can be waived should the entry qualification
2) Applicants for postgraduate programmes who are from native Chinese-speaking country and had obtained a Bachelor's and/ or Master’s degree using Chinese Language as the medium of instruction may be exempted from the Chinese Language requirement. |
(b) Journalism in Chinese Media programme (Foundation and Undergraduate)
Note: 1) The pass requirement of Chinese Language at SPM Level can be waived should the entry qualification contain a Chinese Language subject with an equivalent or higher achievement. 2) Applicants who do not obtain the above Chinese Language grade/level may apply for the Journalism in Chinese Media programme but will be required to undergo a language proficiency interview and a written test. |