Financial Aid & Scholarships
UNITAR students have access to a variety of Financial Aid and Scholarships to assist their education journey.
UNITAR students have access to a variety of Financial Aid and Scholarships to assist their education journey.
Refer to the following list of available Financial Aid (Loans/Financing) for UNITAR students:
*Terms & Conditions apply.
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Special Tuition Fee Waiver | |
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Category | Percentage Discount for Progression to UNITAR Programme |
Foundation/Matriculation/Diploma Students Transferring from Other Universities to UNITAR | 15% off Tuition Fees* |
UNITAR Students Progressing Immediately to the Next Available Intake | 20% off Tuition Fee* |
UNITAR Alumni | 15% off Tuition Fee* |
*Terms & Conditions apply.
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*Terms and conditions apply.
This is a type of loan provided by the Malaysian government to assist students financially in public as well as private institutions of higher learning.
The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) was established under the National Higher Education Fund Act 1997 (Act 566) and is effective from 1st July 1997. PTPTN became operational on 1st November 1997 at Bangunan Wisma Chase Perdana, Off Jalan Semantan, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur.
Function(s) of PTPTN:
Eligibility
Other Criteria
Students who have received a PTPTN loan through previous colleges/universities but have left or have not completed their course, are required to terminate the contract and make full payment with PTPTN before a new application can be made.
PTPTN Application PIN Number
The PIN number can be purchased online through the PTPTN website or from Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) for RM5.00 (valid for 6 months ONLY). Please keep the receipt for website login purposes.
SSPN PRIMEÂ Account
The Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional Education Savings Scheme (SSPN) is a savings scheme specifically designed by the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) for higher education financing purposes.
Beginning 1 January 2012, students applying for PTPTN education loans must have a SSPN account with a minimum savings amount of RM20.00. A SSPN account can be opened online through the PTPTN website or at: Maybank, Bank Rakyat, Bank Islam, Agrobank or any PTPTN branch to get the account number immediately.
Online Applications
All applications for PTPTN loans must be made online. Applicants must apply through the PTPTN Online Application Website at http://www.ptptn.gov.my during the opening and closing dates of the application. Applicants are required to have an e-mail (yahoo.com or gmail.com) for correspondence purposes. Should there be any difficulty in logging-in or in resetting the password, please contact:
PTPTN One-Stop-Centre:
Tingkat BawahÂ
Menara PTPTN, Blok D
Megan Avenue II
No. 12, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng
50450 Kuala Lumpur
PTPTN Careline Number: +603- 2193 3000
Official Website: http://www.ptptn.gov.my
Operation Hours:
8.30am to 5.00pm (Monday to Thursday)
8.30am to 12.15pm and 2.45pm to 5.00pm (Friday)
Closed on Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays
Total Loan for Full Time Programmes
Programmes | Total Loan a Year |
---|---|
Foundation | RM3,400 – RM6,800* |
Diploma | RM3,400 – RM8,000* |
Bachelor Degree | RM6,800 – RM13,600* |
Total Loan for Part Time Programmes
Programmes | Total Loan a Year |
---|---|
Diploma | RM5,050* |
Bachelor Degree | RM5,470* |
Loan Repayment
The borrower is encouraged to pay back the loan without waiting for the Letter of Claim. The period of loan repayment is based on the total loan taken as follows:
Total Loan | Period of Repayment |
---|---|
RM10,000 and Below | 60 Months (5 Years)* |
RM10,001 to RM20,000 | 120 Months (10 Years)* |
RM20,001 to RM40,000 | 180 Months (15 Years)* |
RM40,001 and Above | 240 Months (20 Years)* |
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*Terms and Conditions apply.
This scheme allows Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members to withdraw from Account II to pay the fees to undertake further studies in local or overseas institutions.
Beginning 2 April 2018, all withdrawal transactions for higher learning institutions can ONLY be made online via members’ i-Akaun.
e-Pengeluaran is an online EPF withdrawal application via EPF website for members with i-Akaun.
Who Is Eligible To Apply:
Note:
After submitting the online application please email to kwsp@unitar.my and provide the necessary information regarding your withdrawal. The details of information needed are as follows:
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The Social Security Organization (SOCSO) provides social security protection through social insurance, including medical and cash benefits, provision of artificial aids and rehabilitation to employees to reduce suffering and to provide financial guarantee and protection to the family. It is commonly known in Bahasa Malaysia as PERKESO or Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial.
One of the benefits which SOCSO provides for Malaysians is the education benefit, which comes in the form of a loan. Although this benefit is in the form of a loan, it can, however, be converted into a scholarship if the child obtains excellent results. This fund is for the benefit of SOCSO members / contributors in the form of a loan given to dependent children who are in receipt of a monthly benefit for:
Applicants must be dependent children of employees who are contributors to the SOCSO insurance schemes, receiving Invalidity Pension or those receiving periodic or permanent disablement payouts. Applicants can also be children of contributors who died while in employment because of injuries, or died before reaching 55 years of age. The applicants must be below 21 years of age, unmarried at the time of application and pursuing degree, diploma or certificate courses recognized by the Education Ministry. This loan is given to deserving students who have done well in their examinations and are admitted to institutes of higher learning.
The following persons are not eligible for the loan:
SOCSO is offering educational loans, amounting to as much as RM100,000, to children of members who are in receipt of monthly invalidity pensions.
The borrower is required to repay the loan via monthly installments once the person has completed the study programme.
Application has to be made by completing the “Permohonan Pinjaman Pendidikan PERKESO” form available at the local SOCSO office. You can also visit www.perkeso.gov.my for more information.
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Refer to the following list of available Financial Aid (Loans/Financing) for UNITAR students:
Terms & Conditions apply.
Special Tuition Fee Waiver | |
---|---|
Category | Percentage Discount for Progression to UNITAR Programme |
Foundation/Diploma Students Transferring from Other Universities to UNITAR | 15% off Tuition Fees* |
UNITAR Students Progressing Immediately to the Next Available Intake | 20% off Tuition Fee* |
UNITAR Alumni | 15% off Tuition Fee* |
*Terms & Conditions apply.
*Terms & Conditions apply.
This is a type of loan provided by the Malaysian government to assist students financially in public as well as private institutions of higher learning.
The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) was established under the National Higher Education Fund Act 1997 (Act 566) and is effective from 1st July 1997. PTPTN became operational on 1st November 1997 at Bangunan Wisma Chase Perdana, Off Jalan Semantan, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur.
Function(s) of PTPTN:
Eligibility
Other Criteria
Students who have received a PTPTN loan through previous colleges/universities but have left or have not completed their course, are required to terminate the contract and make full payment with PTPTN before a new application can be made.
PTPTN Application PIN Number
The PIN number can be purchased online through the PTPTN website or from Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) for RM5.00 (valid for 6 months ONLY). Please keep the receipt for website login purposes.
SSPN PRIMEÂ Account
The Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional Education Savings Scheme (SSPN) is a savings scheme specifically designed by the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) for higher education financing purposes.
Beginning 1 January 2012, students applying for PTPTN education loans must have a SSPN account with a minimum savings amount of RM20.00. A SSPN account can be opened online through the PTPTN website or at: Maybank, Bank Rakyat, Bank Islam, Agrobank or any PTPTN branch to get the account number immediately.
Online Applications
All applications for PTPTN loans must be made online. Applicants must apply through the PTPTN Online Application Website at http://www.ptptn.gov.my during the opening and closing dates of the application. Applicants are required to have an e-mail (yahoo.com or gmail.com) for correspondence purposes. Should there be any difficulty in logging-in or in resetting the password, please contact:
PTPTN One-Stop-Centre:
Unit 1 & 2A, 2B,
Level 2, Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur
50470 Kuala Lumpur
PTPTN Careline Number: +603- 2193 3000
Official Website: http://www.ptptn.gov.my
Operation Hours:
8.30am to 5.00pm (Monday to Thursday)
8.30am to 12.15pm and 2.45pm to 5.00pm (Friday)
Total Loan for Full Time Programmes
Programmes | Total Loan a Year |
---|---|
Foundation | RM3,400 – RM6,800* |
Diploma | RM3,400 – RM6,800* |
Bachelor Degree | RM6,800 – RM13,600* |
Total Loan for Part Time Programmes
Programmes | Total Loan a Year |
---|---|
Diploma | RM5,050* |
Bachelor Degree | RM5,470* |
Loan Repayment
The borrower is encouraged to pay back the loan without waiting for the Letter of Claim. The period of loan repayment is based on the total loan taken as follows:
Total Loan | Period of Repayment |
---|---|
RM10,000 and Below | 60 Months (5 Years)* |
RM10,001 to RM22,000 | 120 Months (10 Years)* |
RM22,001 to RM50,000 | 180 Months (15 Years)* |
RM50,001 and Above | 240 Months (20 Years)* |
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*Terms and Conditions apply.
Students who require financial aid may apply for the following Scholarships / Loan Financing.
All Foundation & Diploma Programmes | |
---|---|
Grade (SPM/O-Levels) | Entitlement |
7 As and above* | Up to 70% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
4-6 As* | Up to 20% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
1-3 As* | Up to 10% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
*Inclusive of A+, A, A-. Terms and Conditions apply.
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All Bachelor’s Degree Programmes | |
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STPM/STAM | Entitlement |
CGPA 3.70 / Mumtaz | Up to 100% fee waiver off total tuition fees*. |
CGPA 3.50 / Jayyid Jidan | Up to 50% fee waiver off total tuition fees*. |
CGPA 3.0 / Jayyid | Up to 35% fee waiver off total tuition fees*. |
CGPA 2.5 | Up to 20% fee waiver off total tuition fees*. |
All Bachelor’s Degree Programmes | |
---|---|
UEC (Best 6 Subjetcs) | Entitlement |
6 Points | Up to 100% fee waiver off total tuition fees*. |
10 Points | Up to 50% fee waiver off total tuition fees*. |
20 Points | Up to 35% fee waiver off total tuition fees*. |
24 Points | Up to 20% fee waiver off total tuition fees*. |
*Note – A1: 1 point, A2 : 2 points, B3 : 3 points, B4 : 4 points, B5 : 5 points, C6 : 6 points
All Bachelor’s Degree Programmes | |||
---|---|---|---|
A-Level (Best 3 Subjects) | SACE/AUSMAT/HSC/NSW | ICPU (Best 6 Subjects) | Entitlement |
15 points | ATAR/TER 90 | 90% | Up to 100% fee waiver off total tuition fees*. |
13 points | ATAR/TER 80 | 80% | Up to 50% fee waiver off total tuition fees*. |
11 points | ATAR/TER 70 | 70% | Up to 30% fee waiver off total tuition fees*. |
9 points | ATAR/TER 60 | 60% | Up to 20% fee waiver off total tuition fees*. |
Note: A* = 6 Points, A = 5 Points, B = 4 Points, C = 3 Points, D = 2 Points, E = 1 Point. An equivalency table for conversion of grade to points.
For those who think they are eligible please apply here.
*Terms and Conditions apply.
All Online Bachelor’s Degree Programmes from Pre-U qualifications | |
---|---|
Entry | Entitlement |
STPM / STAM | 15% Off Tuition Fee Wiver for Bachelor Degree Online Mode* |
A-Level / SACE/ ICPU or equivalent | |
UEC |
*Terms and Conditions apply.
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Transfer & Progression Scholarship
Entry | Entitlement |
---|---|
Foundation / Matriculation | 15% Off Tuition Fee Waiver for Bachelor Degree Online Mode* |
Diploma |
UNITAR Progression Discount (Conventional & Online)
Applicable for progression into Undergraduate & Postgraduate programme (Conventional & Online) except PhD & DBA programme*.
*Terms and Conditions apply.
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Category | Discount % |
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B40 |
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M40 |
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*Terms and Conditions apply.
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The application form can be downloaded from the respective website links. Please complete the form, attach your supporting documents and submit them to the respective bodies as per details in the website links.
AXIATA Foundation
Social Sciences/ Business/ Management
Bank Negara Malaysia
Finance
CIMB
MQA Accredited Programme
Hong Leong Foundation
Accounting/ Management/ Business
JPA
MQA Accredited Programme
Karangkraf
MQA Accredited Programme
Malaysia Airports
Management/ Information Technology
Maxis
MQA Accredited Programme
PNB
Accounting/ Finance/ Information Technology
Securities Commission
Finance/ Business
Shell
Sciences
Tabung Amanah Pendidikan Negeri Melaka
MQA Accredited Programme
Top Glove
Finance/ Business/ Applied Sciences
Yang-Dipertuan Agong Biasiswa
Science & Technology
Yayasan Khazanah
MQA Accredited Programme
Yayasan Pahang
MQA Accredited Programme
Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera
Finance/ Account/ Technology
Yayasan Sabah
MQA Accredited Programme
Yayasan Sarawak
MQA Accredited Programme
Yayasan Selangor
MQA Accredited Programme
Yayasan Sime Darby
MQA Accredited Programme
Yayasan Terengganu
MQA Accredited Programme
Yayasan TM
Related to TM Group Business
Yayasan TNB
Finance/ Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Account/ Business Management
Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan
MQA Accredited Bachelor Programme
Students who require financial aid may apply for the following Scholarships / Loan Financing.
I-Future Scholarship for UNITAR Students
All Foundation & Diploma Programmes | |
---|---|
Grade (SPM/O-Levels) | Entitlement |
10 As | Up to 100% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
9 As | Up to 90% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
8 As | Up to 80% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
7 As | Up to 70% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
6 As | Up to 60% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
5 As | Up to 50% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
4 As | Up to 20% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
1-3 As | Up to 10% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
* Inclusive of A+, A, A-
All Bachelor’s Degree Programmes | |
---|---|
STPM | Entitlement |
CGPA 3.95 | Up to 100% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
CGPA 3.5 | Up to 50% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
CGPA 3.0 | Up to 35% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
CGPA 2.5 | Up to 20% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
All Bachelor’s Degree Programmes | |
---|---|
UEC (Best 6 Subjetcs) | Entitlement |
6 Points | Up to 100% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
10 Points | Up to 50% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
20 Points | Up to 35% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
24 Points | Up to 20% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
*Note – A1: 1 point, A2 : 2 points, B3 : 3 points, B4 : 4 points, B5 : 5 points, C6 : 6 points
All Bachelor’s Degree Programmes | |
---|---|
Foundation/Diploma from Other Institutes | Entitlement |
CGPA 3.95 | Up to 50% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
CGPA 3.5 | Up to 40% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
CGPA 3.0 | Up to 30% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
CGPA 2.5 | Up to 20% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
All Bachelor’s Degree Programmes | |||
---|---|---|---|
A-Level (Best 3 Subjects) | SACE/AUSMAT/HSC/NSW | ICPU (Best 6 Subjects) | Entitlement |
15 points | ATAR/TER 90 | 90% | Up to 100% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
13 points | ATAR/TER 80 | 80% | Up to 50% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
11 points | ATAR/TER 70 | 70% | Up to 30% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
9 points | ATAR/TER 60 | 60% | Up to 20% fee waiver off total tuition fees. |
For those who think they are eligible please apply here.
*The application form can be downloaded from the respective website links. Please complete the form, attach your supporting documents and submit them to the respective bodies as per details in the website links.
AXIATA Foundation
Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Maths/ Social Sciences/ Business/ Management
Bank Negara Malaysia
Economics/ Law/ Finance
CIMB
MQA Accredited Programme
Hong Leong Foundation
Accounting/ Law/ Management/ Business
JPA
MQA Accredited Programme
Karangkraf
MQA Accredited Programme
Malaysia Airports
Management/ Engineering/ Information Technology
Maxis
MQA Accredited Programme
PNB
Accounting/Actuarial Science/ Economics/ Finance/ Information Technology/ Law/ Risk Management/ Property/ Communications/ Philosophy/ Politics
Securities Commission
Economics/ Law/ Finance/ Business
Shell
Engineering/Sciences/Commercial
Tabung Amanah Pendidikan Negeri Melaka
MQA Accredited Programme
Top Glove
Engineering/ Medicine/ Law/ Finance/ Business/ Applied Sciences
Yang-Dipertuan Agong Biasiswa
Science & Technology/ Economy/ Law
Yayasan Khazanah
MQA Accredited Programme
Yayasan Pahang
MQA Accredited Programme
Yayasan Pendidikan Mara
Not Specified
Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera
Engineering/ Finance/ Account/ Economy/ Marketing/ Technology
Yayasan Sabah
MQA Accredited Programme
Yayasan Sarawak
MQA Accredited Programme
Yayasan Selangor
MQA Accredited Programme
Yayasan Sime Darby
MQA Accredited Programme
Yayasan Terengganu
MQA Accredited Programme
Yayasan TM
Related to TM Group Business
Yayasan TNB
Engineering/ Finance/ Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Account/ Business Management
Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan
MQA Accredited Bachelor Programme
This scheme allows Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members to withdraw from Account II to pay the fees to undertake further studies in local or overseas institutions.
Beginning 2 April 2018, all withdrawal transactions for higher learning institutions can ONLY be made online via members’ i-Akaun.
e-Pengeluaran is an online EPF withdrawal application via EPF website for members with i-Akaun.
Who Is Eligible To Apply:
Note:
After submitting the online application please email to kwsp@unitar.my and provide the necessary information regarding your withdrawal. The details of information needed are as follows:
The Social Security Organization (SOCSO) provides social security protection through social insurance, including medical and cash benefits, provision of artificial aids and rehabilitation to employees to reduce suffering and to provide financial guarantee and protection to the family. It is commonly known in Bahasa Malaysia as PERKESO or Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial.
One of the benefits which SOCSO provides for Malaysians is the education benefit, which comes in the form of a loan. Although this benefit is in the form of a loan, it can, however, be converted into a scholarship if the child obtains excellent results. This fund is for the benefit of SOCSO members / contributors in the form of a loan given to dependent children who are in receipt of a monthly benefit for:
Applicants must be dependent children of employees who are contributors to the SOCSO insurance schemes, receiving Invalidity Pension or those receiving periodic or permanent disablement payouts. Applicants can also be children of contributors who died while in employment because of injuries, or died before reaching 55 years of age. The applicants must be below 21 years of age, unmarried at the time of application and pursuing degree, diploma or certificate courses recognized by the Education Ministry. This loan is given to deserving students who have done well in their examinations and are admitted to institutes of higher learning.
The following persons are not eligible for the loan:
SOCSO is offering educational loans, amounting to as much as RM100,000, to children of members who are in receipt of monthly invalidity pensions.
The borrower is required to repay the loan via monthly installments once the person has completed the study programme.
Application has to be made by completing the “Permohonan Pinjaman Pendidikan PERKESO” form available at the local SOCSO office. You can also visit www.perkeso.gov.my for more information.
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