Programme Entry Requirements
You must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for entry to the UNITAR Bachelor’s Programme:
- Pass STPM with a minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in two (2) subjects and CREDIT in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent; OR
- Pass Matriculation or Foundation with minimum CGPA of 2.0 and CREDIT in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent; OR
- Pass Diploma in Computer Science or Software Engineering or Information Technology or Information System or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and CREDIT in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent, can be registered subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
- Any Diploma in science and technology or business study with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and CREDIT in Mathematics at SPM level can be registered subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
- Pass Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in relevant field and CREDIT Mathematics at SPM subject to the approval of the Senate and MUST attend bridging courses; OR
- Pass DKM / DLKM / DVM with at least CGPA 2.00 AND have at least two (2) years of work experience in relevant field and CREDIT Mathematics at SPM and MUST attend bridging courses; OR
- Pass BTEC Level 4 & 5 and pass in SPM or its equivalent, with at least three (3) credits in any subjects including Mathematics OR
- Entry requirements for admission into the Bachelor’s programme (level 6, MQF) through APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE). Applicants must be / have:
- A Malaysian citizen; and
- The candidate should be more than 21 years of age in the year of application;
- Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; and
- Pass the APEL Assessment
Diploma holders with CGPA less than 2.50 but exceeding 2.00 and obtained credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent, can be registered subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
Candidates with a credit in computing subjects in SPM or its equivalent, will have an advantage.
Language Requirements
International Students
- Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS; OR its equivalent
Local Students
- Exempted from University English Courses:
i. Distinction in SPM / SPMV English
ii. MUET Band 4, 5 and 6
iii. A Pass in English Course at a previous institution - Required to take English Preparatory 2:
i. Credit in SPM / SPMV English
ii. MUET Band 1, 2 and 3 - Required to take both English Preparatory 1 and 2:
i. No credit in SPM / SPMV English
