Financial Aid & Scholarships
UNITAR students have access to a variety of Financial Aid and Scholarships to assist their education journey.
Scholarships
- Students who are entitled for a fee waiver of 80% and below, MUST apply for PTPTN.
- Students MUST achieve & maintain academic requirement.
- CGPA of 2.5 per year (Scholarship amount equal or less than 35%)
- Maintain CGPA of 3.0 per Year (Scholarship amount equal to 100%)
- Must be registered as UNITAR’s Student Ambassador (contribute at least 60 hours/year)
New Students Applying for On-Campus Programmes
| Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (On-Campus) | |
|---|---|
| STPM/STAM | Entitlement |
| CGPA 3.70 / Mumtaz | Up to 100% off total tuition fees* |
| CGPA 3.50 / Jayyid Jidan | Up to 50% off total tuition fees* |
| CGPA 3.0 / Jayyid | Up to 35% off total tuition fees* |
| CGPA 2.5 | Up to 20% off total tuition fees* |
↳ Applicable for UNITAR Kelana Jaya Campus, UNITAR College, UNITAR Regional Centres and UNITAR University College Kuala Lumpur.
↳ Note – A1: 1 point, A2 : 2 points, B3 : 3 points, B4 : 4 points, B5 : 5 points, C6 : 6 points
| Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (On-Campus) | |
|---|---|
| UEC (Best 6 Subjects) | Entitlement |
| 6 Points | Up to 100% off total tuition fees* |
| 10 Points | Up to 50% off total tuition fees* |
| 20 Points | Up to 35% off total tuition fees* |
| 24 Points | Up to 20% off total tuition fees* |
↳ Applicable for UNITAR Kelana Jaya Campus, UNITAR College, UNITAR Regional Centres and UNITAR University College Kuala Lumpur.
↳ Note – A1: 1 point, A2 : 2 points, B3 : 3 points, B4 : 4 points, B5 : 5 points, C6 : 6 points
External Transfer Students to UNITAR Applying for On-Campus/ Online Programmes:
| Entry | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Foundation / Matriculation | 15% off total tuition fees* for Undergraduate programmes (On-Campus / Online) |
| Diploma/ DKM/ DVM/ DLKM | |
| SVM / SKM | 10% off Tuition Fee waiver for Diploma Level Programme (On-Campus / Online) |
*Terms and Conditions apply. For 2026 intakes only. Speak to our counsellors to check your eligibility.
Updated as of January 2026.
Financial Aid
The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN)
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:
- To manage disbursement of student loans for the purpose of higher education, and to collect loan settlements.
- To collect deposits, design and offer savings schemes for the purpose of saving for higher education.
- To carry out any other functions given to the PTPTN under any written legislation.
For more information about PTPTN, click here.
- Pay only RM150/month for 12 months (RM1,800 total) for your Foundation
- Progress immediately into a Degree and enjoy up to 40% overall savings
- From RM53,000, you only pay RM31,800 for both Foundation + Degree
- Applicable to Foundation programmes at UNITAR University College Kuala Lumpur only
Terms & Conditions apply. For 2026 intakes only. Speak to our counsellors to check your eligibility.
- Hostel registration fee fully waived
- Monthly rental fully covered by UNITAR
- Students only pay a total of RM50/month for maintenance, transport & utilities
- Students are required to make a monthly payment of RM50 to cover maintenance, transport, and utilities.
- Applicable to B40 students at UNITAR College, UNITAR Regional Centres & UNITAR University College Kuala Lumpur
*Terms & Conditions apply. For 2026 intakes only. Speak to our counsellors to check your eligibility.
Special 35% Tuition Fee Discount
- Enjoy up to 35% tuition fee discount for selected programmes
- Applicable for selected Diploma, Degree & MBA programmes
- Available for new students at UNITAR University College Kuala Lumpur only
PhD Progression & Alumni Bursary
- 20% tuition fee waiver for progression students
- 15% tuition fee waiver for alumni
- Applicable to PhD programmes at UNITAR University College Kuala Lumpur
*Terms & Conditions apply. For 2026 intakes only. Speak to our counsellors to check your eligibility.
Exclusive tuition support for Malaysian government servants and their families.
- Enjoy 10% tuition fee waivers
- Group enrolment: Unlock higher savings when signing up together
- Available for Diploma to Doctorate programmes (Online & On-Campus)
*Terms & Conditions apply. For 2026 intakes only. Speak to our counsellors to check your eligibility.
Teacher Bursary Award
- 10% tuition fee waiver for UNITAR programmes (on-campus/ online)
- Applicable to teachers, lecturers, principals and education professionals
- Valid for first programme enrolment only
Teacher Recognition Award (For Children)
- 10% waiver for Foundation / Diploma / Certificate programmes
- 20% waiver for Degree programmes
- Applicable to children of educators
- Valid for first programme enrolment only
*Terms & Conditions apply. For 2026 intakes only. Speak to our counsellors to check your eligibility.
- Enjoy 10% tuition fee waiver for family members of UNITAR students and alumni.
- Applicable to Spouse, Children and Siblings of:
- Former Student / Employees of UNITAR (University, Colleges & Regional Centres)
- Current Student of UNITAR (University, Colleges & Regional Centres)
- Available for on-Campus/ Online programmes
*Terms & Conditions apply. For 2026 intakes only. Speak to our counsellors to check your eligibility.
- Sign up with friends and enjoy exclusive group savings of up to 25% on your studies at UNITAR. The more you sign up together, the more you save.
- Applicable to Malaysian students enrolling in on-campus or online programmes at UNITAR.
*Terms & Conditions apply. For 2026 intakes only. Speak to our counsellors to check your eligibility.
- 30% tuition fee waiver for Malaysian senior citizens aged 60 and above
- Applicable for new students (on-campus/ online)
- This discount is not available for PhD, Doctor of Education and Doctor of Business Administration programmes
*Terms & Conditions apply. For 2026 intakes only. Speak to our counsellors to check your eligibility.
- On-campus programmes: Up to RM1,000 cash reward* per referral
- Online programmes: Up to RM700 cash reward* per referral
- Open to current students and alumni (Malaysian & International)
*Terms & Conditions apply. For 2026 intakes only. Speak to our counsellors to check your eligibility.
Updated as of January 2026.
Why UNITAR?
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- Consistently recognised as one of the leading institutions in the Education & Learning category as voted by the people in Putra Brand Awards.
- Accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC)for Quality Assurance and Enhancement, Student Welfare, Marketing and Recruitment, Learning and Teaching; Course delivery, Management and Staff Resources and Premises and Health & Safety.
- Employer’s Top Choice by Talentbank
- Awarded 5-STAR QS Rating in Teaching, Employability, Online Education, Accounting & Finance and Inclusiveness
AFFORDABILITY
- PTPTN, Scholarships, Zero Fee Bursary, ZAKAT, HRDF, EPF and various financial aids available.
UNITAR C.A.R.E
- We ensure that students are well-equipped with applicable skills: Collaborative, Adaptive, Reflective and Entrepreneurial.
