Entry requirements for Malaysia

Entry requirements for Malaysia

This page outlines the qualifications we accept from Malaysia, and the general grades you will need. Some courses have different requirements, so check your course page carefully before you apply.

On this page

  • Undergraduate courses
  • Postgraduate taught courses
  • Postgraduate research

Undergraduate courses

Year 1

  • A-levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB) at good grades. Please visit our course finder for the entry requirements
  • Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), with a minimum of 3 Principal Passes (Grades A-C)
  • Matrikulasi with a minimum of 3 grade C’s

Year 2 or Year 3 advanced entry

  • Polytechnic or College Diploma/HND/Advanced Diploma can be considered for entry to second or third year of an undergraduate degree

If you do not meet the academic and English entry requirements for direct entry to an undergraduate degree you can consider studying our International Foundation Programme.

Postgraduate taught courses

  • Bachelor degree, with minimum classification 2:2, from a recognised university or institution

Postgraduate research

  • Masters degree, from a recognised university or institution

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