Popular Pre-University Programmes in Malaysia
Posted by Chong
Application:
All form five students who have taken their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM, English: Malaysian Certificate of Education) examinations will be automatically offered form six as long as their SPM exam results meet the entry requirements. Application is not required for form five students.
Entry requirements:
(a) Science stream - a combination of points from Mathematics and two science subjects must not exceed 18 points
(b) Art stream - a combination of points from Mathematics and any two subjects must not exceed 8 points
Duration: 1.5 years
Fee: Free in terms of tuition fees and examination fees
Intake: May
Recognised and accepted:
Local public universities, internationally (Most universities consider STPM results equivalent to GCE A-Level results)
Appilcation:
Students may apply for admission into local matriculation programme during their form five before sitting for SPM exams via their respective secondary schools.
Entry requirements:
90% of the places are reserved for the bumiputeras, and the other 10% for the non-bumiputeras. The selection criteria are not publicly declared. Actual SPM exam results will be used. Generally students living in rural areas stand a higher chance to be accepted.
Duration: 1 year (2 semesters)
Fee: Free (All expenses paid by government)
Intake: May
Recognised and accepted: Local public universities
Entry requirements:
SPM, O-level or its equivalent with five credits including in English, Mathematics and Science with a pass in a second language. Conditional offers will be given to students with forecast results.
Duration: 15 / 18 / 24 months
Fee: RM 16,000 - 18,000
Intake: January, March, July
Recognised and accepted: Internationally
Entry requirements:
Minimum five (5) credits in SPM, 'O' Level or equivalent, including English and Mathematics. Conditional offers will be given to students with forecast results.
Duration: 10 months / 8 months
Fee: RM 10,650
Intake: January, March
Recognised and accepted: Internationally
Entry requirements:
SPM, 'O' Levels or equivalent - 5 credits including English and Mathematics/Science. Subject pre-requisites apply. Forecast examination results are accepted for provisional admission.
Duration: 1 year
Fee: RM 8,550 - 9,000
Intake: January, March (express intake)
Recognised and accepted: Internationally
Entry requirements:
SPM or 'O' Level or equivalent - 5 credits including English and Mathematics/Science. Subject pre-requisites apply. Form 5 students who want to apply for the Pre-U program can use their school forecast or trial results.
Duration: 1 year
Fee: RM 15,000 - 16,000
Intake: January, March, July
Recognised and accepted: Internationally
Entry requirements:
Minimum five (5) credits in SPM, 'O' Level or equivalent. Forecast results are accepted.
Duration: 1 year (2 semesters)
Fee: RM 15,000 - 16,000
Intake: January, March (express intake), July
Recognised and accepted: Internationally
Entry requirements:
SPM: Minimum five credits including Bahasa Melayu. Some institutions require you to have strong credits in English, maths (sometimes even additional maths) and the science subjects.
Duration: 2 years
Fee: RM 25,000 - 51,000
Intake: August
Recognised and accepted: Internationally
Entry requirements:
Minimum five (5) credits in SPM, 'O' Level or equivalent. Conditional offers will be given to students with forecasts results.
Duration: 9 months to a year (2 semesters)
Fee:
RM 3,750 - 9,000 (private colleges and universities)
RM 10,000 -19,500 (foreign university with local campus)
Intake: Varies but most institutions have a January intake
Recognised and accepted: Specific colleges or universities
Entry requirements:
(a) Students (SPM /GCE 'O' Level, UEC) need to have a minimum of 5 credits in academic subjects including credits in English and Mathematics. They must also have a pass in Bahasa Malaysia.
(b) Students with STPM, 'A' Levels, Canadian Pre-University or Australian Matriculation programs are given advanced standing in the American Transfer Program. Credits awarded are evaluated on an individual basis.
Duration:
2 years in Malaysia (5 semesters or 65 credits) + 2 years at the university abroad of your choice
Fee: RM 25,000 - 46,000 (for the first two years in Malaysia) + RM 80,000 - 160,000 (for the remaining two year at university abroad of your choice)
Intake: Varies but most institutions have a January intake
Recognised and accepted: Internationally
Entry requirements:
Varies but generally lower entry requirements compared to other pre-university programmes
Duration:
1-2 years (Certificate)
3 years (Diploma)
Fee: RM200 per semester for public polytechnics
Intake: January and June for public polytechnics
Footnote:
1. All above quoted fees are estimates, approximated at the time of publication and are subject to change.
2. American Degree Transfer Program and Vocational Programmes at Polytechnics Schools are not pre-university programmes but tertiary education programmes. They are listed in this post as they are the popular choices among students who have completed their SPM examinations.
3. Kindly leave your comment to correct the inaccurate information (if any) posted in this post.
Related Posts:
1. STPM Frequently-Asked-Questions by BooNBox
2. STPM Blues by Melanie
3. Pre-U Course - Cambridge GCE 'A' Levels by typlotion
4. GCE A-level in Malaysia by elie
5. SAT De-solved by BooNBox
6. What Should You Expect in Form Six/STPM by Chong
7. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme by Snow
8. Secondary/Pre-University Options in Canada by jjme
9. Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore by elie
10. Studying in Canada - Columbia International College (CIC) by jjme
11. Advanced Placement (AP) Program in Canada by jjme
References:
1. doctorjob - Sign up as a doctorjobber today for unlimited undergrad advice & resources!
2. Wikipedia - STPM, A-level, IB
3. Ministry of Education, Malaysia - Pelajar.Student
4. IB Diploma Programme - official Website
5. SAM - official website
6. Canadian Education Centre - Malaysia
7. Education in Malaysia - ADP Part I, ADP Part II, Matriculation vs STPM
8. Tinkosong - ADP, IB
9. Sunway University College
10. Taylor’s University College
11. Olympia College
12. HELP University College
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM, English: Malaysian Higher School Certificate) / Form Six
Application:
All form five students who have taken their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM, English: Malaysian Certificate of Education) examinations will be automatically offered form six as long as their SPM exam results meet the entry requirements. Application is not required for form five students.
Entry requirements:
(a) Science stream - a combination of points from Mathematics and two science subjects must not exceed 18 points
(b) Art stream - a combination of points from Mathematics and any two subjects must not exceed 8 points
Duration: 1.5 years
Fee: Free in terms of tuition fees and examination fees
Intake: May
Recognised and accepted:
Local public universities, internationally (Most universities consider STPM results equivalent to GCE A-Level results)
Malaysian Matriculation
Appilcation:
Students may apply for admission into local matriculation programme during their form five before sitting for SPM exams via their respective secondary schools.
Entry requirements:
90% of the places are reserved for the bumiputeras, and the other 10% for the non-bumiputeras. The selection criteria are not publicly declared. Actual SPM exam results will be used. Generally students living in rural areas stand a higher chance to be accepted.
Duration: 1 year (2 semesters)
Fee: Free (All expenses paid by government)
Intake: May
Recognised and accepted: Local public universities
Advanced Level (A-level)
Entry requirements:
SPM, O-level or its equivalent with five credits including in English, Mathematics and Science with a pass in a second language. Conditional offers will be given to students with forecast results.
Duration: 15 / 18 / 24 months
Fee: RM 16,000 - 18,000
Intake: January, March, July
Recognised and accepted: Internationally
Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT)
Entry requirements:
Minimum five (5) credits in SPM, 'O' Level or equivalent, including English and Mathematics. Conditional offers will be given to students with forecast results.
Duration: 10 months / 8 months
Fee: RM 10,650
Intake: January, March
Recognised and accepted: Internationally
South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
Entry requirements:
SPM, 'O' Levels or equivalent - 5 credits including English and Mathematics/Science. Subject pre-requisites apply. Forecast examination results are accepted for provisional admission.
Duration: 1 year
Fee: RM 8,550 - 9,000
Intake: January, March (express intake)
Recognised and accepted: Internationally
International Canadian Pre-university (ICPU)
Entry requirements:
SPM or 'O' Level or equivalent - 5 credits including English and Mathematics/Science. Subject pre-requisites apply. Form 5 students who want to apply for the Pre-U program can use their school forecast or trial results.
Duration: 1 year
Fee: RM 15,000 - 16,000
Intake: January, March, July
Recognised and accepted: Internationally
Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP)
Entry requirements:
Minimum five (5) credits in SPM, 'O' Level or equivalent. Forecast results are accepted.
Duration: 1 year (2 semesters)
Fee: RM 15,000 - 16,000
Intake: January, March (express intake), July
Recognised and accepted: Internationally
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP)
Entry requirements:
SPM: Minimum five credits including Bahasa Melayu. Some institutions require you to have strong credits in English, maths (sometimes even additional maths) and the science subjects.
Duration: 2 years
Fee: RM 25,000 - 51,000
Intake: August
Recognised and accepted: Internationally
Foundation Programmes
(specific for entry into courses in the respective colleges)Entry requirements:
Minimum five (5) credits in SPM, 'O' Level or equivalent. Conditional offers will be given to students with forecasts results.
Duration: 9 months to a year (2 semesters)
Fee:
RM 3,750 - 9,000 (private colleges and universities)
RM 10,000 -19,500 (foreign university with local campus)
Intake: Varies but most institutions have a January intake
Recognised and accepted: Specific colleges or universities
American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP or ADP)
Entry requirements:
(a) Students (SPM /GCE 'O' Level, UEC) need to have a minimum of 5 credits in academic subjects including credits in English and Mathematics. They must also have a pass in Bahasa Malaysia.
(b) Students with STPM, 'A' Levels, Canadian Pre-University or Australian Matriculation programs are given advanced standing in the American Transfer Program. Credits awarded are evaluated on an individual basis.
Duration:
2 years in Malaysia (5 semesters or 65 credits) + 2 years at the university abroad of your choice
Fee: RM 25,000 - 46,000 (for the first two years in Malaysia) + RM 80,000 - 160,000 (for the remaining two year at university abroad of your choice)
Intake: Varies but most institutions have a January intake
Recognised and accepted: Internationally
Vocational Programmes at Polytechnics Schools
Entry requirements:
Varies but generally lower entry requirements compared to other pre-university programmes
Duration:
1-2 years (Certificate)
3 years (Diploma)
Fee: RM200 per semester for public polytechnics
Intake: January and June for public polytechnics
Footnote:
1. All above quoted fees are estimates, approximated at the time of publication and are subject to change.
2. American Degree Transfer Program and Vocational Programmes at Polytechnics Schools are not pre-university programmes but tertiary education programmes. They are listed in this post as they are the popular choices among students who have completed their SPM examinations.
3. Kindly leave your comment to correct the inaccurate information (if any) posted in this post.
Related Posts:
1. STPM Frequently-Asked-Questions by BooNBox
2. STPM Blues by Melanie
3. Pre-U Course - Cambridge GCE 'A' Levels by typlotion
4. GCE A-level in Malaysia by elie
5. SAT De-solved by BooNBox
6. What Should You Expect in Form Six/STPM by Chong
7. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme by Snow
8. Secondary/Pre-University Options in Canada by jjme
9. Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore by elie
10. Studying in Canada - Columbia International College (CIC) by jjme
11. Advanced Placement (AP) Program in Canada by jjme
References:
1. doctorjob - Sign up as a doctorjobber today for unlimited undergrad advice & resources!
2. Wikipedia - STPM, A-level, IB
3. Ministry of Education, Malaysia - Pelajar.Student
4. IB Diploma Programme - official Website
5. SAM - official website
6. Canadian Education Centre - Malaysia
7. Education in Malaysia - ADP Part I, ADP Part II, Matriculation vs STPM
8. Tinkosong - ADP, IB
9. Sunway University College
10. Taylor’s University College
11. Olympia College
12. HELP University College
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I took mufy (monash university foundation year) in sunway
Posted by
duller |
Thursday, December 20, 2007 8:28:00 PM
Hi Chong.I'm a post SPM 2007 student and I hope you can help me.I am a good student in my school and I scored 11 1a's in my trial.The thing is my parents want me to go to Form 6 so I did'nt apply for the matriculation course.I am wondering if I have made the right decision because my friends give me very shocked expressions when they here that I'm going to Form 6.I feel that I have made the biggest mistake.Do you think so?If so wat shud I do?
Btw I heard a rumour that Jpa will not offer you a scholarship if you apply for many others.Is this true?
I hope you can help me.
I'm not a rich girl too so private unis are out of question.
Posted by
Anonymous |
Tuesday, January 01, 2008 10:34:00 PM
Every pre-university programme has its own merits and demerits. Perhaps you should wait for your SPM exam results and apply for JPA scholarship. I don't think you've made any mistake. Form six / STPM is one of the most common way to get into the local public university other than through local matriculation or university diploma programmes. What you heard about JPA scholarship is not true.
Posted by
student |
Wednesday, January 02, 2008 11:17:00 PM
hey there chong..mind if i ask u a question? i'm currently taking mufy in sunway. juz finish my orientation 1 day ago, but now i thought of it, i feel like i wanna take ausmat instead coz mufy is kinda like a more restricted pre-u education which does not hav much options of university to go to.I noe monash university is a prestigious university but the fees is way too unacceptable without any scholarship, so can u pls gimme ani advice regarding my prob??
Posted by
Anonymous |
Saturday, January 05, 2008 8:29:00 AM
You're right that Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) is a more restricted pre-university education programme compared to AUSMAT. But didn't your parents assure you that they can afford your tertiary education at Monash University after MUFY before registering for MUFY? If you parents can't afford Monash University, can they afford other overseas university if you choose AUSMAT? Answer these questions or you might consider local public university via Form Six / STPM (May intake).
Posted by
Chong |
Saturday, January 05, 2008 3:50:00 PM
I took South Australian Matriculation. If you are into doing Assignments in an average rate, together with Examination papers, then this would be the best course. It saves you time if you study hard!
If you want to be aware of your tertiary program course, and what to have a great foundation before you step into the University, A'Levels is the best option!
I do not know about STPM, sorry.
MUFY is restricted, and Monash isn't the BEST University in the world, so, it's good to have options!
Posted by
Karthik |
Sunday, January 06, 2008 10:36:00 PM
Hello.. i also decided to study MUFY.. Any comment to me? It tat hard enuf?? I am quite scare..
Posted by
winnie |
Friday, January 11, 2008 10:42:00 PM
hey der.. im a post-spm 2007 student too.. i was wonderin which course or foundation thingy is best for medicine.. cuz im serious confused rite now. and wats da difference between ausmat and sam.. is it true canadian programme is not recognized in some colleges?
Posted by
almostperfectlady |
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 11:59:00 AM
Hi, I'm interested in taking the SAM but after coming across this blog, I'm wondering about AusMat. What are the differences with the both of them? And which colleges offer AusMat? At the same time, I would like to know more about SAM. How hard is it? and is it possible to take more than the 5 subs given? Is it allowed, and if it is, is it possible to study all of it in a short time since March is the intensive course?
Maybe someone could email me about it? My add is sab_ooi@yahoo.com
Thanks.
Posted by
Sabs |
Thursday, January 17, 2008 3:49:00 PM
I also took MUFY before. Just graduated last year. Those who wants to do MUFY should go for the January intake because the March and August intake are considered accelerated. Jan intake - 10 months
March - 8 months
August - seems like 10 months but actually less than that cos there's a long holiday in December.
In my opinion, MUFY is quite easy. With 250 out of total 400 mark, you can get into Monash for biz degree. That's an average of 62.5 per subject.
Posted by
feliiiii |
Friday, February 29, 2008 4:27:00 PM
hi. i think that MUFY is rather restricted but it's okay bcos monash is afterall one of the best univs in international ranking. so no need to fret.
Posted by
nurly |
Friday, April 04, 2008 3:55:00 PM
hello
i just finished my spm. i got 10 a's for spm.
im wondering if i should take foundation in science or other pre-u programs.
i'm planning to continue my studies majoring in dentistry at uni padjajaran indonesia. anyone, help meee?
Posted by
Syasya Fickry |
Monday, May 05, 2008 10:33:00 PM
About the Malaysian Matriculation
Appilcation, the fees required is only RM225.
You will get RM1000 per semster from the government.
Posted by
[~*pYnGx2~*] |
Tuesday, May 06, 2008 12:49:00 AM
Syasya Fickry,y u wan to do dentistry at indonesia?
i heard tat indonesia using their mother language to teach.Will u be able to adapt with tat situation?
Posted by
[~*pYnGx2~*] |
Tuesday, May 06, 2008 12:51:00 AM