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International candidates must posses an equivalent qualification of the Malaysian High School Certificate (STPM) or a Diploma recognized by the Malaysian Government.

EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION

1.       A good pass in O – levels/ its equivalent.

2.       A pass in the A-levels with at least :- C Grade in three (3) subjects; 

3.       A Band 3 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or a TOEFL score of at least 550 or a score of 6 in the IELTS examination; 

AND has fulfilled special requirements for the program i.e. attaining the required grades in (sciences/arts) as specified for each UPM Bachelor programme.

OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION

1.       A pass in the Higher School Certificate (HSC)/its equivalent with at least :-  C+ grade in three (3) subjects or 65% in three (3) subjects in the Final Level of Secondary Education

2.       A pass in the University Entrance Exam (for countries which seek such requirement for admission into universities); 

3.       A Band 3 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or a TOEFL score of at least 550 or a score of 6 in the IELTS examination

AND has fulfilled special requirements for the program i.e. attaining the required grades in (sciences/arts) as specified for each UPM Bachelor programme.

OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION

1.       A Diploma or its equivalent which is recognized by the Malaysian Government and the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 3.00

2.       A Band 3 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or a TOEFL score of at least 550 or a score of 6 in the IELTS examination

AND has fulfilled special requirements for the program i.e. attaining the required grades in (sciences/arts) as specified for each UPM Bachelor programme.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

A.      DIRECT ADMISSION

For direct admission, the applicant must have obtained one of the following:-

                i.            550 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version)

              ii.            Band 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Training)

             iii.            79-80 for TOEFL Internet-based Test (Academic Version)

            iv.            213 for TOEFL Computer-based Test (Academic Version).

The validity period for requirement should not be more than five (5) years. TOEFL ITP is not an acceptable alternative.

 

B.      PROVISIONAL ADMISSION

A provisional admission is given to the following:

An applicant who obtains below than:-

                i.            550 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version); or

              ii.            band 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Training)

C.      EXEMPTION FROM ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

                i.            An applicant who has undergone his/her secondary school in Malaysia shall not be subject to the English Language proficiency requirement. Application for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents that have been certified by the relevant certificate-issuing bodies.

              ii.            Applicant from the following non native English speaking countries. This exemption however may be revised from time to time without prior notice.

·         Fiji  ·         Gambia ·         Kenya  ·         Maldives

·         Mauritius  ·         Nigeria ·         Philippine  ·         Sierra Leone

·         Singapore  ·         Swaziland  ·         Tanzania  ·         Uganda

GUIDANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STATUS AS “PROVISIONAL ADMISSION”

Note:

The provisional admission candidates are known as Non-Graduating student.

Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP)

The Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) is ideal for university-bound students, professionals with a limited time for study and serious students who want to learn English quickly. Its certificate is accepted by many universities and colleges worldwide in place of TOEFL and IELTS for entry requirements. This full-time course is structured for 30 hours of intensive English classes a week featuring 100 - 109 levels from beginner to advanced.

a.       An applicant who obtains below than:-

                     i.            550 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version); or

                   ii.            band 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Training)

or

b.      An applicant who doesn’t have TOEFL or IELTS

Both of these criteria can apply and register CIEP with status Non-Graduating (NG) student. When an applicant has registered CIEP, you are not allowed to register or take any academic courses during the CIEP.

Step 1

Please attend the CIEP briefing session (venue and date will be announced, please refer to UPM Academic Division).

Step 2

To pre-registration for CIEP, please pay RM 2,750.00 to UPM Education & Training Sdn. Bhd. (UPMET) and fill up the application form for the Non-Graduating Programme (NG).  Please complete and return the form to UPMET for the registration procedure.

CIEP Pre-Registration Fees

No.	Item	Rate (RM)		RM
1	Pre-CIEP Registration	2,050.00	/level	2,050.00
2	Services Fees (Visa/Pass)	500.00	/one time	500.00
3	Placement Test	200.00	/one time	200.00
Total				2,750.00

Step 3

Sit for “Placement Test” to know your proficiency English level. The result will determine your CIEP level. If you agree to continue with CIEP, you need to pay full amount based on your determined level to ELS Language Centre.

Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) per level

No.	Item	Rate (RM)		RM
1	Certified Intensive English Programme	1,850.00	/level	1,850.00
2	Materials & Technology (Book and Lab)	200.00	/level	200.00
Total				2,050.00

Note:

The full CIEP cost that you need to pay based on the proficiency English level from the placement test result. For example, if your placement test result is level 103 you need to pay full amount of RM2,050.00 X 5 levels (level 103 – level 107) = RM10,250.00

Step 4

Please give ELS receipt to UPMET as proof that you had paid full amount for the CIEP fees and pay another RM 1,515.60 for UPM Non-Graduating Programme fees at UPM Bursar.

UPM Non Graduating Programme Fees

No.	Item	RM
1.	Non-Graduating Programme Fee (facilities in UPM)	1,200.00
2.	Health Insurance (subject to change from time to time)	315.60
Total		1,515.60

Note:

The ELS receipt is important for UPMET to process your Non-Graduating status and matric card as UPM student.

Step 5

Please bring along all the documents below to UPM International Centre for student visa and health insurance processes:-

 

• UPM Offer Letter
• UPM Non-Graduating Letter
• Receipt of UPMET Registration
• Receipt of UPM Non-Graduating Programme Fees (RM1,515.60)
• Passport

Note:

You need to pass every level until level 107 before you can take and register academic course in UPM. Each level will take a month to be completed. If you had pass level 107, you may register academic courses and you are required to complete another two (2) levels: level 108 and level 109 in completing your English proficiency programme. These two (2) levels course will be conducted during semester break. Alternatively, student can choose to prepare and sit for IELTS/TOEFLS after level 106 of CIEP. On obtaining the required scores/Band, they can be allowed for full registration of their University programme/course.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

HEALTH CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INTO UPM

(As Per Health Examination Guidelines For Entry Into Malaysian Higher Educational Institutions Issued By The Malaysian Ministry Of Higher Education) 

A.       TRANSMITTABLE ILLNESSES 

no	types of illnesses/complications	examples	action taken based on time of detection
			Commencement of course of study	During course of study
1	·   Transmittable ·   Difficult to cure on a long-term basis ·   High treatment cost	·   HIV / AIDS ·   Hepatitis B ·   Hepatitis C	·   Student registration will not be accepted	Allowed to proceed with studies but with the following terms and conditions: ·   Student will finance their own treatment cost  ·   Permission is granted to pursue the current course only ·   Allowed to defer studies up to 2 semesters only (if necessary)
2	·   Transmittable ·   Treatable with a specific course of treatment	·   Tuberculosis	·   Defer registration until completion of treatment (up to 2 semester) ·   Need confirmation by the attending doctor	·   Allowed to continue with course of study ·   Allowed to defer course of study (if necessary) up to 2 semesters only
3	·   Transmittable ·   Treatable with a short course of treatment	·   Malaria ·   Typhoid ·   Syphilis (VDRL)	·   Can be accepted to register ·   Required to undergo treatment ·   Financed by health scheme	·   Allowed to continue with course of study ·   Allowed to go on medical leave (if necessary) up to 2 weeks only ·   Treatment is financed by health scheme
4	·   Transmittable diseases declared as an epidemic by the Malaysian Health Ministry	·   Japanese encephalitis, ·   SARS ·   Avian flu	·   Student registration will will not be accepted	·   In compliance with the latest health circulars issues by the Malaysian Ministry of Health and WHO

B.       CHRONIC NON-TRANSMITTABLE ILLNESSES

A candidate who is found to have any of the diseases/disorders that prohibits registration during a verification process by UPM’s Health Centre will be required to return to his/her home country at his/her own expense.