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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

1.Please note that under Ministry of Higher Education regulations, only students who have achieved the minimum requirement in the English Language proficiency assessment as indicated below will be allowed to continue their studies in the main study programme. Students who do not have the required English Language achievement may apply for a student visa on conditional basis and are allowed to enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU upon arrival in Malaysia and, subsequently, appear for the IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET assessment.
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Students who are unable to obtain the required level of English Competency during the maximum 12 months’ period, will not be allowed to pursue their studies in the main programme and will have to return to their home country.

3.Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (IGCSE, A-Levels, IB, American High School Diploma etc) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MALAYSIAN STUDENTS

Malaysian Students who do not possess a Pass in English at SPM/IGCSE/UEC; will be required to sit for the APU English Placement Test, and based on the outcome of the test may be required to attend the APU Intensive English Programme (IEP) prior to commencement of the Foundation/Diploma/Certificate programme.

 

English Language Proficiency Requirements For International Students

Programmes

Requirements

Certificate in Administrative Skills (CAS)

Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (CICT)

  • IELTS : 4.0

Programmes

Requirements

Foundation Programme

Diploma in Information and Communication Technology
Diploma in Information and Communication Technology with a specialism in:

  • Software Engineering
  • Data Informatics
  • Interactive Technology

Diploma in Design & Media

  • IELTS : 4.0
  • TOEFL IBT : 30-31
  • Pearson (PTE) : 30
  • MUET : Band 2

Programmes

Requirements

Diploma in Business Administration

Diploma in Business Information Technology

Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Diploma in International Studies

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in:

  • Information System Security
  • Cloud Computing
  • Network Computing
  • Mobile Technology
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Digital Transformation
  • Financial Technology (FinTech)
  • Business Information Systems

BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science with a specialism in:

  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Forensics

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security)

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) (Intelligent Systems)

BSc (Hons) in Multimedia Technology
BSc (Hons) in Multimedia Technology with a specialism in:

  • VR/AR

BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Development

BA (Hons) in Tourism Management

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media and Communication Studies

BA (Hons) in International Relations

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronic Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Computer Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Industrial Design

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Effects

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Animation

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Digital Advertising

MSc in Information Technology Management

MSc in Software Engineering

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

Master of Science in Cyber Security

MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics

Master of Philosophy in Engineering

Master of Science in Computing

PhD in Computing

PhD in Technology

PhD in Engineering

  • IELTS : 5.0
  • TOEFL IBT : 35-45
  • Pearson (PTE) : 36
  • MUET : Band 3

Programmes

Requirements

Diploma in Accounting

BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance with a specialism in:

  • Forensic Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Forex and Investments
  • Internal Audit

BA (Hons) in Business Management

BA (Hons) Human Resource Management

BA (Hons) in International Business Management

BA (Hons) in Marketing Management

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology
Note: (For DMU Dual Award - Student need to achieve IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)

Master of Accounting
Master of Accounting with a specialism in:

  • Forensic Analysis
  • IELTS : 5.5
  • TOEFL IBT : 46-59
  • Pearson (PTE) : 42
  • MUET : Band 4

Programmes

Requirements

Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons)
Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) with a specialism in:

  • Investment and Risk Management
  • Financial Technology

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies

Master of Technology Management

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration (Euro Asia Business)

Master of Science in Global Marketing Management

Master of Science in International Business Communications

Master of Project Management

Master of Arts in Design Innovation Management

Master of Philosophy in Management

Doctor of Philosophy in Management

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL IBT : 60-78
  • Pearson (PTE) : 50
  • MUET : Band 4

Programmes

Requirements

Master of Finance
Master of Finance with a specialism in:

  • FinTech

PhD in Finance

  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL IBT : 79-93
  • Pearson (PTE) : 58
  • MUET : Band 5