Welcome to Join UKM

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is inviting applications for admission to programmes offered. Intake are open twice a year, which is every October (for the next year March intake) and every April (for the October intake). Application can be made any time throughout the year.

UKM welcome you to Join our programmes
  1. Undergraduate (UKMi)
  2. Postgraduate
  3. Distance Learning Program (PBJJ/Executive)
  4. Open and Distance Learning Program (ODL)
  5. ASASIPintar UKM (Direct Intake)
  6. Executive Diploma (Food Hygiene and Safety Management)
* Applications for ODL, ASASIPintar and Executive Diploma (Food Hygiene and Safety Management) programs, must be made via the eSPEED system

  1. Applicants are required to register via this system using the Identity Card/Passport, password and email address.
  2. Applicants are advised to check the list of programmes offered before make the application.
  3. Applicants need to click the SEND button to submit the complete application.
  4. Applicants DON'T HAVE to send any documents by post after submitting the application through this online system.
  5. Payment of processing fees:
    1. Centre for Academic Management
      1. Local: RM 30.00
      2. International: RM 100.00 @ USD30
    2. Centre for Shaping Advanced and Professional Education (UKMShape)
      1. Local: RM 50.00
      2. International: RM 100.00 @ USD30
  6. Applicant should check application status via online portal (use own identity card/passport and password) from time to time

Notes:
- UKM will not process any incomplete online application including those without processing fees.
- Application fees paid are strictly non-refundable.

Entry requirements for Bachelor’s Degree programmes (UKMi, Executive, PBJJ)

Local Candidate

  1. SPM qualification with credit in Malay Language or Malay Language July Paper and pass in History; and 
  2. Obtained at least Band 1 in MUET; and

For candidates with STPM qualification;

 

Passed STPM with at least a CGPA of 2.00 and obtained at least:

  • Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in General Paper; and
  • Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in two (2) other subjects. 

or

For Post-Matriculation Candidates

Passed KPM/UM Science Foundation / UiTM Science Foundation / UiTM TESL Foundation / UiTM Engineering Foundation / KPT Law Foundation Matriculation with at least a CGPA of 2.00.

or

For Candidates with Diploma or equivalent;

Obtained a Diploma qualification or equivalent qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate; or

Passed STPM in 2019 or before with at least a CGPA of 2.00 and obtained at least:

  • Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in General Paper and
  • Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in two (2) other subjects.

or

Passed Matriculation exams in 2019 or before with at least a CGPA of 2.00; or

Passed STPM examination in 2019 or before, with at least a Jayyid.

International Candidate

  1. Complete 12 years of Primary and High School education; and
  2. Obtain High School Certificate (e.g. Higher Secondary Certificate, Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate, Tawjihiyah, Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas, High School Diploma); and
  3. Meet the minimum English requirement set by faculty; and
  4. Pass UKM interview (if required); and
  5. Meet the faculty specific requirements;

Entry requirements for Master’s programmes

  1. A person who intends to apply for a master’s programme should have the following qualifications:
    1. Bachelor's Degree by obtaining a good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/or having accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or institution who has accreditation as prescribed by a programme; 
    2. Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University or any institution of higher learning or an equivalent degree from any institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate; 
    3. any other qualification recognised by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL); 
    4. fulfils other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable); and
    5. fulfils requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Entry requirements for Doctoral programmes

  1. A person who intends to apply for a doctoral programme should have the following qualifications:
    1. Master's Degree from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/or have accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or an institution with accreditation as prescribed by a programme;
    2. other qualifications equivalent to a masters degree or other qualifications with experience recognised by the Senate; or
    3. a student currently pursuing full-time master’s programme under sub-regulation 6(a) at the University and recommended by the Faculty’s/Institute’s Graduate Studies Committee for status conversion to a doctoral programme with approval from the Dean/Director; or
    4. Bachelor Degree with distinction from the University or any institution of higher learning subject to what is prescribed by the Faculty/Institute and approval by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA); and/or with accreditation recognised by a foreign Accreditation Board. 
    5. any other qualification recognised by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL); or
    6. fulfils other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable); and
    7. fulfils requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

  1. International students shall fulfil the English language requirements by obtaining IELTS or TOEFL or MUET results or any examination that has been aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) that fulfils the minimum score or band requirements set by their respective programs and approved. by the Senate.
  2. An international student who fails to meet the English language competency requirements may be given a conditional offer as follows:
    1. students are allowed to attend an internal English Preparatory Course at the University with a time limit of a maximum of two (2) years and subject to the regulations of the Malaysian Immigration Department in force; and
    2. international students pursuing an internal English Preparatory Course must sit for the IELTS or TOEFL or MUET examinations or any CEFR-aligned examination to meet the English language competency requirements.
  3. The list of examination which has been aligned to CEFR is subject to the list approved by the Senate from time to time.
  4. The Faculty/Institute may grant exemptions to the conditions stated in sub-regulations 5(1) and 5(2) to:
    1. international students originating from countries that use English as the official language; or
    2. international students who use academic qualifications from institutions that use English as the medium of instruction and intend to pursue higher studies at the University.
MUET/IELTS/TOEFL UKM
English Competency CEFR A2 CEFR Low B1 CEFR Mid B1 CEFR High B1 CEFR Low B2 CEFR Mid B2 CEFR High B2 CEFR C1 CEFR C2
IELTS <4.0 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0-8.0 >8.0
MUET Band 1 Band 2

Band 2

High

Band 3 Band 3 Band 4 Band 4 Band 5 Band 6
TOEFL iBT <30 30-34 35-41 42-45 46-59 60-78 79-93 94-109 110-120
TOEFL pBT 310-395 396-416 417-439 440-452 453-497 498-547 548-585 586-636 637-577
Pearson Test English - 36 43 47 51 59 63 - -
Cambridge English Qualification and Test - 140 147 154 160 169 176 - -
ENGLISH Level (Proficiency) Elementary Lower Intermidate Upper Intermidate Advance
IELTS Indicator <4.0 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0-8.0 >8.0
TOEFL ITP 337-459 460-542 543-626 627-677 -
Cambridge English Placement Test (CEPT) 20-29 30-39 40-49 50 -

Any inquiries on visa and student pass, please contact:

Centre for Academic Management
Email : val@ukm.edu.my
Phone : 03 – 8921 4925/4927
Address : Level 7, Bangunan PUSANIKA, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor.

For more information: https://www.ukm.my/akademik/international-student-visa/

Counter operations:
Monday - Thursday 8.30 am – 12.30 pm
By appointment basis
Friday 8.30 am – 12.30 pm
By appointment basis
Weekend & Public Holiday Closed

Centre for Shaping Advanced and Professional Education (UKMShape)
Email : visashape@ukm.edu.my
Phone : 03 – 8921 4454
Address : Ground floor (level 1), Bangunan Wawasan, Centre for Shaping Advanced and Professional Education, UKM Bangi Selangor.

For more information: https://www.ukm.my/ukmshape/visa-and-student-pass/

Counter operations:
Monday - Thursday 8.15 am – 12.45 pm
2.15 pm – 4.45 pm
Friday 8.30 am – 12.30 pm
3.00 pm – 4.45 pm
Weekend & Public Holiday Closed
admission_ppa@ukm.edu.my
+60389118468 / +60389118389

Centre for Academic Management
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi
Selangor, Malaysia

admission.shape@ukm.edu.my
+603 8927 2112/2129

Centre for Shaping Advanced and Professional Education (UKMShape)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi Selangor

admission_gsb@ukm.edu.my
+60389214718 / +60389214486

UKM-Graduate School of Business
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,
43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia