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New Students Admissions

Article Two:

The Senate will designate the number of students that the University can accommodate in the coming year based upon the suggestions of the academic council of each faculty and other departments of the University. Administrative procedures: The process of determining how many students to accept and of reporting their numbers for a particular year takes place within a specific time schedule according to a number of precepts and criteria, among them the following:

  1. The locations and places of residence of the students.
  2. The highest degree or diploma earned by each student.
  3. The GPA of each student.
  4. For the acceptance of scholarship students, consideration is given to the student’s monthly income. Students with an income of more than 1000 Ringgits a month will not be accepted.
  5. The number of students which the University has the capacity to accommodate.
  6. Other criteria stipulated by the Academic Senate. Article Three: The Senate will determine the Academic Calendar of the University.

 

Administrative procedures:

  1. The academic year is divided into two semesters:
  2. Students who are already enrolled will be registered during the two weeks before the start of each semester.
  3. New students will be registered in the week immediately preceding the start of each semester
  4. The period for Orientation is limited within one week from the commencement of the semester.
  5. The period for adding and dropping courses is limited within two weeks from the commencement of the semester.
  6. The semester of study is divided into 14 weeks.
  7. The date of the mid-term exam to be after the 7th week of the semester.
  8. The date of the final exam to be after the 14th week of the semester.
  9. The semester break will be 1-2 weeks after the final exam

 

Article Four:
Students seeking admission to the University must fulfill the following requirements:

First: Admission requirements for those who are holding Malaysian certificates:

 

A. Diploma Course:

  1. The applicant should have successfully passed at least three (3) credits in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV) of minimum of three subjects with a grade of ‘good'(C6) in addition to having passed mathematics with any passing grade on a Malaysian secondary school certificate, whether that certificate is Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV).

 

B. Foundation Course:
The applicant should have passed 5 subjects of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or any equivalent certificate.

Administrative procedures:

  1. The applicant should have gotten a minimum grade of  ‘good’ (C6) in Malay language (Bahasa Melayu), or
  2. have gotten a minimum grade of  ‘good’ (C6) in Higher Arabic (Bahasa Arab Tinggi), or
  3. have gotten a minimum grade of  ‘good’ (C6) in Islamic Studies (Pendidikan Islam) or Qur’an and Sunnah Studies (Pendidikan al-Quran dan Sunnah), or
  4. have gotten a minimum grade of  ‘good’ (C6) in Shari’ah Studies (Pendidikan Syari’ah Islamiah), or Islamic Concepts (Tasawwur Islam), or
  5. have gotten a minimum grade of  ‘good’ (C6) in one of the following subjects:- Science (Sains)
    – Agriculture (Sain Pertanian)
    – Business (Perdagangan)
    – Basic Economics (Ekonomi Asas)
    – Principles of Accounting (Prinsip Akaun)
    – Physics (Fizik)
    – Chemistry (Kimia)
    – Biology (Biologi)
    – History (Sejarah)
    – English Literature
    – Malaysian Literature (Kesusasteraan Melayu)
  6. have gotten a minimum grade of  ‘good’ (C6) in mathematics (Matematik) or higher mathematics (Matematik Tambahan).

 

C. Bachelor’s Degree Course in the University

  1. The applicant should have passed the foundation course offered by the University with a CGPA of at least 2.0; or
  2. Passed Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with at least two principal passes; or
  3. Attained a diploma recognized by the Malaysian government or the University Senate with a grade of  ‘good’ or better; or
  4. Passed Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM); or
  5. Passed a minimum of five subjects of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and acquired a minimum of three years of related work experience; or
  6. Attained Sijil Rendah Pelajaran (SRP) or Penilian Menengah Rendah (PMR) along with work experience of not less than five years. The student should be a minimum of 21 years of age. This is considered a requirement for exceptional cases.
  7. Alternatively, the applicant will have acquired any degree recognized by the University as equivalent to one of the previously mentioned qualifications.

Second: General academic requirements for undergraduate admissions with regards to students who have attained non-Malaysian certificates or diplomas:

 

A. Diploma Courses:
Attainment of a general secondary certificate representing completion of a minimum of twelve years of education.

 

B. Bachelor’s Degree Courses in the University.

  1. Attainment of a general secondary certificate or diploma representing completion of a minimum of twelve years of education.
  2. Attainment of two principal passes in General Certificate of Education Advanced Level GCE A-Level examination (UK Education System).
  3. Attainment of a passing grade in a minimum of six subjects of an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme .
  4. Attainment a minimum of a five (5) passes in General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O-Level) examination in addition to a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
  5. Attainment of any academic certificate recognized by the University as being equivalent to the academic requirements mentioned above

Third: Language Proficiency Test
Each student must pass an Arabic proficiency test (MAPT) (See: attachment No. 2) or an English proficiency test (MEPT) (See: attachment No.3), or an equivalent test, if that is one of the requirements of the chosen course of study.

Administrative Procedures:First: Stipulations regarding taking the language proficiency tests:

    1. The test is designed to determine the level of proficiency of incoming students in either Arabic or English. They will be tested in reading, writing, listening, grammatical rules, rhetorical and dictionary skills.
    2. The MAPT or MEPT certificate will be delivered no less than 14 days after taking the
    3. test, and the certificate will remain valid for one full year.
    4. Applicants will be allowed to take the test once they have secured the approval of the test supervisory committee.
    5. A student with a legitimate excuse may submit a request to the supervisory committee to take the test at one of the [university’s] teaching centers with the provision of necessary equipment.
    6. The fee for the exam and certificate is 100 Malaysian ringgits, which the student is required to pay upon securing approval to take the test.
    7. The supervisory board for the test is composed of the teaching centers, the test overseers, and the group of employees responsible for administering the test and issuing certificates.
    8. The minimum passing grade for students acquiring a preparatory certificate is 60 points.
    9. The minimum passing grade for students acquiring a bachelor’s degree is 70 points.
    10. Students will be accepted into the colleges which use English as the medium of instruction if they meet the following requirements:
      a. The student must have passed a recognized proficiency test, either TOEFL, IELTS, or MEPT, within a period of time not to exceed 2 years, as is detailed below:
Types of programs
Minimum grade
for MEPT
Minimum grade
for IELTS
Minimum grade
for TOEFL
Programs requiring both Arabic and English
5.0
6.0
550
Programs requiring only Arabic
Not required
Not required
Not required
Programs requiring only English
5.0
6.0
550

 

b. Students who have graduated from universities in which English is the medium of instruction, such as universities in the United States of America, Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, as well as students who have attained grades in English language programs offered by MEDIU are exempted from the English placement test (MEPT).

Second: The levels of proficiency and grading for MAPT and MEPT are as follows:

      1. The grades for MAPT and MEPT are as follows:
Level
Points Earned
Grade
Proficiency Description
5
90-100
5/5
Very good
4
75-89
4/5
Intermediate
3
66-74
3/5
Limited
2
50-65
2/5
Very limited
1
30-49
1/5
Weak
0
0-29
0/5
Did not attempt the test
  1. The student who gets a (5) is said to use the language very well, either Arabic or
  2. English, as the case may be, although he/she may make an occasional mistake of
  3. Usage or comprehension now and then; however the student is capable of engaging in a detailed discussion.
  4. The student who gets a (4) is said to use the language (Arabic or English) at an intermediate level of partial proficiency. He/she deals with the general meaning in most situations, and one can expect him/her to make numerous errors yet demonstrate ability to communicate at a basic level.
  5. The student who gets a (3) is said to be of limited proficiency in using the language (Arabic or English) in general, and he/she is liable to errors of expression and comprehension and cannot construct sentences properly.
  6. The student who gets a (2) is said to be of extremely limited proficiency in using the language. He/she is able to communicate and understand basic meanings to a limited degree, especially conventional and familiar situations. However, on certain occasions, he/she is unable to communicate at all.
  7. The student who gets a (1) is said to be weak and is unable to communicate, although he can be expected to demonstrate a certain amount of knowledge in the form of vocabulary or isolated expressions used in conventional situations in which he is only able to communicate very limited and basic needs. He has difficulty in both reading and listening comprehension.
  8. The student who gets a (0) is considered as one who has not taken the test and not attempted to give any answers.

 

Fourth: Other conditions

  1. The applicant should not have received any warning or been subject to a recorded disciplinary procedure or been convicted of a crime.
  2. He/she must pass any examination or personal interview the University deems appropriate for admission.
  3. He/she must fulfill any additional requirements stipulated by the Senate, which shall be announced by the time of the submission of application.