UCSI Foundation year
Pass, with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
STPM
Minimum 2 principals (C) (CGPA 2.0) in 2 subjects and pass in Mathematics and English at SPM Level
A-levels
Minimum 2 principals (E)
UEC
Minimum 5 credits (B6) and pass (C8) in Mathematics and English
National Matriculation
Minimum CGPA of 2.0
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects
Canadian Pre-U
Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects
SAM / Australian Year 12
Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60%
Diploma (business-related)
Minimum CGPA of 2.0
Note (Source: Surat Pekeliling MQA Bil 2/2016) :
The terms of passing in Mathematics and English at SPM level for the candidate with STPM or STAM qualification can be exempted if the candidate obtained Mathematics and English and its achievement is equivalent or higher than the required pass of the aforesaid courses at the SPM level.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION YEAR
SPM
Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits
O-Level
Minimum 5 credits (C)
UEC
Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6)
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 50%
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM / O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60%
English Language Requirements
- A score of Band 5.5 in IELTS or its equivalent as stipulated by the Ministry of Education of Malaysia.
- In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met, student may be required to undertake additional English module(s) prior to or concurrently with the undergraduate programme, based on the University’s decision.
- Applicants who have studied at least one year in a programme at an Institution of Higher Learning with minimum overall CGPA of 2.00 / average percentage of 50% where English is the medium of instruction. Applicants must produce a verification letter from the Institute of Higher Learning confirming the medium used in the delivery of the programme was in English.
Note / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
- SPM Credit – 'A+' to 'C'
- O-Level – 'A' to 'C'
- UEC Credit – 'A1' to 'B6'
- STPM principal – 'A' to 'C'
- 'A' Levels principal – 'A' to 'E'
