ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATE EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION WITH THE MALAYSIAN HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (STPM) OR DIPLOMA

RECOGNISED BY THE MALAYSIAN GOVERNMENT ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS 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. ii. iii. iv. 550 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version) Band 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Training) 79-80 for TOEFL Internet-based Test (Academic Version) 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. ii. 550 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version); or 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 certificateissuing bodies. Applicant from the following non native English speaking countries. This exemption however may be revised from time to time without prior notice.

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1. Antigua & Barbuda 2. Australia 3. Bahamas 4. Barbados 5. Belize 6. Botswana 7. Brunei 8. Cameroon Mozambique 9. Canada 10. Cyprus 11. Dominica 12. Fiji 13. Gambia 14. Ghana

15. Grenada 16. Guyana 17. India 18. Jamaica 19. Kenya 20. Kiribati 21. Lesotho 22. Malawi 23. Maldives 24. Malta 25. Mauritius 26. Namibia 27. Nauru 28. New Zealand

29. New Zealand 30. Nigeria 31. Pakistan 32. Papua New Guinea 33. Philippines 34. Rwanda 35. Samoa 36. Seychelles 37. Sierre Leone 38. Singapore 39. Solomon Island 40. Somalia 41. South Africa 42. Sri Lanka

43. St. Lucia 44. St. Vincent and the Grenadines 45. Sudan 46. Swaziland 47. Tanzania 48. Tonga 49. Trinidad & Tobago 50. Tuvalu 51. Uganda 52. Uganda 53. United Kingdom 54. Vanuatu 55. Zambia

GUIDANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STATUS AS PROVISIONAL ADMISSION Note: The provisional admission candidates are known as Non-Graduating (NG) student. Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) 1. 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 fulltime 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. ii. or b. An applicant who doesnt have TOEFL or IELTS 2. 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 Non550 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version); or band 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Training)

Graduating Programme (NG). Please complete and return the form to UPMET for the registration procedure. CIEP Pre-Registration Fees No . 1 2 3 Item Pre-CIEP Registration Services Fees (Visa/Pass) Placement Test Total Rate (RM) 2,050.0 0 /level 500.00 /one time 200.00 /one time RM 2,050.00 500.00 200.00 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 . 1 2 Item Certified Intensive English Programme Materials & Technology (Book and Lab) Total Rate (RM) 1,850.0 0 /level 200.00 /level RM 1,850.00 200.00 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 1,526.00 for UPM Non-Graduating Programme fees at UPM Bursar. UPM Non Graduating Programme Fees N o. 1. 2.
Note:

Item Non-Graduating Programme Fee (facilities in UPM) Health Insurance (subject to change from time to time) Total

RM 1,200.00 326.00 1,526.00

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 (RM1,526.00) 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.
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TRANSMITTABLE ILLNESSES
TYPES OF ILLNESSES/COMPLICATIONS Transmittable Difficult to cure on a longterm basis High treatment cost ACTION TAKEN BASED ON TIME OF DETECTION Commencement of course of study Student registration will not be accepted During course of study 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)

EXAMPLES

HIV / AIDS Hepatitis B Hepatitis C

Transmittable Treatable with a specific course of treatment

Tuberculosi s

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

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 In compliance with the latest health circulars issues by the Malaysian Ministry of Health and WHO

Transmittable diseases declared as an epidemic by the Malaysian Health Ministry

Japanese encephaliti s, SARS Avian flu

Student registration will will not be accepted

B. CHRONIC NON-TRANSMITTABLE ILLNESSES

N O 1

TYPES OF ILLNESSES/COMPLICATIONS Illnesses which can pose a risk to self or others Recurring symptoms which effect studies

EXAMPLES

ACTION TAKEN BASED ON TIME OF DETECTION Commencement of course of study A report is required from the specialist attending. Student can be accepted for registration if: There are no symptoms for more than 12 months; and No longer undergoing treatment Undergoing treatment but student has agreed to self-finance the treatment costs. During course of study Continue with course of study if: Symptoms do not effect course of study. Student agrees to self-finance the treatment costs. Allowed to continue with currentcourse of study only

Epilepsy Schizophre nia Depression

Symptoms expected to persist for extended periods of time Obvious and serious symptoms Lengthy period of treatment

Dialysis Cancer

Student registration will be rejected

Students will be allowed to continue with studies on condition that: Symptoms do not affect course of study Students will self-

finance the treatment costs 3 Addictions Drugs Student registration will be rejected Student will be accepted on condition: Treatment does not interfere with course of study Student has agreed to selffinance the treatment costs. Complete course of study Students will be allowed to continue with studies on condition that Treatment does not interfere with course of study Student has agreed to self-finance the treatment costs.

Require ongoing medication regime No serious symptoms Treatment does not effect studies

Hypertensi on Diabetis Mellitus Asthma Dyslipidemi a

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