1. A  bachelor’s  degree  from  Universiti  Utara  Malaysia  or  any  other  institutions  of  higher  learning  recognised  by  the  University  with  a  CGPA  of  at  least  2.75  (or  equivalent),  with  at  least  three  (3)  years  of  relevant  work  experience;or
2. A  bachelor’s  degree  from  Universiti  Utara  Malaysia  or  any  other  institutions  of  higher  learning  recognised  by  the  University  with  a  CGPA  of  less  than  2.75  (or  equivalent)  and  have  at  least  five  (5)  years  of  relevant  work  experience  may  be  considered,  subject  to  the  interview  by  Postgraduate  Committee;  or
3. A  diploma  from  institutions of  higher  learning  recognised  by  the  University  with  at  least  ten  (10)  years  of  relevant  work  experience,  35  years  or  older  and  passed  the  Accreditation  of  Prior  Experiential  Learning  (APEL) assessment  (Level  7);  and  
4. Fulfilthe  English  language  requirements.

Note:  All applicants are also subject to an admission interview.

Financial Requirement

1. For sponsored applicant : Letter of Undertaking
2. For self sponsored :

ASEAN countries: Minimum balance of USD2,500.00 in own account

Non ASEAN countries : Minimum balance of USD5,000.00 in own account

If you need help or more information during the application process, please feel free to contact us via phone or email. (+604-928 7111/7120/7121 or oyagsb@uum.edu.my)

All International postgraduate students should meet any one of the following English Language requirements set by the University before they are accepted for admission.All International postgraduate students should meet any one of the following English Language requirements set by the University before they are accepted for admission.

For direct admission, International Postgraduate Students must have obtained one of the following: 

1. TOEFL Score of 550 and above in the Paper Based Test
2. IELTS of Band 6.0 and above
3. MUET of Band 4.0 and above
4. Cambridge English Advanced Test score of 169 and above
5. Pearson Test of English Academic score of 50 and above

Exemption for meeting the above English Language requirement are given to candidates with any of the following qualifications: 

1. Obtain a degree from any institutions with English language Education System
2. Obtain a degree from any Public University in Malaysia with English as a language of instruction
3. Obtain a degree from any Private University or College University in Malaysia that are listed in Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR)

Students who do not meet any of the above English language requirement will not be allowed to register for courses or continue with their programme of study. They may attend the Intensive Language Course for International Students that will prepare and assist them for their MUET examination.

Intensive English Language Course for International Students

1. The Intensive English Language Course for International Students is a course designed especially for international candidates who have not demonstrated an acceptable level of English language proficiency upon entrance into the University.
2. Students who do not fulfil the English Language requirement within the duration of the validity of their student visa, which is for one (1) year will cause the offer to be withdrawn and be terminated from the university.

Each application should enclose proof of payment of processing fee :

MYR100.00 (for local applicant); OR
MYR125.00 @ USD35.00* (for applicant from ASEAN Country); OR
MYR175.00 @ USD50.00* (for applicant from Non ASEAN Country).

*Payment in USD is only applicable for payment made from outside Malaysia

Payment can be made by the following methods :

1. At UUM payment counter; OR
2. Online payment in favour of Universiti Utara Malaysia
   at https://e-com.uum.edu.my/ OR
3. At any Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB) branch. Specify payee code 340 in the column “Pay For” on the Bill Payment Slip; OR
4. Through Telegraph Transfer for payment from outside Malaysia :
   
   Beneficiary
   Universiti Utara Malaysia
   
   Bank Name
   Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad
   
   Account Number
   0209 - 3010 - 0000 - 10
   
   Bank Branch / Address
   Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB)
   UUM Branch,
   Universiti Utara Malaysia
   06010 Sintok, Kedah
   Malaysia
   
   Swift Code
   BIMBMYKL
   
   Bank Tel. No.
   04 - 928 2650 / 2651 / 2652

Click here for further information.

The cost of higher education is increasing, either due to inflation or other economic factors. As such, with the increasing cost of education and the demand of higher education, education scholarships and study loans becomes an essential.

For Local Students

1. PTPTN under Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional, Malaysia. 

For International Students

1. Malaysia International Scholarship under the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia.
2. Commonwealth Scholarship And Fellowship Plan (CSFP) Tenable In Malaysia under the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia, for students from the Commonwealth Countries. 

* Student Bond : Click here to refer to related document

**Apply only to students registered in UUM Sintok. Service Fee for students registered in OYAGSB Kuala Lumpur is RM150 per trimester (local student) / RM 317 per trimester (International student).

*** Estimated fee subject to change.