a) Programme at MQF Level 8 (Doctorate by Coursework, Mixed Mode and Fully Research-based) | i. At least 35 years of age in the year of application. ii. Possess at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications (or those with higher qualifications, e.g., Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma). iii. Possess at least 5 years of relevant work experience after completion of the Bachelor’s degree programme. iv. Pass the APEL.A assessment for Doctorate level. |
b) Programme at MQF Level 7 [Master (by Coursework, Mixed Mode and Fully Research- based), Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate] | i. At least 30 years of age in the year of application. ii. Possess at least an STPM/Diploma/equivalent qualification** (or those with higher qualifications, e.g., Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma); iii. Possess relevant work experience. iv. Pass the APEL.A assessment for Master’s level. **For International Qualifications Equivalency, learners may refer to the document entitled “The List of Entry Qualifications for International Student” on the MQA website https://www.mqa.gov.my/pv4/nilai_taraf.cfm |
c) Programme at MQF Level 6 (Bachelor, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate) | i. At least 21 years of age in the year of application. ii. Possess relevant work experience. iii. Pass the APEL.A assessment for Bachelor’s degree level. |
d) Programme at MQF Level 5 and Level 4 (Advanced Diploma and Diploma) | i. At least 20 years of age in the year of application. ii. Possess relevant work experience. iii. Pass the APEL.A assessment for Diploma level |
e) Programme at MQF Level 3 (Certificate) | i. At least 19 years of age in the year of application. ii. Possess relevant work experience. iii. Pass the APEL.A assessment for certificate level. |