Applying to University

Now that you’ve decided on a course to pursue, Nashrah Ghazali shall show you the different methods of university application.

Methods of application differs with every university, hence it’s important for you to use the correct platform when applying for the university of your choice.

Private Universities

The first method for you to apply to a private university is by direct application. You need to make sure the application date of your preferred intake. Typically, private universities will have more than one intake per year. Choose the intake you wish to apply to and make sure you pass the entry requirements before submitting your application.

Public Universities

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), University of Malaya (UM) are some examples of public universities that you might have been eyeing on for a while now. UPU is the way into these public universities that processes your applications. Similar to direct application, you need to keep yourself updated on the opening and closing dates of application. The dates differ every year but is typically after SPM results.

Here’s how:

1. Get the application form from the institution’s official website. 2. Complete the form. 3. Submit.

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Here’s how you apply through UPU:

1. Buy a unique number ID from Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN). 2. Use your pin number to register on the UPU website (upu.moe.gov.my/web) 3. Check for the course requirements. Make sure you qualify for the particular course(s) that you’re applying for. 4. Fill in your personal details in the application form provided. 5. Choose your preferred course(s). As an SPM leaver, you can choose up to eight universities and eight courses. 6. Double-check your filled-in form. Make sure it is error free. 7. Submit your application and print a copy. 8. And finally, wait for your offer letter!

Matriculation Colleges

If you are thinking of pursuing Matrikulasi, you will need to apply to one of the many matriculation colleges. There’s only one way to do this – applying

through Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia’s website

(matrikulasi.moe.gov.my)

Here’s how:

1. Go to matrikulasi.moe.gov.my to check the entry requirement. 2. Once you are qualified, buy an NPI unique number ID from Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN). 3. Fill in the form on the website. (matrikulasi. moe.gov.my/system/permohonan/login. cfm) 4. Send your application online and print them out. 5. Offer letter will be out within 30 working days after your SPM results.

Vocational Education and Skills Training Institutions (TVET)

Institutions like polytechnics, community colleges and Institusi Latihan Kemahiran Awam (ILKA) are some examples of institutions that offers Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses and Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM). There are several ways for you to apply to these skillbased institutions. If you are thinking of enrolling into a public institution, you will then need to apply through UPUSkills. The UPUSkills application method is the same as the one explained above. The only difference from regular UPU is that you will need to buy a different unique number ID if you wish to apply to Politeknik Konvensional. If you opt to apply to a private university, the application process is significantly simpler. Application can be done directly to your institution of choice. Just contact the person in charge to provide you with the needed information to submit your application.