Northumbria University welcomes applicants from Malaysia with a range of qualifications across our pathway, undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses.
Please note that the following are general entry guidelines for students from Malaysia. Actual requirements may vary depending on your chosen course of study, and some courses may have specific or additional entry criteria; full details are available in our course directory. Decisions for entry will also be based on personal statements and previous study information, not just your final course grading.
For details on our English Language Requirements and Pre-Sessional Courses visit our English Language Centre pages.
Although some courses have specific requirements for entry, Northumbria will consider any qualification for entry to its courses.
| For entry to: | You will need: | Grade Required: |
|---|---|---|
| IFP
|
SPM |
Grade C or above in 5 academic subjects |
|
UEC Unified Examination Certificate (Senior Middle Level) |
50-75% |
|
|
Year 12 equivalent |
May be considered if entry requirement for a degree course is not met. |
|
| 1st Year Undergraduate | Malaysian University recognised Foundation Year | 2.5 GPA |
| Cambridge Overseas Advanced Level Examination | 3 A Levels or equivalent (to meet the required UCAS tariff points) | |
| STPM Malaysia Higher School Certificate | 3 Principals excluding General Paper and Malay Studies – Grades will depend on course applied for | |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | see UK/Generic | |
| Malaysian University Matriculation Programme | Minimum CGPA 3.00 average or equivalent | |
| South Australian Matriculation | Minimum ATAR 85% | |
| UEC Unified Examination Certificate (Senior Middle Level) | 75% (B3 grades) excluding Malay and Chinese languages |
|
| 2nd Year Undergraduate | Year 1 Malaysian Degree Programme | Minimum CGPA 2.5 or equivalent (subject to chosen courses) |
| Malaysian Diploma | GPA 2.5 (subject to chosen courses) | |
| Year 1 UK/Malaysian Franchise Degree | Pass (50%) | |
| Final Year Undergraduate/Completion Award Degree | Year 2 UK/Malaysian Franchise Degree Programme | Minimum CGPA 2.75 or equivalent (subject to chosen courses) |
| Postgraduate Programmes | An Honours degree from a recognised institution | Minimum of Second Class Honours (Second Division)in relevant field - depending on course |
| Graduate Certificate | An Honours degree from a recognised institution | Pass degree |
Please note these are general entry guidelines. Actual requirements may vary depending on your chosen course of study and certain courses may have specific or additional entry requirements, full details can be found on our course directory. Decisions for entry will also be based on personal statements, previous study information and not just your final course grading.
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