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Undergraduate Requirements for International Students

 

General Requirements

Senior High School/ Senior Secondary School/ Other Certifications from government schools (with the period of at least 11 or 12 years of study from primary to higher secondary);

OR

Pass General Certificate of Education (GCE)/ A-Level;

OR

Diploma in related field;

OR

Any other Certificate that is recognised and approved by the Senate of the University;

AND

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Band 5.0;

OR

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL IBT) score of 42;

OR

Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 3;

OR

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (Linguaskill) score of 154.

 

**International students who have studied in the following countries are exempted from UniSZA English language requirements. The countries are as follows: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bangladesh, Bermuda, British Virgin Island, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Cayman Island, Christmas Island, Cook Island, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Guernsey, Guam, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Isle of Man, Ireland, Liberia, Jersey, Jamaica, Kiribati, Kenya, Montserrat, Malawi, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Niue, Micronesia, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Philippines, Nigeria, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Puerto Rico, Palau, Rwanda, Singapore, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, St Helena, Samoa, Swaziland, Sierre Leone, Solomon Island, South Africa, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos Island, United Kingdom, US Virgin Island, United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe. 

 

***International students who do not meet the English language requirements, but fulfil other requirements, will be given a conditional offer letter and follow the university English Language International Course (ELITE). Students enrolled in ELITE will be considered UniSZA full time students and will have a student visa arranged by the university. The fee for this course is RM2,770 per session.

 

 
NOFACULTYPROGRAMMESPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1.
Faculty of Languages and Communication
Bachelor of English with Communication with Honours
(8 semesters)

At least GPA 2.75 in GCE (A-level)/ equivalent

AND

At least Grade B+ in GCE/ A-level in English/ English Literature subject or any equivalent to English/ English Literature.

AND

IELTS 6.0/ TOEFL iBT 60/ MUET Band 4/ equivalent

Bachelor of Arabic Studies with Honours
(8 Semesters )

At least GPA 2.75 in GCE (A-level)/ equivalent

AND

At least Grade B in GCE/ A-level in Arabic/ Arabic Literature subject or any subject equivalent to Arabic/ Arabic Literature

Bachelor of Public Relations with Contemporary Media 

(8 Semesters)

 At least GPA 2.00 in GCE (A-level)/ equivalent

AND

Minimum Grade B in any TWO (2) subjects

OR

Diploma in related fields

Bachelor of Contemporary Malay Language with Interactive Media 

(8 Semesters)

At least GPA 2.00 in GCE (A-level)/ equivalent

AND

At least Grade B- in any three (3) subjects at GCE (A-level)/ equivalent

AND

Pass a Malay language placement test

2.
 
Faculty of Informatics and Computing
 
Bachelor Of Computer Science (Software Development) with Honours
(7 Semesters)
 
 
Bachelor Of Computer Science (Computer Network Security) with Honours
(7 Semesters)
 
 
Bachelor Of Computer Science (Internet Computing) with Honours
(7 Semesters)

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE (A-Level)/equivalent

AND

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE (A-Level)/equivalent for Mathematics/Further Mathematics

OR

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Pass in IB with a minimum score of 27 IB points

AND

Obtain minimum of IB Grade 4 in Mathematics

Bachelor of Information Technology (Media Informatics) with Honours 
(7 Semesters)

 At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE (A-Level)/equivalent

AND

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE (A-Level)/equivalent for Mathematics/Further Mathematics

OR

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Pass in IB with a minimum score of 27 IB points

AND

Obtain minimum of IB Grade 4 in Mathematics

3.
Faculty of Islamic Contemporary Studies
Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Usuluddin) with Honours
(7 Semesters and 1 short semester)
 
 
Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Syariah) with Honours
(7 Semesters and 1 short semester)
 
 
Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Dakwah) with Honours
(7 Semesters and 1 short semester)
 
 
Bachelor of Usuluddin with Counselling with Honours
(7 Semesters and 1 short semester)
 
 
Bachelor of Al-Quran and As-Sunnah (Qiraat) with Honours
(7 Semesters and 1 short semester)

At least GPA 2.75 in GCE (A-Level) / Diploma / equivalent.

AND

At least Grade C+ in GCE (A-Level) / Diploma / equivalent for Arabic Subject.

OR

A pass in Thanawi Certificate / STPUB / equivalent with an average grade “Jayyid”;

AND

A minimum of Grade B in GCE (A-Level) or equivalent for one (1) of the following areas:

  • Syariah
  • Al-Quran & Al-Sunnah
  • Islamic Studies
  • Da’wah
  • Usuluddin

OR

A minimum of Grade of Jayyid in STAM Certificate.

***Applicants who apply for the Bachelor of al-Quran and al-Sunnah (Qiraat) with Honours must be able to memorise 15 juz al-Quran satisfactorily along with verification from a recognised institution and pass the interview for memorisation of al-Quran test conducted by a recognized UniSZA panel.

4.
 
 
 
Faculty of Business and Management
 
 
 
Bachelor of Business Administration (Islamic finance) with Honours
(7 semesters)
 
 
Bachelor of Business Administration (Risk Management and Takaful) with Honours
(7 semesters)
 
 
 
 
 

At least GPA 2.50 in GCE (A-level)/ equivalent

AND

At least C at GCE/ A-level/ equivalent in any two (2) of the following subjects:

  • Accounting/Economics/Business Studies
  • Mathematics/ equivalent
  • Science/ Accounting/ Economics/ Business Studies/ equivalent

AND

A grade C at GCE/ O-level/ equivalent in the following subjects:

AND

A minimum score of 5.5 for IELTS/ equivalent.

Bachelor of Islamic Wealth Management with Honours
(7 semesters)

At least GPA 2.00 in GCE (A-level)/ equivalent.

AND

At least C at GCE/ A-level/ equivalent in any two (2) of the following subjects:

  • Accounting/Economics/Business Studies

AND 

A grade C at GCE/ O-level/ equivalent in the following subjects:

  • Mathematics/ equivalent
  • Science/ Accounting/ Economics/ Business Studies/ equivalent

AND

A minimum score of 5.5 for IELTS/ equivalent.

Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours)
(8 semesters)
 At least GPA 2.50 in GCE (A-level)/ equivalent.

AND

At least C+ at GCE/ A-level/ equivalent in any two (2) of the following subjects:

  • Accounting/ Economics/ Business Studies
  • Mathematics/ equivalent
  • Science/ Accounting/ Economics/ Business Studies/ equivalent

AND

A grade C at GCE/ O-Level/ equivalent in the following subjects:

AND

A  minimum  score  of  5.5  for  IELTS  / equivalent.

5.
Faculty of Bioresources and Food Industry
Bachelor of Agricultural Biotechnology with Honours
(8 semesters)
 
 
Bachelor of Animal Production and Health with Honours
(8 semesters)
 
 
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) Aquatic Science
(8 semesters)

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE (A-Level)/equivalent

AND

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE A-Level/equivalent for Biology

AND

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE (A-Level)/equivalent for Mathematics or Chemistry

AND

Candidate is not colour blind, physical or speech handicapped.

Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours
(8 semesters)
 
 
 
Bachelor of Halal Food Development
(8 Semesters)

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE (A-Level)/equivalent

AND

At least Grade C+ in GCE A-Level/equivalent for Biology/Chemistry

AND

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE (A-Level)/equivalent for Physics/Mathematics

AND

Candidate is not colour blind, physical or speech handicapped.

Bachelor of Agribusiness with Honours 
(8 semesters)

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE (A-Level)/equivalent

AND

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE A-Level/equivalent for Biology/Chemistry/Science

AND

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE (A-Level)/equivalent for Mathematics/Fundamentals of Economics/Accounting

AND

Candidate is not colour blind, physical or speech handicapped.

Bachelor of Plant Breeding Technology with Honours 
(7 Semesters)

 At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE (A-Level)/equivalent

AND

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE A-Level/equivalent for Biology

AND

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) in GCE (A-Level)/equivalent for Mathematics/Chemistry

AND

Candidate is not colour blind, physical or speech handicapped

6.
 
 
 
Faculty of Health Sciences
 
 
 
Bachelor of Dietetics with Honours
(8 semesters)
 
 
 
Bachelor of Nutrition Science with Honours 
(8 semesters)
 

At least GPA 3.00 in GCE (A-level) / equivalent

AND

At least Grade B for the following subjects at GCE (A-level) or equivalent:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics/ Mathematics/ Further Mathematics

AND

TOEFL iBT 60/ IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

AND

No physical disabilities/ No speech impairment/ Not colour blind

*Note: Malay Language is needed for clinical work at year 3 and 4

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences with Honours
(8 semesters)

At least GPA 3.00 in GCE (A-level) / equivalent

AND

At least Grade B for the following subjects at GCE (A-level) or equivalent:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics/ Mathematics/ Further Mathematics

AND

TOEFL iBT 60/ IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

AND

No physical disabilities/ No speech impairment/ Not colour blind

Bachelor of Medical Imaging with Honours
(8 semesters)
 At least GPA 3.00 in GCE (A-level) / equivalent

AND

At least Grade B for the following subjects at GCE (A-level) or equivalent:

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Further Mathematics

AND

TOEFL iBT 60/ IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

AND

No physical disabilities/ No speech impairment/ Not colour blind

7.
 
Faculty of Medicine

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

(11 Semesters)

 

At least GPA 3.60 at GCE A-level/ equivalent.

AND    

At least Grade B+ in GCE A-Level/ equivalent for the following subjects:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics/ Mathematics/ equivalent

AND

At least Grade B in the following subjects at GCE O-level

  • Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

OR

At least 32 points in Diploma of International Baccalaureate (IB) or equivalent and obtain grade 4 at Higher Level (HL) for the following subjects:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics/ Mathematics

AND

IELTS 6.0/ TOEFL iBT 60/ MUET Band 4/ equivalent

AND

No physical disabilities and no speech impairment

AND

Pass a selection interview

*Note: Malay Language is needed for clinical work at year 3,4 and 5.

8.
Faculty of Innovative Design And Technology
Bachelor of Industrial Design Honours
(7 Semesters)

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) GCE (A-level)/Diploma/equivalent

AND

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) GCE (A-level)/Diploma/equivalent in at least one (1) of the following subjects: art, art and design: critical and historical studies, design, design and technology, engineering drawing, technical drawing, metalwork, technical design and graphics, woodwork.

AND

Pass an interview or submission of portfolio as required

AND

Candidate is not colour blind, physical or speech handicapped.

B. Tech (Hons) Manufacturing engineering Technology (Product Design)
(7 Semesters)

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) GCE (A-level)/Diploma/equivalent

AND

At least Grade C (GPA 2.50) GCE (A-level)/Diploma/equivalent in at least one (1) of the following subjects: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, Physics

AND

Candidate is not colour blind, physical or speech handicapped.

 

9.
Faculty of Law And International Relations
Bachelor of Law with Honours
(8 semesters + 2 short semesters)
 
 

A GPA of at least 2.80 in GCE (A-level) / Diploma / equivalent

AND

TOEFL iBT 60/ IELTS 6.0/ MUET Band 4/ equivalent

Bachelor of International Relations with Honours
(6 semesters + 3 short semesters)

A GPA of at least 2.75 in GCE (A-level) / Diploma / equivalent

10.
Faculty of Applied Social Sciences
Bachelor Of Social Work with Honours
(8 Semesters)

A GPA of at least 2.50 in GCE (A-Level) / related Diploma / equivalent

*Note: Programme will be conducted fully in the Malay language.

Bachelor Of Anthropology and Da’wah with Honours
(8 Semesters)

 A GPA of at least 2.50 in GCE (A-Level) / related Diploma / equivalent.

*Note: Programme will be conducted fully in the Malay language.

 

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Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours

General Requirements:

Pass General Certificate of Secondary Education (GSCE)/Ordinary Level or equivalent with credit in English or Pass General Certificate of Education (GCE)/Advance Level in English.

Pass General Certificate of Education (GCE)/ A’ Level with at least:

Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in general paper;
AND
Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in two other subjects;
OR
Diploma in the related field;
AND

Language Requirements:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500
OR
International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Band 5.5
OR
English Placement Test (EPT)

English Placement Test is a test that MUST be taken by all international students who do not have the TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge A’ Level and Cambridge O’ Level in English qualifications. The EPT results will determine if the student will need to attend the English Proficiency Programme or not.

Specific Requirements:

Obtain at least Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in GCE (A' Level) / equivalent for Biology subject
AND
Obtain at least Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in GCE (A’ Level) / equivalent for any two (2) of the following subjects:
a) Physics
b) Chemistry
c) Mathematics T/Further Mathematics T

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Bachelor of Science (Animal Production and Health) with Honours

General Requirements:

Pass General Certificate of Secondary Education (GSCE)/Ordinary Level or equivalent with credit in English or Pass General Certificate of Education (GCE)/Advance Level in English.

Pass General Certificate of Education (GCE)/ A’ Level with at least:

Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in general paper;
AND
Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in two other subjects;
OR
Diploma in the related field;
AND

Language Requirements:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500
OR
International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Band 5.5
OR
English Placement Test (EPT)

English Placement Test is a test that MUST be taken by all international students who do not have the TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge A’ Level and Cambridge O’ Level in English qualifications. The EPT results will determine if the student will need to attend the English Proficiency Programme or not.

Specific Requirements:

Obtain at least Grade C+ (CGPA 2.33) in GCE (A' Level) / equivalent for Biology subject
AND
Obtain at least Grade C+ (CGPA 2.33) in GCE (A’ Level)  / equivalent for any two (2) of the following subjects:
a)  Agricultural Science
b)  Chemistry
c)   Mathematics T/ Further Mathematics T/ Physics

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Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Biotechnology) with Honours

General Requirements:

Pass General Certificate of Secondary Education (GSCE)/Ordinary Level or equivalent with credit in English or Pass General Certificate of Education (GCE)/Advance Level in English.

Pass General Certificate of Education (GCE)/ A’ Level with at least:

Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in general paper;
AND
Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in two other subjects;
OR
Diploma in the related field;
AND

Language Requirements:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500
OR
International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Band 5.5
OR
English Placement Test (EPT)

English Placement Test is a test that MUST be taken by all international students who do not have the TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge A’ Level and Cambridge O’ Level in English qualifications. The EPT results will determine if the student will need to attend the English Proficiency Programme or not.

Specific Requirements:

Obtain at least Grade C+ (CGPA 2.33) in GCE (A' Level) / equivalent for Biology subject
AND
Obtain at least Grade C+ (CGPA 2.33) in GCE (A’ Level)  / equivalent for any two (2) of the following subjects:
a)  Agricultural Science
b)  Chemistry
c)   Mathematics T/ Further Mathematics T/ Physics