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English Requirements

  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    1. Please note that under Ministry of Higher Education regulations, only students who have achieved the minimum requirement in the English Language proficiency assessment as indicated below will be allowed to continue their studies in the main study programme. Students who do not have the required English Language achievement may apply for a student visa on conditional basis and are allowed to enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU upon arrival in Malaysia and, subsequently, appear for the IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET assessment.
       
    2. Students who are unable to obtain the required level of English Competency during the maximum 12 months’ period, will not be allowed to pursue their studies in the main programme and will have to return to their home country.
       
    3. Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (IGCSE, A-Levels, IB, American High School Diploma etc) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.
       

  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MALAYSIAN STUDENTS

    Malaysian Students who do not possess a Pass in English at SPM/IGCSE/UEC; will be required to sit for the APU English Placement Test, and based on the outcome of the test may be required to attend the APU Intensive English Programme (IEP) prior to commencement of the Foundation/Diploma/Certificate programme.

English Proficiency Test Equivalency Chart

Use this chart to see how your test score compares to other English proficiency test scores.

English Competency
Types of
Examination
CEFR
Low
B1
CEFR
Mid
B1
CEFR
High
B1
CEFR
Low
B2
CEFR
Mid
B2
CEFR
High
B2
MUET
MUET
B3.0
B3.5
B4.0
B4.5
IELTS
IELTS
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
TOEFL
TOEFL IBT
30-31
33
40
46
60
79
TOEFL Essentials (Online)
5
6.5
7.5
8
8.5
9.5
PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH
PTE Academic/PTE Academic (Online)
36
43
47
51
59
63
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH QUALIFICATIONS AND TESTS
(i) B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency
140
147
154
160
169
176
(ii) Linguaskill Online
(iii) Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online)
-
-
-
200
250
300
ELS
Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level)
106
107
108
109
Requirements For International Students

English Language Proficiency

Programmes

Foundation Programme (Business, Finance & Social Sciences Route)

Foundation Programme (Computing & Technology Route)

Foundation Programme (Architecture & Design Route)

Foundation Programme (Engineering Route)

Foundation in Computing (ODL) - 100% Online

Diploma in Hotel Management


Diploma in Events Management


APIIT - Certificate in Business Administration (CBA)

APIIT - Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (CICT)

Requirements
  • IELTS : 4.0
  • TOEFL IBT : 30-31
  • Pearson (PTE) : 36
  • MUET : Band 3
Programmes


Diploma in Information and Communication Technology
 

Diploma in Information and Communication Technology with a specialism in:

  • Software Engineering
  • Data Informatics
  • Interactive Technology
     

Diploma in Accounting

Diploma in Design & Media

Requirements
  • IELTS : 4.5
  • TOEFL IBT : 33
  • Pearson (PTE) : 43
  • MUET : Band 3
Programmes

Diploma in Business Administration


Diploma in Business Information Technology


Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering


Diploma in International Studies


Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Tourism Management


Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialism in

  • Hospitality Innovation
  • Events Management
  • Aviation Management
     

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology


Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology with a specialism in:

  • Information System Security
  • Cloud Engineering
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Digital Transformation
  • Financial Technology (FinTech)
  • Business Information Systems
  • Sustainable Computing
     

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Engineering


Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science


Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science with a specialism in:

  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Forensics
     

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science (Cyber Security)


Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) (Artificial Intelligence)


Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Honours


Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering with Honours


Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours


Bachelor of Computer Engineering with Honours


Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering with Honours


Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours)


Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in:

  • Forensic Accounting
  • Forex and Investments
  • Accounting Technology
     

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies


Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies with a specialism in:

  • Data Analytics
  • Financial Technology
     

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Industrial Design


Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media and Communication Studies


Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Relations


Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture


Master of Science in Actuarial Science


Master of Philosophy in Engineering


Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering

Requirements
  • IELTS : 5.0
  • TOEFL IBT : 40
  • Pearson (PTE) : 47
  • MUET : Band 3.5
Programmes

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management with a specialism in:

  • E-Business
  • Digital Leadership
  • AI & Business Analytics
  • Business Economics
     

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management


Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management with a specialism in:

  • People Analytics
     

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management with a specialism in:

  • Supply Chain Management
     

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management
 

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management with a specialism in

  • Digital Marketing
     

Bachelor in Interactive Media and Immersive Technology (Honours)


Bachelor in Interactive Media and Immersive Technology (Honours) with a specialism in:

  • VR/AR
     

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Games Development


Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Effects


Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Animation


Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Digital Advertising


Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology


MSc in Information Technology Management


MSc in Software Engineering


Master of Science in Digital Transformation


Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence


Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (ODL) - 100% Online


Master of Science in Cyber Security


Master of Science in Cyber Security (ODL) - 100% Online


MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics


Master of Science in Data Science and Business Analytics (ODL) - 100% Online


Master of Science in Computing


Master of Accounting


Master of Accounting in Forensic Analysis

Requirements
  • IELTS : 5.5
  • TOEFL IBT : 46
  • Pearson (PTE) : 51
  • MUET : Band 4
Programmes

Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons)


Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) with a specialism in:

  • Investment Analytics
  • Financial Technology
     

Bachelor of Financial Technology (Honours)


Master of Technology Management

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration (ODL) - 100% Online

Master of Business Administration with a specialism in:

  • Digital Leadership
  • Digital Leadership (ODL) - 100% Online
  • Sustainability Leadership (ODL) - 100% Online
  • Business Analytics
  • Business Analytics (ODL) - 100% Online
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Chain Management (ODL) - 100% Online
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Hospitality and Tourism (ODL) - 100% Online
  • Artificial Intelligence (MBAi)
  • Artificial Intelligence (MBAi) (ODL) - 100% Online
  • Oil and Gas Management
  • Oil and Gas Management (ODL) - 100% Online
     

Master of Science in Digital Marketing 


Master of Science in International Business Communications


Master of Project Management


Master of Arts in Design Innovation Management 


Master of Arts in Design Innovation Management (ODL) - 100% Online


Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology


Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology (ODL)


Postgraduate Diploma of Education in Learning Design and Technology (ODL)


Postgraduate Certificate of Education in Learning Design and Technology (ODL)


Master of Philosophy in Management


PhD in Computing


PhD in Computing (ODL) - 100% Online


PhD in Technology


PhD in Technology (ODL) - 100% Online


PhD in Management 


Doctor of Philosophy in Management – ODL


Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
 

Requirements
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL IBT : 60
  • Pearson (PTE) : 59
  • MUET : Band 4
Programmes

Master of Finance

Master of Finance with a specialism in:

  • FinTech


PhD in Finance

Requirements
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL IBT : 79
  • Pearson (PTE) : 63
  • MUET : Band 4.5

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