Malaysia opens public university access for tahfiz, UEC, private school graduates
Malaysia’s Cabinet approved new pathways for graduates from religious schools, private schools, and Chinese independent secondary schools to enter public universities. The policy includes entry for Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) holders and SPM partial completers, with specific programmes like Islamic studies and Chinese language courses available.
Malaysia’s Cabinet has approved expanded access to public universities for students from religious schools, private schools, and Chinese independent secondary schools. The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) announced the decision on May 14, creating two pathways for entry. First, students with a full Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) certificate can apply through the standard UPUOnline system, competing on merit for any programme. Second, those without a full SPM but who passed Bahasa Melayu and History can apply to designated degree and diploma programmes. Tahfiz and religious school graduates may pursue studies in Dakwah, Al-Quran and As-Sunnah, or Tahfiz Education, while Chinese independent school graduates can study Chinese language and cultural programmes like Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language Studies. The new framework ensures fair consideration based on merit, with final approval resting with each university’s Senate. The move aims to integrate students from alternative education systems into Malaysia’s public universities, broadening access to higher education.
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