College Overview

Raffles University (RU) is a full-fledged, practice-focused university to be strategically located soon in the growing economic zone of Southern Malaysia. The university aims to be a leader to turn out work-ready and globally competent graduates for today’s competitive world. RU is a comprehensive university approved by the Malaysian government. It is designed to offer a wide range of academic programmes with intensive hands-on curriculum and employer-based internships, giving its graduates an edge over other fresh graduates in the competitive job market. Students are not only attuned to the practical needs of the industry, but also fostered in creative thinking to prepare them for future success.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement for Foundation

• Minimum 5 credits in O-Levels / IGCSE / SPM or minimum 3 grade B6 in UEC or any international high school equivalent
• For SPM, a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and History subject is required

Entry Requirement for Diploma

• Minimum 3 credit in O-Levels / IGCSE / SPM / UEC or any international high school equivalent
• Additional Requirement (Design Course): Pass Portfolio Assessment and Interview
• (Psychology Course): 3 credit in O-Levels / IGCSE / SPM / UEC or any international high school equivalent and a Pass in Math and Science

Entry Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree

• 2 Passes in A-Levels / STPM / 5Bs in UEC or any international high school equivalent
• Additional Requirement (Design Course): Pass Portfolio Assessment and Interview
• (Psychology Course): 2 Passes in A-Levels / STPM / 5Bs in UEC or any international high school equivalent and Credit in both Math and Science
• (Artificial Intelligence Course): 2 Passes in A-Levels / STPM / 5Bs in UEC or any international high school equivalent and Credit in Math
• (Data Science Course): 2 Passes in A-Levels / STPM / 5Bs in UEC or any international high school equivalent and Pass in Math & one Science / ICT subject, and Credit in Additional Math at SPM level or its equivalent
• (Information Technology Course): 2 Passes in A-Levels / STPM / 5Bs in UEC including Math or any international high school equivalent and Credit in Math at SPM level or its equivalent
• (Accountancy Course): 2 Passes in A-Levels / STPM / 5Bs in UEC or any international high school equivalent and Credit in both Math and Science and Pass in Math and English
• Credit transfer will be considered based on both result and course module

Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Degree

MBA Entry Requirement:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (MQF Level 6) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP Senate
• A Bachelor’s Degree (MQF Level 6) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment*
• A Bachelor’s Degree (MQF Level 6) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and with relevant working experience*, subject to a rigorous internal assessment*
• A Bachelor’s Degree (MQF Level 6) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses*
• Other equivalents/related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree (MQF Level 6) recognised by the Malaysian Government

Doctorate Entry Requirement:

• A Master’s Degree (MQF Level 7) in related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate
• A Master’s Degree (MQF Level 7) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate, subject to having relevant working experience* and rigorous internal assessment *
• A Master’s Degree (MQF Level 7) in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing prerequisite courses*
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (MQF Level 7) recognised by the Malaysian Government

*Please write in or have a consultation for more details.

English Requirements

For Foundation

Malaysian English Entry Requirement:

• Pass in SPM English or Equivalent

RU English Entry Requirement:

• IELTS – 5.0
• O-Levels / IGCSE – D
• IGCSE / SPM – C
• UEC – B

For Diploma

No Minimum English Requirement
*A Learning Assistance Sessions (LAS) (from Week 6 to Week 12) will be provided at no cost if the student failed the English assessment in Week 4

For Bachelor’s Degree

Malaysian English Entry Requirement:

• Pass in SPM English or Equivalent

RU English Entry Requirement:

• IELTS – 5.0
• O-Levels – D
• UEC – B

For Master’s Degree

• IELTS – 6.0
• MUET – Band 4

For PHD

• IELTS – 6.0

*Student who did not meet RU English Requirement is required to take the Concurrent English Language Programme.

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