Raffles University, Johor Bahru
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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| Accountancy | |
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| Business Studies | |
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| Psychology | |
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| Supply Chain Management | |
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| Artificial Intelligence | |
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| Human Resource Management | |
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| Digital Game Art | |
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| Liberal Arts | |
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| Business | |
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
- (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
- Master of Business Administration: A Bachelor Degree from a recognized University or College
- Relevant undergraduate degree
English Requirements
For Foundation
Malaysian English Entry Requirement:
- Pass in SPM English or Equivalent
RU English Entry Requirement:
- IELTS – 5.0
- O-Levels / IGCSE – B
- IGCSE / SPM – B
- UEC – B5
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 – C
- UEC – B5
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.