Malaysia
Welcome to students from Malaysia
Here you will find important information for Malaysian students on entry requirements, who to speak to and when and where you can meet our representatives in your country. For support through the application process or if you have any questions, please contact us.
The University has a large community of more than 2,800 international students from more than 85 countries worldwide. In 2012/13 we had 269 Malaysian students studying with us.
Popular subject areas for Malaysia students at the University include:
Entry Requirements
We typically require the following qualifications from Malaysian students:
| Point of Entry | Academic Requirements * | Language Requirements * + |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 5 passes at SPM, 4 with grades above 6C, including Maths and English | IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in any band |
| Undergraduate (year 1) |
|
IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band OR SPM 1119 1-6C |
| Undergraduate (year 2/3) | We have a number of credit transfer agreements in place with institutions in Malaysia which allow students to come directly into Year 2 or 3. To check if you are on one of these credit transfer courses please email Ellen Marriott, Malaysia market manager | IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band OR SPM 1119 1-6C |
| Pre-masters | A 3rd class honours Bachelor Degree (4 years in Public Universities, 3 years in Private Universities) | IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Postgraduate Taught |
|
IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 (depending on course)with no less than 5.5 in any band OR SPM 1119 1-6C |
*Some courses may vary and/or have specific requirements – for details of the entry requirements for your course, please see our Course pages or contact us to check your qualifications. Please note that all applications are assessed on an individual basis. For details of accepted English language qualifications please see our How to Apply page.
Institutional links
Currently, some 4,000 students are studying a Hertfordshire qualification at one of our partner institutions in the UK or overseas. Our links in Malaysia include full and dual franchise programmes, and recognition and articulation agreements with various institutions. For more information, please see the International Partners page or contact us.
Our representatives in Malaysia
We work with the following local representatives in Malaysia. They will provide you with detailed information about the University and its programmes and can offer practical assistance throughout the application process.
There will be a £50 administration fee to change your representative.
J M Education Counselling Centre
36-38 Jalan SS 15/8
Subang Jaya 47500
Selangor
Malaysia
tel: (60) 03 5633 4732/3765
fax: (60) 03 5634 1944
pnlim@jmecc.com
Dr John Beamish
Regional Director (South East Asia)
University of Hertfordshire
Lot SO8A, 8th Floor
South Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging
142A Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
tel:+60 (0)3 2162 8560
fax:+60 (0)3 2161 1560
Meet us in Malaysia
We're delighted to let you know that the University will be visiting Malaysia. Please come along to meet us to find out more about studying at the University of Hertfordshire and to make an application.