Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Admission Requirements 2027

Requirements

Bachelor's degree

A Senior High School Certificate or equivalent pre-university qualification recognised by UTM, plus a pass in the English Proficiency requirement and, for some programmes, a faculty interview. Country-specific entry requirements apply and are published separately by UTM's admission office. The undergraduate Bridging Programme for international students was discontinued from the 2026/2027 session.

English language

General floor: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, PTE Academic 51, MUET Band 4.0, or Cambridge/Linguaskill 160. The Bachelor of Education (TESL) requires IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 or PTE 63. Results are valid for two years.

Postgraduate (master's and PhD)

A bachelor's degree with good honours from UTM or another university the Senate recognises, or an equivalent qualification plus relevant work experience assessed through UTM's Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) route. English floor: IELTS 6.0 (or an English preparation course first if the score is 5.5 or below); TESL postgraduate applicants need IELTS 7.0.

Documents

• Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates
• English language test result (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, MUET, Cambridge or Linguaskill)
• Certified copy of passport
• Passport-size photograph
• Proof of payment of the RM 450 application fee
• Supporting documents for EMGS visa processing after an offer is accepted (Annex V checklist): offer letter, passport, academic certificates and transcripts, health declaration, eligibility letter

How to apply

1. Review entry requirements and English proficiency rules for the intended programme on admission.utm.my.
2. Apply online through the SMARt system during the relevant application phase (for the September 2026 undergraduate intake, Phase 1 ran 1 April to 15 May 2026 and Phase 2 ran 23 June to 17 July 2026).
3. Submit transcripts and supporting documents and pay the RM 450 application fee.
4. Receive and accept the Letter of Offer.
5. Prepare the EMGS document checklist and apply for the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) through visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my, tracking status online; UTM's own guidance is three to six weeks for a decision.
6. Download and print the electronic VAL once approved, then apply for a Single Entry Visa (SEV) at the Malaysian representative office named on the offer letter, or a Visa on Arrival for Student where no such office exists; do not book flights before both are approved.
7. Travel to Malaysia, present the eVAL, SEV and offer letter to immigration, complete a medical check-up within three days, register with UTM's Student Records and Data Office, and submit the passport for Student Pass endorsement.

English test waiver

General undergraduate floor: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, PTE Academic 51, MUET Band 4.0, or Cambridge/Linguaskill 160. The Bachelor of Education (TESL) sets a higher floor of IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE 63. Postgraduate applicants need IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60 or PTE 59 to enrol directly (5.5 / 59 / 58 or below requires an English course first); TESL postgraduate applicants need IELTS 7.0. All test results are valid for two years.