Information for students from Malaysia
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We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities.
Our Business School is 'triple crown' accredited (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA).
Top 150 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023.
There are over 200 students from Malaysia currently studying at the University of Exeter.
Popular programmes with students from Malaysia include:
We offer hundreds of courses across dozens of key disciplines:
Typical entry requirements for Malaysia
You can find out details on our English language requirements here. SPM English 1119 exam can be accepted in lieu of IELTS but must have been completed no more than seven years prior to enrolment.
Undergraduate
A typical offer falls within the range AAA–ABB for A Level or STPM. Subject-specific requirements may be applicable, depending on the programme of study for which you apply. Students applying from Malaysia who do not meet any of the above requirement are required to undertake one of the INTO International Foundation or International Year One courses at Exeter's Streatham Campus before they can be considered for entrance to our undergraduate programmes.
Applications will also be considered on a case-by-case basis with completion of at least two years of a three-year Diploma Programme from an institution approved by the Malaysia Qualifications Agency (MQA), as follows:
First year entry:
- two years' completion of a three-year Malaysian Diploma Programme, with a GPA of 3.2
- or a completed three-year Malaysian Diploma Programme, with a GPA of 3.0
Direct entry into the second year:
Completion of a relevant three-year Malaysian Diploma Programme, with a GPA of between 3.3 to 3.5, depending on the programme.
First Year Entry: 6 subjects (with subject specific grades)
A1 - B3 (A1 A1 A1 A1 A2 A2 – A2 A2 A2 B3 B3 B3)
First Year entry: Will be considered, subject to minimum A Grade average or CGPA 3.5/4.0
- Australian High School (secondary school) year 12. E.g. SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education), WACE (Western Australia Certificate of Education)
- The Canadian Ontario Secondary School Diploma
- MUFY (Monash University Foundation Year) studied in Monash Campus Malaysia
- University of Nottingham Foundation in Engineering and Foundation Business & Management studied in the Nottingham Malaysia campus
Malaysia Diplomas
- Diplomas from reputable institutions will be considered into Year 1 or Year 2 entry, on a case by case basis.
Postgraduate
For direct entry onto our Masters programmes you will be required to have successfully completed a Bachelors Degree (3 or 4 years).
Typical entry requirements
| First Degree | 4-year Bachelors Degree |
|---|---|
| First | 3.6 GPA |
| 2.1 | 3.2 GPA |
| 2.2 | 2.8 GPA |
Research courses
For PhD study, applicants must typically have studied to at least Masters level with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Agent Representatives
The University of Exeter has agreements with independent representatives in Malaysia, who would be pleased to tell you more about the University's programmes and assist you in making an application. Most of our representatives offer their services to applicants for free. Those that do charge a fee must make this clear from the outset of their consultation with students and issue appropriate receipts. If you have any concerns about whether an agent is an authorised representative of the University of Exeter, please contact us. We also welcome feedback on the services offered by our local representatives.
What our students from Malaysia say
"The university has many international societies, and I was part of the Malaysian Society. These societies get in touch with prospective international students coming to the university, and through these initiatives, you can interact a lot and learn more about the life there."
Jonson from Malaysia studied BSc Accounting and Finance at the Streatham Campus
"Honestly the staff here are top notch, they treat you with respect and they are there to help you excel in whatever you’re doing, because they really want you to learn. Also the Kenya field trip was an amazing bonus of my course! I’ve never seen so much wildlife in my life, and it was great to bond together with my course students as well as lecturers."
Margarette from Singapore, MSc Conservation Biodiversity at the Penryn Campus
