Students from Malaysia at the University of Exeter
There are currently more than 170 students from Malaysia studying at the University of Exeter. Discover why international students choose to study with us and find out about our entry requirements, agent representatives, and funding opportunities.
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Entry requirements
The information below will allow you to check qualifications from your country or territory to see if they may be accepted for entry to the University of Exeter, and the equivalent grades required. Our course pages contain typical entry requirements that are commonly held by UK applicants. You can find out details on our English language requirements here.
Undergraduate entry requirements for students from Malaysia
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.
Malaysian Diploma Programme
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 3-year or 2.5-year Malaysian Diploma Programme, with a GPA of 3.0
Direct entry into the second year:
- Completion of a relevant 3-year or 2.5-year Malaysian Diploma Programme, with a GPA of between 3.3 to 3.5, depending on the programme.
UEC 3 (Unified Examination Certificate)
First Year Entry: 6 subjects (with subject specific grades)
A1 - B3 (A1 A1 A1 A1 A2 A2 – A2 A2 A2 B3 B3 B3)
Malaysian Matriculation Certificate
First Year entry: Will be considered, subject to minimum A Grade average or CGPA 3.5/4.0
Other recognised pre-university programmes in Malaysia
- 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
- Other Foundation/Asasi programmes from an institution approved by the Malaysia
Qualifications Agency (MQA) will be considered on a case by case basis.
More information
Postgraduate entry requirements for students from Malaysia
Postgraduate Taught
For direct entry onto our Masters programmes you will be required to have successfully completed a Bachelors Degree (3 or 4 years).
| First Degree | 4-year Bachelors Degree |
|---|---|
| First | 3.6 GPA |
| 2:1 | 3.2 GPA |
| 2:2 | 2.8 GPA |
English Language
Students who have been awarded a degree from one the institutions listed below within the last 7 years, where they have completed their whole degree taught in English, and can provide official evidence of being taught and examined in English (medium of instruction letter or confirmation on their degree certificate), are exempt from requiring an English language test to meet their English language condition.
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Sunway University |
All programmes |
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Taylor’s University |
All programmes |
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UCSI |
All programmes |
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HELP University |
All programmes |
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Asia Pacific University |
All programmes |
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International Medical University |
All programmes |
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Multimedia University |
All Bachelor and Master programmes |
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Nilai University |
All programmes |
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Manipal University |
All programmes |
Postgraduate Research
For PhD study, applicants must typically have studied to at least Masters level with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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English language requirements for students from Malaysia
PM English 1119 exam can be accepted in lieu of IELTS but must have been completed no more than seven years prior to enrolment.
Agent representatives
The University of Exeter has agreements with independent representatives in your country, 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. Please see a list of agents operating in your country or territory below, or consult our list of agents operating globally or online.
Sentoash Naidu, studying BSc Computer Science
"One thing that surprised me in my time here is that I didn’t experience much (if any) of a culture shock. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, I quickly made friends and built myself a little family of friends from all over the world and they help me keep balanced and not miss home so much.
I think my time at Exeter has taught me to be resilient, and brave. University is not always an easy experience, but Exeter has made me realise that I’m not alone and that I’ll get through it."
Scholarships and funding opportunities
We are investing over £7m in a range of scholarships to support international and EU students paying international tuition fees, who choose Exeter for their studies in 2026/27. This includes the Exeter Excellence Scholarship, recognising outstanding academic achievement and support students from around the world to take their place in our vibrant, global community.
Find out more about available scholarships and funding opportunities
University of Exeter Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Scholarships for Malaysia
These scholarships help make sure aspiring students from this country can pursue their studies. There are the following scholarships available:
- Undergraduate - September 2026 entry
- Postgraduate Taught - January 2026 entry
- Postgraduate Taught - September 2026 entry
Immigration and visa support
The International Student Support Office can provide you with advice on any immigration and visa matters you may need help with, including applying for your student visa.
