How, why and techniques in entering public universities in Malaysia.

1. How & Why Public
Universities?
Speaker: CK Chong, Doctorate Candidate, CeMBA, Bachelors’ (HONS) Degree
Date: 7th Oct 2018
Venue: Leadway Consultancy (M) Sdn. Bhd.’s Training Room @ Tower Regency Hotel (Ipoh) @ 7th
Floor
Time: 1.00 pm
Language: English & Cantonese
Attire: Smart Casual

2. The Path to Public University
What is STPM?
The Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (in English, Malaysian
Higher School Certificate or commonly known as STPM) is a
Malaysian pre-university programme. This course is one of the
many options you have after completing SPM before pursuing a
degree at university. In short: STPM takes on 18 months, holistic
& pre - U studies.
Holistics approach: leadership, critical thinking and
communication skills, are emphasised in the new curriculum.

3. Cost of Studies (Pre-U vs Foundation Studies)
Cost: The entire STPM studies cost you around RM 1,000.00
while RM 7,000.00 - RM 12,000.00 for private universities
foundation studies. Eventually, both studies will lead you to
universities. STPM @ Public University while foundation studies
@ Private University.
Time: Completion of STPM @ 18 months and results will be out
by March and intake on Sept. Students are advisable to go for
soft skills courses or work experience rather that be at HOME
for time wastage.

4. How is STPM being assess?
1.Under this new format, you will be assessed based on:
School-based assessment (*weightage of 20 – 40% of the final
score)
Centralised examination (*weightage of 60 – 80% of the final
score)
2.As part of your school-based assessment, you will need to carry
out a project work, field study and practical work. On the other
hand, the centralised examination will consist of multiple choice,
structured, and essay questions.

5. The criteria to Public University
If you are planning to apply for public universities, make sure you participate
actively in extracurricular activities as 10%. Once you got the STPM results,
then apply for public university through http://upu.moe.gov.my/web/

6. Subjects combination at STPM

7. STPM is suitable for you if:

8. STPM is not for your if:

9. Public (PU) vs Private University (PRI)
In Malaysia, there are 20 public universities, 33 polytechnics and 62 private universities.
1.Fees: A Bachelors’ Degree at PU costs around RM 24K while at PRI @ RM 48K.
2.Size: PU’s size tends to be bigger as to cater for multi courses where students can enjoy
university’ life.
3. Demographics: PU tends to have more local students while PRI tends to have mixture of
local & international.
4. Entry: PU is more strict due to limited places for each course while PRI will be more
flexible in accepting various pre-entry qualifications.
5. Recognition: Both are recognized and you may check online:
http://www2.mqa.gov.my/mqr/

10. Take a look at our Public Universities:

11. You graduated by design not by chance.

12. Thank you for your time