English Language Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the English proficiency requirements of their chosen programme at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) can improve their English at Intensive English Programme (IEP) at Language Academy, UTM or the Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) at ELS Language Centres in Malaysia.
ELS Language Centres has been a trusted partner of UTM since 2015. The ELS Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) is approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, allowing university admission without the need for IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE tests.
ELS is conveniently located in D07 (CICT Building) on the UTM Skudai campus, and in Kuala Lumpur near KLCC, just 2 km from the UTM KL campus. ELS also offers the flexibility to study online from your home country while you apply for your student visa.
Undergraduate
Candidates who will join UTM starting from September 2023 must meet one of the following English language requirements :
(Please note that expired test results will not be accepted)
English Language Test |
Required Bands and Score for Entry to ALL Programme EXCEPT TESL Programme |
Required Bands and Scores for Entry to the Teaching English As A Second Language (TESL) Programme |
Admission Status / Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysian University English Test (MUET) | Band 4.0 and above | Band 5.0 and above | Student can enroll in Bridging Programme / Faculty Programme |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | Band 5.5 and above | Band 6.5 and above | Student can enroll in Bridging Programme / Faculty Programme |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT / TOEFL IBT Home Edition | Score of 46 and above | Score of 79 and above | Student can enroll in Bridging Programme / Faculty Programme |
| The Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic / PTE Academic Online) | Score of 51 and above | Score of 63 and above | Student can enroll in Bridging Programme / Faculty Programme |
| Cambridge English Qualification (CEQ) – B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE), Linguaskill Online | Score of 160 and above | Score of 176 and above | Student can enroll in Bridging Programme / Faculty Programme |
| Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP – ELS) | Complete level 108 and above | – | Student can enroll in Bridging Programme / Faculty Programme |
IMPORTANT NOTE :
1. Students who do not meet the English language proficiency standards or requirements are required to attend :
- Intensive English Programme (IEP) conducted by the UTM Language Academy and obtain a minimum score in MUET / IELTS / TOEFL / Pearson Test of English / Cambridge English Qualification, OR
- Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) conducted by the ELS Language Centre and complete Level 108.
2. Linguaskill is a 100% online and computer-based test, which enables test takers to be remotely proctored and have their English competency levels tested wherever they are. However, we would like to inform you that UTM will only accept the Linguaskill Online Language proficiency test results if the candidate registers for the test with Malaysian test center specifically under SASBADI (Institution: MY959) which is the exclusive and authorized Linguaskill Agent by Cambridge Assessment English in Malaysia. The decision to use a VPN to register for the Linguaskill test with a Malaysian test center is up to the individual student.
Candidates may click the link below to register for the Cambridge Linguaskill test : https://e4c.sasbadi.com/linguaskill/register/ra-utm1-c1
OTHER EXEMPTION FOR UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT :
1. Candidates from International Schools, A-level and International Baccalaureate qualifications are exempted from the UTM English language requirement an Bridging Programme.
2. Candidates from UTM Foundation or other Foundation programme in Malaysia are exempted from the UTM English language requirement and Bridging Programme.
Postgraduate
Candidates who will join UTM starting from September 2023 must meet one of the following English Requirements :
(Please note that expired test results will not be accepted)
Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
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| Required band and score | Admission Status / Decision |
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Overall Band
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Student can enroll at faculty |
| An overall band of 3.5 and lower |
Students are required to attend either:
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International English Language Testing System IELTS
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Required band and score |
Admission Status / Decision |
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Overall band
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Student can enroll at Faculty |
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An overall band of 5.5 and lower
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Students are required to attend either:
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TOEFL
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| Required band and score | Admission Status / Decision |
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Overall Score
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Student can enroll at faculty |
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An overall score of 59 and lower
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Students are required to attend either:
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PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH
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| Required band and score | Admission Status / Decision |
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Overall Score
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Student can enroll at faculty |
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An overall score of 58 and lower
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Students are required to attend either:
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Cambridge English Qualification (CEQ)
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| Required band and score | Admission Status / Decision |
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Overall Score
|
Student can enroll at faculty |
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An overall score of 168 and lower
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Students are required to attend either:
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Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP – ELS) |
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| Required band and score | Admission Status / Decision |
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Complete level 109 and above
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Student can enroll at faculty |
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Level 108 and lower
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Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) conducted by ELS Language Center and must complete minimum level 109
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For entry to the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Postgraduate Programme, candidates must MEET one of the following English Language Requirements:
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Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
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Overall band
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
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Overall band
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TOEFL
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Overall Score
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Important Note :
Linguaskill is a 100% online and computer-based test, which enables test takers to be remotely proctored and have their English competency levels tested wherever they are. However, we would like to inform you that UTM will only accept the Linguaskill Online language proficiency test results if the candidate registers for the test with a Malaysian test center specifically under SASBADI (Institution: MY959) which is the exclusive and authorized Linguaskill Agent by Cambridge Assessment English in Malaysia. The decision to use a VPN to register for the Linguaskill test with a Malaysian test centeris up to the individual student.
Candidates may click the link below to register for the Cambridge Linguaskill test: https://e4c.sasbadi.com/linguaskill/register/ra-utm1-c1
Exempted
Countries
Candidate who had complete their High School or Graduated from the following countries are EXEMPTED from the UTM English Language Requirements
A | ANGUILLA | ANTIGUA & BARBUDA | AUSTRALIA | ||||
B | BAHAMAS | BERMUDA | BARBADOS | BOSTSWANA | BHUTAN | BELIZE | BRITISH VIRGIN ISLAND |
C | CANADA | CAYMAN ISLAND | CHRISTMAS ISLAND | COOK ISLAND | |||
F | FALKLAND ISLAND | FIJI | |||||
G | GAMBIA | GHANA | GIBRALTAR | GRENADA | GUAM | GUERNSEY | GUYANA |
H | HONG KONG | ||||||
I | INDIA | IRELAND | ISLE OF MAN | ||||
J | JAMAICA | JERSEY | |||||
K | KENYA | KIRIBATI | |||||
L | LESOTHO | LIBERIA | |||||
M | MALAWI | MALTA | MAURITIUS | MONTSERRAT | MALDIVES | MARSHALL ISLANDS | MICRONESIA |
N | NAMIBIA | NAURU | NEW ZEALAND | NIGERIA | NIUE | NORFOLK ISLAND | |
P | PAKISTAN | PALAU | PAPUA NEW GUINEA | PHILIPPINES | PUERTO RICO | ||
R | RWANDA | ||||||
S | SAINT KITTS & NEVIS | SEYCHELLES | SIERRA LEONE | SINGAPORE | SAINT LUCIA | SOLOMON ISLAND | SOUTH AFRICA |
S | ST HELENA | SAINT VINCENT & THE GRENADINES | SRI LANKA | SUDAN | SWAZILAND | SAMOA | |
T | TANZANIA | TONGA | TURKS & CAICOS ISLAND | TRINIDAD & TOBAGO | |||
U | UGANDA | UNITED KINGDOM | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | US VIRGIN ISLANDS | |||
Z | ZAMBIA | ZIMBABWE |
OTHER EXEMPTION FOR UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Candidates from International Schools, A-Level and International Baccalaureate qualifications are exempted from the UTM English language requirement.
OTHER EXEMPTION FOR POSTGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Candidates from Indonesia, Brunei and other nations that use Malay as medium of communication are exempted from the UTM English language requirements based on the following conditions:
- The candidate intends to register for an MPhil or a PhD programme by research.
- The candidate declares that the thesis/dissertation will be written in Malay and approved by the supervisor
Candidates for Faculty of Islamic Civilization programme can use Bahasa Arab/Arabic as to write their thesis based on the following conditions:
- The candidate intends to register for a MPhil or PhD programme by research
- The candidate declares that the thesis/dissertation will be written in Arabic and approved by the supervisor
OTHER EXEMPTION FOR TESL PROGRAM APPLICATION
For the TESL program application, exemptions from the English language requirement cannot be granted to students who have graduated from or hold nationality in exempted countries