If you're thinking about coming to study at the University of Plymouth from Malaysia, this page has all the information you need.
If you have any other questions, you can contact our team at international.office@plymouth.ac.uk, or by phoning +44 1752 588049.
To reward outstanding achievement the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help towards funding your studies. You could get up to 50% off your tuition fees in your first year.
Undergraduate
If you're from Malaysia and applying to study on an undergraduate course with us, you should offer good STPM and SPM grades in appropriate subjects. If you hold a Diploma or Higher Diploma from some institutions, you may be eligible for advanced standing, for example second, or final year entry. Contact us for more information at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk.
| A- Level | UCAS Tariff | Comparable offer for STPM | Comparable offer for STPM GPA out of 4.00 | Comparable UEC offer | |
| AAA | 144 | AAA | 4.00 | A | |
| AAB | 136 | AAB | 3.50 | ||
| ABB | 128 | ABB | 3.25 | ||
| BBB | 120 | BBB | 3.00 | B | |
| BBC | 112 | BBC | 2.50 | ||
| BCC | 104 | BCC | 2.25 | ||
| CCC | 96 | CCC | 2.00 | C |
*UEC offer - 5 Grades minimum requirement.
Postgraduate
We require applicants to have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution with the following classification:
| Malaysian Degree Classification | Malaysian Degree Classification - CGPA out of 4.00 | Malaysian Degree Classification - Description | UK Degree Classification | |
| Class I | 3.60 | Excellent | 1st | |
| Class 2, Division I | 3.30 | Very Good | 2:1 | |
| Class 2, Division II | 2.70 | Good/Redeemable | 2:2 |
A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University of Plymouth's pre-sessional English Language courses. We also accept the Malaysian SPM - Advanced English 1119 (Cambridge O Level 1119 ) at grade 6 (C) or above for both our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes.
Your UoP Regional Manager is Jeannie Wong.
Jeannie is the University of Plymouth's Regional Manager for Southeast Asia.
Jeannie is based in Malaysia and is on hand to answer any questions you might have about applying to and studying at the University of Plymouth.
Email: jeannie.wong@plymouth.ac.uk
Find out more from an agent near youIf you're a student in Malaysia and need more information on the University of Plymouth courses and lifestyle there is likely to be an agent near you who can help.
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Ready to take your next steps in applying to study with the University of Plymouth?
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