Top 10 Private Colleges and Universities with the Best Pre-University Program in Malaysia

If you have just completed high school, IGCSE or SPM exam and plan to study a bachelor’s degree abroad or in Malaysia, pre-university program is the next step for you. Students after completing SPM can obtain either pre-university or diploma qualification abroad or in Malaysia before continuing with their degree in Malaysia or globally.

Excel Education represents the best colleges and universities in Malaysia. With so many types of pre-university programs available in Malaysia, it can be confusing to choose the right one that fits you. Students who are not sure of what to study after high school, IGCSE or SPM can contact Excel Education to help guide you to choose the right course and university. There are many pathway programs to go after high school, SPM or IGCSE so it can be confusing for you to choose the right one.

To choose the best Pre-University program to study in Malaysia, you have to ask yourself the following questions:

1. What do you want to study for degree?
2. Do you want to continue your studies in Malaysia or overseas?
3. Are you applying quota based program such as pharmacy, dentistry, medicine or veterinary medicine in overseas?
4. Are you planning to shortcut the time length of your education?
5. Are you looking for scholarship? If yes, A-level lo 🙂

6. Timeline to complete, some medicine program only available 1 intake a year, if you missed the particular intake month, you might have to wait for another year before enrolling in. Therefore planning your graduation timeline is very important

Choosing the Best College or University for the Pre-University Program in Malaysia

The duration of the Pre-University program vary from program to program and takes about 8 months to 18 months to complete.

• Foundation program – 10 – 12 months
• International Baccalaureate (IB) or Year 12 – 18 months
• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) – 18 months
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) A-Levels – 12-18 months
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM) or SACE International – 10 to 18 months
• Western Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) – 7 to 10 months
• American Degree Transfer Program (ADP) – 24 months

Entry Requirements of Pre-University Programs

• SPM or IGCSE or equivalent – 5 credits. Additional requirements may include credits in English, Mathematics or Science depending on the Program or degree you intend to take.
• Medical & Pharmacy degree programs will require at least 5Bs in SPM including the Science subjects while Engineering would require credits in Physics & Maths.

Acceptance & Recognition of the Pre-University Programmes in Malaysia

As long as the Pre-University Programme has been accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), it will be accepted into any private university in Malaysia and the International Pre-University programs such as A-Levels, AUSMAT, SAM, etc are accepted into universities abroad.