Bachelor of Tamil Language and Linguistics

STPM (Current Year)

• Pass STPM with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; and
• Obtain at least Grade C at the STPM level in any (2) subjects; and
• Obtain at least Grade B at the SPM level in one (1) of the following subjects : Tamil Language / Tamil Literature; and
• Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the application date.

Matriculation / Foundation (Current Year)

• Pass Matriculation / Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; and 
• Obtain at least Grade B at the SPM level in one (1) of the following subjects: Tamil Language / Tamil Literature; and 
• Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the application date.

Equivalent Qualifications

• Hold a Diploma recognized by the Malaysian Government and approved by the University Senate with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; and
• Obtained at least a Grade B at the SPM level in one (1) of the following subjects: Tamil Language / Tamil Literature; and 
• Obtained at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period at the application date.

OR

• Passed Foundation from IPTS / Open Channel Foundation from UM with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; and
• Obtained at least a Grade B at the SPM level or its equivalent in one of the following subjects: Tamil Language / Tamil Literature; and
• Achieved at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period at the application date.

OR

• Passes GCE A-Level with at least two (2) Grade Bs and one (1) Grade C in any three (3) subjects; and 
• Obtained at least a Grade B at the SPM level or its equivalent in one (1) of the following subjects: Tamil Language / Tamil Literature; and
• Obtained at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period at the application date.

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional admission by meeting the MUET requirement within one academic session:

• Obtained at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or 
• Obtained at least a score of 53 (IBT) in TOEFL.

OR

• Passed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma recognized by the Malaysian Government with a minimum score of 30 points; and
• Received at least a Grade B in SPM or its equivalent in one (1) of the following subjects: Tamil Language / Tamil Literature; and
• Achieved at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period at the application date.

However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, subject to fulfilling the MUET requirement within one academic session:

• Achieved at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
• Achieved a minimum score of 53 in the TOEFL (IBT).

OR

• Passed STPM in a non-current year with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; and
• Achieved at least Grade C in two (2) subjects at STPM level; and 
• Achieved at least Grade B in SPM or its equivalent in one (1) of the following subjects: Tamil Language / Tamil Literature; and 
• Achieved at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period at the application date.

Application for this programme should be submitted online through UPUOnline or Universiti Malaya's Open Channel (SATU). The decision is based on the initial screening requirements by UPU, Universiti Malaya's general entry requirements and specific programme requirements as stated on Study@UM website.

Our programme will only have one (1) intake per academic session which is in October.

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (Malaysian)

1. Applications must be submitted online via UPU website before 9 June 2024.The application is open for applicants with STPM / Matriculation / STAM / Diploma or equivalent.

2. Application for Semester 1, Session 2024/2025 is currently open until 23 September 2024 via Universiti Malaya's Open Channel (SATU). You may apply via: MAYA Portal

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (International)

1. Application for Semester 1, Session 2024/2025 is currently open until 30 August 2024. You may apply via: MAYA Portal