Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree

• STPM: Minimum Grade C in 2 subjects and a Credit pass in SPM/O-Level Mathematics or equivalent
• A-Level: Minimum Grade D in 2 subjects, excluding General Paper and a Credit pass in SPM/‘O’ Levels Mathematics
• UEC: Pass with Minimum 5Bs, including Credit in Mathematics
• Foundation: Pass with minimum CGPA 2.00
• Diploma: Pass with CGPA 2.00

Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree

Architecture Related Diplomas

• A Diploma in Architecture related areas with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer is subject to approval by the APU Academic Board.

Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.     

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).   

A Credit pass in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level or equivalent qualification can be waived should any other higher qualifications contain Mathematics with an equivalent/higher achievement. 

Pass the Architecture Aptitude Test to be determined by the HEP as required.

International Students

• IELTS: 5.0
• TOEFL IBT: 40
• Pearson (PTE): 47
• MUET: Band 3.5