• SPM: Pass with a minimum of 5 credits
• O Level: At least C grade in 5 subjects
• UEC: At least B grade in 3 subjects
• Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government AND 
• Pass Music Audition

Performance Audition (Auditions are conducted at least 1 month before the start of the semester):

• Duration: 15 minutes
• Memorization is strongly encouraged for scholarship application
• Classical Music: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (e.g. Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern)
• Classical Voice: 3 pieces of contrasting styles in at least two different languages (e.g. German, Italian, French, English, Chinese)
• Contemporary Music: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (preferably contemporary styles: jazz, pop, rock, Latin, popular styles, etc.)

Notes:

• String/woodwind/voice majors are required to bring along their own piano accompanist or request for one from the Institute. In this case, a fee will be charged. Contemporary music candidates may choose to use minus-one recordings to accompany their audition. Please bring your own laptop, tablet or other similar audio-playback device.
• The Institute will prepare a 1/8 - 1/8-inch audio connection.
• Composition majors are required to submit a portfolio of compositions and pass the audition on a major instrument

• Local Students
  • MUET: Band 3
  • SPM English: Grade B+
  • UEC English Language: Grade A2
  • TOEFL IBT: 30-31
  • IELTS: 4.0
  • SPM English Language 1119/O Level/IGCSE: Grade C
  • Cambridge English Qualification Test/Linguaskill: 140
  • Pearson Test: 36
  • CEFR: B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)
  • *Note: Candidates who scored lower than above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.
• International Students
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency, Linguaskill Online): 140
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (OET)(Conventional/Online): 200
• IELTS: Band 4.0
• TOEFL IBT: 30-31
• TOEFL ESSENTIALS (ONLINE): 5.0
• PTE Academic/Academic (online): 36
• MUET: Band 3
• CEFR: B1 (High B1)
• Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses the English Language as a medium of instruction may be granted an exemption from the University English Language requirements.