3 Matrikulasi Facts To Discover Before Starting

1. What is Matrikulasi?

The Malaysian Matriculation Programme or fondly referred to as Matrikulasi, is a pre-university preparatory course for SPM students to enter degree courses at public universities.

Matrikulasi is typically completed within 1–2 years at matriculation colleges located in various states. They are also affordable, costing an average of RM500 for the whole course.

Upon completion, you can enrol into top public institutions including Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and Universiti Malaya (UM).

Warning! Students are randomly assigned to a matriculation college. This means you should prepare to stay far from home at a campus hostel.

2. What Am I Studying In Matrikulasi?

Throughout your matriculation programme, you will have a combination of exams and assessments. As part of your curriculum, you will get to dabble in debates, quizzes, and essays that count towards a final grade.

You will choose subjects from various fields, including

1. Science,
2. Engineering,
3. Accounting, or
4. Professional Accounting.

Each stream has a different set of core subjects.

Science Stream

If you love exploring all things scientific, you can choose one of three modules 

• Module 1: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology
• Module 2: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science
• Module 3: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science

Engineering Stream 

If you are thinking about studying engineering, you can consider taking

1. Engineering Mathematics,
2. Engineering Chemistry,
3. Engineering Physics, and
4. Engineering Studies (for civil, mechanical or electrical engineering) 

Accounting Stream 

If Accounting is your thing, why not give one of these modules a go?

1. Mathematics for Accounting,
2. Accounting,
3. Economics, and
4. Business Management

Professional Accounting Stream

Thinking of becoming an accounting expert? Matrkulasi also offers these courses for your tertiary education.

1. Mathematics,
2. Financial Accounting,
3. Management Accounting, and
4. Business Accounting

All students will also study compulsory subjects such as English, Dynamic Skills (classes that build essential skills), and Islamic or Moral Studies.

You are also required to participate in extracurricular activities. At school, you can be part of sports, clubs, societies, or uniformed units. While it may take you back to your high school days, these activities can spur an eventful leisure time. As a bonus, they will boost your personal growth too!

Note: You may not get your first choice when choosing a stream. However, you can appeal to change streams after applying to a matriculation college.

For readers who are browsing for a course, click on this article about creating your study path blueprint.

3. How To Apply For It?

Before you begin, you will need RM16 and your IC to buy a PIN number at Bank Simpanan Nasional. Then, you can apply for a matriculation programme online here.

As you are working your way through, check up on your SPM grades. They must meet these general entry requirements for you to take your enrolment to the next step.

Science Stream:

1. Achieve a C in
   • Bahasa Melayu,
   • English,
   • Additional Mathematics,
   • Chemistry, and
   • Physics or Biology.
     
2. Achieve a B in Mathematics.

Engineering Stream:

1. Achieve a C in
   • Bahasa Melayu,
   • English,
   • Physic,
   • Additional Mathematics, and
   • 1 other SPM subject.
     
2. Earn a B in Mathematics, and pass in Chemistry.

Accounting Stream:

1. Achieve a C in
   • Bahasa Melayu,
   • English,
   • Physics,
   • Additional Mathematics,
   • Mathematics, and
   • 2 Other SPM subjects

Professional Accounting Stream:

1. Achieve a C in
   • Bahasa Melayu,
   • Additional Mathematics.
2. Achieve an A- in English.
3. Achieve an A in Mathematics and 3 other SPM subjects.

No matter what you choose, all students must also pass their SPM Sejarah.  

Fees For A Malaysian Matriculation Programme

How much does a matriculation programme cost? The matriculation programme fees for 2025 are as follows: 

• Science and Engineering: RM600
• Accounting and Professional Accounting: RM547

There are also additional fees to purchase study materials of RM600 for books and RM1,690 for students sitting for ACCA exams.

4. What If I Don’t Get A Spot?

Matrikulasi seats are very competitive as it is coveted due to the flexibility of the course and affordability.

Failing to get a spot is not the end of the world. You can appeal for Asasi, which refers to the Foundation course of public universities.

Alternatively, there are also private colleges and universities you can consider!

Though, private institutions do cost more than public universities, there are various scholarships and loan schemes such as PTPTN that you can tap into to manage the budgeting.

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