Malaysia (SPM/STPM)

General Requirements for all Programs

For admission to the University of Saskatchewan you must complete a minimum of five acceptable SPM subjects, Mathematics and Bahasa Melayu, and at least two STPM subjects.

Early Admission

You may apply for admission in the year you will be sitting for STPM final examinations if you submit at least five acceptable SPM subjects and predicted STPM results.

Transfer Credit

The University of Saskatchewan considers courses from accredited institutions around the world for transfer credit. Generally, credit is awarded on a course-by-course basis for courses equivalent to those taught at the University of Saskatchewan. When you apply for admission we will review all education history for admission and transfer credit. Your year of study and program requirements are determined by each college.

The University of Saskatchewan has transfer credit arrangements with the American Degree Programs of Inti International University, Nilai University College, University College Sedaya International, Taylor's University and Sunway University

College-Specific Requirements

In addition to the general requirement, you must present required subjects and have achieved a competitive average for your college of choice.

CollegeRequired SubjectsCompetitive Average Requirements
Agriculture and Bioresources
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
  • Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience
  • Bachelor of Science in Renewable Resource Management
  • Diploma in Agronomy
STPM
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
Grades of at least 5 on individual SPM subjects, and grades of at least D on individual STPM subjects.
  • Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness
  • Diploma in Agribusiness
STPM
  • Mathematics 
  • Biology or Chemistry or Physics
Grades of at least 5 on individual SPM subjects, and grades of at least D on individual STPM subjects.
Arts and Science
    Certain university courses have prerequisites required prior to registration.
    • Grades of at least 5 on individual SPM subjects, and grades of at least D on individual STPM subjects.
    • B.Mus. program requires an interview
    Edwards School of Business
      STPM
      • Mathematics
      An average of at least 3 (or B) on SPM and STPM subjects
      Education
      • Home Economics
      • Industrial Arts
      SPM or STPM
      • Biology or Chemistry or Physics
      • History
      • Approved second language or fine art
      • Mathematics
      • An online interview will also be required.
      Approximate grades of at least 5 on individual SPM subjects, and grades of at least D on individual STPM subjects were required in addition to the interview.
      Engineering

        5 or higher in SPM

        • Chemistry
        C or higher in STPM
        • Mathematics
        • Physics
        STPM Chemistry is recommended
        An average of at least 3 (or B) on SPM and STPM subjects
        Kinesiology
          STPM
          • Biology
          • Mathematics
          • Chemistry or Physics
          Applicants were waitlisted and ranked according to average. The top 100+ qualified were admitted with grades of 1 on SPM subjects and grades of B on STPM subjects.
          1. You may be admitted to some programs with a deficiency. Business Education subjects (i.e. Accounting) and Industrial Arts subjects are not acceptable for admission. Technical Education subjects are not acceptable for admission to Kinesiology.
          2. The competitive averages should be used as a guideline, and do not guarantee admission.

          The University of Saskatchewan reserves the right to make changes to admissions policies without notice.