Matriculation

Introduction

There are two matriculation options: Program Satu Tahun PST and Program Dua Tahun (PDT). Matrikulasi is a fairly easy course. It is much easier compared to STPM. The only difference between PST and PDT is that in PDT, the subjects are stretched across 2 years whereas in PST, the subjects are taught within one year. This is to enable the slightly weaker students to be able to complete their course.

All Math, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Informatics Science subjects are taught in the English language.


Eligibility

90% of Matrikulasi is allocated to bumiputera students, and 10% to non-bumiputera.
PDT is only offered to bumiputera students for the science field.

Students who intend to study Matrikulasi should have completed their SPM examinations with the following results:

• Science stream
  At least a credit in Bahasa Malaysia, English, Additional Mathematics and Chemistry, and one more from Physics, Biology or technical subjects.
   
• Accounting stream
  At least a credit in Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mathematics and Accounting, and 1 more from Economics, Science, Commerce, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or any technical subjects.

In order to apply for Matrikulasi online, students have to obtain a pin number from Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) for RM6 or an application through your school with a payment of RM10 to BSN for manual application. The full application process can be viewed here

Cost

The tuition fees for this course is subsidised by the government, thus it is free. However, students do have to pay a registration fee. Registration fees for the one-year programme is RM220 for the science stream and RM212 for the accounting stream. For the two year programme, registration for the first year is RM160. All Matrikulasi students will receive an allowance of RM1, 250 per semester. 

Recognition 

Students who undergo Matrikulasi are accepted into IPTAs. The selection process for Institute Pengajian Tinggi Awam(IPTA) acceptance is the same as students who undergo STPM. Matrikulasi is recognised by foreign universities although they are limited. The following foreign universities recognise Matrikulasi:

• University of Birmingham
• University of Nottingham
• University of Surrey
• King’s College London
• University of Manchester
• University of Southampton
• University of York

• University of Sydney
• University of New South Wales
• University of Auckland
• University of Wellington

• Universitas Sumatera Utara
• Universitas Andalas
• Universitas Airlanga
• Universitas Gadjah Mada

Duration 

There are 2 different intakes with different durations. The first intake is a 1 year programme that starts in April, whereas the second intake is a 2 year programme that begins in May. The matriculation department in the Ministry of Education will determine which intake you belong in.

Governing Body

Matrikulasi is governed by Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia (KPM).

These are a list of KPM and Mara Matriculation institutes that offer Matrikulasi:

• Kolej Matrikulasi Melaka
• Kolej Matrikulasi Labuan
• Kolej Matrikulasi Negeri Sembilan
• Kolej Matrikulasi Pulau Pinang
• Kolej Matrikulasi Perlis
• Kolej Matrikulasi Johor
• Kolej Matrikulasi Perak
• Kolej Matrikulasi Kedah
• Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang
• Kolej Mara Kuala Nerang
• Kolej Mara Kulim
• Kolej Matrikulasi Selangor

Students are allowed to state their top 8 preferences during their application but the end result will be determined by the ministry. 

Hard Facts

• Matrikulasi is the best option to enrol in IPTA because it is easier and costs nothing.
• Students must bear in mind that there is a high competition in order to enrol into critical courses.