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APEL.A

North Borneo University College (NBUC) is one of higher education provider that has been invited by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) to establish and operate as APEL.A Assessment Center.

For programmes at the undergraduate and master’s level, applicants who want to enroll in their chosen programme at North Borneo University College but do not meet the minimal academic standards listed in the standard entry requirements may apply for admittance utilising the APEL evaluation process.

APEL.A certification can only be used for the purpose of applicants furthering their studies in the chosen field, which should be relevant to their prior learning. It is not equivalent to the knowledge and competencies of a particular academic degree programme at an MQF level. The certification cannot be used for the purpose of seeking employment.

North Borneo University College’s (NBUC) APEL.A Assessment Centre appointed by MQA to receive and process APEL applications for admission to the Certificate (APEL T-3), Diploma (APEL T-4), Bachelor’s Degree (APEL T-6) and Master’s Degree (by Coursework and Mixed Mode (APEL T-7) programs.

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CERTIFICATE

  • More than 19 years of age in the year of application
  • Possess relevant work experience
  • Passes the APEL.A assessment for certificate level

DIPLOMA

  • More than 20 years of age in the year of application
  • Possess relevant work experience
  • Passed the APEL.A assessment for Diploma level

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

  • More than 21 years of age in the year of application
  • Possess relevant work experience
  • Passed the APEL.A assessment for bachelor’s level

MASTER COURSEWORK & MIXED MODE

  • More than 30 years of age in the year of application
  • Possess relevant work experience
  • Posses at least an STPM/Diploma/equivalent qualification
  • Passes the APEL.A assessment for Master’s level

APEL.A certification determines the eligibility of an applicant to apply for admission into a master’s by coursework and mixed mode, bachelor’s, diploma or certificate programme at North Borneo University College.

Applicants are advised to apply for APEL.A certification 6 months prior to the date of admission on any interested programme that equivalent. An APEL.A certification qualifies the applicant to apply for admission to any programme in North Borneo University College.

For Certificate and Diploma,
the APEL.A Assessment comprises of

  • Aptitude Test (100%)
  • Portfolio
    (No weightage % but compulsory to submit for Experiences and Working years’ evidence)

For Bachelor Level,
the APEL (A) Assessment comprises of

  • Aptitude Test (30%)
  • Portfolio (70%)

For Master Level,
the APEL (A) Assessment comprises of

  • Aptitude Test (40%)
  • Portfolio (40%)
  • Interview (20%)
1) The fee rates set out in the A candidate charge setting are as follows;
Level Total Fee (Malaysian Citizen) *Including APEL.A MQA Certificate
APEL A. T-4 (Diploma) RM240
APEL A. T-6 (Bachelor) RM370
APEL A. T-7 (Master) Coursework / Mix-Mode / Fully Research Based: RM560
APEL A. T-8 (Doctorate) RM750

*If there is a need to send the certificate to an overseas address, current overseas postage charges will apply.

2) The fee rates for appeal process
No Charges Fees (RM)
1 Rechecking Aptitude Test
(T3, T4, T6 & T7)		 RM 80
2 Re-sit Aptitude Test
(T3, T4 & T6)		 RM 155
3 Re-sit Aptitude Test (T7) RM 200
4 Rechecking Portfolio
(T3, T4, T6 & T7)		 RM 80
5 Resubmission Portfolio
(T3, T4 & T6)		 RM 80
6 Resubmission Portfolio & Interview
(T7)		 RM 170

For any inquiries please contact us at:

North Borneo University College,  Wisma Angkatan Hebat, 1 Borneo, Jalan Sulaman, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Phone: 088-487 230
Fax Line: 088-486 249
Email: admissionsupport@nbuc.edu.my

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