Studying at Polytechnics - Polytechnic Education in Malaysia for SPM Holders

by StudyMalaysia.com on August 14, 2020 | Public Higher Education Routes

Polytechnic education was introduced in Malaysia with funding from the World Bank and in collaboration with the Colombo Plan in 1969. In its endeavour to meet the growing demand for skilled human capital today, the Ministry of Higher Education is constantly upgrading the country's polytechnic system and has plans to transform polytechnic education to be more attractive to students.

Currently, there are 33 polytechnics in the country which can be divided into three categories - premier, conversional and metro. These polytechnics provide skilled semi-professionals in the fields of engineering, commerce and hospitality at diploma and advanced diploma levels to meet the demand of the public and private sectors.

Vision

To be Malaysia’s main provider of innovative human capital through transformational education and training for the global workforce by 2015.

Mission

Breaking boundaries for the creation of transformative and creative learning environment for an innovation-led economy.

Objectives

To produce a skilled workforce in order to fulfill the country's needs in embracing global challenges in the dynamic future through:

• quality programmes
• relevant curriculum
• effective delivery

List of Polytechnics in Malaysia

3 Premier Status Polytechnics

25 Conventional Status Polytechnics

Metro Status Polytechnic

Head Quarter in Putrajaya

Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik
Aras 4, Galeria Pjh Jalan P4w
62100 Putrajaya
Putrajaya
Tel: 03-88919240  

Fields of Study, SPM Entry Requirements and Application Procedures

These polytechnics offer full-time diploma courses in the fields of:

• Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Survey and Town Planning
• Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automotive, Automation Textile, Material, and Manufacturing Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Information Technology, Networking, Programming
• Design and Visual Communication
• Food Technology
• Commerce, Accountancy, Finance and Banking, Marketing, Business, Logistic
• Hospitality, Tourism Management
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Secretarial Science

These courses are currently conducted in Bahasa Melayu and English. The duration for diploma courses are three years (six semesters). The general entry requirement for full-time Diploma courses is 3 to 5 SPM credits in relevant subjects depending on the course.  

The teaching and learning process is conducted through lectures, tutorials and hands-on work including individual group projects. Assessment is through course work and examinations that are held at the end of each semester. Besides these, each student is required to undergo industrial training for one semester, usually in Semester 4 at the diploma level. Industrial training helps expose students to the real working environment and provide opportunities for the students to relate the theoretical knowledge to practical understanding. 

Quality education and training is ensured through commitment and total involvement of highly-qualified as well trained teams of lecturers.

List of Courses Offered

Please click here for the Course Directory section.

Online Application - Application Procedure 

There are two admissions a year in June and December. Applicants are required to purchase a Personal Identification Number (PIN) from any Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branch nationwide. Applicants or their representatives need to produce the applicant’s identification card / MyKad when purchasing their PIN. Applicants must use their PIN and ID card/MyKad number to assess and complete the online form.

Source

• Education Guide Malaysia (13th edition), published by Challenger Concept (M) Sdn Bhd
• www.politeknik.edu.my 

Source: Education Guide Malaysia 13th Ed.

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