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Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

Turn Experience 
Into Opportunity!

Turn your professional skills and experience into academic credits through our Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) process. This recognition of your unique journey can fast-track your path to a degree, helping you advance in your education and career more efficiently.

Welcome to Asia Metropolitan University

Since 2004, Asia Metropolitan University (AMU) has evolved into a full-fledged university providing a diverse choice of undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Now, the university has been recognized by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) for APEL.A Assessment Centre with ‘internal’ status. Today, AMU has embarked its new journey to play an important role in creating an alternative pathway to access higher education, for all Malaysian community. AMU offers APEL-T6 and APEL-T7 entrance criteria for all our homegrown Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree programmes. Our aim is to facilitate individuals who have work experience but without conventional tertiary credentials an option to pursue academic education. This effort is to ensure that higher educational opportunities are extended and accessible to adult learners to progress in the context of lifelong learning while improving their quality of life.

What is APEL?

A systematic process that involves identification of knowledge gained, documentation of evidence and assessment of prior experential learning to determine the extent to which an individual has achieved the desired learning outcomes for access to a programme of study and award of credits.

WHAT IS APEL.A?

Accreditation of prior experiential learning for the purposes of admission/access into a programme of study under the various Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) levels.

WHY APEL?

APEL established to provide an alternative entry to those who have less formal education sufficient to pursue higher. APEL encourages individuals to improve their knowledge continually leading to the award of a formal qualification certificate. This in turn will provide a better chance in the career development of the individual.

AMU APPLICABLE PROGRAMMES

This applies only to selected programmes

Bachelor Degree (T6)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)

MQA/FA 1737 | R2/340/6/0207

Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours)

MQA/FA 11416 | N/0411/6/0055

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

MQA/PA 14329 | N/482/6/0215

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Healthcare Management

A9630 | R2/723/6/0103

Master Degree (T7)

Master of Science in Healthcare Management

A9905 | R3/0910/7/0021

Master in Business Administration (General) 

MQA/FA 2819 | R2/340/7/0230

Master in Business Administration – Open & Distance Learning (ODL)

MQA/FA 14586 | NDL/340/7/0781

APEL.A ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor LEVEL

Malaysian citizen/ expatriate working in Malaysia


Must be 21 years old and above


Possessed relevant working experience


Pass the APEL.A Assessment


master LEVEL

Malaysian citizen/ expatriate working in Malaysia


Must be 30 years old and above


Possessed education qualification equivalent to university entry qualifications such as ‘A-Level’, ‘STPM’, Pre-University certificate, Diploma or equivalent


More than 5 years of working experience


Pass the APEL.A Assessment


5 Steps for Apply for Apel.a

Step 1

Verify Your Eligibility

Step 2

Submit Your Application

Step 3

Prepare for the Test

Step 4

Sit for the Assessment

Step 5

Pass the Exam and Enrol

Bachelors (APEL.A Level 6):

  • You must be at least 21 years old or above when applying.
  • Must have relevant work experience or prior experiential learning.

Masters (APEL.A Level 7):

  • You must be at least 30 years old or above when applying.
  • Must possess STPM / Diploma / A-Levels or an equivalent qualification.
  • Must have relevant work experience or prior experiential learning.

Registration Fee

  • Bachelor = RM370
  • Masters = RM560
Once you have submitted your application, it’s time to start preparing for the assessment. Don’t worry about finding study materials. We will offer comprehensive resources and support to guide you toward success.
Assessment Component Bachelors Masters
Aptitude Test Subjects:
Bahasa Malaysia
English Language
Numeral Literacy
General Knowledge & Critical Thinking
Digital Literacy		 30% weightage
40 MCQs (10 per subject)
Required competency level: SPM or equivalent
2hr		 40% weightage
75 MCQs and 5 essay questions (all subjects)
Required competency level: Diploma or equivalent
2hr 30min
Work Experience Portfolio / Prior Experiential Learning 70% weightage 40% weightage
Interview Not required 20% weightage
Upon successful completion of all assessment components, you can now apply for your preferred programme of study.

5 Steps for Apply for Apel.a

Step 1

Verify Your Eligibility

Bachelors (APEL.A Level 6):

  • You must be at least 21 years old or above when applying.
  • Must have relevant work experience or prior experiential learning.

Masters (APEL.A Level 7):

  • You must be at least 30 years old or above when applying.
  • Must possess STPM / Diploma / A-Levels or an equivalent qualification.
  • Must have relevant work experience or prior experiential learning.

Step 2

Submit Your Application

Registration Fee

  • Bachelor = RM370
  • Masters = RM560

Step 3

Prepare for the Test
Once you have submitted your application, it’s time to start preparing for the assessment. Don’t worry about finding study materials. We will offer comprehensive resources and support to guide you toward success.

Step 4

Sit for the Assessment
Assessment Component Bachelors Masters
Aptitude Test Subjects:
Bahasa Malaysia
English Language
Numeral Literacy
General Knowledge & Critical Thinking
Digital Literacy		 30% weightage
40 MCQs (10 per subject)
Required competency level: SPM or equivalent
2hr		 40% weightage
75 MCQs and 5 essay questions (all subjects)
Required competency level: Diploma or equivalent
2hr 30min
Work Experience Portfolio / Prior Experiential Learning 70% weightage 40% weightage
Interview Not required 20% weightage

Step 5

Pass the Exam and Enrol
Upon successful completion of all assessment components, you can now apply for your preferred programme of study.

ENROLL WITH YOUR EXPERIENCE THROUGH APEL​ WITH US NOW

Apply with APEL today

HAVE A QUESTION?

CONTACT US

Asia Metropolitan University (Cyberjaya campus)

Unit 3, Level 1, Tower Block, University of Cyberjaya, Persiaran Bestari,
63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor

Email us at: apeladmission@amu.edu.my 

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