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Its main thrusts in the development of higher education are in the fields of Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Building Sciences & Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities and Education. USM is the only APEX University in  \nMalaysia, a special status accorded by the Ministry of Higher Education in 2008. The APEX (Accelerated Programme for Excellence) agenda among others is to propel the university to be one of the best institutions of higher learning in the world. USM is also a premium Research Intensive University in the country and has adopted an innovative approach to higher education, departing from the traditional faculty system to the broad-based school system.  \nThe University ina Garden  \nUSM Main Campus in Penang Island  \nUSM Campuses  \nGeneral Requirements  \nACADEMIC REQUIREMENT  \n• Completed 12 years of Primary and High School Education and  \n• Obtained High School Certificate (eg. A-Level, HSC, SMU, & Matayom Suksa 6 (Thailand), International Baccalaureate etc.) or  \n• Diploma in the related field  \nLANGUAGE REQUIREMENT  \n• IELTS / IELTS Online min. Band 5.0 or  \n• TOEFL iBT minimum score of 40 or  \n• TOEFL Essentials (Online) minimum score of 7.5 or  \n• Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) min. score of 154 or  \n• Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) min. score of 154 or  \n• Cambridge English : Linguaskill Online min. score of 154 or  \n• PTE Academic/ PTE Academic (Online) min. score of 47 or  \n• Malaysian University English Test (MUET) min. Band 3.5 or  \n• ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) ELS minimum score of 107 or  \n• Candidates from countries where English is the official language or  \n• Candidates from an institution using English as the medium of instruction and  \n• Passed with Credit in USM Intensive Preparatory Bahasa Malaysia Programme (for candidates pursuing programmes conducted in Malay Language)  \nNote:  \nYou are recommended to enrol in USM Intensive English Programme (IEP) as preparation courses before IELTS/TOEFL Test  \nFor more details, please visit: [http://www.ppblt.usm.my/index.php/program/intensive-english](http://www.ppblt.usm.my/index.php/program/intensive-english)  \nUNIVERSITY REQUIREMENT and /or Passed the USM interview  \n*For other qualifications, please refer [to](to www.admissions.usm.my)[ www.admissions.usm.my](to www.admissions.usm.my)  \nAnas Ahmed Hebish  \nEgypt  \nWhat Our Students Say  \n“  \nUSM offers top quality education and located at the heart of the beautiful island of Penang makes it a great opportunity for international students.  \nWith good links to the market and a high employability rate, the Mechanical Engineering programme is quite unique compared to other universities. This ensures the maintenance of the laboratories, lecture halls and student leisure rooms to the highest standard while providing great hands-on experience and software exposure.  \n”  \nFacilities &Services  \nThe facilities that USM provides for the students include:  \n• Free internet/wi-fi connection on campus  \n• Impressive museum and art gallery filled with world-class & state-of-the-art displays  \n• Lecture theatres and halls to facilitate classroom learning and teaching  \n• Banks, bookshops, pharmacies and shops to cater to the needs of students  \n• An outstanding research library with over one million references and an extensive network of electronic databases and internet access  \n• Student residences that accommodate their stay on campus  \n• A sport centre that is equipped with indoor and outdoor facilities that cater to students’ sports events and games  \n• Sports and recreational amenities like soccer","cbCaiiTc9jBmp0Mq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiTc9jBmp0Mq","pdf",49626513,12,"English","# General Requirements\n## Academic requirement\n## Language requirement\n# Facilities & Services\n# Accommodation\n## On-campus accommodation\n## Off-campus accommodation\n# Estimated Cost of Living","[{\"question\":\"What academic qualifications are required for international undergraduate applicants?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must complete 12 years of primary and high school education and obtain a high school certificate (e.g., A-Level, HSC, SMU, Matayom Suksa 6, International Baccalaureate) or hold a diploma in the related field.\"},{\"question\":\"What English tests and minimum scores are accepted?\",\"answer\":\"Accepted options include IELTS/IELTS Online (min. band 5.0), TOEFL iBT (min. 40), Cambridge CAE/CPE (min. 154), PTE Academic (min. 47), MUET (min. band 3.5), and others listed in the document.\"},{\"question\":\"How do accommodation options and costs work for international students?\",\"answer\":\"Students may choose on-campus accommodation (single or twin-sharing rooms) with rent listed from USD30–USD75 per month without meals, or off-campus accommodation within walking distance/within 3 km, with rent from USD75–USD125 per month per room excluding utility bills.\"}]","Undergraduate Studies for International Students - General Requirements - Language Requirement - Academic Requirement - Facilities & Services - Accommodation - Estimated Cost of Living | PDF",1790910992]