PETALING JAYA: Applications to enrol in public institutions of higher learning for the 2026/2027 academic session, via UPUonline, for foundation, certificate, diploma and degree programmes, will open from Jan 29 until March 23.
The Higher Education Ministry, in a statement on Thursday (Jan 22), said applications were open for admission to 20 public universities, 36 polytechnics, 106 community colleges and two institutions from the Mara higher education division (Mara BPK).
Applications are open for holders of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), or those with equivalent qualifications, for all academic programmes for the first phase of the application, while only programmes without interviews and/or tests are open for phase two (only for STPM or equivalent holders).
"All qualified candidates are urged to seize this opportunity to pursue higher education.
“A total of 363 study programmes are offered to SPM graduates, and 1,146 study programmes are offered to STPM/equivalent graduates by public universities, polytechnics, community colleges, and Mara BPK nationwide," the statement read.
The Higher Education Ministry also said the purchase of the UPUOnline PIN number could be made through Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) at 387 BSN branch counters, 843 BSN Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), and myBSN Internet Banking starting Jan 28 before submitting an application.
"BSN will issue the PIN number along with a copy of the payment receipt.
“Applicants are also requested to ensure that the payment slip is kept for reference and proof of a valid purchase,” it added.
For more information, call the IPTA student admission division at 03–8684 2363, email upu@mohe.gov.my or forward any questions directly to the student admission division, located at the Higher Education Department, Level 4, Menara 2, Jalan P5/6, Presint 5, 62000, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya.
