Navigating UPUOnline

GETTING a place to study at a tertiary institution is big step in advancing one’s education. Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) school-leavers must give thought to their education pathway after secondary school.

The process begins with the submission of entry applications via the Central University Admission Unit (UPU) online portal.

Every year the Student Enrolment Management Division gets queries from students who have 4As or 5As but were unsuccessful at gaining a place at university while others with fewer distinctions were accepted.

Or one has a CGPA of 3.75 for STPM and wants to read law but failed to gain entry while another with a CGPA of 3.60 is successful.

Haslinda Yahya, the student enrolment management division principal assistant

Stop asking ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’. Instead, ask ‘How do you want me to help you to achieve your dream career?’.

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