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Student Intake Dates for 2022

Programmes	Registration Date
Foundation in Science Foundation in Business	22 June (Wed) 27 July (Wed) *24 Aug (Wed)
Dip.in Nursing Dip. Electrical & Electronic Engineering Dip. in Physiotherapy	22 June (Wed) 12 Oct (Wed)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)	03 Aug(Wed) 12 Oct (Wed)
BSc. (Hons) in Finance & Management BSc. (Hons) in Business & Marketing BSc. (Hons) Management Information Systems BSc. (Hons) Accounting & Finance BSc. Biotechnology BSc. (Hons) Bioinformatics	09 Mar (Wed) 03 Aug (Wed) 12 Oct (Wed)
B.Eng (Hons) in E &E Engineering BSc. (Hons) Biomedical Sciences	25 May (Wed) 03 Aug (Wed) 12 Oct (Wed)
Bachelor of Nursing Science (Hons) Bachelor of Computer Science	12 Oct (Wed)
Bachelor of Pharmacy Bachelor of Dental Surgery Bachelor of Dental Technology MBBS	05 Oct (Wed)
Diploma in Business Management Diploma in Finance Diploma in Biotechnology	22 June (Wed) 12 Oct (Wed)
Healthcare Assistant	9 Feb (Wed) 22 Jun (Wed) 12 Oct (Wed)
Post Basic in Critical Care	04 April (Mon)
Post Basic Renal Nursing	18 Feb (Fri) 26 Aug (Fri)
Emergency Medical Technical Course	11 May (Wed)
Master of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy)	04 Feb (Fri) 03 Aug (Wed)
Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal)	21 Nov (Mon)
MBA General	17 Jan (Mon) 16 May (Mon) 12 Sept (Mon)
MSc Human Anatomy MSc Medical Physiology	15 Feb (Tues)
MSc Management MSc Biotechnology MSc Microbiology MSc Biochemistry MSc Pharmacy PhD Biotechnology PhD Microbiology PhD Pharmacy PhD Medical Biochemistry	All year around application

* Last updated on 13th April 2022 (Rev_05). Students are responsible for verifying the information by contacting the University’s Admissions and Records Division (SARD).

Full Scholarship

Description	Foundation In Business Foundation In Science (leading to Engineering, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics & Dental Technology)
Minimum Requirement	Foundation in Business – with min 5 C’s (including English) in SPM Foundation in Science (leading to Engineering, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics) – with min 5C’s (including any 2 science subject and mathematics) in SPM
How to Apply	Foundation in Business & Foundation in Science (Leading To Engineering) – Automatically upon Registration. Foundation in Science (leading to Nursing, Physiotherapy, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics & Dental Technology) – Automatically upon Registration. Limited Seats Available

Top Achiever Scholarship

Description	Foundation In Science (leading to Medicine / Pharmacy / Dentistry)
Minimum Requirement	For SPM leaver: Any 4A’s = 40% Any 5A’s – 7A’s = 50% 10A’s – 60% 9A+ and above is 100% scholarship For O-Level leaver: Any 4A’s = 40% 5A’s -7A’s = 50% 8A’s – 60% 8A* and above is 100% scholarship The deduction is from the tuition fee RM 10,800.00
How to Apply	Apply via Scholarship form within the first week after intake. Forms available during intake day at the registration booth as well as the Marketing Division.

Description

Foundation In Science (leading to Medicine / Pharmacy / Dentistry)

Minimum Requirement

For SPM leaver:

Any 4A’s = 40%
Any 5A’s – 7A’s = 50%
10A’s – 60%
9A+ and above is 100% scholarship

For O-Level leaver:

Any 4A’s = 40%
5A’s -7A’s = 50%
8A’s – 60%
8A* and above is 100% scholarship

The deduction is from the tuition fee RM 10,800.00

How to Apply

Apply via Scholarship form within the first week after intake. Forms available during intake day at the registration booth as well as the Marketing Division.

Full Sponsorship

Description	Applicable For Diploma In Nursing Only
Minimum Requirement	Meeting entry requirement and interview
How to Apply	Selected student will be call for the interview for the full sponsorship program.

Rebate

Description	Diploma in Physiotherapy (RM2000.00) Diploma in Nursing (RM 8700.00) Bachelor of Science (Hons) Bioinformatics (RM9560.00) Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (RM4150.00)
Minimum Requirement	Meeting entry requirement
How to Apply	Automatically upon Registration

PTPTN Loan

Description	Applicable For All Diploma And Degree Program Only
Minimum Requirement	Students need to apply for the loan via online 2 weeks after the registration with the help of the University’s PTPTN staff.
How to Apply	Online Application after Registration

Financial Aids

EPF Request Form	Kindly submit the request form to Scholarship and Financial Support Unit for further Processing Download Here
Other Aids	LEMBAGA BIASISWA NEGERI KEDAH P.GANENDRA SCHOLARSHIP JPAN SABAH JPA SARAWAK SELANGOR STATE LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP KUOK FOUNDATION PENANG FUTURE FOUNDATION MIED LOAN SIN CHEW DAILY EDUCATION FUND MARA LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP
TUN SAMBANTHAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION	The Scholarship/Loan application forms can be obtained by WRITING to: The Executive Secretary Tun Sambathan Scholarship Foundation,c/o Koperasi NLFCS Berhad Wisma Tun Sambathan Jalan Sulaiman P.O. box 12133 50768 Kuala Lumpur

EPF Request Form

Kindly submit the request form to Scholarship and Financial Support Unit for further Processing
Download Here

Other Aids

TUN SAMBANTHAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

The Scholarship/Loan application forms can be obtained by WRITING to:

The Executive Secretary
Tun Sambathan Scholarship Foundation,c/o Koperasi NLFCS Berhad
Wisma Tun Sambathan
Jalan Sulaiman
P.O. box 12133
50768 Kuala Lumpur

For further info please contact:
Ms. Kayatri Krishnan
Scholarships & Financial Support Unit
Office Phone No.: +604 429 8109
Email: kayatri@aimst.edu.my

AIMST – Prospectus – 2022

General

Who are we?

The AIMST University, founded on 15 March 2001, is a private university established by the Maju Institute of Educational Development (MIED), the educational arm of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), a component party of the Barisan Nasional Government in Malaysia. Located in the northern Malaysian state of Kedah Darul Aman, the university is the brainchild of YB Dato’ Seri S. Samy Vellu, President of the MIC.

Where are we located?

Location of AIMST in Kedah – The permanent campus is in Semeling, which is about 20 kilometres from Alor Star, Kedah’s state capital. Sungai Petani is situated at the crossroads between the capital Kuala Lumpur and the legendary islands of Langkawi. Many attractions can be found in and around Sungai Petani. Click Here for location map.

Is AIMST University a private university? Do you confer your own degrees or conduct twinning programmes with some other universities?

AIMST University is a private university established in 2001 and is registered under the Malaysian Private Educational Institutions Act 1996. Being a full fledged university, AIMST University awards its own degrees for all courses. Transfer of credits to certain premier Australian universities for validated courses is also possible, as is the case with La Trobe University for Engineering courses, Griffith University for IT/Comp. Science courses and Queensland University of Technology for Biotechnology.

Are all the courses offered at AIMST University approved by the Malaysian Government?

Yes, all the courses offered at AIMST University are approved by LAN (National Accreditation Board, JPS (Dept. of Private Education in the Ministry of Education).

What is the entrance criterion for students to enter AIMST University programmes?

Selecting students at AIMST University is based purely on merit. Students must fulfill the minimum entry qualifications set by the University for its various programmes: Click Here to view entry requirement.

Accommodation

Does AIMST University provide hostel accommodation for students? If yes, what are the charges?

Yes, AIMST University does provide hostel accommodation for local as well as international students in campus residential areas. The cost is RM500 (Local)/RM600 (International) per month and this is inclusive of food (3 meals a day).

Can the students cook in their hostels?

No. Food will only be served at the AIMST University Cafeteria.

International Student

What is the procedure for an international student to enroll in AIMST University?

The application details are available from the website (please click here to download the application form). The International Student Office will process the application and send the details to the Immigration Department to obtain the Student Pass. (This process will take about 3 weeks, so all applications must be received at least 4 weeks preceding the intake date.)

Application can be emailed to choose@aimst.edu.my or via whatsapp to +60126953060

Can I still proceed to enroll without IELTS?

English is the medium of instruction in AIMSTUniversity; therefore it is a MUST for applicants to
demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:
• MUET / IELTS / TOEFL/ PTE (Academic) or equivalent. (Forthe minimum scores on the English Tests listed, please check the program specifications).
• Successfully completed a prior academic program which was conducted in the English medium
(supported with an official letter from the previous institution confirming on the medium of
instruction).

Can AIMST University provide airport pick-up service for international students?

Yes, upon arrival our university’s representative will be at KLIA/KLIA2 airport to receive you and proceed with your immigration clearance. You may choose to travel from KLIA/KLIA2 airport to our pick up point by any of the following method:
• Connecting flight to Penang airport (1 hr)
• ETS train to Sungai Petani station (4 hrs)
• Bus ride to Sungai Petani station (6 hrs)

Is it possible for international students to work on a part-time basis in Malaysia?

Yes, students are allowed to work during their holidays as per Ministry of Education Guidelines. However, AIMST University can also make arrangements for part-time work within the campus at other times.