ADMISSION BY APEL.A

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North Borneo University College (NBUC) is one of higher education provider that has been invited by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) to establish and operate as APEL.A Assessment Center.

For programmes at the undergraduate and master's level, applicants who want to enroll in their chosen programme at North Borneo University College but do not meet the minimal academic standards listed in the standard entry requirements may apply for admittance utilising the APEL evaluation process.

APEL.A certification can only be used for the purpose of applicants furthering their studies in the chosen field, which should be relevant to their prior learning. It is not equivalent to the knowledge and competencies of a particular academic degree programme at an MQF level. The certification cannot be used for the purpose of seeking employment.

North Borneo University College’s (NBUC) APEL.A Assessment Centre appointed by MQA to receive and process APEL applications for admission to the Certificate (APEL T-3), Diploma (APEL T-4), Bachelor’s Degree (APEL T-6) and Master’s Degree (by Coursework and Mixed Mode (APEL T-7) programs.


Certificate
(APEL T-3)
Diploma
(APEL T-4)
Bachelor's Degree
(APEL T-6)
Master’s Degree by Coursework and Mixed Mode
(APEL T-7)

For any inquiries please contact us at :

APEL.A Assessment Centre
North Borneo University College
Wisma Angkatan Hebat, 1 Borneo, Jalan Sulaman,
88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Phone: 088-218 230 | Fax : 088-486 249

CERTIFICATE
(APEL.A T-3)

  • A Malaysian citizen
  • More than 19 years of age in the year of application
  • Possess relevant work experience
  • Passed the APEL.A assessment for certificate level
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DIPLOMA
(APEL.A T-4)

  • A Malaysian citizen
  • More than 20 years of age in the year application
  • Possess relevant work experience
  • Passed the APEL.A assessment for Diploma level

BACHELOR
(APEL.A T-6)

  • A Malaysian citizen/ an expatriate working in Malaysia/ an expatriate's family members
  • More than 21 years of age in the year of application
  • Possess relevant work experience
  • Passed the APEL.A assessment for Bachelor's level

MASTER COURSEWORK AND MIXED MODE
(APEL.A T-7)

  • A Malaysian citizen/ an expatriate working in Malaysia/ an expatriate's family members
  • More than 30 years of age in the year of application
  • Possess at least STPM/Diploma/equivalent qualifications
  • Possess relevant work experience
For any inquiries please contact us at:

APEL.A Assessment Centre
North Borneo University College,
Wisma Angkatan Hebat, 1 Borneo, Jalan Sulaman,
88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Phone : 088-218 230 | Fax: 088 486 249
APEL.A certification determines the eligibility of an applicant to apply for admission into a master’s by coursework and mixed mode, bachelor’s, diploma or certificate programme at North Borneo University College. Given the fact that APEL.A assessment may take as long as two (2) to four (4) months, applicants are advised to apply for APEL.A certification 6 months prior to the date of admission on any interested programme that equivalent. An APEL.A certification qualifies the applicant to apply for admission to any programme in North Borneo University College.
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APEL.A application can be submitted via MQA’s APEL Portal (https://www2.mqa.gov.my/apel_a). After done the registration, the APEL portal address is,as given in the email from MQA titled “Permohonan penilaian APEL bagi tujuan kemasukan ke” “North Borneo University College” in which applicants need to register through this website (https://www.nbuc.edu.my/ape-a-application-form/). The application / registration form is the evidence to be presented for North Borneo University College’s verification and validation process.
PRE-ASSESSMENT
i. Self-Assessment
In deciding whether or not to undertake APEL, applicants will need to consider the fact that it is a highly individualised process which will require the use of their skills such as self-motivation, reflection and time management. Applicants must first ensure that the basic entry requirements set. Apart from being a Malaysian / an expatriate working in Malaysia / an expatriate’s family member as well as meeting the age and academic qualification requirements (only master’s level admission require academic qualification), applicants must also assess the relevancy of their prior learning experience whether there is a match between their prior experience or certificated learning and the competencies. It is important for the applicant to understand the learning needs of the desired programme. If the applicant feels he has the potential to pursue a level of study (Master’s, Bachelor’s, Diploma or Certificate) and have met the basic requirements, the applicant may apply to be assessed through APEL.A.

ii. Application Process
Applicants must complete an application form. The application form and the APEL assessment fee, in the form of a bank draft made payable to BORNEO EDUEXCEL SDN BHD should be submitted to the APEL.A Assessment Centre. The University of Geomatika Malaysia will contact the applicant after receipt of the application form and the bank draft / payment prove. Subsequently, the date and location for taking the aptitude test will be set. Registration and application processes of APEL.A assessment or Master’s and Bachelor’s levels starts in North Borneo University College and will be directed to the APEL.A Assessment Centre.
For any inquiries please contact us at:

APEL.A Assessment Centre
North Borneo University College,
Wisma Angkatan Hebat, 1 Borneo, Jalan Sulaman,
88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone: 088-218 230 | Fax: 088-486 249

a) For Certificate and Diploma, the APEL.A Assessment comprises of

  • Portfolio (No weightage % but compulsory to submit for Experiences and Working years’ evidence)
  • Aptitude Test (100%)

b) For Bachelor Level, the APEL (A) Assessment comprises of

  • Portfolio (70%)
  • Aptitude Test (30%)

c) For Master Level, the APEL (A) Assessment comprises of

  • Portfolio (50%)
  • Aptitude Test (40%)
  • Interview (10%)
For any inquiries please contact us at:

APEL.A Assessment Centre
North Borneo University College,
Wisma Angkatan Hebat, 1 Borneo, Jalan Sulaman,
88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone : 088-218 230 | Fax : 088486246
1. The fee rates set out in the A candidate charge setting are as follows;
Level
Total Fee (Malaysian Citizen)
*Including APEL.A MQA Certificate
Total Fee (Expatriate)
APEL A. T-3 (Certificate)
RM 175
-
APEL A. T-4 (Diploma)
RM 175
-
APEL A. T-6 (Bachelor)
RM 270
USD500.00
APEL A. T-7 (Master)
RM 390
USD750.00
2. The fee rates for appeal process
No
Charges
Total Fee (Malaysian Citizen)
Total Fee (Expatriate)
1
Resit Aptitude Test
RM 155
USD500.00
2
Resubmission Portfolio
Rm 80
USD500.00
3
Appeal
RM 155
USD500.00
3. The certificate issuance charges for candidates A
No
Charges
Total Fee (Malaysian Citizen)
Total Fee (Expatriate)
1
Certificate issuance
RM 20
USD500.00
2
Replacement Certificate
Rm 50
USD 100.00
3
Certificate Delivery Post*
RM 15
USD 30.00
*If there is a need to send the certificate to an overseas address, current overseas postage charges will apply.
For any inquiries please contact us at :

APEL.A Assessment Centre
North Borneo University College
Wisma Angkatan Hebat, 1 Borneo, Jalan Sulaman,
88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Phone: 088-218 230 | Fax : 088-486 249

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