APEL.A enables individuals with work experience to pursue higher education if they lack the formal academic qualifications needed for normal entry into university programmes.
Use your prior learning experience to fulfil the admission criteria for Veritas University College’s (VUC) undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The APEL.A approach will systematically identify, document and assess your prior experiences to determine whether you possess the required aptitude for entry into your chosen programme of study.
VUC is an MQA-approved APEL.A Assessment Centre. APEL.A is available to all Malaysians to support the nation’s efforts to enhance its human capital capacity. It could also be a catalyst for elevating people’s productivity and income.
APEL.A enables individuals with work experience to pursue higher education if they lack the formal academic qualifications needed for normal entry into university programmes.
Use your prior learning experience to fulfil the admission criteria for Veritas University College’s (VUC) undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The APEL.A approach will systematically identify, document and assess your prior experiences to determine whether you possess the required aptitude for entry into your chosen programme of study.
VUC is an MQA-approved APEL.A Assessment Centre. APEL.A is available to all Malaysians to support the nation’s efforts to enhance its human capital capacity. It could also be a catalyst for elevating people’s productivity and income.
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Diploma
- You should be over 20 years old in the year of application.
- You should show evidence of relevant work experience / prior experiential learning.
Bachelor
- You should be over 21 years old in the year of application.
- You should show evidence of relevant work experience / prior experiential learning.
Master
- You should be over 30 years old in the year of application.
- You should possess STPM/Diploma/A-Levels or equivalent qualification.
- You should show evidence of relevant work experience / prior experiential learning.
Assessment Component | Description: | |||
Bachelor | Master | |||
Aptitude Test | Subjects:
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Portfolio to show evidence of work experience/prior experiential learning | 70% weightage | 50% weightage | ||
Interview | Not required | 10% weightage |
Diploma
- You should be over 20 years old in the year of application.
- You should show evidence of relevant work experience / prior experiential learning.
Bachelor
- You should be over 21 years old in the year of application.
- You should show evidence of relevant work experience / prior experiential learning.
Master
- You should be over 30 years old in the year of application.
- You should possess STPM/Diploma/A-Levels or equivalent qualification.
- You should show evidence of relevant work experience / prior experiential learning.
Assessment Component | Description: | |||
Bachelor | Master | |||
Aptitude Test | Subjects:
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Portfolio to show evidence of work experience/prior experiential learning | 70% weightage | 50% weightage | ||
Interview | Not required | Not required |
What is your next step?
Apply in person at any of out Veritas Learning Centres or register with the link provided.

Instruction:
1. Applicants must first register on MQA’s APEL Portal at https://www2.mqa.gov.my/apel_a/ and choose Veritas University College (VUC) as the APEL Assessment Centre (PPA).
2. Applicants must thereafter complete below VUC’s APEL.A Application form for further necessary action by VUC’s APEL.A Unit.
Instruction:
1. Applicants must first register on MQA’s APEL Portal at https://www2.mqa.gov.my/apel_a/ and choose Veritas University College (VUC) as the APEL Assessment Centre (PPA).
2. Applicants must thereafter complete below VUC’s APEL.A Application form for further necessary action by VUC’s APEL.A Unit.