Albukhary International University Scholarship Application for Undergraduates October Intake 2026 is Open.
The Albukhary Scholarship Programme was developed in 2005 with the sole intention of providing a lifeline to the underprivileged through granting them access to higher education, at no cost. Open to Malaysians and International Students, the Albukhary Scholarship nurtures a community in which character building is achieved through an emphasis on community service.
Founded in 2010, Universiti Antarabangsa AlBukhary (AlBukhary International University) is a private higher education institution located in the small city of Alor Setar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Kedah. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia), Universiti Antarabangsa AlBukhary (AiU) is a coeducational higher education institution. Universiti Antarabangsa AlBukhary (AiU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following age requirements at the time of application:
Local applicants: 17 to 22 years old
International applicants: 17 to 20 years old
This requirement applies to Foundation and Undergraduate programmes.
Minimum entry requirement
Foundation in Computing – A pass in SPM or GCSE O Level or equivalent with a minimum of 5 credits inclusive of English and Mathematics
Foundation in Arts – A pass in SPM or equivalent with a minimum of 5 credits in any subjects
A pass in STPM or A Level or equivalent with a minimum of 3 Principal E and credits in English and Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent
Undergraduate program – A pass in STPM/Diploma/Foundation/Matriculation/A Level or equivalent with a CGPA of 2.8 and above
Scholarships requirement
Single marital status
Household income based on the following categories:
Category 1 (Sabah & Sarawak): RM2400 and below
Category 2 (Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Pulau Pinang, Terengganu): RM2900 and below
Category 3 (Selangor, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur/Putrajaya/Labuan): RM5300 and below
Category 4 (International): USD300 and below
You are required to fulfill the English requirement to study in Albukhary International University.
There are several ways to fulfill the English requirement such as:
Type of English Test
Minimum score for Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) (Honours), Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) (Human Resource Management), Bachelor of Social Development (Honours), Bachelor of Economics (Honours), Bachelor of Politics and International Relations (Honours), Bachelor of Business Administration with Computer Science (Honours)
Minimum score for Bachelor of Finance (Islamic Finance) (Honours)
Minimum score for Bachelor of Elementary Education (Honours), Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (Honours), Bachelor of Media and Communication (Honours), Bachelor in Computer Science (Honours), Bachelor in Data Science (Honours)
MUET
International student: Band 4
Malaysian student: Band 2
International student: Band 4
Malaysian student: Band 3
International student: Band 3.5
Malaysian student: Band 2
IELTS
Overall Band 5.5
Overall Band 6
Overall Band 5
TOEFL iBT
Total score: 46
Total score: 60
Total score: 46
*Please be informed that Albukhary International University adopted a 2 years validity for IELTS/TOEFL iBT and 5 years validity for MUET – first day of course registration (Week 1 Day 1)
English speaking country: If you are from Uganda, Nigeria, Gambia, Tanzania, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Liberia, the English requirement might be waived subject to the University assessment.
English Language Preparatory Programme: You will be required to enrol into our English Language Preparatory Programme under the Language Centre if you have yet to fulfill the English requirement. This programme is designed to equip you with the preparation to sit for the English Proficiency test which is IELTS. Upon completion of this programme, you are required to sit for the English proficiency test and meet the minimum requirements as listed above.
Please take some time to understand all these requirements.
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We will send you an offer package that will consist of:
Programme Offer Letter
Terms and Conditions of Admission
Document Certification Requirements
Passport photo guidelines
Depending on your English test result, you may also receive a Conditional Offer letter to fulfill the English requirement. You will be required to complete the English preparatory programme. Further details can be found here in English requirement section.
* Please note that the programme’s offer is final, and the University will not entertain any request for a change of programme.
Application Process
Required Documents:
Go to Albukhary International University on aiu.edu.my to apply
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