Acadmic Requirements Candidates must meet either of the following requirements:

• SPM(V)/O Level: Pass with at least a 'C'grade (Credit) in 3 subjects
• STPM/A Level: Pass with a minimum of GPA of 2.0 (Grade C) in 1 subject
• UEC: Pass with at least a 'B' grade in 3 subjects
• SKM/KKM (Level 3): Pass SPM with at least a Credit in 1 subject and 'program pengukuhan' (if needed)
• KKM (Level 3): Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
• STAM: Pass (pangkat maqbul)
• Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government AND 
• Pass Music Audition

Music Audition Requirements Performance Audition (Auditions are conducted at least 1 month before the start of the semester):

• Duration: 15 minutes
• Memorization is strongly encouraged for scholarship application
• Classical Music: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (e.g. Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern)
• Classical Voice: 3 pieces of contrasting styles in at least two different languages (e.g. German, Italian, French, English, Chinese)
• Contemporary Music: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (preferably contemporary styles: jazz, pop, rock, Latin, popular styles, etc.)

Notes:

• String/woodwind/voice majors are required to bring along their own piano accompanist or request for one from the Institute. In this case, a fee will be charged. Contemporary music candidates may choose to use minus-one recordings to accompany their audition. Please bring your own laptop, tablet or other similar audio-playback device.
• The Institute will prepare a 1/8 - 1/8-inch audio connection.
• Composition majors are required to submit a portfolio of compositions and pass the audition on a major instrument

Aural Diagnostic Test: Repeat a melody and a rhythmic phrase from memory.

Theory Diagnostic Test: Topics include intervals, scales & key signatures.

• MUET: Band 2
• CEFR: B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)
• SPM English: Grade B+
• UEC English Language: Grade A2
• TOEFL IBT: 30-31
• IELTS: 4.0
• SPM English Language 1119/O Level/IGCSE: Grade C
• Cambridge English Qualification Test/Linguaskill: 140
• Pearson Test: 36
• Note: Candidates who scored lower than above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.