Students from recognised local or foreign IPTA (Public Institution of Higher Learning)/ IPTS who are studying at the first degree level may apply to study in this university and if successful, can be considered for unit exemptions subject to the following conditions:
i. Courses taken in the previous IPT are equivalent (at least 50% of the course must be the same) with courses offered in USM.

ii. Students taking courses at advanced diploma level in IPT that is recognised to be equivalent to the first degree course at USM, may be considered for unit exemption as in (c)(i).

iii. The total maximum unit exemption allowed should not exceed one third of the total unit requirement for graduation.