Programmes and Entry Requirements

• TAR College offers programmes through 5 Academic Schools, namely School of Arts & Science, School of Business Studies, School of Technology, School of Social Science & Humanities and School of Pre-University Studies.

  The College offers a wide spectrum of programme ranging from Chemistry & Biology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Microelectronics, Food Science, Sport & Exercise Science, Engineering, Built Environment,  Accounting, Corporate   Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Creative Arts, Hospitality Management, Mass Communication, Counseling to Psychology and Pre-University programmes.

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• Level of Study/Programme	General Entry Requirement
  Diploma*	SPM with minimum 5 relevant credits. Pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English Language OR Relevant TARC Certificate or other similar Certificate accredited by MQA.
  Certificate	SPM with minimum 3 relevant credits. Pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English Language.
  Cambridge GCE A Levels	SPM/GCE O Level/equivalent with minimum 5 relevant credits which must include English Language. Pass in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.

  *For Diploma in Architecture, Food Science, Graphic Design & Entrepreneurship programme, students must obtain a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.

• Level of Study	Duration
  Diploma*	2 years
  Certificate	1 year 4 months
  Pre-University	1½ years

  * For Diploma in Architecture, the programme duration is 3 years.
  *For Diploma programmes in Engineering and other Built Environment programmes, there is an additional 3 months industrial placement.

• Level of Study/Programme	Estimated Total Fees
  Diploma	RM11,200 to RM13,200
  Certificate	RM7,500 to RM7,800
  Cambridge GCE A Levels • Science • Arts	RM15,300 RM12,100

  The amount of fees varies from programme to programme depending on the number of credits.

• Payment of fees are on a semester basis.

• For admission into the diploma programme, the 5 relevant credits MUST be taken from ONE (1) SPM sitting. With 4 credits, you are eligible to be considered into the Certificate programme.

• You may still be considered for the Business Studies programme by taking up the TARC AELE0364 English Language (1119 Level) course. The duration of the TARC AELE0364 English Language (1119 Level) course is one month. Classes are conducted from January to April.

• You are advised to register early if you are interested to use the AELE0364 English Language (1119 Level) results to fulfill the SPM English Language requirement for admission into the College programmes for April Intake.

• The basic entry requirement into TARC programmes is SPM. STPM/A Level   holders will be considered into Diploma Year 1.

  Students with a principal pass in the relevant STPM/A Level subjects   and   pursuing the relevant diploma programmes may be eligible for course   exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

  Applicants with the following qualifications may be   eligible for some   course exemptions in the relevant diploma programmes:-

    a) LCCI Higher Diploma (Level 3)

    b) Certified Accounting Technician (CAT – ACCA)

    c) Certificate in Business Accounting (CBA – CIMA)

    d) Certificate in Corporate Administration (CCA – ICSA)
  
    Applicants with MUET/IELTS/TOEFL may be eligible for exemption from   English Language course(s).

• Generally, students applying for credit transfer/advanced standing must have successfully completed their programme and have good academic standing at   the previous institution.  Transfer of credits will only be awarded for previously   attempted programmes that earned good grades and having comparable contents to the programme at TARC.

• Applications must be submitted to the Kuala Lumpur Main Campus with the following documents: -

• i) Application for Admissions on Credit Transfer/Advanced Standing’ form (obtainable at any TAR College campuses)
  ii) Certified true copy of SPM result slip/certificate
  iii) Certificate awarded *
  iv) The programme structure *
  v) The programme syllabi *
  vi) Full academic transcript *
  vii) Samples of past examination papers *
  viii )Certificate/letter on Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) Accreditation of the programme*

• * Duly certified by the Registrar or Dean/Academic Head of the Faculty/ School of the institution where the applicant has completed his/her programme.

• Applications submitted without the above documents will be processed for normal admission without any consideration given for credit transfer/advanced standing.

Application & Registration

• The April 2013 Intake is in progress now. Applicants are to apply using their actual SPM/STPM/A Level results. Forecast results are not accepted.

• I) Online application

• II) Any TARC campuses

• III) TARC Open Days/TARC booth at education fairs/roadshows

• IV) UTAR Petaling Jaya/Bandar Sungai Long Campus

• Click http://www.tarc.edu.my/admissions/main.htm#appprocess

• The application closing date for the April Intake is normally 2 weeks after  release of the SPM results

• Your completed application and the required documents together with application fee must be submitted to the campus of your first choice of programme.

• Submission to a campus other than the first choice of campus may delay  the processing of your application.

• An acknowledgement card will be posted/returned to you as proof of receipt of  your application.

  You may also check your application status at Application Status Enquiry

• Short  Message Service (SMS) will be sent to successful applicants. You may check your application status at Application Status Enquiry.

• Applicants will also be notified on the result of their applications by post.

   

• The earliest batch of offer for April intake will be made about 2 weeks after   the SPM results are  announced.

• You may print the offer letter on-line at Application Status Enquiry and follow the instruction for payment stated in “Guidelines on Payment of Fees (for students who print offer letter online”  

• I) By Cash at Public Bank branches throughout Malaysia.

• II) By Public Bank e-banking (applicable only to students/payors who are account holders of the Savings Account or     Current Account maintained    with Public Bank, and who have registered as a valid PBeBank.com user.

• III) By Public Bank debit card or credit card/Bank Draft/Postal Order at Bursary, TARC Kuala Lumpur Main Campus      or Branch Campus that student has been offered into. 

• SMS on the student registration number will also be sent to the student three working days after payment of fees.

• Alternatively, students who have paid fees at Public Bank or through Public Bank e-banking  can check their student registration number three working  days after payment of fees.

  For  payment of fees through TARC Bursary, the student registration number   is printed on  the validated offer letter of admission/student bill.

• The Orientation programme begins with Mass Call. Students are required to   attend the Mass Call as stated in the ‘Mass Call Schedule’ attached with the   offer letter. Click FAQ for Orientation for more details

Programme/Campus Transfer

• Task	Time
  Step 1 Complete  the programme transfer form & submit to Admission Office of your campus (with copy of offer letter and SPM results)	Due date for application is second Friday after the commencement of lectures
  Step 2 Check with Admission Office on outcome of application & collect transfer approval/rejection letter	3 working days from the date of submission of form

  Students applying for transfer must continue to attend classes in their current programme while waiting for the outcome of application.

• The transfer application form is obtainable from your School’s office.

• Task	Time
  Step 1 Complete the programme transfer form & submit to Admission Office of your campus (with copy of offer letter and SPM results)	Due date of application is second Friday after the commencement of lectures.
  Step 2 Check with Admission Office on outcome of application & collect transfer approval/rejection letter	3 working days from the date of submission of form

• Students applying for transfer must continue to attend classes in their current programme while waiting for the outcome of application.

• As the Pahang Branch Campus does not conduct any Diploma programmes, Certificate graduates of the Pahang Branch Campus can continue to the relevant Diploma at the Kuala Lumpur Main Campus.

Withdrawal/Refund of Fees

• Students who wish to withdraw from his/her programme must

• » Complete a prescribed withdrawal form obtainable from the Division of Admissions & Credit Evaluation with the student ID card

• OR

• » Notify the Registrar in writing by clearly stating his/her name, registration number, programme, and reasons for withdrawal.

• Students who do not attend class or discontinue class attendance in a new semester without notifying the College of their withdrawal are liable to all fees due to the College for that semester and subsequently would be withdrawn from the College due to arrears of fees.

• The official date of withdrawal is the date the College receives the student’s withdrawal notification even if the student has stopped attending classes earlier.

• BEFORE the commencement of programme

• 50% refund of tuition fee, special administration fee and laboratory/workshop fee (where applicable), facilities and resource fee (applicable only to KL Main Campus students).
  There will be no refund of registration fee, orientation & activity fee and College development fee.

• AFTER the commencement of programme

• There is strictly no refund of all fees paid if notification of withdrawal is received after the commencement of programme.

• For students who pay and register AFTER the commencement of the programme, there is strictly no refund of all fees paid upon withdrawal from   the programme.

• Caution money (less any liabilities) may only be refunded on application after a student has completed or withdrawn from his/her last programme of study at the College, subject to student’s satisfactory conduct.

• The application for the refund shall be made within one year from the date of completion or withdrawal from the College, failing which, the said caution money shall be deemed as donation to the TARC Student Loan Fund.

Scholarship and Loans

• I) TARC Merit Scholarship
  II) TARC - The Star Education Fund Scholarship
  III) TARC - Nanyang Tertiary Education Fund Scholarship
  IV) TARC - Sin Chew Daily Education Fund
  V) TARC Bursary for State/National Players

• Please click here for other scholarships and grants.

• Types of Financial Assistance	Amount (RM) (per annum)	Interest
  TARC Student Loan Fund	1,500 – 10,000	0%
  PTPTN Loan	Up to maximum 7,000	1%

  Please click here for other loans.

  EPF Withdrawal
  Your parents can also apply for withdrawal of their EPF money to finance your education. The application forms can be downloaded at http://www.kwsp.gov.my.

• I) TARC Student Loan Fund
  Application forms can be downloaded at http://web3.tarc.edu.my/v1/sad/Index.html at the beginning of first and second semester. Only full-time Certificate and Diploma students are eligible to apply for the loan.

  II) PTPTN Loan
  Applications is to be made through www.ptptn.gov.my/gateway/. Notices will be placed on notice boards at the Student Affairs Department to inform students regarding the dates for the application and submission exercise for each semester.

• For any enquiries regarding financial assistance, please contact the Student Affairs Department.

Hostel Accommodation

• Hostel accommodation is available at the Kuala Lumpur Main Campus. It is a   5-minute walk from the campus and it can accommodate 2,000 students. The   hostel accommodation is on a twin-sharing  basis. It has amenities such as   cafeteria, convenience and stationary shops, study rooms, launderette, public   telephones and ATM machines. A 24-hour in-house security is also provided. The hostel fee is approximately RM183 per month and payable on semester   basis.

  The hostel room is allocated upon submission of application on a first-come-  first-served basis. Students can also find alternative accommodation in many   housing estates around the Main Campus.

  For Branch Campuses, accommodations are available in residential areas around the campus. Click the accommodation icon on the main menu to select the branch campus.

  Information and advertisements on availability of rooms are regularly disseminated on notice boards in the respective campuses.

• Applications can be made as soon as you register (by payment of fees) as a student of the Main Campus.

  *Hostel application form may be obtained from:-
  I) Student Affairs Department or the Hostel Management Office.
  II) Download the Hostel Application Form.

• * However applications are subject to vacancies available.

Others

• Kelana Jaya Line (Putra LRT)
  To Wangsa Maju station or Taman Melati station.

• Rapid KL Bus
  No. U24 (from Bukit Bintang, Lebuh Ampang, Central Market )

• Metro Bus
  No. 49 (from Central Market).

• College bus services are available for students at the Penang, Perak, Johor and KL Main Campus to nearby residential areas. For details on bus route and schedule, log on to here

• The College assists graduates to seek employment as follows: -

• I) Student Development & Career Services (SDCS) - Career Centre, located in the Student Affairs Department, Kuala Lumpur Main Campus – to let students know on the current employers’ portfolio and requirements.

• II) Notice Boards - through the Student Job Placement Notice Boards of Student Affairs Department and the Schools’ notice boards.

• III) TARCGET JOBS Online – this is the students’ intranet job search job portal.

• IV) Career Fairs – employers come to recruit TARC graduates and for manpower planning at the College annual Career Fairs, normally held in March and November.

• The Student Affairs Department provides the facilities and support services to enable students to experience a holistic and integrated learning in their   programme of studies. These services include student development, job placement, counselling (personal & career), sports and recreation, co-curricular activities, student societies, financial assistance, accommodation,   transportation, personal accident, insurance and security.

• TARC campus is fully fenced and manned by security guards 24 hours. The populated areas of the college campus are well lit. Further lighting improvements are being made, including increasing the level of brightness in parking lots, basketball courts, volleyball courts and along pathways frequently travelled by students. The College also installed CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) at the entrance to the College and along pathways frequently travelled by students.

• To provide awareness on safety issues, the orientation programme for students includes personal safety and crime prevention briefings and leaflets.

• Students can approach the Student Affairs Department in case they need to highlight any security and safety concerns. The College also encourages the students to report any suspicious character or behaviour within the campus or in the vicinity of college so that appropriate action can be taken to prevent any untoward incident.

• In the event of any security breach or crime involving our students, our staff and qualified counsellors are available to render assistance. This could be in the form of taking the students to seek urgent medical treatment, informing family members and making police reports. Immediate and follow-up counselling is given to alleviate any distress that may arise.