Programmes and Entry Requirements

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

  Please click here and then select the programme that you are interested in for more details. 

• Click here for the general progression route.

•   For other pathways to an overseas degree, please click here.

• Level of Study/Programme	General Entry Requirement
  Advanced Diploma	Relevant TARC Diploma or other similar Diploma accredited by MQA.
  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.
  STPM	SPM with minimum 3 relevant credits. Pass in Bahasa Malaysia.

  *Applicants with only a pass in SPM Bahasa Malaysia will be required to obtain at least a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia or pass in AEMS1022 Bahasa Malaysia before the award of Diploma.

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

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

   

• Level of Study/Programme	Estimated Total Fees
  Advanced Diploma	RM7,400 to RM10,100
  Diploma	RM9,900 to RM11,600
  Certificate	RM6,600 to RM6,900
  Pre-University Cambridge GCE A Levels • Science • Arts	RM13,400 RM10,700
  Pre-University STPM • Science • Arts	RM 4,900 RM 4,000

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

• Payment of fees are on 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.

• For those who obtained only a pass in SPM English Language, a pass with minimum Grade B in TARC AELE0364 English Language (1119 Level) course is recognised as satisfying the admission requirement of a credit in SPM English Language for the Diploma programmes in the School of Business Studies (except Diploma in Entrepreneurship programme).

• For those who fail SPM English Language, a pass with minimum Grade C in TARC AELE0364 English Language (1119 Level) course is recognised as satisfying the admission requirement of a pass in SPM English Language required in the Certificate and Diploma programmes of the School of Arts & Science, School of Technology, School of Social Science & Humanities, the Certificate programmes and Diploma in Entrepreneurship of the School of Business Studies.

• 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.

• STPM/A Level holders will be considered for admission into Diploma Year 1 based on their SPM.

• Students with at least a principal pass in the relevant STPM/A Level subjects and pursuing relevant diploma programmes will be eligible for some course exemptions.

• Course exemptions may be given for admission into the relevant Diploma programmes to applicants with SPM qualification and the following relevant qualifications:-
  
  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).

• If you are a student applying with a certificate/diploma qualification from another university college/college, you will be considered on your overall academic record. 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 for credit transfer/advanced standing MUST be made together with the application for admission and 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) Letter from the institution of higher leaning on Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) Accreditation of 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

• There are two intakes in a year; January and April. The January Intake offers only the Cambridge GCE A Level programme. For the April Intake, all TARC programmes are offered.

• I) January Intake (A Level programmes only)
  Applicants awaiting for release of the SPM results may apply with their forecast/trial examination results. Application form/online application is normally available by mid-November.

• II) April Intake (All TARC programmes)
  Applicants are apply by using their actual SPM/STPM/A Level results. Application form is normally available by mid-January and online application, by mid-February.

• 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

• » January Intake	– 1 week before commencement of the programme
  » April Intake	– 2 weeks after release of the SPM results

  For those who are awaiting release of the SPM/STPM results, you are advised to purchase the application form early and submit your completed application as soon as your results are released.

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

• It is important that your application is submitted to the correct campus; otherwise it may delay the processing of your application.

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

  You may also check your application status at Application Status Enquiry

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

  Applicants will be notified on the result of their applications by post. Short Message Service (SMS) will be sent to successful applicants. You may also check your application status at Application Status Enquiry

  Successful applicants are given a deadline to pay fees to accept the admission offer into the College.

• If you still have not received your offer letter 3 working days BEFORE the due date for payment of fees, you may opt for one of the following in order to register as a student:-

• Option 1

  *Immediately purchase a Bank Draft/Money Order/Postal Order for the full amount of fees made payable to 'Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman'.

  Request for a duplicate offer letter from the Admissions Division of the campus where you have been offered the programme.

  Bring the duplicate offer letter and your a Bank Draft/Money Order/Postal Order to make payment at Bursary Department before the due date of payment.

  * Payment of fees can also be made by Public Bank credit cards/debit cards.

• Option 2

  Immediately purchase a Bank Draft/Money Order/Postal Order for the full amount of fees made payable to 'Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman'.

  ^Post it together with a printed copy of the application status (from the website) to the campus where you have been offered the programmebefore the due date of payment.

  ^ Please write ‘Payment of Fees’ on the top left corner of the envelope.

• I) At Public Bank branches throughout Malaysia (by cash only).

• 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) At Bursary Department, TARC Kuala Lumpur Main Campus or Branch Campus that student has been offered into(by Bank Draft/Money Oder/ Postal Order/Public Bank debit card or credit card).

• IV) By mail (by Bank Draft/Money Order/Postal order) to the Division of Admissions & Credit Evaluation, TARC Kuala Lumpur  Main Campus or Branch Campus that student has been offered into.

• 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 by clicking on Application under the Admissions icon and followed by a click on Checking of Student Registration Number

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

• Students are required to report to the College as stated in the ‘Mass Call Schedule’ attached with the offer letter. For more information on Mass Call/ Orientation, please click here.

Scholarship and Loans

• I) TARC Merit Scholarship
  II) TARC - The Star Education Fund Scholarship
  III) TARC - Nanyang Tertiary Education Fund Scholarship
  IV) 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 – 8,000	0%
  PTPTN Loan	Up to maximum 7,000	1%

  Please click here for other scholarships and grants.

  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 (click on ‘Financing Education’).

• I) TARC Student Loan Fund
  Only full-time Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma students are eligible to apply for the loan. Application forms can be downloaded from the College website at the beginning of first and second semester.

  II) PTPTN Loan
  Students must apply for PTPTN loan at 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, cyber-café, study rooms, launderette, public telephones and ATM machines. A 24-hour in-house security is also provided. The hostel fee is approximately RM180 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 form by clicking here.

• * However applications are subject to vacancies available.

Programme/Campus Transfer

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

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

• You are to obtain the transfer application form and check with your School on the application procedures.

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

• 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, academic year, school 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).
  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.

• The refund of 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.

Others

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

• Rapid KL Bus
  No. T301 (from Wangsa Maju station)
  No. U24 (from Bukit Bintang, Lebuh Ampang, Central Market )

• Metro Bus
  No. 49 & 191 (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 counselling and job placement, 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 lighted. Further lighting improvements are being made, including increasing the light levels 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. Safety aids such as whistles are also provided in their orientation kits.

• 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.