Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Students 

APEL.C stands for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Credit Award. It is a credit award for students’ prior experiential learning that is relevant and specific towards a course in an accredited programme of UTAR. 

Yes, as long as you are a registered student of UTAR Master (by Coursework/Mixed Mode) or Bachelor programme. 

Yes, you are encouraged to apply based on your relevant knowledge and skills acquired through non-formal work-related learning experience and informal training courses. 

No, there is no age limit. 

APEL.C is applicable to all courses offered by the respective programme (subject to the requirements by the relevant Professional Bodies, Ministry of Higher Education and University, if any) except for final year project-based courses and dissertation. 

No, you are not eligible to apply for courses you have registered for or have undertaken. 

The maximum percentage is 30% of the total graduating credits of a specific programme of study. This percentage is in addition to the credit transfer provision based on the existing formal credit transfer policy. 

No. The credit award (without any grades) will appear in the transcript of the student as ‘CT(APEL)’. 

You can apply by Week 2 of a trimester, EXCEPT for the 7-week short trimester. 

(a) Pre-application Fee: RM60 (irrespective of the number of courses per trimester) 

(b) Application Fee: RM100 (per credit hour for eligible students) 

(c) Appeal Fee: RM100 per course 

No. All the fees paid are non-refundable except for the Appeal Fee which will be refunded if your appeal is successful. 

There are 4 stages: 

i) Pre-application 

ii) Application 

iii) Assessment, and 

iv) Results and Appeal.

Click HERE to view the APEL.C Application Process Flowchart. 

You may download from here: 

(a) APEL.C Acknowledgement Form (DOWNLOAD) 

(b) APEL.C Pre-application Form (DOWNLOAD) 

(c) APEL.C Self-Assessment Form (DOWNLOAD) 

(d) APEL.C Application Form (DOWNLOAD) 

(e) APEL.C Portfolio Submission Form (DOWNLOAD) 

(f)  Appeal on APEL.C Course (DOWNLOAD) 

Advisor will guide you throughout APEL.C application process and assessment procedures. 

Assessor (subject matter experts/ specialists/ academic staff appointed by the faculties based on courses applied) will develop the assessment instruments and evaluate the evidence submitted. 

(a) Challenge Test: A challenge test can be in the form of a written test, oral examination and/or performance assessment; depending on the nature and discipline of the course. For example, the challenge tests for performing arts, public speaking and music composition, may take the form of a presentation or even skills demonstration. 

(b) Portfolio: A portfolio is a compilation of evidence by students to show their prior experiential learning. It contains information such as learning statements, documentary evidence, a mapping of individual prior learning experience to the course learning outcomes. Students will be required to fill out APEL(C) Portfolio Submission Form. 

You will be notified by UTAR APEL.C Centre via email notification. 

Yes. You are required to fill up an appeal form and submit to UTAR APEL.C Centre not later than one (1) week after the release of your results for APEL.C application. 

You may refer to: 

- UTAR Student Guide Book on APEL.C 

- UTAR General Policies on Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) 

- Explore more about APEL.C in MQA - Portal APEL.C 

For further enquiries, please visit UTAR APEL.C Centre which is currently attached to the Centre for Extension Education (CEE) or contact us at: 

03-9086 0288 Ext. 807 (UTAR Sg. Long campus) 

05-468 8888 Ext. 2236 (UTAR Kampar campus) 

Email: cee@utar.edu.my 

All information is correct at the time of upload and UTAR reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.