What does MUET mean in Universities?

Malaysian University English Test

The Malaysian University English Test is a test of English language proficiency, largely for university admissions. The test is set and run by the Malaysian Examinations Council and largely recognized only in Malaysia and Singapore. Most candidates who sit for MUET do so to apply for admissions in public and private universities and colleges. MUET is a prerequisite in applying for admissions into all public universities and colleges in Malaysia as well as National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University and Singapore Management University. The universities set different target band scores for different courses. For instance, students who want to pursue Law would be required to obtain a Band 4 in MUET, while students who want to pursue Medicine would be required to obtain a Band 5. MUET is also compulsory for graduating from a local university. So, candidates are advised to take the MUET as soon as possible to avoid delays in their graduation. Public servants also take MUET for promotion opportunities. For intance, police officers, teachers and administrative staff take MUET as an English qualification.

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