Polytechnic education was introduced in Malaysia with funding from the World Bank and in collaboration with the Colombo Plan in 1969. In its endeavour to meet the growing demand for skilled human capital today, the Ministry of Higher Education is constantly upgrading the country's polytechnic system and has plans to transform polytechnic education to be more attractive to students.
Currently, there are 33 polytechnics in the country which can be divided into three categories - premier, conversional and metro. These polytechnics provide skilled semi-professionals in the fields of engineering, commerce and hospitality at diploma and advanced diploma levels to meet the demand of the public and private sectors.
Vision
To be Malaysia’s main provider of innovative human capital through transformational education and training for the global workforce by 2015.
Mission
Breaking boundaries for the creation of transformative and creative learning environment for an innovation-led economy.
Objectives
To produce a skilled workforce in order to fulfill the country's needs in embracing global challenges in the dynamic future through:
- quality programmes
- relevant curriculum
- effective delivery
List of Polytechnics in Malaysia
3 Premier Status Polytechnics
| Politeknik Ungku Omar (PUO) Jalan Raja Musa Mahadi 31400 Ipoh Perak Tel: 05-5457656/7622 Fax:05-5471162 |
Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSA) Persiaran Usahawan, Seksyen U1, 40150 Shah Alam Selangor Tel: 03-5163 4000 Fax: 03-5569 1903 |
Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (PIS) Km 10, Jalan Kong Kong 81700 Pasir Gudang Johor Tel: 07-261 2488 Fax: 07-2612402 |
25 Conventional Status Polytechnics
| Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (POLISAS) Semambu 25350 Kuantan Pahang Tel: 09-5655300 ext 343/342/341 Fax: 09-5663104 |
Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (POLIMAS) Bandar Darulaman 06000 Jitra Kedah Tel: 04-9146100 / 04-9146140 Fax: 04-9174232 / 04-9146323 |
| Politeknik Kota Bharu (PKB) Km 24, Pangkal Kalong, Kok Lanas 16450 Ketereh Kelantan Tel: 09-7889126/344/641 Fax:09-7888739 |
Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS) Beg Berkunci 3094, KM 22 Jalan Matang 93050 Kuching Sarawak Tel: 082-845596 Fax: 082-845023 |
| Politeknik Port Dickson (PPD) Km 14, Jalan Pantai 71050 Si Rusa Negeri Sembilan Tel: 06 - 662 2000 / 2111 Fax: 06-6222026 |
Politeknik Kota Kinabalu (PKK) Jalan Politeknik, Menggatal 88450 Kota Kinabalu Sabah Tel: 088-401816 / 088-499980 Fax: 088-499960 |
| Politeknik Seberang Perai (PSP) Jalan Permatang Pauh 13500 Permatang Pauh Pulau Pinang Tel: 04-5383322 Fax: 04-5389266 |
Politeknik Melaka (PMK) No. 2, Jalan Ppm 10, Plaza Pandan Malim 75250 Melaka Tel: 06-3376000 Fax: 06-3376007 |
| Politeknik Kuala Terengganu (PKT) Jalan Sultan Ismail 20200 Kuala Terengganu Terengganu Tel: 09-6204100/ 09-6322000 Fax: 09-6204102 |
Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin (PSMZA) Km 8, Jalan Paka 23000 Dungun Terengganu Tel: 09-8400800 Fax: 09-8458781 |
| Politeknik Merlimau (PMM) Karung Berkunci 1031, Pejabat Pos Merlimau 77300 Merlimau Melaka Tel: 06-2636687 Fax: 06-2636678 |
Politeknik Sultan Azlan Shah (PSAS) Behrang Stesyen 35950 Behrang Perak Tel: 05-4544431 Fax: 05-4544993 |
| Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah (PTSB) Kulim Hi-Tech Park 09000 Kulim Kedah Tel: 04-4033333 Fax: 04-4033033 |
Politeknik Sultan Idris Shah (PSIS) Sungai Lang 45100 Sungai Air Tawar Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: 03-32806200 Fax: 03-32806400 |
| Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (PTSS) Pauh Putra, 02600 Arau, Perlis Tel: 04-9886200 Fax: 04-9886300 |
Politeknik Muadzam Shah (PMS) Lebuhraya Tun Abdul Razak 26700 Muadzam Shah Pahang Tel: 09-4502005/2006/2007 Fax: 09-4502009 |
| Politeknik Mukah Sarawak (PMU) Km 7.5, Jalan Oya 96400 Mukah Sarawak Tel: 084-874001 Fax: 048-874005 |
Politeknik Balik Pulau (PBU) Pinang Nirai Mukim 6 11000 Balik Pulau Pulau Pinang Tel: 04-8689000 Fax: 04-8692061 |
| Politeknik Jeli (PJK) Jalan Raya Timur - Barat 17600 Jeli Kelantan Tel: 09-9443600 Fax: 09-9462802 |
Politeknik Nilai (PNS) Kompleks Pendidikan Bandar Enstek, 71760, Bandar Enstek |
| Politeknik Banting (PBS) Persiaran Ilmu, Jln Sultan Abdul Samad 42700 Banting Selangor Tel: 03-31201625 Fax: 03-31201706 |
Politeknik Mersing Johor PMJ Jalan Nitar 86800 Mersing Johor Tel: 07-7980001 Fax: 07-7980002 |
| Politeknik Hulu Terengganu (PHT) 21700 Kuala Berang Terengganu Tel: 09-6825555 Fax: 09-6825556 |
Politeknik Sandakan (PSS) Education Hub, Batu 10, Jalan Sungai Batang 90000 Sandakan Sabah Tel: 089-228351 Fax: 089-228325 |
| Politeknik Pagoh Johor (PPJ) D/A Kampus B, Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Semambu, 25350 Kuantan Pahang Tel: 09-5655467/466 |
Metro Status Polytechnic
| Politeknik Metro Kuala Lumpur (PMKL) No.2-14, Jalan Setiawangsa 10, Taman Setiawangsa 54200 Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-42518000 Fax: 03-42517979 |
Politeknik Metro Kuantan (PMKU) A-5, Jalan Tun Ismail 2, Sri Dagangan 11, 25000 Kuantan Pahang Tel: 09-5659000 Fax: 09-5173259 |
| Politeknik Metro Johor Bahru (PMJB) No 64, Jln Suria 19, Taman Putera 81100 Johor Bahru Johor Tel: 07-3358851/52 Fax: 07-3358854 |
Politeknik Metro Betong Sarawak (PMBS) 1-2, Phase 2, Bandar Baru Betong 95700 Betong Sarawak. Tel: 083-472676 Fax: 083-472991 |
| Politeknik Metro Tasek Gelugor (PMTG) D/A Politeknik Seberang Perai, Jalan Permatang Pauh 13500 Permatang Pauh Pulau Pinang Tel: 04-3904799 Fax: 04-3902829 |
Head Quarter in Putrajaya
Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik
Aras 4, Galeria Pjh Jalan P4w
62100 Putrajaya
Putrajaya
Tel: 03-88919240
Fields of Study, SPM Entry Requirements and Application Procedures
These polytechnics offer full-time diploma courses in the fields of:
- Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Survey and Town Planning
- Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automotive, Automation Textile, Material, and Manufacturing Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Information Technology, Networking, Programming
- Design and Visual Communication
- Food Technology
- Commerce, Accountancy, Finance and Banking, Marketing, Business, Logistic
- Hospitality, Tourism Management
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Secretarial Science
These courses are currently conducted in Bahasa Melayu and English. The duration for diploma courses are three years (six semesters). The general entry requirement for full-time Diploma courses is 3 to 5 SPM credits in relevant subjects depending on the course.
The teaching and learning process is conducted through lectures, tutorials and hands-on work including individual group projects. Assessment is through course work and examinations that are held at the end of each semester. Besides these, each student is required to undergo industrial training for one semester, usually in Semester 4 at the diploma level. Industrial training helps expose students to the real working environment and provide opportunities for the students to relate the theoretical knowledge to practical understanding.
Quality education and training is ensured through commitment and total involvement of highly-qualified as well trained teams of lecturers.
List of Courses Offered
Please click here for the Course Directory section.
Online Application - Application Procedure
There are two admissions a year in June and December. Applicants are required to purchase a Personal Identification Number (PIN) from any Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branch nationwide. Applicants or their representatives need to produce the applicant’s identification card / MyKad when purchasing their PIN. Applicants must use their PIN and ID card/MyKad number to assess and complete the online form.
| Applicants
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Certificate / Diploma from a Polytechnic, Community College or Matriculation |
Online Website |
Source
- Education Guide Malaysia (13th edition), published by Challenger Concept (M) Sdn Bhd
- www.politeknik.edu.my
