Further Education

Is proficiency in the English language important?
Almost all universities in the UK, USA, Australia and New Zealand require students to hold a minimum standard in a TOEFL or IELTS test.

However, if you have not sat for the test, and are registering for one of our affiliated universities, please inform us, so that we may assist you in your application.

Exceptional students may qualify with an interview.

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Which university is better?
Preference for a particular university depends very much on a variety of factors, namely financial means, choice of city or suburb, content of the course, location and distance from Malaysia, reputation, etc.

Only you and your parents can determine which is better according to your preference. Rest assured that all the universities that we collaborate with are known for their Design education.

Visit our International Office for more detailed information.

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Where have most of the TOA graduates gone to further their studies? Are there many?
Our graduates have gone to Australia, New Zealand, the US, and the UK.

There are various factors that have played a role in their decisions. Some who went to the US chose it for its reputation as the land for designers.


Those who went to UK went due to our early affiliations with the universities there. Those who went to Australia and New Zealand also went for the same reasons, and because it is closer though not necessarily more affordable.

We are seeing more students continuing their studies recently, mostly to the UK, Australia and New Zealand due to tuition fees and distance.

Most graduates prefer to work after graduation. They have been working their way up the ladder in various types of companies.

Our diploma provides the best local training available that is fully recognized and is preferred by the industry.

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Will TOA help me with application to other universities?
Yes, we can help to advise and provide relevant information if required.

However, applications and dealing with problems concerning other non-affiliated universities will have to be handled by the students themselves.

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How about financial aid?
The affiliated universities offer scholarships based on their own requirements. Interested students may check information through the universities’ own websites.

We do not offer scholarships for affiliated degree programmes or the twinned programmes.