UPU 2027/2028 Application Dates for SPM Leavers
Not yet announced by Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT) as of 1 October 2026. In the last two sessions applications opened between late January and mid-February, before the SPM results, and closed about two weeks after them. KPT announced the opening only a few days to a week ahead.
No official date as of 1 October 2026.
Official source: upu.mohe.gov.myThe pattern so far
In the last two sessions applications opened between late January and mid-February, before the SPM results, and closed about two weeks after them. KPT announced the opening only a few days to a week ahead.
Previous cycles
| Cycle | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027SPM-leaver applications (after two extensions) | 29 January – 13 April 2026 | Berita RTM, 11 April 2026 |
| 2025/2026First phase | 10 February – 14 March 2025 | Kenyataan media KPT, 7 Februari 2025 |
| 2025/2026Second phase (programmes without an interview) | 14 April – 18 May 2025 | Kenyataan media KPT, 7 Februari 2025 |
What to do now
- Check the general and specific requirements of the programmes you want now, before applications open.
- Order your choices from the most demanding to the safe ones. The order matters.
- Programmes with an interview or test usually have to be applied for in the first phase.
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Frequently asked questions
When does the UPU 2027 application open?
Not yet announced by Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT) as of 1 October 2026. In the last two sessions applications opened between late January and mid-February, before the SPM results, and closed about two weeks after them. KPT announced the opening only a few days to a week ahead.
What were the dates in previous cycles for UPU 2027/2028 application?
2026/2027, spm-leaver applications (after two extensions): 29 January – 13 April 2026; 2025/2026, first phase: 10 February – 14 March 2025; and 2025/2026, second phase (programmes without an interview): 14 April – 18 May 2025.
Where is the official date announced?
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT) announces it, and the official source is upu.mohe.gov.my. Other sites, this page included, only report it; if they differ, follow the official source.
What should I do now?
Check the general and specific requirements of the programmes you want now, before applications open. Order your choices from the most demanding to the safe ones. The order matters. Programmes with an interview or test usually have to be applied for in the first phase.
Other key dates
Reviewed on 1 October 2026. Dates are announced, and can be changed, by the authority. This page reports official sources; confirm on the official site before you decide.