Overview
Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) is a mandatory component of all undergraduate programs in Malaysia, as stipulated by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).
At the Centre for University Courses and Innovative Learning, we offer MPU courses that aim to:
Cultivate critical and ethical thinking
Encourage cultural awareness and national identity
Promote personal and professional growth
MPU courses are organized into four categories (U1–U4) and carry a total of 12 credit hours.
U1 – Develop awareness of ethical values, philosophy, and national history.
U2 – Strengthen entrepreneurial skills and language mastery.
U3 – Foster integrity, anti-corruption practices, and civic responsibility.
U4 – Promote teamwork and social engagement through co-curricular activities.
New MPU Structure for Bachelor’s Degree (Cohort: February 2025 Onward)
| Component | Course Code & Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| U1: Appreciation of Philosophy, Values, and History |
Local Students: MPU3183 Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation AND MPU3193 Philosophy and Current Issues |
6 |
| International Students: MPU3143 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 AND MPU3193 Philosophy and Current Issues |
||
| U2: Mastery of Generic Skills | MPU3212 Entrepreneurship Skills OR MPU3222 Bahasa Kebangsaan A* |
2 |
| U3: Broadening of Knowledge in Malaysia | MPU3322 Integrity and Anti-Corruption | 2 |
| U4: Practical Community Engagement | MPU3412 Co-Curriculum | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Note: MPU3222 Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory only for Malaysian students who did not obtain credit in Bahasa Melayu SPM. This course is taken once for any level of study as a part of the U2 component.