Published: 20 Feb 2026 1,941 views
Albukhary International University Scholarship Application for Undergraduates October Intake 2026 is Open.
The Albukhary Scholarship Programme was developed in 2005 with the sole intention of providing a lifeline to the underprivileged through granting them access to higher education, at no cost. Open to Malaysians and International Students, the Albukhary Scholarship nurtures a community in which character building is achieved through an emphasis on community service.

| Application Deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Country to study | Malaysia |
| School to study | Albukhary International University |
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Sponsor | Albukhary International University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Applicants must meet the following age requirements at the time of application:
Local applicants: 17 to 22 years old
International applicants: 17 to 20 years old
This requirement applies to Foundation and Undergraduate programmes.
Minimum entry requirement
Scholarships requirement
Single marital status
Household income based on the following categories:
You are required to fulfill the English requirement to study in Albukhary International University.
There are several ways to fulfill the English requirement such as:
| Type of English Test | Minimum score for Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) (Honours), Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) (Human Resource Management), Bachelor of Social Development (Honours), Bachelor of Economics (Honours), Bachelor of Politics and International Relations (Honours), Bachelor of Business Administration with Computer Science (Honours) | Minimum score for Bachelor of Finance (Islamic Finance) (Honours) | Minimum score for Bachelor of Elementary Education (Honours), Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (Honours), Bachelor of Media and Communication (Honours), Bachelor in Computer Science (Honours), Bachelor in Data Science (Honours) |
| MUET | International student: Band 4 Malaysian student: Band 2 |
International student: Band 4 Malaysian student: Band 3 |
International student: Band 3.5 Malaysian student: Band 2 |
| IELTS | Overall Band 5.5 | Overall Band 6 | Overall Band 5 |
| TOEFL iBT | Total score: 46 | Total score: 60 | Total score: 46 |
*Please be informed that Albukhary International University adopted a 2 years validity for IELTS/TOEFL iBT and 5 years validity for MUET – first day of course registration (Week 1 Day 1)
English speaking country: If you are from Uganda, Nigeria, Gambia, Tanzania, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Liberia, the English requirement might be waived subject to the University assessment.
English Language Preparatory Programme: You will be required to enrol into our English Language Preparatory Programme under the Language Centre if you have yet to fulfill the English requirement. This programme is designed to equip you with the preparation to sit for the English Proficiency test which is IELTS. Upon completion of this programme, you are required to sit for the English proficiency test and meet the minimum requirements as listed above.
Please take some time to understand all these requirements.
We will send you an offer package that will consist of:
Depending on your English test result, you may also receive a Conditional Offer letter to fulfill the English requirement. You will be required to complete the English preparatory programme. Further details can be found here in English requirement section.
Please note that the programme’s offer is final, and the University will not entertain any request for a change of programme.
Before you apply, please make sure you have prepared all the relevant documents such as:
Original copy of IC (domestic) / Passport (International)
Original copy of all official transcripts, high school completion certificate and high school results including the highest qualification (Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, foundation, SPM/STPM, O Level or A Level)
Original copy of English proficiency test (e.g. MUET/IELTS) or Release Letter from your previous institution (if you wish to transfer to AIU)
Sponsorship letter (if you are sponsored by any party other than AIU)
Original copy of your father’s and mother’s copy of IC / passport or death certificate
Original copy of your father’s and mother’s income slip
A copy of utility bill – water & electricity bill
Verification letter – issued by one of the referees (the verification letter is to clarify your parent’s occupation, amount of monthly income and household living conditions. Verification Letter must be in English)
All documents must be translated into English if they are originally in another language (for international applicants).
Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)
Interested and qualified? Go to Albukhary International University on aiu.edu.my to apply
For more details, visit Albukhary International University Scholarship webpage
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