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Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic

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Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic is a public polytechnic in Malaysia, suitable for students who want a vocational or technical-style option in the country’s polytechnic sector. It is a fit if you are comparing Malaysian institutions and want a public provider with a national education-ministry background.

  2. What you can study

    Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic is a polytechnic institute. Specific subject areas and programme titles are not published in the details available here, so the programme catalogue should be checked on the polytechnic’s official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should confirm entry requirements, application steps, document lists, and any language requirements on the polytechnic’s official website. If you are applying from abroad, also check whether there are separate procedures for visas, offer letters, and document verification through the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The tuition fee for international students is not published, so confirm the current rate with the polytechnic’s admissions office. Living costs in Behrang, Perak will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget separately for those.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it before applying. Also check whether the polytechnic accepts international students, what proof of eligibility it needs, and what you must arrange for accommodation, visa processing, and arrival in Malaysia.

  6. How it compares

    Malaysia has 152 universities and higher-education institutions listed in this count, so Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic sits within a crowded national system. Its main distinguishing points are that it is public, is a polytechnic rather than a university, and was established by the Ministry of Education in 2002 as the 15th polytechnic in the country.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic

What type of institution is Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic?

It is a public polytechnic in Malaysia.

Where is Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic located?

It is in Behrang, Perak, Malaysia.

When was Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic established?

It was established on March 1, 2002.

What was Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic formerly called?

It was formerly known as Polytechnic of Tanjong Malim (PTM).

Overview

The Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic (PSAS; formerly known as Polytechnic of Tanjong Malim or PTM) is a polytechnic institute in Behrang, Perak, Malaysia. It was established by the Ministry of Education on March 1, 2002 as the 15th polytechnic in the country.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Malaysia.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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