Need to take a break from your studies or change your intake? Here’s what you need to know.
At Taylor’s, we understand that life happens. If you need to pause your studies or change your intake, you can apply for deferment of studies. However, it’s important to understand the academic, grading, and financial implications before making a decision.
If you're a new student who needs to start your studies earlier or later than your original intake, you may request a Change of Intake. This allows you to either bring forward or defer your admission to a different intake, subject to availability and approval.
All new students, including Online Postgraduate students, may request a change of intake.
Submit your application within one (1) month of semester commencement (long semester) or two (2) weeks of the short semester. Online Postgraduate students must apply within two (2) weeks.
Once your application has been processed, you’ll receive a notification via your Taylor's email. The standard processing time for Change of Intake is seven (7) working days, or up to fourteen (14) working days for application that involves credit transfer.
All new international students who have not commence their intake must consult International Student Recruitment (ISR) whilst active international students must consult International Office (IO), prior to applying to change intake, to check if there is any implications to your Student Pass.
International Office (IO)
Location: Block A, Level 2
Call: +603-5629 5009 / 5010 / 5017
If you’re already enrolled and want to take a break for one or more semesters, you must speak with your Programme Director first before applying for deferment of semester.
You may defer up to:
All new students, including Online Postgraduate students, may request for deferment of semester.
Complete the Application for Deferment of Semester form and attach:
Once your application has been processed, you’ll receive a notification via your Taylor's email. The standard processing time for Deferment of Semester is five (5) working days.
You’re expected to return and resume your studies once the deferment period ends. If you need to extend it further, you’ll need to submit a new deferment application.
You may defer their studies up to two (2) long semesters during the full duration of your programme. If you're deferring due to health reasons (e.g. chronic illness, mental health concerns, childbirth, or an accident), and you have a valid Student Pass, you may remain in Malaysia. A letter from a medical specialist confirming your inability to continue studies must be attached to your deferment application. For all other deferment reasons, international students are required to cancel their Student Pass and return to their home country.
Before applying, please contact the International Office (IO) for guidance on Student Pass matters.
International Office (IO)
Location: Block A, Level 2
Call: +603-5629 5009 / 5010 / 5017
Grade WD will be awarded on the semester’s modules for application submitted during week 3 to week 7 (inclusive) for long semester, or week 3 to week 5 (inclusive) for short semester. A short semester is less than twelve (12) weeks. Not applicable for internship.
For Online Postgraduate programmes, Grade WD will be awarded if the application is submitted during week 2 to week 5 (inclusive). Not applicable for internship.
For module that is to be completed in more than one (1) semester, WD will be awarded if student withdraws the module before the final semester of the module’s duration.
WD will not be counted as an attempt and shall not be included in GPA/CGPA or WGPA/WCGPA calculation.
Grade F(W) will be awarded on the semester’s modules for application submitted after week 7 (long semester) or after week 5 (short semester) and before end of teaching weeks. A short semester is less than twelve (12) weeks. Not applicable for audit and internship.
For Online Postgraduate programmes, Grade F(W) will be awarded if the application is submitted five (5) weeks after commencement and before end of teaching weeks (end of block). Not applicable for audit and internship.
For module that is to be completed in more than one (1) semester, F(W) will be awarded if student withdraws during the final semester of the module’s duration according to the census date.
F(W) will be counted as attempt and shall be included in GPA/CGPA or WGPA/WCGPA calculation.
| Fees Type | Before the semester begins | Within four weeks of the semester start | Between weeks 4 and mid-semester Not applicable to short semester and Online Postgraduate programmes |
From mid-semester to end of semester (Long Semester) After Week 4 to the end of the semester (for short semester and Online Postgraduate programmes) |
| Enrolment Fee / International Student Enrolment Fee / Module Registration Fee | Retained at current intake and waived by the new intake. | Retained at current intake and waived by the new intake. | Retained at current intake and waived by the new intake. | Retained at current intake and waived by the new intake. |
| International Student Charge | Retained at current intake and waived by the new intake. |
Retained at current intake and waived by the new intake. |
Retained at current intake and waived by the new intake. |
Retained at current intake and waived by the new intake. |
EMGS Visa Application Fee |
Retained at the current intake and charged by the new intake if VAL needs to be reapplied. |
Retained at the current intake and charged by the new intake if VAL needs to be reapplied. |
Retained at the current intake and charged by the new intake if VAL needs to be reapplied. |
Retained at the current intake and charged by the new intake if VAL needs to be reapplied. |
Hospitalisation and Surgical Insurance |
Retained at the current intake and charged by the new intake if VAL needs to be reapplied. |
Retained at the current intake and charged by the new intake if VAL needs to be reapplied. |
Retained at the current intake and charged by the new intake if VAL needs to be reapplied. |
Retained at the current intake and charged by the new intake if VAL needs to be reapplied. |
| Fees Type | Before the semester begins | Within four weeks of the semester start | Between weeks 4 and mid-semester (Not applicable to short semester and Online Postgraduate programmes) |
After mid-semester to the end of the semester (long semester) After Week 4 to the end of the semester (for short semester and Online Postgraduate programmes) |
International Student Annual Fee |
Transfer 100% to new intake / semester |
1st deferment: 100% transferable to new intake / semester.
2nd deferment: 50% transferable to the new intake / semester.
Subsequent deferment: No amount is transferable |
1st deferment: 50% transferable to new intake / semester.
2nd deferment: 25% transferable to the new intake / semester.
Subsequent deferment: No amount is transferable |
No amount is transferable |
Bond Deposit / Advanced Tuition Fee (prior to 2018) International Security Deposit (2018 onwards) |
Transfer 100% to new intake / semester |
Transfer 100% to new intake / semester |
Transfer 100% to new intake / semester |
Transfer 100% to new intake / semester |
Tuition Fee |
Transfer 100% to new intake / semester |
1st deferment: 100% transferable to new intake / semester.
2nd deferment: 50% transferable to the new intake / semester.
Subsequent deferment: No amount is transferable |
1st deferment: 50% transferable to new intake / semester.
2nd deferment: 25% transferable to the new intake / semester.
Subsequent deferment: No amount is transferable |
No amount is transferable |
Resource Fee |
Transfer 100% to new intake / semester |
1st deferment: 100% transferable to new intake / semester.
2nd deferment: 50% transferable to the new intake / semester.
Subsequent deferment: No amount is transferable |
1st deferment: 50% transferable to new intake / semester.
2nd deferment: 25% transferable to the new intake / semester.
Subsequent deferment: No amount is transferable |
No amount is transferable |
Scholarship/Bursary
Deferring to a new intake may void your original scholarship offer. You will need to reapply based on the scholarship availability for the new intake.
PTPTN Loan
Note : If you defer to a new intake within the same year, same fees will apply. If you defer to a new intake of the following year, you will pay the new fees applicable to that year of intake.
If you have any questions, reach out to Campus Central via the Enquiry Form and we’ll get back to you within one (1) working day.
