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ADMISSIONS

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to kick-start your creative journey with one of the world's best art and design schools? It's easy to begin your professional education with everything you need listed right here.

Let's get started on your 5-step application process!

Application Form

Download and fill out the application form with your particulars. You can submit it online, by mail or in person.

International applicants are advised to submit their application at least 8 weeks (2 months) prior to the commencement date of the intake to avoid any unnecessary delay in the admission process.

*If your application is accepted, you will receive our offer letter in 5 working days. If your application is not accepted, we will only refund your tuition deposit of RM1,500 / USD500.

Portfolio Sample

Show us what you’ve got! Submit a sample of your portfolio:

  • 1 Environment or Still Life drawing in colour, A4 size
  • 1 Free Composition in any media, A4 size
AND
  • 1 Portrait drawing (human) in pencil, A4 size
  • 1 Fashion Design drawing in pencil, A4 size (applicable to Diploma in Fashion Design students)
  • 1 Interior Design drawing in pencil, A4 size (applicable to Diploma in Interior Design / Foundation in Interior Architecture Design students)

Documentation Submission

Please prepare to attach supporting documents, passport-sized photos, copies of your NRIC / Identity Card, academic transcripts and more. Refer to the relevant guides below for the complete list.

Registration Fee

An application fee of RM2,000 / USD500 applies for each successful registration. If your application is not accepted, we will refund a partial amount of your tuition deposit (RM1,500 / USD375).

Placement Test

Almost there! Take our English placement test and complete your application!

If you need any assistance, please contact our Admissions team at info@toa.edu.my.

DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL

STUDENT GUIDES

The complete checklist of the essential requirements when submitting your application as a Malaysian student or an International student.

Have Questions?

Let Us Answer Them!

MODES OF

PAYMENT

The One Academy makes it easy to pay your fees. Just choose one of the following options:

Telegraphic Transfer

Maybank Islamic Berhad
30 – 32, Jalan PJS 11/28A, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Account No: 562311-308371
Swift Code: MBISMYKL

Cheque Payable to

The One Academy of Communication Design Sdn. Bhd.

Credit Card Payment

At Fee Payment Counter, Level 2
* Subject to terms & conditions

JomPAY for Local Online Payment

  • Biller Code: 135939
  • Ref-1: Student ID
  • Ref-2: Student Name
  • JomPAY online at Internet and Mobile Banking with your Current, Savings or Credit Card account.

    • Step 1: Log in to your preferred Internet Banking
    • Step 2: Select Pay / Transfer
    • Step 3: Select from Current / Savings / Credit Card
    • Step 4: Select JomPAY
    • Step 5: Key in detail - Biller Code, Ref 1, Ref 2, Amount and Pay

    *All fees are based in Ringgit Malaysia (RM). USD figures shown here are only as an approximate guide for the estimation of overseas online payment. Please refer to the latest currency / foreign exchange rates for accuracy.

    Telegraphic Transfer

    Malayan Banking Berhad
    Ground Floor, Plaza MWE, 8, Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 Penang
    Account No: 507040-033476
    Swift Code: MBBEMYKL

    Cheque Payable To

    Creative Mentors Sdn Bhd

    Credit Card Payment

    At Fee Payment Counter
    * Subject to terms & conditions

    JomPAY for Local Online Payment

  • Biller Code: 961516
  • Ref-1: Student ID
  • Ref-2: Student Name
  • JomPAY online at Internet and Mobile Banking with your Current, Savings or Credit Card account.

    • Step 1: Log in to your preferred Internet Banking
    • Step 2: Select Pay / Transfer
    • Step 3: Select from Current / Savings / Credit Card
    • Step 4: Select JomPAY
    • Step 5: Key in detail - Biller Code, Ref 1, Ref 2, Amount and Pay

    *All fees are based in Ringgit Malaysia (RM). USD figures shown here are only as an approximate guide for the estimation of overseas online payment. Please refer to the latest currency / foreign exchange rates for accuracy.

    SCHOLARSHIP AND

    FINANCIAL AID

    We believe that everyone should have a chance to receive a professional and quality education. Please refer below a range of loans and scholarships for deserving students. Our aim is to make quality education accessible to all who aspire to pursue their academic goals.

      Find out more about Scholarships and Financial Aids:

      For existing students of The One Academy, you may talk to our Student Services Officers or send queries to studentservices@toa.edu.my

      For students who have yet to join us, you may send your queries to info@toa.edu.my for us to assist you.

    Name Type Level Opening Date Closing Date
    Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) Loan Undergraduate N/A Ongoing
    KOJADI Education Loan Loan Foundation & Undergraduate N/A Ongoing
    MIED Loan Loan Undergraduate N/A 31 July 2023
    Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng (IOI Scholarship)* Scholarship Foundation & Undergraduate 1 April 2024 30 June 2024
    Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman (YTAR) Scholarship Undergraduate N/A 6 May 2023
    Sarawak Energy Scholarship Scholarship Undergraduate N/A 30 April 2023
    The Selangor & Federal Territory Hainan Association Scholarship for member only Undergraduate N/A June 2023
    Delloyd Foundation Scholarship Program (1st Degree Course)* Scholarship Undergraduate N/A 30 Nov 2023
    GAMUDA Scholarship* Scholarship Undergraduate N/A 31 May 2023
    Genting Malaysia Scholarship (GENM Scholarship)* Scholarship Undergraduate N/A 15 Aug 2023
    OCBC Bank* Scholarship Undergraduate N/A 30 June 2023
    Employee Provident Fund Withdrawal Scheme for Education (EPF) EPF Withdrawal Undergraduate N/A Ongoing
    ECM Libra Foundation Loan Vocational courses & Undergraduate N/A Ongoing
    Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Negeri Sabah Scholarship Undergraduate N/A 30 June 2023
    Yayasan Bank Rakyat Scholarship Vocational courses & Undergraduate N/A Ongoing
    YTL Foundation* Scholarship Undergraduate 1 Feb 2024 30 April 2024
    Sin Chew Daily Education Fund Scholarship Undergraduate 1 April 2023 21 June 2023
    Maxis Group* Scholarship Undergraduate (Degree) N/A 22 September 2023

    *Preferred Scholarship

    • The One Academy offers one main scholarship event every year: Malaysia Top 10 Outstanding Young Artists Awards, formerly known as the Creative Art Award.
    • This annual nationwide competition is usually themed around the year’s main Disney-Pixar release, in which the main prizes are scholarships of various values. Literally hundreds of contestants vie to be the best in this showcase of young creative minds.