All undergraduate students are required to enrol in, complete, and pass the General Studies (MPU) modules before graduating. This is a compulsory requirement under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555), which applies to all private universities in Malaysia, including UNM.
MPU Module Categories
The MPU modules are divided into four broad categories. Below is the list of modules available under the 2013 MPU structure:
| Level |
Modules - Malaysian |
Modules - International |
| U1: Appreciating Philosophy, Values & History |
- Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia
- Hubungan Etnik
|
- Malay Language Communication II
- Malaysian Studies III
|
| U2: Mastering Humanity Skills |
Bahasa Kebangsaan A* / Leadership
|
Leadership |
| U3: Broadening Knowledge about Malaysia |
Introduction of Multicultural Malaysia |
Introduction of Multicultural Malaysia |
| U4: Developing Practical Community-Minded Skills** |
Community Service Project |
Community Service Project |
*Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for students without a credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia / Malaysian Certificate of Education).
**All students must complete 30 hours of community service designated by the General Studies Department. This is subject to the conditions set by the department.