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 2026 MPU structure:
| Level |
Modules - Malaysian |
Modules - International |
| U1 |
- Aspirasi Negara Bangsa
- Falsafah dan Cabaran Semasa
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course
|
- Malaysian Citra
- Malay Communication II
- Integrity and Anti-Curruption Course
|
| U2 |
National Language A / Leadership
|
Leadership
|
| U3 |
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban |
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation |
| U4 |
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.