Student Affairs (Hal Ehwal Pelajar) or popularly addressed by its acronym HEP was formed in 1975 in accordance with the University and College University Act 1971 (amendment 1975) and is headed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The function of the department is to oversee all activities organised by the student bodies, as well as provide physical, financial or advisory services to the students of the University.

Student Affairs officers give counselling and training to students in the hopes of improving individual performance and realizing their full potential in line with developing graduates who are intellectually, spiritually, morally and physically balanced and upstanding.