Foundation programs in Malaysia

Considering Malaysia? There are foundation programs to weigh up — compare fees, entry requirements and start dates before you apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Malaysia?

Programs in Malaysia are offered at these levels: Foundation, Certificate, Diploma, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Business Administration, Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

Which fields of study can I browse in Malaysia?

Fields such as Business & Management, Law, Social Sciences & Education each have their own browsable page for Malaysia. Every curated field lists all matching programs with duration, tuition and intake details.

How much does it cost to study in Malaysia?

Tuition varies widely by institution and degree level. Listings show local and international tuition where published — use the International Tuition filter to keep programs within your budget, and confirm current fees on each program's official page.

How do I choose the right program?

Start from the degree level you are aiming for, then narrow by field of study, language of instruction and duration. Open the details of your shortlisted programs to compare tuition, entry requirements and intake dates side by side.

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612 programs found

Foundation in Arts

University of Wollongong Malaysia

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

uow.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 19,265 / total

Program page

Foundation in Science

University of Wollongong Malaysia

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

uow.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Delivery: On Campus

Foundation in Arts

Veritas University College

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Delivery: On Campus

Foundation in Science

Veritas University College

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

veritas.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Program page

Foundation in Business

Widad University College

Kuantan, Malaysia

widad.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Management & Leadership

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 7,500 / total

Program page

Foundation in Science

Widad University College

Kuantan, Malaysia

widad.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 10,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Canadian Pre-University

Adroit College

Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Delivery: On Campus

Foundation in Science

Adroit College

Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Delivery: On Campus

Foundation in Arts

Advance Tertiary College Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

atc2u.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Foundation in Law

Advance Tertiary College Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

atc2u.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Law

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: MYR 17,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Business Previously known as : Foundation in Arts

Brickfields Asia College (BAC)

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

bac.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Management & Leadership

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Foundation in Digital Technology

Brickfields Asia College (BAC)

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Delivery: On Campus

Foundation in Law

Brickfields Asia College (BAC)

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

bac.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Law

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: MYR 19,900 / total

International tuition: MYR 24,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Cambridge GCE A-Levels

City University World rank #4,390

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Delivery: On Campus

ACCA Foundation in Accountancy

Crescendo International College

Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Accounting

Foundation in Business

Crescendo International College

Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Business Administration

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 16,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Health Sciences

University of Cyberjaya

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

cyberjaya.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Health Sciences

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Program page

Foundation in Arts

Disted College (Previously known as : Disted-Stamford College)

George Town, Malaysia

disted.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 17,136 / total

Program page

Foundation in Business

Disted College (Previously known as : Disted-Stamford College)

George Town, Malaysia

disted.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Business Administration

Delivery: On Campus

Foundation in Science

Disted College (Previously known as : Disted-Stamford College)

George Town, Malaysia

disted.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 17,136 / total

Program page

Foundation in Design

Equator College

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

equatorcollege.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Arts, Design & Architecture

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 17,300 / total

Program page

Foundation in Arts

TOC Automotive College

Malaysia

toc.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Delivery: On Campus

Foundation in Management

FAME International College (Previously known as : FTMS International College)

Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Management & Leadership

Delivery: On Campus

Program page

Foundation Programme in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

German-Malaysian Institute (GMI)

Kajang, Malaysia

gmi.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Delivery: On Campus

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Foundation programs in Malaysia

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Malaysia?

Which fields of study can I browse in Malaysia?

How much does it cost to study in Malaysia?

How do I choose the right program?

Foundation in Arts

Foundation in Science

Foundation in Arts

Foundation in Science

Foundation in Business

Foundation in Science

Foundation in Canadian Pre-University

Foundation in Science

Foundation in Arts

Foundation in Law

Foundation in Business Previously known as : Foundation in Arts

Foundation in Digital Technology

Foundation in Law

Foundation in Cambridge GCE A-Levels

ACCA Foundation in Accountancy

Foundation in Business

Foundation in Health Sciences

Foundation in Arts

Foundation in Business

Foundation in Science

Foundation in Design

Foundation in Arts

Foundation in Management

Foundation Programme in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Explore Programs in Other Countries

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