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July 2022 Intake - Direct Entry into UTM

UTM Foundation Programmes
Closing Date: 3 July
UTM Diploma Programmes
Closing Date: 15 July

UTM Foundation Programmes
Shaping The Best Quality In You

Why Choose UTM Foundation

  1. Competitive Fees
  2. Taught by highly experienced and qualified lecturers
  3. Full-accessibility to UTM’s world-class facilities and research laboratories
  4. Flexibility to choose your preferred UTM undergraduate programme, upon graduation from UTM Foundation Programme
  5. Great peer-to-peer networking university environment
  6. Comprehensive e-Learning system and digital library with vast research database
Foundation Programmes - July Intake
Physical Science
Life Science
Social Science

Programme Structure and Specification

Study Mode

The UTM Foundation Programme is offered in a full time mode. Students attend lectures, complete assignments, undergo periodical tests and end-of-semester examinations, similar to their counterparts in other pre-university education pathways

The total credit hours of the UTM Foundation Programme is 50 credit hours. In the first semester, students will take four subjects with a total of 10 credit hours, while in the second and third semester, students will take 7 subjects with a total of 20 credit hours for each semester

Assessment
Courses:
  • 50 % Course work
  • 50 % Final Examination
Laboratory work:
  • 100% Course work
Skill acquisition (Lab incorporated):
  • 50%- 60% Course work
  • 40%- 50% Final Examination
Award requirements:
  • Students should achieve a total of 50 credit hours with minimum CGPA of 2.00

Entry Requirements

Malaysian Applicants
  • A Malaysian citizen
  • A pass with at least 5 credits including Bahasa Melayu at SPM Level and
  • A pass in Sejarah at SPM Level
  • Special Entry Requirements
International Applicants
  • Physical Science: Pass O-Level with at least a Grade B in 3 subjects including Mathematics. OR
  • Life Science & Social Science: Pass O-Level with at least a Grade B in 3 subjects including Mathematics and two Science subjects. OR
  • Other equivalent school qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government. AND
  • Other equivalent school qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
  • In accordance with the country requirements as approved by the University Senate.

Fee Structure

Malaysian Students
Registration Fee:
i. Registration Fees
RM 1,450
Tuition Fees (Per Semester):
i. Semester I
ii. Semester II
iii. Semester III
RM 1,700
RM 3,400
RM 3,400
TOTAL FEES RM 9,950
Hostel Fees:
i. Semester I
ii. Semester II
iii. Semester III
RM 600
RM 1,200
RM 1,200
TOTAL HOSTEL FEES RM 3,000
International Students
New Students Fees:
i. Registration
ii. Administration Fees
RM 2,450
Tuition Fees:
i. Semester I
ii. Semester II
iii. Semester III
RM 2,500
RM 5,000
RM 5,000
TOTAL FEES RM 14,950

* Accommodation fees are not included

How do I sign up for UTM Foundation Programme?

UTM Diploma Programmes
Discovering Potential, Realizing Ambition

Why Diploma in UTM

  1. Taught by highly experienced and qualified lecturers
  2. Full-accessibility to UTM’s world-class facilities and research laboratories
  3. Flexibility to choose your preferred UTM, upon graduation from UTM Foundation Programme
  4. Great peer-to-peer networking university environment
  5. Comprehensive e-Learning system and digital library with vast research database
Diploma Programmes - July Intake
Diploma in Civil Engineering Diploma in Electronic Engineering
Diploma in Electrical Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Chemical Engineering Diploma in Property Management
Diploma in Technology Management Diploma in Accounting
Diploma in Islamic Studies Education Diploma in Computer Science
Diploma in Land Surveying Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
Diploma in Quantity Surveying Diploma in Architecture
Programme Fees
Programmes Fees
(All semesters, excluding hostel fees) 		Durations of Study
Engineering RM 34,300 3 years (6 semesters)
Non Engineering RM 32,380 3 years (6 semesters)
Architecture RM 31,730 2.5 years (5 semesters)

Admission Requirements

NON-Engineering Diploma Programmes

The requirements for admission to a Diploma programme leading to the award of a Diploma of the University are:

A) General Minimum Entry Requirements

Obtain a pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) OR equivalent qualification, inclusive of a credit in Bahasa Melayu and a pass in History at the SPM level.

B) Specific Requirements

Obtain a pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent qualifications, with a minimum of THREE (3) credits (GRADE C) inclusive of Bahasa Melayu and the folowwing subjects.

  • Mathematics
  • ONE (1) of other subjects (NOT inclusive of previously listed subjects with credits)

And

Obtained a pass (GRADE E) in English Language.

OR

Obtained qualification from Polytechnic / Kolej Komuniti / Certificate which, relevant with the Diploma programme offered by obtaining a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00.

OR

Obtained Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 MQF / Sijil Kolej Komuniti (SKK) Level 3 MQF / Certificate which, relevant with the Diploma programme offered by obtaining a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00.

OR

Passed O-Level with a minimum THREE (3) credits (GRADE C) inclusive of Mathematics and TWO (2) of other subjects.

OR

Any related qualifications awarded by the Malaysian Higher Education

Notes:
  • Candidates for Diploma in Architecture programme need to pass a test and an interview carried out by the university.
  • Candidates for Diploma in Computer Science programme with Certificate and did not credit in Mathematics at the SPM level or equivalent, can be admitted but must obtains Mathematics subject which, equivalent to the SPM level.
  • Candidates for Diploma in Quantity Surveying programme with Certificate must obtains a minimum credit (GRED C) in Mathematics at the SPM level or equivalent for Certificate graduates.
  • Candidates for Diploma in Accounting programme with Certificate and O-Level must obtains a minimum credit (GRADE C) for Mathematics and passed (GRADE E) in English Language at the SPM level or equivalent.
  • Candidates for Diploma in Land Surveying programme must not have colour blindness or any disabilities which may hinder practical work.
Engineering Diploma Programmes

The requirements for admission to a Diploma programme leading to the award of a Diploma of the University are:

A) General Minimum Entry Requirements

Obtain a pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) OR equivalent qualification, inclusive of a credit in Bahasa Melayu and a pass in History at the SPM level.

B) Specific Requirements

Obtain a pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent qualifications, with a minimum of THREE (3) credits (GRADE C) inclusive of Bahasa Melayu and the following subjects:

  • Mathematics
  • ONE (1) of the subjects in Science/Technical/Vocational Institution

And

Obtained a pass (GRADE E) in English and Additional Mathematics

And

Not having colour blindness or any disabilities which may hinder practical work.

OR

Obtained qualification from Technical / Vocational / Skill Institution or equivalent which, relevant and recognized with credit.

  • Bahasa Melayu SVM Code 1104 AND Academic CGPA ≥ 3.33 AND Vocational CGPA ≥ 3.67.

OR

Passed in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 MQF / Sijil Kolej Komuniti (SKK) Level 3 MQF / recognized Certificate which is equivalent and related with the Diploma Programme applied by the student AND obtains a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00.

OR

Matriculation Certificate (Science Stream and Engineering) by obtaining a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00.

OR

Passed O-Level with a minimum THREE (3) credits (GRADE C) inclusive of Mathematics and TWO (2) of Science subjects.

Notes:
  • Candidates for Diploma in Engineering must not be colour blindness except for Diploma in Civil Engineering.
  • Candidates who are admitted with Certificate without credits in Mathematics at the SPM or equivalent, can be admitted IF the Mathematics subject offered is equivalent to the SPM level.
How do I sign up for UTM Diploma Programme?

UTMSPACE Programmes are Accredited by

Board of Engineers Malaysia

Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia

Malaysian Institute of Planners

Board of Land Surveyors Malaysia

Board of Architects Malaysia
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How to Contact Us ?

UTMSPACE Johor Bahru

Level 4 & 5, Blok T05,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

+607-531 8000 (Hotline)
+07-561 0339
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UTMSPACE Kuala Lumpur

Aras 2, Residensi UTMKL
No.8 Jalan Maktab
54000 Kuala Lumpur
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

+603 2728 6500 (Hotline)
+603-2778 4566
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