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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 - May Intake
Physical Science
Life 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

Entry Requirements

Malaysian Applicants
  • Pass SPM or equivalent with credit in at least 5 (Five) subjects including Mathematics and 2 (Two) Science subjects; OR
  • Pass O Level with a minimum grade B in 3 (Three) subjects including Mathematics and 2 (Two) Science subjects; OR
  • Other equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian government
International Applicants
  • Pass O Level or other equivalent qualification; OR
  • SMU 3/SMA with average grade of 5-5.9 (for applicants from Indonesia) ; OR
  • Other equivalent school qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
  • Obtained Grade A- in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and English Language qualification equivalent to Cambridge O Level 1119, minimum Grade 6.

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
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 - June Intake
Engineering
Diploma in Civil Engineering Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power)
Diploma in Electronic Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Built Environment and Surveying
Diploma in Architecture Diploma in Quality Surveying
Diploma in Land Surveying Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
Accounting and Management
Diploma in Technology Management (Accounting) Diploma in Technology Management
Diploma in Property Management
Computer Science
Diploma in Computer Science (Information Technology)
Programme Fees
Programmes Fees
(All semesters, excluding hostel fees) 		Durations of Study
Engineering RM 34,300 3 years (6 semester)
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

Obtained a pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent qualifications, with a minimum of FIVE (5) credits (GRADE C) inclusive of a credit in Bahasa Melayu, and a pass (GRADE E) in History at the SPM level.

B) Specific Requirements
  1. Obtained credits (GRADE C) in the following subjects:
    • Mathematics
    • THREE (3) other subjects (NOT inclusive of previously listed subjects with credits)
  2. Obtained a pass (GRADE E) in English Language.

Candidates for Diploma in Architecture programme need to pass a test and an interview carried out by the university.

OR
A) General Minimum Entry Requirements

Obtained a pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent qualifications, with a minimum of FIVE (5) credits (GRADE C) inclusive of a credit in Bahasa Melayu, and a pass (GRADE E) in History at the SPM level.

B) Specific Requirements
  1. Obtained credits (GRADE C) in THREE (3) other subjects (NOT inclusive of previously listed subjects with credits).
  2. Obtained credits (GRADE C) in the following subjects:
    • Mathematics
    • English Language
  3. Obtained a pass in Pre-Diploma (non-Engineering), and obtained credits (GRADE C) in all subjects, with a minimum of:
    • CGPA 2.50 in the programme of Diploma in Computer Science.
    • CGPA 2.00 in the programmes of other than Diploma in Computer Science.

Students who are admitted to the university without credits in Mathematics (for the programmes of Diploma in Computer Science and Diploma in Quantity Surveying) are required to take Mathematics at the SPM level and obtain a minimum of a credit (GRADE C) before graduating in order to obtain the award of a diploma conferred by the University

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

Obtained a pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent qualifications, with a minimum of FIVE (5) credits (GRADE C) inclusive of a credit in Bahasa Melayu, and a pass (GRADE E) in History at the SPM level.

B) Specific Requirements
  1. Obtained credits (GRADE C) in the following subjects:
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • ONE (1) of the subjects in Science/Technical/Vocational education
    • ONE (1) other subject (NOT inclusive of previously listed subjects with credits)
  2. Obtained a pass (GRADE E) in the following subjects:
    • English Language
    • Additional Mathematics
  3. Not having colour blindness or any disabilities which may hinder practical work.
OR
A) General Minimum Entry Requirements

Obtained a pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent qualifications, with a minimum of FOUR (4) credits (GRADE C) inclusive of a credit in Bahasa Melayu, and a pass (GRADE E) in History at the SPM level.

B) Specific Requirements

1. Obtained credits (GRADE C) in THREE (3) other subjects (NOT inclusive of previously listed subjects with credits).

2. Obtained a pass (GRADE E) in the following subjects:

  • Mathematics
  • Additional Mathematics
  • Physics / Chemistry
  • English Language

3. Obtained a pass in Pre-Diploma (Engineering), and obtained credits (GRADE C) in all subjects, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

Students who are admitted to the university without credits in Mathematics are required to take Mathematics at the SPM level and obtain a minimum of a credit (GRADE C) before graduating in order to obtain the award of a diploma conferred by the University.

How do I sign up for UTM Diploma Programme?

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UTM School of Professional and Continuing Education (UTMSPACE)

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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

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