What is overseas education?

Overseas education is leaving your home country and going abroad to pursue further education. Through overseas education, you can avail of long-term degree courses as well as short-term certificate courses to learn a language or upskill yourself.

How to get a scholarship to study abroad?

If you are aiming to study abroad, identify your career goals, look for relevant courses and universities abroad, know the tuition fees and other expenditures, prepare well for the entrance exams, apply to shortlisted universities, accept the offer letter from the desired university, apply for a student visa and get ready to jet off!

The best way to study abroad for free is to avail of full-funded scholarships or university grants. The fully-funded scholarships are typically awarded to students who excel in academics or extracurricular activities and cover their tuition fees, travel expenses, accommodation, and other living expenses.

How to study abroad for free?

To get an education loan for studying abroad, you need to have the admission offer letter from the university and fulfill the eligibility criteria for securing the loan. In order to get an education loan at the best rate of interest, seek guidance from a reputed study-abroad consultant.

How to get an education loan for studying abroad?

Choose to study abroad to leverage better learning opportunities, see the world, meet new people, boost your resume, develop a broader perspective, become culturally competent, and avail yourself of lucrative job opportunities globally.

How to go abroad for studies?

The best way to go abroad for studies is to get in touch with reputed study-abroad consultants. They can help you explore courses aligned with your academic interests, guide you in preparing for entrance exams, help you with university and student visa applications, and even provide post-arrival assistance.

Foundation Programme - Creative Consultancy

Duration:
1 Year
(3 Semesters)

Awarded by:
APU, Foundation

Intakes:
19 Sep 2024 | 19 Nov 2024

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Foundation programme gives you an opportunity to sample your future areas of study. This helps you choose which Degree programme to pursue.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SPM	• 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
IGCSE/O-LEVELS	• 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels;
UEC	• 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC.

A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

Note: – Some Degree Programmes may require a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent.
– Engineering Degree Programmes require a Credit in Mathematics and Physics oor Chemistry or Technical Science at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the “Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)” published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS	• IELTS : 4.0 • TOEFL IBT : 30-31 • Pearson (PTE) : 36 • MUET : Band 3For more information please click HERE

MODULES YOU STUDY

The modules studied help develop your study skills, introduce you to what you can expect on your degree and also allow you to discover what you can study depending on whether you choose a degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Actuarial Studies, Psychology, Business & Management, Computing & Technology, Engineering, Industrial Design, Animation and Visual Effects.

FLEXIBILITY OF CHOICE

Our 12-month Foundation Programme is designed to prepare students from SPM, IGCSE, O-Levels or similar qualifications with the knowledge and skills to progress into the first year of a degree of their choice.

On completion of the Foundation Programme, you will be able to make an informed decision about your interest and pursue your degree of choice.

During the Foundation Programme, you are able to choose different routes depending on your area of interest. This will allow you to progress onto a specific degree programme at APU, related to this area or other relevant areas based on your foundation experience.

ENRICHING EXPERIENCES – MORE THAN JUST A FOUNDATION

The APU Foundation Programme lays the pathway towards professional tertiary education. It is a vital transformation point for students; soft skills, general knowledge and preparatory subject fundamentals acquired at the Foundation lead to excellence in a student’s education performance, as well as career-readiness as they move on as global professionals eventually. This is achieved through 4 key areas:

Leadership & Teamwork
Problem-Solving Skills
Social Skills & Responsibilities
Practical Skills

The unique support system at APU Foundation Programme consists of helpful academic mentors who are committed in ensuring academic achievements, providing pastoral care, advising, mentoring, motivating students’ potential and performance, to ensure that they undergo a smooth transition from secondary education to tertiary learning.

Our Foundation Programme is designed to help students with SPM, IGCSE, O-Levels or similar qualifications to develop the skills and knowledge to progress into the degree of their choice.

ROUTES:

BUSINESS, FINANCE & PSYCHOLOGY
COMPUTING & TECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERING
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completing your study in this programme, you will be able to:

Enter Level 1 of degree study.
Make an informed choice about what degree you want to study.
Demonstrate an awareness of the concepts which underpin the study of Accounting, Banking, Finance, Actuarial Studies, Business & Management, Computing & Technology, Engineering, Industrial Design, Digital Marketing, Animation and Visual Effects, Media and Communications, International Studies or Psychology.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to a given audience.
Work effectively in a team.
Demonstrate English and other study skills appropriate to undergraduate learning.
Apply skills in numeracy, technology and communications.
Explain the essential elements of technology.
Use appropriate application software and the Internet.

BUSINESS & FINANCE & PSYCHOLOGY PATHWAY

COMPUTING & TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY

ENGINEERING PATHWAY

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN PATHWAY

COURSE FEES

Malaysian Students	International Students
RM 26,300 (Non-Engineering Pathways)RM 26,700 (Engineering Pathway)	RM 27,200 (USD 6,180) (Non-Engineering Pathways)RM 27,800 (USD 6,320) (Engineering Pathway)

* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.

MQA ACCREDITATION