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UTP Foundation Programme
A one-year pathway from SPM or O-Level to a UTP undergraduate degree.
Why Study At UTP
Introduction
UTP’s Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS) prepares students for undergraduate study through two Foundation streams: Engineering & Science, and Business Management & Computing. UTP also offers the GMI-UTP Foundation Programme (GUFP) with the German Malaysian Institute, using UTP’s curriculum as a pathway to undergraduate study at UTP.
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Foundation in Business Management & Computing Stream
Years: 1 Year, Full Time
Intakes: Jan, May, Sept
VERIFIED INFORMATION
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Get direct, authoritative answers to the most common questions regarding enrollment pathways, scholarships, and campus facilities.
Which UTP Foundation stream should I choose?
Choose Engineering & Science if you plan to progress into engineering, applied science or geoscience. Choose Business Management & Computing for Business Management, Computer Science, Information Systems or Information Technology. Check Entry Requirements for the grades required.
How long is the UTP Foundation Programme?
The UTP Foundation Programme takes one year to complete.
What happens after completing the UTP Foundation Programme?
You can progress to a UTP undergraduate degree after meeting the required final CGPA. The minimum is 3.00/4.00 for most engineering programmes and 2.00/4.00 for technology, business and computing programmes. Check Entry Requirements for programme-specific criteria.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Owner Contact
More than 70% of UTP students receive financial sponsorship, study loans, or merit scholarships from PETRONAS, governmental bodies, or corporate partners.
FULL SCHOLARSHIP
Puspa Dahlia Bt Abdul Rahman
Senior Executive (Academic)
FULL SCHOLARSHIP
PETRONAS Education Sponsorship (PESP)
Full tuition, monthly living allowance, laptop allowance, and guaranteed PETRONAS employment upon graduation.
Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE