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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.

OUR PROGRAMMES

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Discover a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed to shape future leaders in technology and innovation.

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Foundation in Business Management & Computing Stream

Years: 1 Year, Full Time

Intakes: Jan, May, Sept

Foundation in Science

Years: 1 Year, Full Time

Intakes: Jan, May, Sept

Foundation in Computing

Years: 1 Year, Full Time

Intakes: Jan, May, Sept

Foundation in Engineering & Science

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.

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.

The UTP Foundation Programme takes one year to complete.

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

Siti Rahmah Md Poad

Senior Executive (Academic)

FULL SCHOLARSHIP

Puspa Dahlia Bt Abdul Rahman

Senior Executive (Academic)

FULL SCHOLARSHIP

Rohayu Bt Roslan

Senior Assistant (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