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Foundation & Pathways

Pre-university and pathway programmes that prepare students academically for entry into degree study.

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Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

Kuching · Foundation & Pathways

Swinburne Foundation Studies (Business)

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Duration: 1 year
Intake: January / March / April / June / September
Mode: On campus
Campus: Kuching campus

Swinburne Foundation Studies (Business) at Swinburne Sarawak is a foundation programme in foundation & pathways, studied in Kuching. build the academic foundation for progression into undergraduate study.

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Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

Kuching · Foundation & Pathways

Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design)

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Duration: 1 year
Intake: January / March / April / June / September
Mode: On campus
Campus: Kuching campus

Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design) at Swinburne Sarawak is a foundation programme in foundation & pathways, studied in Kuching. build the academic foundation for progression into undergraduate study.

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Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

Kuching · Foundation & Pathways

Swinburne Foundation Studies (Engineering/Science)

FoundationCheck FTES eligibility
Duration: 1 year
Intake: January / March / April / June / September
Mode: On campus
Campus: Kuching campus

Swinburne Foundation Studies (Engineering/Science) at Swinburne Sarawak is a foundation programme in foundation & pathways, studied in Kuching. build the academic foundation for progression into undergraduate study.

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Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

Kuching · Foundation & Pathways

Swinburne Foundation Studies (Information Technology/Multimedia)

FoundationCheck FTES eligibility
Duration: 1 year
Intake: January / March / April / June / September
Mode: On campus
Campus: Kuching campus

Swinburne Foundation Studies (Information Technology/Multimedia) at Swinburne Sarawak is a foundation programme in foundation & pathways, studied in Kuching. build the academic foundation for progression into undergraduate study.

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Curtin University Malaysia

Miri · Foundation & Pathways

Foundation in Arts & Commerce

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Duration: approximately 1 year
Intake: March / July / October
Mode: On campus
Campus: Senadin campus, Miri

Foundation in Arts & Commerce at Curtin Malaysia is a foundation programme in foundation & pathways, studied in Miri. The programme focuses on pathways that can include business, commerce, communication, psychological science and built-environment-related study.

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Curtin University Malaysia

Miri · Foundation & Pathways

Foundation in Engineering & Science

FoundationCheck FTES eligibility
Duration: approximately 1 year
Intake: March / July / October
Mode: On campus
Campus: Senadin campus, Miri

Foundation in Engineering & Science at Curtin Malaysia is a foundation programme in foundation & pathways, studied in Miri. The programme focuses on preparation for science and engineering-related study.

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i-CATS University College

Kuching · Foundation & Pathways

Foundation in Management

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Duration: Check with institution
Intake: January / March / August
Mode: On campus
Campus: Kuching campus

Foundation in Management at i-CATS University College is a foundation programme in foundation & pathways, studied in Kuching. The programme focuses on business, management and academic preparation.

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i-CATS University College

Kuching · Foundation & Pathways

Foundation in Science

FoundationCheck FTES eligibility
Duration: approximately 1 year
Intake: January / March / August
Mode: On campus
Campus: Kuching campus

Foundation in Science at i-CATS University College is a foundation programme in foundation & pathways, studied in Kuching. The programme focuses on science, mathematics and preparation for science and technology degrees.

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University of Technology Sarawak

Sibu · Foundation & Pathways

Foundation in Arts

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Duration: 1 year
Intake: March / September
Mode: On campus
Campus: Sibu campus

Foundation in Arts at UTS is a foundation programme in foundation & pathways, studied in Sibu. build the academic foundation for progression into undergraduate study.

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University of Technology Sarawak

Sibu · Foundation & Pathways

Foundation in Science

FoundationCheck FTES eligibility
Duration: 1 year
Intake: March / September
Mode: On campus
Campus: Sibu campus

Foundation in Science at UTS is a foundation programme in foundation & pathways, studied in Sibu. build the academic foundation for progression into undergraduate study.

Common areas of learning

  • academic English
  • mathematics
  • science or business fundamentals
  • study skills
  • critical thinking
  • research and referencing
  • digital literacy
  • university preparation

Potential career paths

  • progression to bachelor's study
  • progression to diploma study
  • further academic pathways

Institutions offering programmes

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KuchingInternational branch campus

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

International branch campus of Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.

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MiriInternational campus

Curtin University Malaysia

Curtin University's largest international campus, delivering Australian degrees in Sarawak.

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KuchingUniversity College

i-CATS University College

A Sarawak-based university college offering industry-oriented programmes from foundation to doctoral study.

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SibuSarawak State University

University of Technology Sarawak

A Sarawak State Government-owned technological university with a strong applied, professional and industry-linked orientation.

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