Compare Top Foundation in Arts Courses in Malaysia
Explore and compare top-rated Foundation in Arts programmes offered by universities across Malaysia. Filter by tuition fees, location, study mode and specialisation to find the course that best fits your academic goals and budget.
There are 35 colleges and universities offering 50 Foundation in Arts Courses.
UNITAR International University
Malacca Campus, Melaka
Intake
Jan, Mar*, May, Jul*, Sep, Oct* *This may be a special intake. Contact us to find out more.
Tuition Fees
RM7,125
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UTMSPACE
Johor Bahru Campus, Johor
Intake
Jan, Jul
Tuition Fees
RM9,500
Saito University College
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Intake
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Tuition Fees
RM10,000 A 100% tuition fee waiver is available for students that commit to continuing their degree studies at Saito. T&C apply. Contact us for details.
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Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM12,450
Peninsula College
The Ship Campus, Pulau Pinang
Intake
May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM6,000
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SEGi College Subang Jaya
Subang Jaya, Selangor
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM11,050 A 100% tuition fee waiver / rebate is available for students that commit to continuing their degree studies at SEGi. T&C apply. Contact us for details.
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Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Spanish Institute (UniKL MSI)
UniKL MSI, Kedah
Foundation in Science and Arts
Intake
Jul
Tuition Fees
RM15,000
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HELP University
Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM16,000
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UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College
Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang
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Jan, Apr*, Jun, Sep, Oct* *This may be a special intake. Contact us to find out more.
Tuition Fees
RM16,500
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INTI International College Subang
Subang Jaya, Selangor
Intake
Jan, Apr*, Jun*, Aug, Oct* *This may be a special intake. Contact us to find out more.
Tuition Fees
RM23,218 An early bird waiver is available for eligible EduAdvisor Students enrolling in this programme. T&C apply. Contact us for details.
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FAQs about Studying Foundation in Arts (FIA) in Malaysia
Foundation in Arts (FIA) is a Pre-University programme that delivers subjects that are related to the arts and humanities discipline. This course can be taken after completing SPM, and can be considered as a Year 12 qualification, which is equivalent to STPM or Malaysian Matriculation (Matrikulasi).
Foundation in Arts programmes are administered by the universities themselves, as opposed to courses like A-Level and Australian Matriculation which are managed by a central body. This means that the syllabus, course structures and assessment method at one university is likely to differ from another university. However, in general, most universities evaluate based on a combination of both coursework and exams.
Most students who complete a Foundation in Arts course will often pursue a degree at the same university.
By taking Foundation in Arts, you will get to explore different subjects from various disciplines, such as Business, Economics, Communication, Education and even Psychology.
Who knows, you could end up with a totally different career in the future!
Foundation in Arts programmes in Malaysia typically require you to have at least 5 credits (C and above) at SPM, O-Level or equivalent. Certain institutions may require you to have a credit in English and Mathematics, depending your area of study.
In order to study Foundation in Arts, you will need to have an SPM qualification or equivalent.
Most universities offer a 12-month long programme.
Completing a Foundation in Arts allows you to pursue a non-science degree in university.
Here are some of the top advantages of studying Foundation in Arts:
- Easy transition to a non science-related degree (arts, business, humanities) at the same university
- Offers subject electives that allow you to get a head start on learning subjects related to your degree
- Shorter duration compared to A-Level, IB and STPM
- Certain universities may offer better scholarships and more affordable fees
Important Note: Switching universities for your degree after completing a Foundation in Arts is possible, but is often subject to evaluation on a case-by-case basis.
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