Compare Top Foundation in Design Courses Malaysia

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur

APU Foundation Programme (Architecture & Design)

Intake

Mar, May, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM26,400

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Direct pathway to dual-award design degrees at APU such as industrial design, visual effects and animation
Programme emphasises on 4 key areas to ensure student success – leadership & teamwork, problem-solving skills, social skills & responsibilities, and practical skills
Strong partnerships with key industry players such as Microsoft, IBM, MDEC, Salesforce, CISCO, AWS, KPMG, Oracle, SAS, Hilti, and CompTIA
Ranked top 2.1% university in the world with a 5 Stars Plus rating in the QS World University Rankings 2025

Highlights

Direct pathway to dual-award design degrees at APU such as industrial design, visual effects and animation
Programme emphasises on 4 key areas to ensure student success – leadership & teamwork, problem-solving skills, social skills & responsibilities, and practical skills
Strong partnerships with key industry players such as Microsoft, IBM, MDEC, Salesforce, CISCO, AWS, KPMG, Oracle, SAS, Hilti, and CompTIA
Ranked top 2.1% university in the world with a 5 Stars Plus rating in the QS World University Rankings 2025

Campus

Bukit Jalil: RM26,400

Scholarships

SPM:

10A+: 100% tuition fee waiver
9(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
8(A+/A/A-): 40% tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): 30% tuition fee waiver
6(A+/A/A-): 20% tuition fee waiver
4(A+/A/A-): 10% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

9(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
8(A*/A): 35% tuition fee waiver
7(A*/A): 20% tuition fee waiver
4(A*/A): 10% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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First City University College

Bandar Utama, Selangor

Foundation in Art & Design

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM17,500

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Gain experience in practical studio work such as drawing, experimentation and exploration of media and material, and model making
Direct pathway to First City UC's design degrees which include graphic design, interior architecture, furniture and product design, and fashion marketing
Over 3 decades of experience
Located in the modern and vibrant township of Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya

Highlights

Gain experience in practical studio work such as drawing, experimentation and exploration of media and material, and model making
Direct pathway to First City UC's design degrees which include graphic design, interior architecture, furniture and product design, and fashion marketing
Over 3 decades of experience
Located in the modern and vibrant township of Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya

Campus

Bandar Utama: RM17,500

Scholarships

SPM:

9(A+/A/A-): 100% tuition fee waiver
8(A+/A/A-): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
6(A+/A/A-): RM6,000 tuition fee waiver
5(A+/A/A-): RM5,000 tuition fee waiver
1(A+/A/A-): RM4,000 tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

9(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
8(A*/A): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
6(A*/A): RM6,000 tuition fee waiver
5(A*/A): RM5,000 tuition fee waiver
1(A*/A): RM4,000 tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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Taylor's College

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Foundation in Design

Intake

Feb, Apr, Jul*, Aug

Tuition Fees

RM27,950

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Personalised design education to develop your communication, observation and visual thinking skills
Experiential learning with hands-on assessments (80% coursework) and interactive experiences such as field trips, workshops, seminars and class activities
Diverse articulation pathways to progress seamlessly to a degree at local or overseas universities, including those in the UK and Australia
Access to Taylor's First-Year Learning & Mentoring (FLAME) programme that helps you transition to college, achieve learning goals, and overcome social and academic challenges

Highlights

Personalised design education to develop your communication, observation and visual thinking skills
Experiential learning with hands-on assessments (80% coursework) and interactive experiences such as field trips, workshops, seminars and class activities
Diverse articulation pathways to progress seamlessly to a degree at local or overseas universities, including those in the UK and Australia
Access to Taylor's First-Year Learning & Mentoring (FLAME) programme that helps you transition to college, achieve learning goals, and overcome social and academic challenges

Campus

Subang Jaya: RM27,950

Scholarships

SPM:

8A+ / 9(A+/A/A-): RM12,000 tuition fee waiver
8(A+/A/A-): RM7,000 tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): RM6,000 tuition fee waiver
6(A+/A/A-): RM4,000 tuition fee waiver
5(A+/A/A-): RM2,000 tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

8A* / 9(A*/A): RM12,000 tuition fee waiver
8(A*/A): RM7,000 tuition fee waiver
7(A*/A): RM6,000 tuition fee waiver
6(A*/A): RM4,000 tuition fee waiver
5(A*/A): RM2,000 tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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Multimedia University (MMU)

Cyberjaya, Selangor

Foundation in Creative Multimedia

Intake

Apr, Aug

Tuition Fees

RM6,500

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Duration

Provides suitable ground and basic skills in analogue (sketching, drawing, painting) and digital, basic computer graphics application and media production technique
Awarded Premier Digital Tech Institution Status by MDEC and MoHE

Highlights

Provides suitable ground and basic skills in analogue (sketching, drawing, painting) and digital, basic computer graphics application and media production technique
Awarded Premier Digital Tech Institution Status by MDEC and MoHE

Campus

Cyberjaya: RM6,500

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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City University

Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Foundation in Arts (Graphic Design & Multimedia)

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Jan, Feb*, Mar*, Apr*, May, Jun*, Jul*, Sep, Nov*

Tuition Fees

RM19,800

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The programme's fundamental graphic design and multimedia modules prepare you to deal with solid design concepts
Learn to turn your thoughts and visions into actual materials with the help of computers with contemporary graphic design capabilities
Over 3 decades of experience, with more than 35,000 graduates to date

Highlights

The programme's fundamental graphic design and multimedia modules prepare you to deal with solid design concepts
Learn to turn your thoughts and visions into actual materials with the help of computers with contemporary graphic design capabilities
Over 3 decades of experience, with more than 35,000 graduates to date

Campus

Petaling Jaya: RM19,800

Scholarships

SPM:

9(A+/A/A-): 100% tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): 70% tuition fee waiver
5(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
3(A+/A/A-): 30% tuition fee waiver
1(A+/A/A-): 20% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

9(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
7(A*/A): 70% tuition fee waiver
5(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
3(A*/A): 30% tuition fee waiver
1(A*/A): 20% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Kuala Lumpur Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Feb, Jun, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM9,900

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Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Kuala Lumpur Main Campus: RM9,900

Campus

Kuala Lumpur Main Campus: RM9,900

Scholarships

SPM:

8(A+/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
8(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): 25% tuition fee waiver
6(A+/A/A-): 20% tuition fee waiver
5(A+/A/A-): 15% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

8(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
7(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
6(A*/A): 25% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Jan, Jun, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM11,600

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Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Kampar: RM11,600
Sungai Long: RM11,600

Campus

Kampar: RM11,600
Sungai Long: RM11,600

Scholarships

SPM:

8(A+/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
8(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): 25% tuition fee waiver
6(A+/A/A-): 20% tuition fee waiver
5(A+/A/A-): 15% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

8(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
7(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
6(A*/A): 25% tuition fee waiver
5(A*/A): 20% tuition fee waiver
4(A*/A): 15% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Sungai Long, Selangor

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Jan, Jun, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM11,600

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Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Kampar: RM11,600
Sungai Long: RM11,600

Campus

Kampar: RM11,600
Sungai Long: RM11,600

Scholarships

SPM:

8(A+/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
8(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): 25% tuition fee waiver
6(A+/A/A-): 20% tuition fee waiver
5(A+/A/A-): 15% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

8(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
7(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
6(A*/A): 25% tuition fee waiver
5(A*/A): 20% tuition fee waiver
4(A*/A): 15% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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City University

Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Foundation in Arts (Fashion Design)

Intake

Jan, Feb*, Mar*, Apr*, May, Jun*, Jul*, Sep, Nov*

Tuition Fees

RM19,800

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Scholarships
Duration

Petaling Jaya: RM19,800

Campus

Petaling Jaya: RM19,800

Scholarships

SPM:

9(A+/A/A-): 100% tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): 70% tuition fee waiver
5(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
3(A+/A/A-): 30% tuition fee waiver
1(A+/A/A-): 20% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

9(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
7(A*/A): 70% tuition fee waiver
5(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
3(A*/A): 30% tuition fee waiver
1(A*/A): 20% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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SEGi University

Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM14,850

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Duration

Various pathways available including Business & Accounting, Communication, Information Technology, Psychology and Design
One of Malaysia's largest private universities, with over 20,000 students across 5 campuses in Malaysia
Over 40 years of experience, with 485,000 alumni worldwide as a group
1 of 24 universities in the world with QS 5 Stars Plus status

Highlights

Various pathways available including Business & Accounting, Communication, Information Technology, Psychology and Design
One of Malaysia's largest private universities, with over 20,000 students across 5 campuses in Malaysia
Over 40 years of experience, with 485,000 alumni worldwide as a group
1 of 24 universities in the world with QS 5 Stars Plus status

Campus

Petaling Jaya: RM14,850
Kuala Lumpur: RM11,050
Subang Jaya: RM11,050

Scholarships

SPM:

10(A+/A/A-): 100% tuition fee waiver
9(A+/A/A-): 75% tuition fee waiver
8(A+/A/A-): 50% tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): RM3,500 tuition fee waiver
6(A+/A/A-): RM3,000 tuition fee waiver
5(A+/A/A-): RM2,500 tuition fee waiver
4(A+/A/A-): RM2,000 tuition fee waiver
3(A+/A/A-): RM1,500 tuition fee waiver
2(A+/A/A-): RM1,000 tuition fee waiver
1(A+/A/A-): RM500 tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

10(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
9(A*/A): 75% tuition fee waiver
8(A*/A): 50% tuition fee waiver
7(A*/A): RM3,500 tuition fee waiver
6(A*/A): RM3,000 tuition fee waiver
5(A*/A): RM2,500 tuition fee waiver
4(A*/A): RM2,000 tuition fee waiver
3(A*/A): RM1,500 tuition fee waiver
2(A*/A): RM1,000 tuition fee waiver
1(A*/A): RM500 tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

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