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, Nov

Tuition Fees

RM26,400

Apply Now

Get RM500 + RM300 Rebate when you enrol through EduAdvisor! T&C apply.

Apply Now

Highlights
Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Direct pathway to dual-award design degrees at APU
Programme emphasises on 4 key areas to ensure your success – leadership and teamwork, problem-solving skills, social skills and responsibilities, and practical skills
Programme is designed for those who do not have a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent but are interested to progress to Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics or Intelligent Systems programmes
Progression flexibility lets you choose a Degree programme of your choice from a primary or alternative pathway

Highlights

Direct pathway to dual-award design degrees at APU
Programme emphasises on 4 key areas to ensure your success – leadership and teamwork, problem-solving skills, social skills and responsibilities, and practical skills
Programme is designed for those who do not have a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent but are interested to progress to Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics or Intelligent Systems programmes
Progression flexibility lets you choose a Degree programme of your choice from a primary or alternative pathway

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

More Details

Taylor's College

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Foundation in Design

Intake

Jan*, Feb, Mar*, Apr, Jul*, Aug

Tuition Fees

RM27,950

Apply Now

Seats are filling up fast! Secure yours by enrolling through EduAdvisor. Get a RM1,000 registration waiver from Taylor's too! T&C apply.

Apply Now

Highlights
Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Personalised 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 and Mentoring (FLAME) programme that helps you transition to college, achieve learning goals and overcome social and academic challenges

Highlights

Personalised 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 and 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

More Details

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak

Kuching, Sarawak

Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design)

Intake

Jan, Mar, Apr, Jun, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM21,040

Apply Now

Get RM300 Rebate when you enrol through EduAdvisor! T&C apply.

Apply Now

Highlights
Campus
Scholarships
Duration

This course combines theory and practice for various problem-solving applications used in the creative media industry and provides you with the opportunity to work on industry-relevant projects
Understand how to utilise the design process to harness your creative and problem-solving skills and be familiarised with a wide array of industry-relevant technical skills to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
Upon completion of this course, you will be provided with direct entry into Swinburne's degree courses in Sarawak or Australia
Top 1% university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026

Highlights

This course combines theory and practice for various problem-solving applications used in the creative media industry and provides you with the opportunity to work on industry-relevant projects
Understand how to utilise the design process to harness your creative and problem-solving skills and be familiarised with a wide array of industry-relevant technical skills to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
Upon completion of this course, you will be provided with direct entry into Swinburne's degree courses in Sarawak or Australia
Top 1% university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026

Campus

Kuching: RM21,040

Scholarships

SPM:

10(A+/A/A-): RM12,000 tuition fee waiver
7(A+/A/A-): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
4(A+/A/A-): RM5,000 tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

8(A*/A): RM12,000 tuition fee waiver
6(A*/A): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
4(A*/A): RM5,000 tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

More Details

First City University College

Bandar Utama, Selangor

Foundation in Art & Design

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM7,000

Apply Now

Get RM1,000 Waiver + RM300 Rebate when you enrol through EduAdvisor! T&C apply.

Apply Now

Highlights
Campus
Scholarships
Duration

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: RM7,000

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

More Details

Multimedia University (MMU)

Cyberjaya, Selangor

Foundation in Creative Multimedia

Intake

Apr, Jul, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM6,500

Apply Now

Get RM300 Rebate when you enrol through EduAdvisor! T&C apply.

Apply Now

Highlights
Campus
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

More Details

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

Kuala Lumpur Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Jan, Jun, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM9,900

Apply Now

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

More Details

SEGi University

Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM14,850

Apply Now

Get up to RM1,000 Waiver + RM300 Rebate when you enrol through EduAdvisor! T&C apply.

Apply Now

Highlights
Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Various pathways available including Business & Accounting, Communication, Information Technology, Psychology and Design
SEGi integrates real industry projects into coursework and assignments, allowing you to gain a hands-on experience while being mentored by academic lecturers and industry professionals
Gain a global perspective through exposure to diverse cultures and backgrounds as you study with a vibrant community of students from over 90 nationalities
Ranked among the world’s top 1.5% Universities in the world (#731-740) with a 5 Stars Plus rating in the QS World University Rankings 2026, 1 of only 24 universities worldwide with this status

Highlights

Various pathways available including Business & Accounting, Communication, Information Technology, Psychology and Design
SEGi integrates real industry projects into coursework and assignments, allowing you to gain a hands-on experience while being mentored by academic lecturers and industry professionals
Gain a global perspective through exposure to diverse cultures and backgrounds as you study with a vibrant community of students from over 90 nationalities
Ranked among the world’s top 1.5% Universities in the world (#731-740) with a 5 Stars Plus rating in the QS World University Rankings 2026, 1 of only 24 universities worldwide with this status

Campus

Petaling Jaya: RM14,850
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

More Details

University of Wollongong Malaysia

Glenmarie, Selangor

Foundation Studies

Intake

Jan, Apr*, Jun, Sep, Oct*

Tuition Fees

RM19,265

Apply Now

Get RM500 Waiver + RM300 Rebate when you enrol through EduAdvisor! T&C apply.

Apply Now

Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Glenmarie: RM19,265

Campus

Glenmarie: RM19,265

Scholarships

SPM:

8(A+/A/A-): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
6(A+/A/A-): RM5,000 tuition fee waiver
4(A+/A/A-): RM3,000 tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

8(A*/A): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
6(A*/A): RM5,000 tuition fee waiver
4(A*/A): RM3,000 tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

More Details

Saito University College

Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Foundation in Design

Intake

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Tuition Fees

RM10,000

Apply Now

Get RM300 Rebate when you enrol through EduAdvisor! T&C apply.

Apply Now

Highlights
Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Award winning design school
Partnering with the best in the creative industry
Exposure to cutting edge technologies
Over 3 decades of experience, with design at its core strength

Highlights

Award winning design school
Partnering with the best in the creative industry
Exposure to cutting edge technologies
Over 3 decades of experience, with design at its core strength

Campus

Petaling Jaya: RM10,000

Scholarships

SPM:

Meet min requirements: 100% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

Meet min requirements: 100% tuition fee waiver

Duration

Duration: 1 year

More Details

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak

Foundation in Arts

Intake

Jan, Jun, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM12,450

Apply Now

Highlights
Campus
Scholarships
Duration

Option to select one of the two offered streams (Arts and Social Science or Management and Accountancy), providing you with more focused learning during your foundation year
Top 4 in Graduate Employability at the Talentbank National Graduate Employability Index 2025
Ranked #131 in QS Asia University Rankings 2025 and #351-400 in THE Asia University Rankings 2025
One of Malaysia's leading private universities that offer accessible and affordable programmes

Highlights

Option to select one of the two offered streams (Arts and Social Science or Management and Accountancy), providing you with more focused learning during your foundation year
Top 4 in Graduate Employability at the Talentbank National Graduate Employability Index 2025
Ranked #131 in QS Asia University Rankings 2025 and #351-400 in THE Asia University Rankings 2025
One of Malaysia's leading private universities that offer accessible and affordable programmes

Campus

Kampar: RM12,450
Sungai Long: RM12,450

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

More Details

Login