APU Foundation Programme (Design)
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
1 year
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, Apr, Jul, Aug, Sep, Nov
Tuition Fees
RM26,300
Course 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
Course Structure
Semester 1:
- English for Academic Purposes
- Communication Skills
- Personal Development and Study Methods
- Essentials of Web Applications
- Mathematics
Semester 2:
- Fundamentals of Drawing
- Life Drawing
- Design Studies
- Public Speaking in English
- Major Project 1
Semester 3:
- Academic Research Skills
- History of Design and Media
- Introduction to Digital Photography
- Major Project 2
- Co-Curricular Studies
Entry Requirements
- SPM: 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History)
- O Level/IGCSE: 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects
- UEC: 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects
- A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM800
Tuition fees
RM26,300
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Discounts & scholarships
-RM800
Total payable amount
RM26,800
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