Quick Facts
Duration
1 year
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jan, May, Jul, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM29,370
Course Highlights
- Tailored program that will transition you into a wide range of degrees including Engineering, Computer Science, Actuarial Science and Statistical Data Science
- Innovative challenge-based learning approach providing you with an enhanced and engaging experience
- A member of the academic staff will be assigned as a mentor to provide general guidance and support
- Pioneer in education and innovative research for over 200 years
Course Structure
Mandatory for Semester 1
- Academic Skills
- Essential Mathematics for Sc
- Fundamentals of Physics
Optional for Semester 1
- Object Oriented Programming
- Discovering Psychology
- Principles of Chemistry
Mandatory for Semester 2
- Foundation English
- Mathematics for Science
- Further Mechanics
Optional for Semester 2
- Chemistry in Materials
- Data Structures and Software Design
- Psychology and the Human Mind
Mandatory for Semester 3
- Foundation English for Science and Engineering
- Electromagnetism and Thermodynamics
- Advanced Mathematics for Science
Optional for Semester 3
- Web Development and Databases
- Research in Action
- Organics and Chemical Energetics
Entry Requirements
- SPM / O Levels: Minimum 5 credits (C's), including Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry and Additional Mathematics - or equivalent global qualifications.
- IB MYP: 3 subjects with Grade 6 (English, Maths & Physics / Chemistry) & 2 subjects with Grade 5 (Additional Mathematics & Physics / Chemistry)
Conditional offers will be made to students with forecast results. Advance standing may be available for those with appropriate pre-university qualifications. Final results need to be submitted before programme commencement.
Note: Progression to your chosen undergraduate programme may require pre-requisite subjects with specific grades at the SPM/O Level/Equivalent levels in addition to your Foundation results.
- IELTS: Minimum 5.5 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.0
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM500
Tuition fees
RM29,370
Discounts & scholarships
-RM3,300
Total payable amount
RM26,570
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Other savings
Up to RM15,000
Scholarships
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
High Achiever's Scholarship for Foundation Programme
Amount
Up to RM10,000 tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
10% discount
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree, PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Leaders with Impact Scholarship
Amount
100% tuition fee and allowance of up to RM1,300 per month
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Scholarship
Amount
50% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
10% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree, PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
RM2,000 tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree, PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research