Engineering Foundation Year

University of Southampton Malaysia

Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Mar, Jun, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM29,973

Course Highlights

  • Direct pathway into engineering degrees in University of Southampton Malaysia and UK
  • Programme incorporates both theoretical and practical skills
  • Teaching staff are highly experienced in their research field
  • Ranked #87 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, making it the top UK university in Malaysia

Course Structure

  • Academic and Personal Development
  • Computer Applications
  • Engineering Principles
  • Mechanical Science
  • Routes to Success
  • Communicating in English
  • Electricity and Electronics
  • Fundamentals of Science and Engineering 
  • Mathematics for Science and Engineering 

Entry Requirements

  • SPM/O level: 5As in the science stream, including Mathematics and Physics. (Minimum B+ in additional mathematics required for SPM only)
  • STPM/A level:
    • ABB (cannot include subjects suitable for direct entry to undergraduate programmes, normally mathematics and Physics). However, students need to show an aptitude for mathematics and may be asked to take a Foundation Mathematics test.
  • IB: 32 points overall, and must not include Higher Level Mathematics and Physics
  • UEC Senior Middle Level: Students studying science track with BBBB, including Additional Mathematics and Physics and not including Art, Chinese, Malay.
  • Bangladesh. Higher Secondary Certificate: CGPA 3.5 overall with 3.5 in Mathematics and Physics
  • Brunei. Cambridge International A Levels: ABB. Cannot study both Mathematics and Physics
  • Egypt. Certificate of General Secondary Education: 85% Overall with 85% in Mathematics and Physics
  • India. Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12: 75% overall with 75% in Mathematics, from a non-recognised board (i.e. not ISC/CBSE/HSC)
  • Indonesia. Ijazah - Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA) (Certificate of Graduation from Academic/Islamic Secondary School):
    • Grade 7/10 with 7 in Mathematics and Physics.
  • Pakistan. Intermediate / Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC): A/770/70% overall, with 70% in Mathematics and Physics
  • Thailand. Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6:
    • Mathayom 6 with overall GPA 3.0 with 3.0 in mathematics and relevant Science-stream subjects.
    • Mathayom 5 with overall GPA 3.25 with 3.25 in Mathematics and relevant Science-stream subjects.
  • UAE. General Secondary Education Certificate Examination: 85% overall with 85% in Mathematics and Physics
  • With Language Pathway:
    • Students who achieve IELTS 5.5 overall, or UEC English B4 or equivalent will be required to attend an additional English language module (English for Engineers and Scientists) both in semester 1 and 2.
  • Non-Language Pathway:
    • Students who achieve IELTS 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in each component, or Grade C in SPM 1119 English (cohort before 2021), SPM CEFR Level B2 or above (cohort from 2021 onwards), Grade C in GCSE English, Grade A in IGCSE English as a Second Language, B3 in UEC English or equivalent.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM29,973

Discounts & scholarships

-RM1,300

  • Exclusive
  • Waiver

Total payable amount

RM28,673

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