IntakesOctober 2026 · January 2027 · January · June
TuitionRM 11,300 / year
LocationKampar, Perak, Malaysia
Fee year2026
Programme overview
Foundation in Science is a current foundation programme at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), with its academic positioning centred on General Science. Its current classification places it within Science & Mathematics, with a more specific study focus on General Science. This makes the page useful for students preparing for further study related to General Science narrowing their options by subject area, institution and level of study. The structured sections below also present entry requirements, intake information, and accreditation details, giving applicants a clearer view of the verified details currently available for this programme. The official source is retained so applicants can cross-check the institution's most recent programme information before making a decision.
Entry requirements
O-Level / IGCSE
Grade C in 5 relevant subjects · Mathematics and 2 Science subjects · General Information Guide requirement. Foundation in Science specifically requires Mathematics and 2 Science subjects. Exact stream/subject requirements for intended degree pathways and any programme-specific rules remain subject to UTAR/MOHE/MQA requirements.
English: SPM English: Credit; O-Level English: Grade C; UEC English: Grade B; IELTS Band 4.0; TOEFL iBT 30; MUET Band 3.0; Cambridge English/Linguaskill 140; ELS (CIEP Level) 106. Applicants who do not fulfil the English requirement may complete the English Enhancement Programme (EEP) concurrently during the first two trimesters.
Other equivalent qualification
Other recognised equivalent qualification · Science-stream subject equivalency may apply · General Information Guide requirement. Foundation in Science specifically requires Mathematics and 2 Science subjects. Exact stream/subject requirements for intended degree pathways and any programme-specific rules remain subject to UTAR/MOHE/MQA requirements.
English: SPM English: Credit; O-Level English: Grade C; UEC English: Grade B; IELTS Band 4.0; TOEFL iBT 30; MUET Band 3.0; Cambridge English/Linguaskill 140; ELS (CIEP Level) 106. Applicants who do not fulfil the English requirement may complete the English Enhancement Programme (EEP) concurrently during the first two trimesters.
SPM
Grade C / Credit in 5 relevant subjects · Mathematics and 2 Science subjects · General Information Guide requirement. Foundation in Science specifically requires Mathematics and 2 Science subjects. Exact stream/subject requirements for intended degree pathways and any programme-specific rules remain subject to UTAR/MOHE/MQA requirements.
English: SPM English: Credit; O-Level English: Grade C; UEC English: Grade B; IELTS Band 4.0; TOEFL iBT 30; MUET Band 3.0; Cambridge English/Linguaskill 140; ELS (CIEP Level) 106. Applicants who do not fulfil the English requirement may complete the English Enhancement Programme (EEP) concurrently during the first two trimesters.
UEC
Grade B in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects · Mathematics and 2 Science subjects · General Information Guide requirement. Foundation in Science specifically requires Mathematics and 2 Science subjects. Exact stream/subject requirements for intended degree pathways and any programme-specific rules remain subject to UTAR/MOHE/MQA requirements.
English: SPM English: Credit; O-Level English: Grade C; UEC English: Grade B; IELTS Band 4.0; TOEFL iBT 30; MUET Band 3.0; Cambridge English/Linguaskill 140; ELS (CIEP Level) 106. Applicants who do not fulfil the English requirement may complete the English Enhancement Programme (EEP) concurrently during the first two trimesters.
Tuition fees
Annual tuitionRM 11,300
Estimated total tuitionRM 11,300
Fee year2026
UTAR General Information Guide verified 2026-09-10. Published Foundation tuition and other-fee figures for the normal 1-year duration. International-student fee schedules may differ.
Fees are indicative and may be revised by the institution. GoUni can help you confirm the latest payable amount before application.
