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International Foundation Programme

University of Reading Malaysia
FoundationBusiness & ManagementHumanities & LanguagesLawScience & MathematicsSocial Sciences
Duration12 months
IntakesSeptember 2026 · April · September
TuitionRM 26,000 / year
Study modefull-time
Study formatOn-campus
LocationIskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia
Fee year2026

Programme overview

International Foundation Programme is a 12 months full-time University of Reading Malaysia programme focused on academic preparation and pathway progression to Reading degrees, delivered at the University's Iskandar Puteri campus.

Entry requirements

Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

GPA 3.00 out of 5.00 · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

Cambodia Diploma of Upper Secondary Education (Grade 12)

Minimum grades of B · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

China High School Year 3 (Gaosan)

Overall average 70% · Requires 3 years of study / 6 semesters.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

IB MYP

Overall 28 points; minimum 4 in at least 5 subjects · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

IGCSE / O-Level / GCSE

Minimum 5 credits · Pathway-specific: Henley pathways require Mathematics credit; Psychology pathway requires Mathematics + Science credit.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

India CBSE / ICSE / All India / HSSC Equivalence

Year 10: 65%; Year 12: 55% · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

Indonesia SMA / SMK

Minimum average 60% · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

Japan Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate

Overall average grade 3 · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / Turkmenistan / Uzbekistan Secondary Certificate

Average 3.0 · Certificate of Completed Secondary Education / Attestat or equivalent.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

Middle East Thanawiya

Average 75% · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

Myanmar Basic Education High School Examination

Minimum 60% · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

Pakistan Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)

Minimum 60% · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

South Korea High School Diploma

Minimum average 60% · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

SPM

Minimum 5 credits · Pathway-specific: Henley pathways require Mathematics credit; Psychology pathway requires Mathematics + Science credit.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

Taiwan High School Certificate (Grade 12)

Overall score 70% · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6

GPA 2.00 out of 4.00 · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

US / American High School Diploma (Grade 12)

CGPA 2.80 out of 4.00 · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

US General Education Development Test (GED)

Minimum 145 on each of 4 subject tests · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

Vietnam Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma

Overall grade 5.0/10.0 · Requires 3 years of high school completed.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE)

Grade C or above in 5 subjects · Current IFP route.

English: IFP English-module threshold: students below the published benchmarks must study the International English module. Benchmarks include UEC English B4; IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5; IGCSE/GCSE First Language English C; IGCSE English as a Second Language B; SPM English CEFR B2 + Grade B (2021 onward); SPM English 1119 B (2020 or earlier); MUET Band 4.

Tuition fees

Annual tuitionRM 26,000
Fee year2026

UoRM Malaysian/domestic annual tuition RM26,000; international annual tuition is RM31,000 before applicable 6% SST. UoRM states programme fees are fixed for the duration of study and paid in one or two instalments.

Fees are indicative and may be revised by the institution. GoUni can help you confirm the latest payable amount before application.

Intakes

September 2026AprilSeptember

Accreditation & recognition

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) programme accreditation/reference published in the current University of Reading Malaysia catalogue.MQA/FA3723

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