Study Foundation programmes in Computing and Information Technology
in Malaysia.
Computer science, software engineering, cyber security, data science, networking and multimedia — the fastest-growing intake among international students in Malaysia.
7 programmes across 5 partner campuses, with the published tuition where the university has given us one. We are an official partner of each institution listed.
- Programmes
- 7
- Campuses
- 5
- Award level
- Foundation
- Tuition range
- RM 19,448 – RM 27,900
- Median tuition
- RM 19,800
Published total programme tuition, in ringgit. The median is quoted rather than an average because a handful of listed totals are outliers.
Every partner campus teaching computing & it at foundation level, with how many programmes each runs and what they charge.
Asia Pacific University
Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #528
Multimedia University
Cyberjaya, Selangor · Private · QS #771–780
Nilai University
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan · Private
Universiti Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #1401+
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Kajang, Selangor · Private · QS #518
What you would need.
- Academic
- A completed secondary-school qualification — SPM, O-Level, Thanaweya Amma, SMA or equivalent — usually with five subject passes.
- English
- Around CEFR B1 — commonly IELTS 5.0, or our placement test at PEP Level 3.
Read this first. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
Cheapest first within each level. Each row opens a page with the fee, the typical entry route and the English level you would need.
Foundation (Business, Arts, Science, Information Technology)
Nilai University · Foundation · Computing & IT
Foundation in Creative Multimedia
Multimedia University · Foundation · Computing & IT
Foundation in Computer Technology / Science
Universiti Kuala Lumpur · Foundation · Computing & IT
Foundation in Computing (100% Online)
Asia Pacific University · Foundation · Computing & IT
Foundation in (Computer Science / IT / Accounting / Business / Economics)
Universiti Tenaga Nasional · Foundation · Computing & IT
Foundation in Computing / Science and Technology
Multimedia University · Foundation · Computing & IT
Foundation in Computing, Business, Finance, Psychology, and Design
Asia Pacific University · Foundation · Computing & IT
Not sure which one fits?
Send a counsellor what you have studied and what you want to do with it. They come back with the programmes on this page you actually qualify for, the English level each needs, and the intakes still open — free.
Or reach us directly — inquiry@premium.edu.my · +603 2740 0711
How much does it cost to study computing & it in Malaysia?
Across the 7 of these 7 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 19,448 to RM 27,900, with a median of RM 19,800. Those are the universities' programme fees and exclude the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.
What do I need to get in?
A completed secondary-school qualification — SPM, O-Level, Thanaweya Amma, SMA or equivalent — usually with five subject passes. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
What English level do I need?
Around CEFR B1 — commonly IELTS 5.0, or our placement test at PEP Level 3. Our free placement test establishes your CEFR level, and as an official English provider we can take you to the level the university asks for before you enrol.
Which universities teach computing & it?
5 of our partner institutions do, including Asia Pacific University, Multimedia University, Nilai University, Universiti Kuala Lumpur. Each is listed below with what it charges.
Can I apply to more than one?
Yes — and you should. Shortlist the programmes that fit and send the list to a counsellor, who comes back with the ones you actually qualify for and the intakes still open. There is no fee to enquire.