Study Foundation programmes in Science in Malaysia.
Biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, biotechnology, food science and the environmental sciences, from foundation through to research doctorates.
- Programmes
- 9
- Campuses
- 7
- Median total
- RM 29,915
- Lowest total
- RM 19,700
Tuition the universities list, from the 8 programmes priced as a ringgit total. Fees given per year, per semester or in US dollars are shown on each programme as given, not averaged.
- Foundation in ScienceLincoln University College · FoundationRM 19,700Programme fee
- Foundation in Science / MusicUCSI University · FoundationRM 20,700 – 24,200Programme fee · range as listed
- Foundation in ScienceMAHSA University · FoundationRM 20,800Programme fee
- Foundation in Science and TechnologyUniversiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah · FoundationRM 20,895Programme fee
- Foundation in ScienceManagement & Science University · FoundationRM 29,915Programme fee
- Foundation in Life SciencesUniversiti Malaya · FoundationRM 35,000Programme fee
- Foundation in Physical SciencesUniversiti Malaya · FoundationRM 35,000Programme fee
- Foundation in Social SciencesUniversiti Malaya · FoundationRM 35,000Programme fee
- Foundation Studies for Agricultural ScienceUniversiti Putra Malaysia · FoundationRM 21,500 a yearPer year of study
7 partner campuses teach science at foundation level. The range is the ringgit totals they list.
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.
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 science in Malaysia?
Across the 8 of these 9 programmes priced as a ringgit total, tuition runs from RM 19,700 to RM 35,000, with a median of RM 29,915. The others are priced per year, per semester or in US dollars, and each shows its fee as the university gives it. These are the universities' 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 science?
7 of our partner institutions do, including Universiti Malaya, Lincoln University College, MAHSA University, Management & Science University. Each is listed on this page 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.