Diploma · Architectural Technology
UCSI University (Kuala Lumpur, main campus), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Details last verified 24 Sep 2026. The source and date of each figure are shown beside it.
Details last updated 24 Sep 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.
From laying your design foundations in the first year to strengthening your analytical and conceptual thought processes by the third year, UCSI’s Diploma in Architectural Studies is a design-cum-technological programme that adopts a unique project-based learning approach, to develop you into an investigative design innovator equipped with a knowledge of the latest building technologies. You will also engage in real-life community-based research projects and spend at least six months apprenticed to architectural firms. By the end of the programme, you will emerge with a solid portfolio and foundational knowledge in architectural design. * This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022 . (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/ )
Estimated total tuition
Approximate total fees. UCSI states this is estimated (visa/admin costs vary by country); a 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens effective 1 July 2025.
MYR 79,141Estimate
Applies to: International students
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated total tuitionApproximate total fees. UCSI states this is estimated (visa/admin costs vary by country); a 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens effective 1 July 2025. Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026 | MYR 79,141Estimate | International students |
Fees are set by the university and can change. Check the source and date beside each figure.
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
*Art Requirement:: All applicants must pass Art Education/ Engineering Drawing/ related subject at SPM/O-Level / equivalent
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
A-Level: Minimum Grade ‘D’ for 1 subject AND credit in Maths in ‘O’-Level
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
Community College: (Level 3, MQF) 1. Pass Community College Certificate (Level 3 MQF) in the related field AND *Pass SPM with min 1 credit and pass Maths OR Pass SPM with min 1 credit and pass ‘program pengukuhan matematik’ OR 2. Pass Community College Certificate (Level 3 MQF) with CGPA 2.0 in the related field AND *Pass SPM with min 1 credit and pass Maths
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
CPU: Minimum average of 50% in 6 subjects inclusive of Maths
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
OR: Pass Portfolio Review in replacement of art subject if applicable.
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum average of 50% inclusive of 50% for Maths
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
Recognition: Upon successfully completing the Diploma programme, students will gain: Direct entry into Year 2 (semester 3) of Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture, UCSI University
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
SAM: Minimum average of 50% in 5 subjects inclusive of Maths
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
SKM / SKK: Pass SKM/SKK level 3 in related field AND *Pass SPM with min 1 credit and pass Maths OR Pass SPM with min 1 credit and pass ‘program pengukuhan matematik’
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
SPMV/SPM/‘O’ Levels: (Arts/Science stream) Pass SPM with minimum 3 Credits (grade ‘C’ for O-level) inclusive of Maths
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
STAM: Pass with (Magbul grade) AND credit in Maths in SPM or equivalent
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
STPM (Arts/Science): Pass with minimum ‘C’ grade (CGPA 2.0) for 1 subject AND credit in Maths in SPM or equivalent
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
UEC: (Commerce/Science stream) Pass with minimum grade ‘B’ for 3 credits inclusive of Maths
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: 1119/O-Level/IGCSE Grade C
1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests 140
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests · minimum score 140
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: CEFR B1 (High B1)
CEFR
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS 106
Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS · minimum score 106
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: IELTS Academic Band 4.0
IELTS Academic · minimum score 4
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: MUET Band 3
MUET · minimum score 3
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: Pearson Test of English 36
Pearson Test of English · minimum score 36
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: TOEFL IBT 24+
TOEFL IBT
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: 1119/O-Level/IGCSE Grade C
1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill 140
Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill · minimum score 140
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: CEFR B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)
CEFR
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: IELTS Academic 4.0
IELTS Academic · minimum score 4
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: MUET Band 3
MUET · minimum score 3
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: Pearson Test 36
Pearson Test · minimum score 36
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: SPM English Grade B+
SPM English
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: TOEFL IBT 24+
TOEFL IBT
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for Malaysian students: UEC English Language Grade A2
UEC English Language
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
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Estimated total tuition: MYR 79,141 (estimate). Fees are set by the university and can change; the Fees section gives the source and the date of each figure.
Stored for this course: 1119/O-Level/IGCSE; Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests, minimum score 140; CEFR; Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS, minimum score 106; IELTS Academic, minimum score 4; MUET, minimum score 3; Pearson Test of English, minimum score 36; TOEFL IBT; 1119/O-Level/IGCSE; Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill, minimum score 140; CEFR; IELTS Academic, minimum score 4; MUET, minimum score 3; Pearson Test, minimum score 36; SPM English; TOEFL IBT; UEC English Language. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.
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