Diploma · Culinary Arts

Diploma In Culinary Arts

at UCSI University

UCSI University (Sarawak campus), Kuching, Sarawak

Details last verified 24 Sep 2026. The source and date of each figure are shown beside it.

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Course at a glance

University: UCSI University
Campus: UCSI University (Sarawak campus), Kuching, Sarawak
Study level: Diploma
Field: Hospitality & Tourism
Discipline: Culinary Arts
Duration: 2.5 years
Study mode: Full-time
Qualification: Diploma In Culinary Arts
Intakes: January, May, September
Tuition: Estimated total tuition: MYR 69,259 (estimate)
Entry requirements: Academic: Culinary Arts related Certificate, SKM (MQF Level 3): Pass Level 3 in related course and pass SPM with at least 1 creditAcademic: SPM/O-Level: Pass with minimum 3 credits (C)English: 1119/O-Level/IGCSEEnglish: Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests · minimum score 140English: CEFREnglish: Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS · minimum score 106English: IELTS Academic · minimum score 4English: MUET · minimum score 2English: Pearson Test of English · minimum score 36English: TOEFL IBTEnglish: 1119/O-Level/IGCSEEnglish: Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill · minimum score 140English: CEFREnglish: IELTS Academic · minimum score 4English: MUET · minimum score 2English: Pearson Test · minimum score 36English: SPM EnglishEnglish: TOEFL IBTEnglish: UEC English Language

Details last updated 24 Sep 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.

About this course

This novel programme equips students with the integral skills and product knowledge to chart a promising career in the F&B and fine dining industries. With quality as the defining hallmark, you are trained to set the standard when it comes to the preparation of food. * This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022 survey . (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/ )

Fees

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 69,259Estimate
Applies to: International students
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Fees for this course
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 69,259Estimate	International students

Fees are set by the university and can change. Check the source and date beside each figure.

Intakes

January
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
May
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
September
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Entry requirements

Academic
Culinary Arts related Certificate, SKM (MQF Level 3): Pass Level 3 in related course and pass SPM with at least 1 credit
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
Academic
SPM/O-Level: Pass with minimum 3 credits (C)
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 (with at least 2 skill at 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 4.0
IELTS Academic · minimum score 4
Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026
English language
English requirement for international students: MUET Band 2
MUET · minimum score 2
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 30-31
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 2
MUET · minimum score 2
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 30-31
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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Quick answers about this course

When can I start Diploma In Culinary Arts?

Intakes stored for this course: January, May and September. Intakes can change, so confirm the date before you apply.

How long does Diploma In Culinary Arts take?

2.5 years, full-time, as stored for this course.

How much does Diploma In Culinary Arts cost?

Estimated total tuition: MYR 69,259 (estimate). Fees are set by the university and can change; the Fees section gives the source and the date of each figure.

What English score do I need?

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 2; 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 2; Pearson Test, minimum score 36; SPM English; TOEFL IBT; UEC English Language. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.

Where is it taught?

UCSI University (Sarawak campus), Kuching, Sarawak.

How do I apply, and which documents are needed?

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