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Foundation Programme (Computing & Technology Route)

at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

APU Main Campus (Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Details last verified 23 Sep 2026. The source and date of each figure are shown beside it.

Course at a glance

University
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
Campus
APU Main Campus (Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Study level
Foundation
Field
Computing
Discipline
Computer Science
Duration
1 year
Study mode
Full-time
Qualification
Foundation Programme (Computing & Technology Route)
Intakes
September 2026, November 2026
Tuition
Total tuition: MYR 28,400
Entry requirements
Academic: 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC including Mathematics;Academic: 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels including Mathematics;Academic: 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level including Mathematics with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);Academic: A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.Academic: International StudentsEnglish: IELTS · minimum score 4English: MUET · minimum score 3English: Pearson (PTE) · minimum score 36English: TOEFL IBT · minimum score 1.5 (new TOEFL 1-6 scale)

Details last updated 23 Sep 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.

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About this course

Pre-university foundation year on the computing and technology route, with modules such as mathematics, programming, computer systems and networks, cyber security and AI basics, leading on to a degree. APU lists it as a full-time programme of 1 year.

How this course fits

Fees

  • Total tuition

    Full payment for the programme, as stated in the 2026 Fee Guide for international students (a semester-payment plan is also listed there). The guide states fees exclude 6% SST and are subject to change without prior notice.

    MYR 28,400

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • Application fee

    Stage 1: visa processing (EMGS) and application & processing fees, payable when the offer is accepted; non-refundable once accepted. The guide states fees exclude 6% SST and are subject to change without prior notice.

    MYR 3,400

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • Registration fee

    Registration and administrative fee for international students (includes the student ID card fee), payable on student pass visa approval. The guide states fees exclude 6% SST and are subject to change without prior notice.

    MYR 5,000

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • Other compulsory fee

    Stage 2: post-arrival processing, EMGS medical check-up, one year of medical insurance, i-Kad, eVAL and one year of student pass fees. The guide states fees exclude 6% SST and are subject to change without prior notice.

    MYR 2,000

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

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

Intakes

  • September 2026 (24 September 2026)

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • November 2026 (19 November 2026)

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

Entry requirements

  • Academic

    3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC including Mathematics;

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels including Mathematics;

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level including Mathematics with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    International Students

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for International Students: IELTS : 4.0

    IELTS · minimum score 4

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for International Students: MUET : Band 3

    MUET · minimum score 3

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for International Students: Pearson (PTE) : 36

    Pearson (PTE) · minimum score 36

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for International Students: TOEFL IBT : 1.5

    TOEFL IBT · minimum score 1.5 (new TOEFL 1-6 scale)

    Source: official website · retrieved 22 Sep 2026

Study guides

Quick answers about this course

When can I start Foundation Programme (Computing & Technology Route)?

Intakes stored for this course: September 2026 and November 2026. Intakes can change, so confirm the date before you apply.

How long does Foundation Programme (Computing & Technology Route) take?

1 year, full-time, as stored for this course.

How much does Foundation Programme (Computing & Technology Route) cost?

Total tuition: MYR 28,400. 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: IELTS, minimum score 4; MUET, minimum score 3; Pearson (PTE), minimum score 36; TOEFL IBT, minimum score 1.5. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.

Where is it taught?

APU Main Campus (Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur.

How do I apply, and which documents are needed?

The Entry requirements section on this page lists what the university has stated. You can also ask a Zawqari advisor on WhatsApp.

Interested in this course?

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