Foundation in Arts & Commerce
Curtin Malaysia’s foundation courses provide an intensive, focused approach to ensure your smooth entry into university. Upon successful completion, you will meet the necessary requirements for entry into your chosen undergraduate degree, setting a solid foundation for your academic journey.
Our structured Arts and Commerce foundation program provides two pathways of study—business and humanities core. It equips you with essential skills such as effective communication, critical thinking, research, and technology, all of which are key assets for academic success and beyond. The curriculum integrates specialised units relevant to your chosen path, ensuring you gain both in-depth knowledge and practical skills.
This program prepares you for undergraduate study in diverse fields, including commerce, business administration, communications, psychological science, and construction management. With these pathways, you will gain the foundational expertise needed to excel in your chosen discipline.
Intakes
- March
- July
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
FOR INDIA
All Foundation
- CGCE ‘O’ Level – 5Cs and English competence
- Complete Year 11 with average 50%
- English O Level separate evidence of English competence
FOR NEPAL
All Foundation
- GCE ‘O’ Level – 5Cs and English competence.
- SMA III with average 6.0 in best 4 subjects
- English O Level separate evidence of English competence
FOR SRI LANKA
All Foundation
- GCE ‘O’ Level – 5Cs and English competence
- English O Level
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
30300 MYR
Average Cost of Living: 18000 MYR /year
Application Fee: N/A