Foundation vs Diploma

10 months – 18 months

24 months – 36 months

Coursework + Exams (Varies depending on the university)

Coursework + Exams (Varies depending on the university)

April, July, September (Varies with university)

June, September, October (Varies with university)

Subjects/modules depend on foundation programme & university.

Subjects/modules depend on diploma programme & university.

Final grade is a CGPA.

Final grade is a CGPA.

RM10,000 – RM20,000

RM20,000 – RM50,000

• Short duration
• Easy progression to degree (at same uni)
• Subjects offered more detailed
• Some are covered by PTPTN

• You can work after graduation
• Degree programme will shorter
• Covered by PTPTN

• Difficult to go overseas
• Difficult to continue with a degree programme at a different university
• Only few programmes are PTPTN applicable

• Long duration
• International recognition limited

Choose a Foundation if you:

• Are certain on your choice of a degree (course & location)  
• Want to apply for PTPTN (select courses)
• Want to study locally

Choose a diploma if you:

• Want to work as fast as possible
• Don’t mind a longer course
• Need to apply for PTPTN
• Are sure of your choice in course

Click here for a detailed description of foundation programmes

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• UNITAR International College
• Erican College
• AIMST University
• Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

• Methodist College Kuala Lumpur  (MCKL)
• Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
• SEGi University