UNITEN (Putrajaya campus) offers foundation programmes which serves as an excellent option for students who have completed SPM, IGCSE or O-Levels to gain entry into a university degree programme.
PURSUING studies in university is an exciting and transformative journey that can have a profound impact on your personal and professional development. It opens up a world of opportunities, challenges you to grow intellectually, and equips you with valuable skills for the future.
In general, to be eligible to pursue undergraduate studies in any university in Malaysia, SPM leavers must fulfil entry requirements set by the respective institutions. This entails undertaking and successfully completing a foundation, pre-university, A-Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB) or a diploma programme.
The foundation programme, which is typically taught over one academic year, serves as an excellent option for students who have completed SPM, IGCSE or O-Levels to gain entry into a university degree programme.
Many undergraduate programmes offer specialised courses, enabling students to focus on their chosen fields.
Meanwhile, some programmes also provide flexibility in selecting subjects of interest.
Therefore, it is beneficial for students to contemplate what career they would like to venture into, as university entry requirements vary from one to another.
The selection of an entry qualification programme largely relies on one’s educational goals, career aspirations, as well as preference to continue higher education in Malaysia or overseas.
If the student plans to pursue a degree abroad, it is wise to pursue an A-Level, IB, or a relevant external pre-university programme based on the desired country.
The foundation programmes are more cost-effective, career focused, expedited and easier.
However, if the plan is to study in Malaysia, the foundation programme is an excellent choice as it is more cost-effective, career-focused, expedited and easier than the A-Levels or the IB programme.
Foundation programmes are specifically designed to bridge the knowledge gap between secondary school education and undergraduate studies.
At Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), all foundation programmes are tailored to international standards and industry relevance, enabling students to pursue degrees in fields such as Engineering, Business, Computer Science and more.
This year, UNITEN has heeded the call and aspiration of the Prime Minister for Malaysia Madani by offering a discounted price of only RM6,000 for all its foundation programmes.
This exclusive offer is available to all Malaysian SPM and equivalent O-Levels school leavers seeking higher education.
The foundation programmes offered at UNITEN are known to be the most affordable in the country and are aimed at equipping students with the knowledge, critical thinking skills and improved communication skills to prepare them for possible challenges in their undergraduate studies.
The curriculum of these programmes is well designed and delivered with a forward-thinking approach that reflects the standards of a world-class university.
UNITEN has a remarkable track record of providing high-quality tertiary education for the past 26 years.
Almost 100% of students who completed the foundation studies gained entry to their preferred degree programmes at UNITEN instead of transferring to other universities.
UNITEN has earned a reputation for producing holistic graduates, who are highly employable in their chosen fields of study.
One of the main reasons for this high retention is UNITEN’s excellent graduate employability rate, which stands at 96.8%. This indicates that the university has earned a reputation for producing holistic graduates who are highly employable in their chosen fields of study.
The strong linkages with the industry have also benefited students greatly in exposing them to solving real and complex problems, both inside and outside the classroom.
Additionally, UNITEN offers ample scholarships and discounts on tuition fees to support students financially.
The university provides six foundation programmes in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics and Management.
The main Putrajaya campus offers excellent infrastructure and accommodation at an affordable price with easy access to numerous amenities in the Klang Valley, Kajang, Seri Kembangan and Puchong areas.
The campus is situated just seven minutes away from IOI City Mall, the second-largest mall in the world (by gross leasable area) and the largest mall in Southeast Asia.
Shuttle services, excellent sports facilities and various recreational amenities are provided to students at no cost to ensure a balanced lifestyle that enhances their overall learning experience.
Through its strong international linkages with universities in Germany, Scotland, China, Taiwan, Indonesia and other countries, UNITEN students can gain an international learning experience through the Uniten Global Exchange and Mobility (GEM) programme.
Start your journey with the one-year Foundation programme at UNITEN. Potential students and parents may contact the university’s marketing department at renee@uniten.edu.my.
By Prof Dr Ramesh Singh, UNITEN deputy vice-chancellor (academic and international), a senior professor of Universiti Malaya and a fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia. He may be reached at ramesh@uniten.edu.my
