Overview

This International Foundation Programme from University of Reading Malaysia is specifically designed for SPM, IGCSE and equivalent qualification holders who would like to fast-track their university studies.

The University’s International Foundation Programme (IFP) was one of the first to be established in the UK and the programme offered in Malaysia is the same as that offered in the UK.

The IFP is specifically designed to prepare you for what you will be studying on your chosen undergraduate degree, and helps you to successfully make the transition from a school environment to a university environment. We will ask you to identify your intended degree when joining the IFP.

Key Facts

Students have a choice of pathways, as illustrated in the diagram below. Students who complete the IFP programme have a number of pathways available for them to pursue their undergraduate degree at the Malaysia campus. Alternatively, students may pursue a wider number of undergraduate degree options which are available on our Reading UK campus. Our counselling team will be happy to advise prospective students and parents on their study options.

We guarantee a place for you on your chosen degree as offered at our Malaysia or UK campus at the time of your entry so long as you meet the progression requirements and you can directly progress without the need to apply for your degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Marketing and Human Resource Management

Principles of Business Studies

Quantitative Methods

Psychology and the Body

Psychology and Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

PM - Minimum of 5 credits

IGCSE / O Level / GCSE - Minimum of 5 credits

IB (MYP) - Overall 28 points in IBMYP with minimum of 4 points or higher in at least 5 subjects

Cambodia (Diploma of Upper Secondary Education - Grade 12) - Min Grade B

China (High School Year 3 - Gaosan) - Overall score of 70% in Senior High School Graduation Examination, showing evidence of 3 years of study (高三: 70%)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31000 MYR / year

≈ 31000 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

26000 MYR / year

≈ 26000 MYR / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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