Pre-University Programmes & Foundation Studies

Discover the different types and pathways of pre-university or foundation programmes you can take as an SPM, UEC, or GSCE O level school leavers en route to universities Bachelor's degree programmes.

Pre-U Match: Internal vs External Qualifications

October 21, 2016 | Top Stories, Pre-University Programmes & Foundation Studies

External Qualifications like A-Levels, IB or SPTM are very useful for students who still haven't quite decided where or what course they want to study. Students who already know what they want to pursue could benefit from Internal Qualifications...
Source: Education Guide Malaysia 14th Ed.
What to do after getting your SPM or STPM results

March 2, 2016 | Top Stories, Pre-University Programmes & Foundation Studies

You've probably been feeling anxious for days in anticipation of your exam results. And now that results day has come, it's perfectly normal to feel a whole range of emotions. You may experience one or more of these feelings: stress, relief...
Help! I don't know which pre-U programme to pick

February 19, 2016 | Top Stories, Pre-University Programmes & Foundation Studies

If you've shortlisted a few pre-U options but still don't know which one to pick, then it's time for the checklist crunch. Chances are, you'll be more certain of your destination after this. Let's get started...
Source: Education Guide Malaysia 14th Ed.
Choice of Pre-University Studies, Diploma and ADP at Private Higher Educational Institutions

March 15, 2015 | Pre-University Programmes & Foundation Studies

If you have just sat for your SPM/O-Level examination and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree either in Malaysia or abroad, the pre-university certificate is the next most likely qualification for you. You can obtain a pre-university qualification i...
Pre-U Programmes in Malaysia

March 12, 2015 | Pre-University Programmes & Foundation Studies

Malaysian private higher educational institutions (PHEIs) have been preparing students for study in top universities worldwide since the 1970s. Today, these private institutions offer a full range of internationally recognised pre-university programm...
Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook 6th Ed. - Chapter 6
Picking a Pre-U Programme - Part 4

December 8, 2014 | Top Stories, Pre-University Programmes & Foundation Studies

Now that you know what pre-U options you have, it's time to make a decision. Still finding it difficult to make up your mind? Or have you made your decision but still unsure if it's the right choice? Read this checklist to make sure you...
Picking a Pre-U Programme - Part 3

December 5, 2014 | Top Stories, Pre-University Programmes & Foundation Studies

If the A level programme doesn't appeal to you, do you have other choices of pre-U programmes here in Malaysia? The answer is, "YES"! Find out what they are in part 3 of this article.
Picking a Pre-U Programme - Part 2

December 3, 2014 | Top Stories, Pre-University Programmes & Foundation Studies

Move over SPM, here's to a new and exciting future! As you make your way to the next phase of your life, there will be some important education decisions to make. Are you planning to pursue a bachelor's degree? If you are, read this four-pa...
Picking a Pre-U Programme - Part 1

November 28, 2014 | Top Stories, Pre-University Programmes & Foundation Studies

Now that SPM is almost over, have you started thinking about what you'd like to do? If you plan to take a pre-university programme, read this four-part article to find out what choices you have and why you should pick them.
How to Choose a Pre-U Programme : insights from Mr Lim Tou Boon, Taylor's College

September 15, 2014 | Top Stories, Pre-University Programmes & Foundation Studies

When the SPM exam is over in this coming December, many SPM holder students will be stepping up in their search for options in furthering their studies. In this article, StudyMalaysia interviews Mr Lim Tou Boon, President of Taylor's College, fo...