- The programme is internationally benchmarked, approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
- More university pathway choices
- Multiple exit pathways
- IFP Undergraduate programmes
- APEL Entry : IFP + above 30 years of age + relevant working experience Masters programme
- Easy access to myPLS anytime, anywhere any devices.
MQA/FA12869
((N-DL/010/3/0528)(MQA/FA12869)(11/24)
January – September
- Full Time (Open Distance Learning)
- Part Time (Open Distance Learning)
- + Blended Learning
Full Time : 1 year (2 Semesters)
Part Time : 2 years (4 Semesters)
• Assignment : 50 %
Examination : 50 %
• Assignment : 100 %
General Subjects
- English Proficiency 1
- English Proficiency 2
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Personal Development
Core Subjects
- Mathematics 1
- Statistics 1
- Economics 1
- Accounting 1
- Mathematics 2
- Statistics 2
- Economics 2
- Accounting 2
Elective Subjects
Choose ONE (1) only (Need to check with School on Elective offered)
1. Pure Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics 1
- Pure Mathematics 2
2. Business & Management
- Business & Management 1
- Business & Management 2
3. Sociology
- Sociology 1
- Sociology 2
4. International Relations
- International Relations 1
- International Relations 2
5. Law
- Law 1
- Law 2
MQA/FA12869
((N-DL/010/3/0528)(MQA/FA12869)(11/24)
January – September
- Full Time (Open Distance Learning)
- Part Time (Open Distance Learning)
- + Blended Learning
Full Time : 1 year (2 Semesters)
Part Time : 2 years (4 Semesters)
• Assignment : 50 %
Examination : 50 %
• Assignment : 100 %
For Malaysian and International Students:
Regular entry
- A pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV) with a minimum of credits (Grade C) in FIVE (5) subjects; OR
- A pass in IGCSE/O-Level with a minimum Grade C in FIVE (5) subjects; OR
- A pass in UEC with a minimum Credit Grade B in THREE (3) subjects ; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised.
Minimum English Language Requirements
- A pass English subject in SPM/O-Level/IGCSE/STPM or equivalent; OR
- Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS; OR
- Malaysian University English Test (MUET Band 3.5); OR
- Minimum score of TOEFL IBT 30 – 31; OR
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 47; OR
- Cambridge English (Level B1 Preliminary above) 154; OR
- ELS Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP Level) 107.
*The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Applicants are responsible to verify the requirements by contacting the University’s Admission Unit.
MQA/FA12869
((N-DL/010/3/0528)(MQA/FA12869)(11/24)
January – September
- Full Time (Open Distance Learning)
- Part Time (Open Distance Learning)
- + Blended Learning
Full Time : 1 year (2 Semesters)
Part Time : 2 years (4 Semesters)
• Assignment : 50 %
Examination : 50 %
• Assignment : 100 %
- IFP Merit Scholarship
- Loyalty Discount
*Terms and conditions apply
For more details on the discounts and financial incentives, click HERE.
MQA/FA12869
((N-DL/010/3/0528)(MQA/FA12869)(11/24)
January – September
- Full Time (Open Distance Learning)
- Part Time (Open Distance Learning)
- + Blended Learning
Full Time : 1 year (2 Semesters)
Part Time : 2 years (4 Semesters)
• Assignment : 50 %
Examination : 50 %
• Assignment : 100 %
More university pathway choices
Students who have completed the IFP programme have gone on to study with the University of London in the UK or in their home country and at many other institutions in the UK and around the world. Most UK universities accept the International Foundation Programme for entry to many of their courses through UCAS:
Aston University | Oxford Brookes University | University of Leicester |
Brunel University London | Queen Mary, University of London | University of Liverpool |
Cardiff University | University of Aberdeen | University of Manchester |
Durham University | University of Bristol | University of Nottingham |
Goldsmiths, University of London | University of East Anglia | University of Reading |
Heriot-Watt University | University of Birmingham | University of Southampton |
King’s College London | University of Edinburgh | University of St Andrews |
Lancaster University | University of Essex | University of Sussex |
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) |
University of Hertfordshire | University of Warwick |
Newcastle University | University of Kent | And many more… |
IFP graduates also received offers from universities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Malaysia, other European Union countries, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America.
Subject to the respective universities’ entry requirements.