Diploma in Culinary Arts - Kuching at UCSI University is a two-and-a-half-year diploma delivered in person at the Kuching campus.
Malaysia
UCSI University
Diploma
Business
In-person
2.5 Years
US$6,822
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Diploma in Culinary Arts - Kuching at UCSI University is a two-and-a-half-year diploma delivered in person at the Kuching campus.
The programme focuses on culinary fundamentals, kitchen operations, food preparation, product knowledge, menu work and practical industry exposure. Students should use the Kuching details when comparing this course because subjects, duration, entry requirements and practical learning settings can differ between UCSI campuses. The campus context matters for applicants comparing UCSI locations because learning environment, practical training arrangement, assessment sequence and academic progression may vary by location.
Culinary Essentials
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Sanitation, Safety and Hygiene
Cross Cultural Studies
Food and Beverage Service
Pastry and Bakery
Customer Service in Hospitality and Tourism
Hospitality and Tourism Communication
Industry Placement 1
Heritage Cuisine of Asia
Malaysian Cuisine
Introduction to Management
Food and Beverage Management
Nutrition in Food Service Industry
Garde Manger
Graphic Design and Photography
Food and Beverage Cost Control
Introduction to Accounting
Hospitality and Tourism Law
International Cuisine
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Entrepreneurship
Fundamentals of Marketing
Industry Placement 2
Japanese Language
German Language
Mandarin Language
Korean Language
French Language
Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Integriti dan Antirasuah)
HEP course - Effective Communication
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| O-Level | Pass with minimum 3 credits (C) |
| Other qualifications deemed equivalent to O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency | Faculty reviewTo be reviewed by the faculty on a case-by-case basis |
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| English support and exemption | English supportIf the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme English-medium qualification exemptionApplicants with an academic qualification from a higher learning institution that uses English as the medium of instruction may be granted an exemption from the University English Language requirements |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| Cambridge Linguaskill | 140 |
| IELTS Academic (International Students) | Band 4.0 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests | 140 |
| TOEFL iBT (International Students) | 30-31 |
| Pearson Test of English | 36 |
| MUET (International Students) | Band 2 |
| CEFR (International Students) | B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1) |
| 1119 / O-Level / IGCSE (International Students) | Grade C |
| Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS | 106 |
| Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | US$6,822 |
| Year 2 | US$6,822 |
| Final 6 months | US$3,412 |
| Estimated total | US$17,056 |
Fee amounts are estimates based on university-published international student fee information available at the time of publication. Actual fees may change by intake and may vary because of exchange rates, taxes, or university updates.
Diploma in Culinary Arts - Kuching at UCSI University is a two-and-a-half-year diploma delivered in person at the Kuching campus.
Diploma in Culinary Arts - Kuching takes 2.5 years and is delivered on campus.
Diploma in Culinary Arts - Kuching is offered through UCSI University's Kuching campus, so students should review this campus-specific profile when comparing intakes, fees, subjects and entry requirements.
Academic entry requirements include O-Level: Pass with minimum 3 credits (C). English evidence may include Cambridge Linguaskill 140.
The estimated annual international tuition fee is US$6,822.
