Foundation in Arts (Built Environment) at UCSI University is a one-year preparatory programme that introduces students to the built environment before they move on to degree study.
Malaysia
UCSI University
Foundation
General
In-person
1 Year
US$8,473
N/A
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Foundation in Arts (Built Environment) at UCSI University is a one-year preparatory programme that introduces students to the built environment before they move on to degree study. It combines a cross-disciplinary foundation with built environment-specific learning, giving early grounding in the ideas and practices that shape architecture, interior architecture and quantity surveying.
The course places emphasis on an integrated, practice-oriented learning experience. Teaching is delivered through lectures, tutorials, computer lab work, team-based projects and independent projects, with input from university lecturers, visiting professors and industry experts. Students also gain early exposure to community and industrial projects, helping them build subject knowledge, creative and critical thinking, and study skills in a supportive environment.
Foundation Studies (Built Environment)
Core Subjects
Calculus
Algebra & Trigonometry
Fundamentals of Mathematics
Common Courses
Accounting Practice
Principles of Economics
Introduction to Business
Fundamentals of Marketing
Writing for Academic Purposes
Office Applications
Fundamentals of Database
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Role of Engineers in Society
Elementary Engineering Design
any other elective of the student's choice
Foundation in Arts (Built Environment) at UCSI University is a one-year preparatory programme that introduces students to the built environment before they move on to degree study.
Foundation in Arts (Built Environment) takes 1 year and is delivered in person.
Foundation in Arts (Built Environment) is a pathway-style course for students preparing for relevant further study. Progression depends on the published entry requirements for the target course.
Academic entry requirements include O-Level: 5 credits (inclusive of Math for Architecture pathway). English proficiency evidence may be required.
The estimated international tuition fee is US$8,473.
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| O-Level | 5 credits Required subjectMath for Architecture pathway is inclusive |
| Other equivalent qualifications | QualificationAny other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| Foundation English exemption | Exemption scores
Foundation English note
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| Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | US$8,473 |
| Estimated total | US$8,473 |
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.