This will be the first time UTM taking in Foundation students openly. Before this, there are smaller foundation programmes on specific faculties, but those have been discontinued. It is handled by UTM SPACE (which is our private wing) and is open to all Malaysians.

I don't know about the requirements are lower or not. For my programme, it's the same for all regardless of background. But one might argue that STPM 3.50 is higher than foundation 3.50, but there's no way to measure that yet.

UTM's full time (Perdana) programme has two intake paths: UPU and IDP. UPU is the standard one everyone takes. IDP is for international spot. But UTM has opened it to locals as a path for those who took A-levels or other programmes that UPU does not recognize, or if you wanna skip UPU altogether. IDP fees are higher, because it's international fees (despite having the exact same curriculum, cert and facilities).

If you take foundation, you'll be applying the degree spot under UPU. Hence the "lower fees".

Just to clarify my earlier statement:

Yes, you don't have to apply through UPU if you're applying for placement using the foundation. But you will still compete for placement with those from UPU. IDP path do not compete with UPU/foundation for placement.

Regarding pointers, I've been informed that both UPU and foundation is considered the same.

Hi. Since u r in foundation, may i know how is the environment there? Lecturers all good? Because i checked their fb and found a lot of complaints (old ones. I haven't seen new reviews). Anything you can share with me? Thanks.

https://m.facebook.com/utmspaceofficial/
Kinda old reviews and mostly parttime students.

I'm interested in foundation year in KL. I've spoken to some lecturers during their education fair, but i'd like some info from current students. Because need to make decision.

5. Where is the UTM Foundation Programme conducted?
The UTM Foundation Programme will be conducted at the UTM Johor Bahru campus.
utm foundation
Check the link bro.It is in jb main campus.

Sorry, i hv made a mistake. Upon checking the brochure again, i realised that the Diploma programmes are held in KL, and the foundation is in JB. On the day of the edu fair, i was actually interested in another uni, but just passing by their booth to ask abt their courses and collect brochure. Now considering UTM. So far the foundation programme ok? Facilities, library ok?