Verified programme sheet
English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) / English for Academic Purposes
English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) / English for Academic Purposes is a foundation route in languages and humanities at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus under foundation & english pathway programmes. Review the verified field sheet below for admissions, fees, recognition, and official source links.
Duration
10 weeks per level
Tuition
RM2,950 per level (Malaysian) / RM3,950 per level (International) on the official 2026 fee flyer.
Intakes
The official 2026 intake page lists EAP dates in January • March +2 more
Campus
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Admissions
Entry, English, and application checks
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Academic entry
Not clearly stated on the retrieved page extract. Please verify the placement / pathway rule directly with the institution.
English requirement
This is itself an English-language pathway rather than an award with a separate IELTS entry requirement.
Additional checks
Please verify level placement, progression rules and whether the programme is open only to specific student categories directly with Swinburne.
Funding
Scholarships that may fit this programme
These 6 institution awards publish level coverage that aligns with this foundation route, together with the application notes and source links currently captured in the markdown files.
Academic Progression Scholarship
15% fee waiver for the following year
15% fee waiver for the following year
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Bumiputera Financial Scheme
Zero payment while awaiting loan approval from relevant government bodies
Zero payment while awaiting loan approval from relevant government bodies
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Diploma Entrance Bursary
15% off total tuition fees — New students enrolled in Swinburne Sarawak diploma programmes
15% off total tuition fees
New students enrolled in Swinburne Sarawak diploma programmes
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Diploma Pathway Bursary
15% off first-year degree tuition fee — Students progressing from a Swinburne Sarawak diploma programme
15% off first-year degree tuition fee
Students progressing from a Swinburne Sarawak diploma programme
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Alumni Bursary
15% off total tuition fees — Open to alumni of Swinburne University of Technology
15% off total tuition fees
Open to alumni of Swinburne University of Technology
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate by Coursework Bursary
10% off total tuition fees — New students enrolled in any Postgraduate by Coursework programme at Swinburne Sarawak
10% off total tuition fees
New students enrolled in any Postgraduate by Coursework programme at Swinburne Sarawak
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Outcomes
Career pathways and progression
Shown exactly as published or summarised in the verified source.
Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official page; the course is positioned as an English-language preparation pathway for study/career progression.
Source Of Truth
Full verified programme sheet
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English language pathway
Non-award English pathway
Full-time
10 weeks per level
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
The official 2026 intake page lists EAP dates in January, March, May, July and September 2026.
RM2,950 per level (Malaysian) / RM3,950 per level (International) on the official 2026 fee flyer.
Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official page; the course is positioned as an English-language preparation pathway for study/career progression.
Not clearly stated on the retrieved page extract. Please verify the placement / pathway rule directly with the institution.
This is itself an English-language pathway rather than an award with a separate IELTS entry requirement.
Please verify level placement, progression rules and whether the programme is open only to specific student categories directly with Swinburne.
Official English course listing confirms EAP/ELICOS is offered by Swinburne Sarawak.
Recognition
Award, delivery, and recognition
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Accreditation / Recognition
Official English course listing confirms EAP/ELICOS is offered by Swinburne Sarawak.
Award
Non-award English pathway
Field area
Languages and Humanities
Division
English language pathway
Study mode
Full Time
Programme family
Foundation & English pathway programmes