Verified programme sheet
Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design)
Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design) is a foundation route in design and creative media 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
1 year
Tuition
RM21,040 total (Malaysian) / RM29,040 total (International) based on the official 2026 foundation fee listing for foundation studies.
Intakes
Main foundation intakes for 2026 are listed on the official intake page as January • March +2 more
Campus
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Admissions
Entry, English, and application checks
These details are taken directly from the verified programme markdown and surfaced in full below.
Academic entry
Completion of SPM/O-Level or another recognised school-leaving qualification accepted by Swinburne.
English requirement
IELTS 5.5 overall (no band below 5.0), or equivalent accepted by Swinburne. If the applicant does not meet the English requirement, the official English pathway page should be checked for EAP/ELICOS options.
Additional checks
Please verify any portfolio/interview expectation directly with admissions if you are applying from a non-standard background.
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 programme page; this is primarily a pathway into design-related bachelor programmes.
Source Of Truth
Full verified programme sheet
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Foundation / pathway studies
Foundation
Full-time
1 year
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Main foundation intakes for 2026 are listed on the official intake page as January, March, April, June and September.
RM21,040 total (Malaysian) / RM29,040 total (International) based on the official 2026 foundation fee listing for foundation studies.
Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page; this is primarily a pathway into design-related bachelor programmes.
Completion of SPM/O-Level or another recognised school-leaving qualification accepted by Swinburne.
IELTS 5.5 overall (no band below 5.0), or equivalent accepted by Swinburne. If the applicant does not meet the English requirement, the official English pathway page should be checked for EAP/ELICOS options.
Please verify any portfolio/interview expectation directly with admissions if you are applying from a non-standard background.
Official programme page available; the programme sits within Swinburne's design pathway offerings.
Recognition
Award, delivery, and recognition
Useful for checking what is being awarded, where the programme sits, and how recognition is described.
Accreditation / Recognition
Official programme page available; the programme sits within Swinburne's design pathway offerings.
Award
Foundation
Field area
Design and Creative Media
Division
Foundation / pathway studies
Study mode
Full Time
Programme family
Foundation & English pathway programmes