- University of Southampton Malaysia (UoSM)
- Computer Science Foundation Year (CSFY)
Computer Science Foundation Year (CSFY)
The Computer Science Foundation Year (CSFY) is one of the Pre-University and Pathways Foundation at University of Southampton Malaysia (UoSM), that is offering majors in Foundation in Science. On this page, we break down the full course details including entry requirements, tuition fees, intake dates, scholarships and living cost in Eko Galleria, Iskandar Puteri, Johor. Compare this programme with similar Pre-University and Pathways courses across Malaysia and check your eligibility instantly.
Why Apply to this Course?
- A one-year full-time course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the mathematics that underpins computer science, along with developing your ability to solve engineering and computer science problems. The programme is custom-designed to prepare students for entry to our BSc Computer Science.
- Passing Foundation is sufficient for progression, which means 60% overall marks in Foundation
Studying in Iskandar Puteri, Johor
- Location : Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia
- Near the EduCity / Eco Botanic City hub; student accommodation in EcoNest & EduCity Village; close to a variety of restaurants, cafés, shops, medical facilities; access to a sports stadium and athletic track in EduCity
- Getting here : Accessible via North-South Expressway; near Malaysia-Singapore Second Link; approximately 30 minutes from Senai International Airport; ~40 minutes’ drive from Singapore Changi Airport; shuttle buses provided by EduCity / EcoWorld for students between campus, accommodation and nearby facilities.
- Faculties/Programmes: Strong focus on Engineering, Business, Computer Science and related disciplines. UoSM offers foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- Others: New state-of-the-art campus (~150,000 sq ft), with open learning spaces, labs (Electrical & Electronics, Aerospace lab, etc.), design studios and Bloomberg Suite. Accommodation options include EcoNest (on campus) and nearby student housing in EduCity. High ranking: Top UK University campus in Malaysia; high quality and modern facilities.
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Entry Requirement
Here are the qualifications and details on the grades or scores required to qualify for this course
Requirements & Prerequisites
AABBB in the Science Stream, with Mathematics and one Science subject at A. Additional Mathematics at B or higher and the other two subjects at B or higher (Moral Studies and Religious Studies are not included)
English Language Requirement
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Scholarships
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UoSM Top Achiever, Exceptional Achiever & High Achiever Scholarship
Fee Waiver Up to 100%
Requirements
Applicants must have excellent academic results with minimum of:
- Engineering & Computer Science Foundation:
- SPM/O-Level : 1A
- Business Foundation Year:
- SPM/O-Level : 1B
- Undergraduate:
- Business (Bachelor of Science):
- STPM: 3A-
- A-Level: 3As
- UEC: 2A1
- Business (Bachelor of Science):
- Engineering / Computer Science Programmes:
- STPM: 2A, 1A-
- A-Level: 2A*, 1A
- UEC: 3A1
Awards Details
Fee Waiver:
- Foundation Programme: Up to 100%
- Business (Bachelor of Science)/Computer Science: Up to 60% (Year 1) and 20% (Years 2 & 3)
- Engineering Programme: Up to 60% (Year 1) and 40% (Year 2)
UoSM Children of Alumni Bursary
Fee Waiver of 10%
Requirements
- Students must have at least one parent who is an alumni of UoSM
Awards Details
- Fee waiver of 10% for first year of study
Application
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