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Who can apply

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Country of study
Malaysia
Degree already held
Secondary school diploma
Target level
Bachelor’s
Fields of study
All fields
Minimum grade
C (or above) in the listed subjects
Other conditions
  • An interview may be required as part of the admission process.Organisation’s wording: An interview may be required as part of the admission process.
  • The candidate must not have any visual (e.g., color blindness) or physical limitations that may hinder participation in laboratory or practical sessions.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The candidate must not have any visual (e.g., color blindness) or physical limitations that may hinder participation in laboratory or practical sessions.
  • Exemption can be given if: English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or the candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English.Organisation’s wording: Exemption can be given if: English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
  • All fees are quoted in USD and are subject to change.Organisation’s wording: All fees are quoted in USD and are subject to change.
  • All fees are subject to a 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: All fees are subject to a 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST).

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

At your expense
Tuition and housing
Length of the funding
12 months
What is left for you to pay
  • Recurrent Fee (per semester): USD 112.50
Money to plan before leaving
  • Non-Recurrent Fee (payable upon registration): USD 1,325.00
When it is paid
Non-recurrent fees are payable upon registration; recurrent fees are charged per semester.
Application fee
US$100

Dates

Applications close
8 January 2027

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Apply online using the "Apply Now" button
    With whom
    The applicant
  2. Step 2: Attend the interview, if required
    With whom
    APEX USM Foundation Centre
  3. Step 3: Register and pay the non-recurrent fee
    With whom
    The applicant

Where to apply

APEX USM Foundation Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): APEX USM Foundation Program

Edition Intake 2027 · Verified on 31 October 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of APEX USM Foundation Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia: usm.nsdc.my

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