International STEM Foundation
Prepares students for global STEM careers with industry exposure, hands-on learning, and cross-cultural experiences.
WHAT IS ISF?
UMT’s International STEM Foundation (ISF) Programme prepares students for STEM careers with a strong academic, practical, and ethical foundation. This one-year course emphasises industry exposure, real-world applications, and cross-cultural experiences, developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. With affordable tuition, scholarships, and an easy enrolment process, ISF offers an accessible path to higher education and global STEM opportunities.
Join us and shape your future in STEM with ISF 2025!
WHY CHOOSE UMTSEA’S ISF PROGRAMME?
- 1-year foundation pathway into STEM degrees
- Affordable tuition fees & scholarships available
- Experience an exclusive marine excursion in Terengganu
- Soft-skill-enhancing programmes for students’ development
- Internationally recognised curriculum
- Direct entry into degree programmes at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
Subjects
- Biology I & II
- Chemistry I & II
- Physics I & II
- Mathematics I & II
- English I & II
- Intro to Programming
- Intro to Engineering & Technology
- Earth Science
- Ulul Albab Personality / Moral and Etiquette
Admission Requirements
O-Level
- Minimum Grade C in 5 subjects, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other subject.
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), pass SPM with:
- Grade B in Mathematics or Additional Mathematics
- Grade C+ in Biology, Chemistry, & Physics
- Grade C in Bahasa Melayu, English, & Sejarah
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by the Malaysian Qualification Agency
- Overall average of 65% (including individual scores of 65% in Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics)
English Requirement
- Minimum Band 3.5 in MUET or
- Band 5 in IELTS or 35-45 score in TOEFL
