Introduction When enrolling in any Malaysian university—including Australian branch campuses like Swinburne Sarawak and Curtin Malaysia—you will see courses labeled MPU (Mata Pelajaran Umum) alongside your technical degree subjects. What are MPU units, why are they mandatory, and are MPU unit fees covered under the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme? Here is a simple guide […]
Introduction If you completed a Diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or Agriculture at a polytechnic, community college, or local university, you do not need to start your degree from scratch. Under the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), diploma holders can transfer academic credits directly into Year 2 of an approved bachelor’s degree program, […]
Introduction One of the most historic educational policy moves in Malaysia is Sarawak’s official recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) issued by Chinese Independent High Schools. As part of the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), the Sarawak State Government has confirmed that eligible UEC holders who are ‘K’ status MyKad holders (Anak Sarawak) […]
Introduction For Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) school leavers, transitioning directly into an Australian-accredited degree program in Sarawak is one of the smoothest higher education pathways available. Both Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak (Kuching) and Curtin University Malaysia (Miri) offer dedicated 1-year Foundation programs designed to prepare students for direct entry into FTES-funded undergraduate degrees. Here […]
Introduction For SPM leavers and secondary school graduates in Sarawak, state-funded tertiary education options can sometimes sound similar. Two major terms you will frequently hear are the Yayasan Sarawak BP40 Bursary Scheme and the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES). While both schemes aim to make higher education affordable, they target different academic levels and […]