Foundation in Arts

Program overview

Foundation in Arts is a foundation or pathway program in arts, design and media at SEGi University - Kota Damansara, a private institution in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, founded in 1977.

First-year tuition is listed at 16,271 MYR and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 34,271 MYR for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

How the tuition compares in Malaysia

Our directory lists 3 foundation or pathway programs in arts, design and media at 3 schools in Malaysia. Their median first-year tuition is 16,271 MYR, and the middle half cost between 16,271 MYR and 16,500 MYR.

At 16,271 MYR, Foundation in Arts costs about the same as the median, in the most affordable quarter.

• All arts, design and media courses in Malaysia

Lower-cost foundation or pathway options in arts, design and media

If budget matters, these foundation or pathway programs in arts, design and media have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Malaysia.

Plan for the Jan 2027 intake

Working back from a Jan 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer.

Entry requirements and documents

SEGi University - Kota Damansara sets the exact entry requirements for Foundation in Arts. For a foundation or pathway, applicants usually need the following.

English test requirements are set by the school. IELTS Academic, TOEFL and PTE Academic are the most widely accepted.

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets, or your most recent qualification.
• A short personal statement.
• English test results at the level the pathway sets.
• A valid passport.
• English test results, unless the school waives them.

How to apply with Study Spectra

• Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
• We check your profile against Foundation in Arts and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
• We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
• When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Foundation in Arts?

First-year tuition is listed at 16,271 MYR. Living costs are extra; SEGi University - Kota Damansara estimates 18,000 MYR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is Foundation in Arts a degree?

It is listed as a foundation or pathway. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to SEGi University - Kota Damansara, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

More at SEGi University - Kota Damansara

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Multimedia Design, 22,596 MYR first year
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Visual Communication Design, 22,596 MYR first year
• Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours), 23,394 MYR first year
• Bachelor of Music (Honours), 22,596 MYR first year
• Master of Arts - Corporate Communications, 19,515 MYR first year
• Foundation in Science, 18,031 MYR first year