Built on an innovative challenge-based learning approach, the Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation programme offers an engaging and supportive environment that helps students build confidence and develop strong independent learning skills. Eligible students may also explore Foundation scholarship opportunities available at the university.

Students can choose from two specialised pathways:

• Foundation in Science (KPT/JPS (R2/0011/3/0223) (MQA/FA3952) 07/30)
• Foundation in Business (KPT/JPS (R2/0410/3/0019) (MQA/FA4351) 03/29)

Foundation in Business offers five broad degree pathways that articulate to a wide range of undergraduate programmes : Accounting and Finance, Business, Built Environment (excluding Civil Engineering), Psychology, and Mathematical and Computer Sciences.

Foundation in Science offers six broad degree pathways that articulate to a wide range of undergraduate programmes : Engineering, Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Built Environment, Business, Accounting and Finance, and Psychology.

The programme provides a strong academic grounding, ensuring students are well-prepared for success in their chosen degree at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.

Transforming our youth

Fit-For-Future

Fit-For-Future is tailored for school students who have just completed SPM, O-levels or equivalent and who are transitioning from upper secondary school to university. Students are encouraged to engage in a positive transformation by focusing on developing their emotional intelligence, creativity, understanding their own personalities, their strengths and weaknesses, and developing a long-term vision and mission. This is done by setting realistic SMART goals through engaging and interesting activities. Using a proven emotional intelligence framework, and engaging activities focusing on expressing positive emotions such as empathy and gratitude, students are taught self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management. On completion of the programme, students will develop a strong sense of self-confidence, ability to express their emotions in a positive way, and be able to relate comfortably to their peers and better manage their relationship with friends and family, providing a smooth transition and preparing them for the challenges of University studies.

EmPOWER Programme

The EmPOWER Programme is a 4-level structured programme anchored by six developmental domains. These are designed to deliver experiential learning opportunities that provide a lifelong foundation for building emotional intelligence, resilience, and happiness. We engage students in advanced personalised and self-driven developmental activities to give them a competitive advantage, enabling them to achieve their full potential when they graduate. The first level, known as Watt Level of the EmPOWER Programme is compulsory for all students and will be offered in their first year of Undergraduate degree studies. Watt Level focuses on Leading Self and Defining Impact and is delivered through POWER talk sessions conducted by a panel of experienced POWER speakers. The other three levels (Kilowatt, Megawatt and Gigawatt) are achieved through a more personalised approach developed by students with their Personal Tutors.