Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Culinary Arts in Malaysia

Institutions Offering Diploma in Culinary Arts

•  UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur  
  Course entry requirements
  (i) SPM
  -Pass SPM with minimum 3 credits (C)
  
  (ii) O-Level
  -Minimum 3 credits (C)
  
  (iii) ​UEC
  -Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B)
  
  (iv) ​Culinary Arts related Certificate, SKM (MQF Level 3)
  -Pass Level 3 in related course and pass SPM with at least 1 credit
  
  ​(v) Polytechnic Certificates
  -Pass
  
  ​Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
  Minimum overall average of 50%
  
  English language requirements
  (a) For Local Students
  (i) MUET
  -Band 3
  
  (ii) SPM English Language
  -Grade B+
  
  (iii) SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
  -Grade C
  
  (iv) UEC English Language
  -Grade A2
  
  In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
  
  (b) For International Students
  (i) Cambridge Linguaskill
  -140
  
  (ii) IELTS
  -Band 4.0
  
  (iii) Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
  -140
  
  (iv) TOEFL IBT
  -30-31
  
  (v) Pearson Test of English
  -36
  
  (vi) MUET
  -Band 2
  
  International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00920) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and / or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
  
  The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses
  
  Course duration: 2.5 Years
  
  Mode of study: Full-time
  
  
  Intakes: January, May and September
•  Saito University College, Petaling Jaya  
  Course entry requirements
  One of the following:
  -Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Certificate with three (3) credits of any subjects, OR
  -United Examination Certificate (UEC) with 3Bs of any subjects, OR
  -GCE / ‘O’ Levels certificate or equivalent with three credits
  
  Course duration: 2.5 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
  
  Course content
  (i) Fist Semester
  -Introduction To Hospitality Industry
  -Food Hygiene, Sanitation and Safety
  -Food and Beverage Management
  -Theory of Food
  
  (ii) Second Semester
  -Food and Beverage Management
  -Food and Beverages Operation
  -Food and Beverage Cost Control
  -Basic Western Cooking
  
  (iii) Third Semester
  -Principles of Accounting
  -Principles of Marketing
  
  (iv) Fourth Semester
  -Basic Pastry and Bakery
  -Asian Cuisine
  -Legal Aspects in Hospitality industry
  -Human Resource Management
  
  (v) Fifth Semester
  -Garde Manger
  -Purchasing and Procurement
  -French / Mandarin
  
  (vi) Sixth Semester
  -Artistic Skills
  -World Cuisine
  -Entrepreneurship
  
  (vii) Seventh Semester
  -Industry Internship
•  UOW Malaysia KDU University College, George Town  
  Course entry requirements:
  SPM / O Levels:
  -Pass with min. 3 Credits
  
  UEC:
  -Min. 3 Credits
  English Requirement
  Local Student:
  -Pass (SPM / 1119 / UEC / O-Level English) ; MUET Band 2
  
  
  
  International Student:
  -Band 4.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 30 (IBT) or 397 (PBT) in TOEFL ; or score 36 and above for Pearson English Test
  
  Course duration: 2 years
  
  Course content:
  Core
  (i) YEAR 1
  -Oral Communication
  -The Hospitality Industry
  -Culinary Essentials: Larder
  -Introduction to Patisserie
  -Culinary Essentials: Butchery
  -Garde Manger
  -Food Hygiene and Safety
  -Menu Design and Development
  -Culinary French
  -Food Nutrition
  -Food and Beverage Costing
  -Writing and Referencing
  
  (ii) YEAR 2
  -Intermediate Patisserie
  -International Cuisine and Service
  -Entrepreneurship Studies
  -Beverage Studies
  -Industrial Placement (4 months)
  -Culinary Artistry
  -Marketing and E-commerce for Hospitality and Tourism
  -Classical French Cuisine and Service
  -Supervision for the Hospitality Industry
•  UNITAR International University, Petaling Jaya  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) A pass in SPM with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
  (ii) A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field or its equivalent; OR
  (iii) A pass in SKM level 3 in a related field subject to Senate approval and MUST attend bridging courses; OR
  (iv) Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
  (v) Entry requirements for admission into the Diploma’s program (level 5, MQF) through APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE). Applicants must be/have:
  (vi) A Malaysian citizen; and
  (vii) The candidate should be more than 20 years of age in the year of application
  (viii) Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; and
  (ix) Pass the APEL Assessment
  
  English Requirement
  International Students:
  -Minimum score of 4.0 for IELTS OR its equivalent.
  
  Course duration: 7 Semesters / 2 Years 6 Months
•  Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College, Kuala Lumpur  
  Course entry requirements:
  -A pass in SPM with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
  -A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
  -A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
  -A pass in SKM level 3 in a related field; OR
  -A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field or its equivalent.
  International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 4.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) / Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with Band 2 OR its equivalent.
•  Berjaya University College, Kuala Lumpur  
  Course entry requirements
  -SPM / O-Levels / UEC or equivalent with a minimum of 3 credits.
  -Applicants who possess other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  
  Course duration: 2 years inclusive of a 16-week internship
  
  Intakes: January, May and September
•  Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur  
  Course duration: 2 years 4 Months
  
  Intake: June and November
•  Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya  
  

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