UCSI University

Based on the principles of boldness, perseverance, integrity, and excellence, UCSI University is a leading higher education institution with branches in Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, and Sarawak, Malaysia. Our college is equipped with the most advanced facilities to meet the needs of students, offering a wide range of academic courses, from medicine, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, and architecture to music, multimedia, education, liberal arts, and hospitality.

Course Information

Academic Qualification

Diploma

Duration

2.0 years

Intake

January, May, September

English Requirement

Class Type

Full Time

Offer Letter

Free

Yearly Tuition Fees

First Year

17,120

MYR

Second Year

28,080

MYR

Total Tuition Fees 45,200 MYR

Other Fees

Application Fees + Visa 3,600 MYR

Refundable Deposit 1,000 MYR

International Administration fee 4,200 MYR

Registration fee 450 MYR

Facilities fee 250 MYR

Total Additional Fees 9,500 MYR

Grand Total (All Fees) 54,700 MYR

Course Overview

The Diploma in Culinary Arts at UCSI University's Kuching Campus equips students with essential culinary skills, food and beverage management expertise, and customer service abilities, preparing graduates for roles such as Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Kitchen Manager.

Program Structure

Year 1: Culinary Essentials, Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Sanitation, Safety and Hygiene, Cross Cultural Studies, Food and Beverage Service, Pastry and Bakery, Customer Service in Hospitality and Tourism, Hospitality and Tourism Communication, Industry Placement 1
Year 2: Heritage Cuisine of Asia, Malaysian Cuisine, Introduction to Management, Food and Beverage Management, Nutrition in Food Service Industry, Garde Manger, Graphic Design and Photography, Food and Beverage Cost Control, Introduction to Accounting, Hospitality and Tourism Law, International Cuisine, Introduction to Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Fundamentals of Marketing
Year 3: Industry Placement 2

Entry Requirements

SPM/O-Level: Pass with minimum 3 credits (C)
Culinary Arts related Certificate, SKM (MQF Level 3): Pass Level 3 in related course and pass SPM with at least 1 credit
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis
English Language Requirements for Local Students: MUET Band 2, SPM English Grade B+, UEC English Language Grade A2, TOEFL IBT 30-31, IELTS 4.0, 1119/O-Level/IGCSE Grade C, Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill 140, Pearson Test 36, CEFR B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1)
English Language Requirements for International Students: Cambridge Linguaskill 140, IELTS 4.0, Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests 140, TOEFL IBT 30-31, Pearson Test of English 36, MUET Band 2, CEFR B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1), 1119/O-Level/IGCSE Grade C

Career Opportunities

Executive Chef
Sous Chef
Kitchen Manager
Food Service Consultant
Food Writer / Critic
Catering Business Entrepreneur
Restaurant Owner
Personal Chef
Celebrity Chef
Culinary Lecturer
Research & Development Chef

Highlights

Duration: 2.5 years
Intakes: January, May, September

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