AMERICAN DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAMME (ADP)

January |May |September 2 Year MYR 30,350 Foundation/Pre-U

WHAT CAN I LEARN?

This programme focuses on critical thinking and exchanging ideas by allowing you to take 2 years of liberal studies between a combination of Science and Arts before deciding on a major in specific disciplines. The programme allows you to exchange not only to universities in America but also UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Upon graduation, you will be attain confidence in communication, independance and well rounded knowledge.

WHAT IS AMERICAN DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAMME?

The American Degree Transfer Program (more commonly known as ADP) is a direct entry into university level after SPM or O-Level. It is basically a 4-year degree program (2 years local and 2 years in US).The programme has been designed in consultation with American universities to ensure that students can transfer seamlessly to America to complete their studies. Students are exposed to the same education system practiced in the States, preparing them for transition to the American university life.

REQUIREMENT

CertificationRequirement
SPM5 Credits inclusive of a Credit in English
O-Level5 Credits inclusive of a Credit in English
UEC5 Credits inclusive of a Credit in English

SCHOLARSHIPS

Teo Soo Pin Scholarship - 100% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Talent & Leadership

Level of Study

All

Field of Study Coverage

1) PRE-UNIVERSITY & FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 2) AMERICAN DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAM (Damansara Jaya Campus) 3) DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 4) DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus)

Conditions

Academic: Excellent result in SPM/O-Level/A-level/STPM/Diploma/Other equivalent qualifications. E.g. 9A+'s in SPM.Maintenance: maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 (or equivalent) throughout their duration of study.Interview: Yes*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

CriteriaSPM 9A+s & above O Levels 9A*s & above A Levels AAAB & above STPM ≥ 3.60 UEC Agg ≤ 10 (5 subjects) SAM/AUSMAT ≥ ATAR90 CPU Agg ≥ 95% IB ≥ 40 Foundation CGPA ≥ 3.90 Diploma CGPA ≥ 3.90Award100% tuition fee waiver for the duration of programme in KDU

KDU High Achievers Scholarship - Up to 50% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Merit

Level of Study

Selected foundations and Diploma

Field of Study Coverage

1) KDU FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 2) AMERICAN DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAM (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 3) DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus)

Conditions

Academic: Excellent result in SPM/O-Level/Other equivalent qualifications. E.g. 8A's in SPM. Maintenance: maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) throughout their duration of study.Interview: Yes*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Criteria and AwardSPM / O LEVELS 8As & above Up to 50% tuition fee waiver for the duration of the programme in KDU

Driving Dreams Scholarship - Up to 50% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Talent & Leadership

Level of Study

All

Field of Study Coverage

1) PRE-UNIVERSITY & FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 2) AMERICAN DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAM (Damansara Jaya Campus) 3) DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 4) DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus)

Conditions

Non-Academic: Outstanding sports achievement at the State and National levels or have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability through active participation in co-curricular activities, social services and volunteerism. Maintenance: maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5 (or equivalent) throughout their duration of study.Interview: Yes*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Up to 50% tuition fee waiver for the duration of the programme in KDU

KDU High Achievers Tertiary Scholarship - Up to 50% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Merit

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Field of Study Coverage

DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus)

Conditions

Academic: Excellent result in STPM/UEC/Pre-U/Other equivalent qualifications. E.g. ABB in A-Level. Maintenance: maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) throughout their duration of study.Interview: Yes*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

CriteriaA Levels ABB / AAC STPM ≥3.22 UEC Agg ≤ 16 (5 subjects) SAM/AUSMAT ≥ATAR 80 CPU Agg ≥ 85% IB ≥ 36 FOUNDATION CGPA ≥ 3.70 DIPLOMA CGPA ≥ 3.60AwardUp to 50% tuition fee waiver for the duration of programme in KDU

KDU Graduate Research Grant - 100% tuition fee waiver for the minimum candidature period of the programme
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

Postgraduate

Field of Study Coverage

MASTER OF SCIENCE AND MASTER OF ARTS (BY RESEARCH)

Conditions

Academic: Bachelor’s degree with Honours with a minimum of 2nd Upper Class or its equivalentOthers: Submission of the Research Proposal. Only for full-time registered postgraduate research student at KDU University College for the duration of the programme*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

CriteriaApplicants shall possess a Bachelor’s degree with Honours with a minimum of 2nd Upper Class or its equivalentAward50% tuition fee waiver on subsequent semesters

Vice Chancellor Scholarship - up to 100% tuition fee waiver for subsequent semesters
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Field of Study Coverage

DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus)

Conditions

Academic: Current students who achieve CGPA greater than or equivalent to 3.75 score after one year of study in KDUNon-Academic: Demonstrate strong leadership ability and other essential attributes, Active participation in clubs / societies management, events and activities.Interview: Yes*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

CriteriaCurrent students who achieve CGPA greater than or equivalent to 3.75 score after one year of study in KDUAward100% tuition fee waiver on subsequent semesters for the duration of the programme in KDU

Professional Accounting Centre Scholarship - Up to 100% tuition fee waiver for first 5 papers of CAT
Scholarship Type

Merit

Level of Study

Professional Programme

Field of Study Coverage

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya Campus)

Conditions

Academic: Excellent results in SPM/O-Level/A-Levels/STPM/UEC. E.g. 9A's in SPM*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Criteria and AwardSPM 9As & above O Levels 9As & above 100% tuition fee waiver for first 5 papers of CAT SPM 6 - 8As O Levels 6 - 8As 50% tuition fee waiver for first 5 papers of CATCriteria and AwardA Levels 3As & above STPM 3As & above UEC Agg ≤ 10 (5 subjects) 100% tuition fee waiver for ACCA, F1 to F3 A Levels 2As STPM 2As UEC Agg ≤ 14 (5 subjects) 50% tuition fee waiver for ACCA, F1 to F3

Merit Award - RM 2,000 tuition fee waiver for the semester
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

Diploma and Undergraduate

Field of Study Coverage

1) DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 2) DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus)

Conditions

Academic: Awarded to existing KDU students who have accumulated a minimum CGPA of 3.75 in the latest semester.Others: Only applicable to students in their second year of studies and/or onwards.*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

The student will receive a letter of achievement from the Vice Chancellor as well as a RM2,000 tuition fees waiver for the semester of studies

UEC BURSARY - 20% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

Diploma and Undergraduate

Field of Study Coverage

1) DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 2) DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus)

Conditions

Others: students from selected UEC Schools*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

20% tuition fee waiver for students coming from any UEC schools

SURIA BURSARY - 20% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

All

Field of Study Coverage

1) PRE-UNIVERSITY & FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 2) AMERICAN DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAM (Damansara Jaya Campus) 3) DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 4) DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus)

Conditions

Nationality: Malaysian Bumiputera only.*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

20% tuition fee waiver for the duration of the programme in KDU

HOPE BURSARY - Case by case basis
Scholarship Type

Needs-based

Level of Study

All

Field of Study Coverage

1) PRE-UNIVERSITY & FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 2) AMERICAN DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAM (Damansara Jaya Campus) 3) DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 4) DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus)

Conditions

Nationality: Malaysian onlyMaintenance: required to maintain a minimum CGPA 2.0 throughout their study to maintain their bursary.Financial: Parents' joint annual income must be below RM60,000 per annumInterview: Yes*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Case by case basis

ALUMNI & CONTINUING STUDENTS DISCOUNT - Up to 20% tuition fee waiver (depending on programmes)
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Field of Study Coverage

1) DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 2) MASTER PROGRAMMES (Utropolis Glenmarie Campus)

Conditions

Others: Alumnis and students continuing their next qualification with KDU*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Criteria and Award1) DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) / 10% tuition fee waiver for the duration of the programme in KDU 2) MASTER PROGRAMMES (Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) / 20% scholarship

SRI KDU ALUMNI DISCOUNT - 30% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

Foundation and Diploma

Field of Study Coverage

1) PRE-UNIVERSITY & FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAMMES 2) AMERICAN DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAM (Damansara Jaya Campus) 3) DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (Utropolis Glenmarie Campus)

Conditions

Others: Students from SRI KDU continuing their studies with KDU University*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

30% tuition fee waiver for the duration of the programme in KDU

SIBLINGS / CHILD DISCOUNT - Up to 20% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

All

Field of Study Coverage

1) PRE-UNIVERSITY & FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 2) AMERICAN DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAM (Damansara Jaya Campus) 3) DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (Utropolis Glenmarie Campus) 4) DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Damansara Jaya & Utropolis Glenmarie Campus)

Conditions

Others: First sibling in the family has completed or is still pursuing their studies in KDU / Parent is a KDU Alumni*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

10% tuition fee waiver for first sibling / child 20% tuition fee waiver for second sibling / child onwards

Diploma Scholarship - The Diploma Scholarship is awarded to candidates enrolling in Diploma programmes at KDU University College
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

Diploma

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

Meet Entry Requirements

Award Details

RM 10,000 Fee Waiver for Diploma

Level Up Scholarship - The Level Up Scholarship is awarded to candidates enrolling in the Foundation programme with a requirement that they must pursue Degree programme with KDU College or KDU University College
Scholarship Type

Others

Level of Study

Foundation

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

Meet entry requirements

Award Details

100% fee waiver for Foundation to pursue their Degree

A Levels Scholarship - The A-Levels Scholarship is awarded to candidates with good academic standing enrolling into A Levels programme with KDU College
Scholarship Type

Merit

Level of Study

A Levels

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

Meet entry requirements and study at KDU College

Award Details

SPM/O-Level 5B's - RM3000 'A' in SPM or O Level - RM200 tuition fee waiver per A

FEE STRUCTURE

TypeFee
Local StudentAverage Per YearMYR 15,175
Total CostMYR 30,350
International StudentAverage Per YearMYR 17,525
Total CostMYR 35,050

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