University recognition and accreditations locally and internationally
- The university was awarded 4 stars in the 2017 SETARA ranking, after being evaluated in the areas of teaching, scientific research and university services.
- CITY University is approved by the Council of Architects Malaysia (LAM), the German multinational software company SAP, and the American computer technology company Oracle.
- The university was granted a license by the Malaysian Ministry of Health for the Nursing Department
- Its academic programs are approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
- The university received an excellent “5-star” rating from QS in 5 main areas: teaching, academic development, online learning, employability and comprehensive education.
- The first university to obtain the highest rating in the occupational health and safety program..
University ranking globally and locally
The university is considered one of the elite among Malaysia's private and public universities and is also classified as one of the best universities around the world, as the university ranks ranked 8222Worldwide. This ranking is considered a significant improvement, during which the university rose 51 places.
Locally, City University is ranked 38th in Malaysia. This ranking is among the top 50% across 31 research topics.
Partnerships or contracts for the university
UCSI University guarantees partnerships with many universities from countries around the world, including:
- VATEL Group
- Kingston University of London, winner of The Guardian's Excellence in Teaching Award
- The University of Bradford, which is ranked among the top 50 universities in the United Kingdom in terms of research quality
- Suffolk University
- Sichuan University, the recipient of more than 130 awards through scientific and technological awards, invention awards, achievement awards in philosophy and social sciences, and high-quality teaching achievement awards.
- Aberystwyth University, one of the top 50 universities in the United Kingdom
University housing details
CITY University Malaysia accommodation offers a variety of options for local and international students.
CITY University Malaysia provides multiple accommodation options for its students, with safety and security being a top priority. There are three residential buildings to choose from: Damai Court in Puchong, Subang Bestari in Kota Damansara/Shah Alam, and Kasturi Edaman in Section 8, Kota Damansara.
Great importance is given to security in all residential buildings, which are managed by private security assigned to each. This provides a safe and reassuring environment for students, which contributes to a positive university accommodation experience.
University housing is provided through the GoAdvice team for students who have registered through us via the link from here
Conditions for studying at the university
| Admission requirements to City University Malaysia | |
| For bachelor's degree applicants | Possess a high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4 or 62% out of 100%. Stage A or Stage O certificate with a grade of 2 out of 4 or 50% out of 100% minimum. |
| For applicants to master's degrees | Possess a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum GPA of 2.7 out of 4 or 65% out of 100%. Note: Students with a BIM GPA of 2.5 to 2.7 may have a chance of taking admission if they have previous work experience. |
| For PhD applicants | Possess a Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 out of 4 or 65% out of 100%. |
Required language requirements
- For the preparatory year stage, IELTS 5 or TOFEL 513
- For bachelor’s degree IELTS 6 or TOFEL 513
- For doctoral and master’s degrees, IELTS 6 or TOFEL 513
Semester start date and deadline for submitting papers
Classes at a university start at different times of the year, so it is best to contact the Go Advice team from here
note : If you send the required documents after the last day of registration, the admission we grant you will be for the next semester.
