UCSI UNIVERSITY (UCSI)

OVERVIEW

UCSI Founded in 1986, by Dato’ Peter Ng as a computer training institute in Petaling Jaya. It soon relocated to new premises in Kuala Lumpur to cater to growing student numbers and more academic programmes were offered. UCSI was accorded college status in 1990 by the Ministry of Education (Malaysia), university college status in 2003 and full-fledged university status in 2008, becoming Malaysia’s second private university.  

UCSI University has seven faculties and two institutes that offer more than 100 academic programme provides a wide range of Foundation, Diploma and Degree courses, including  medicine, pharmacy, engineering, IT, applied sciences, business, architecture, music, social sciences, creative arts and hospitality, at undergraduate and postgraduate 

WHY CHOOSE UCSI UNIVERSITY

The Institute of Music is ranked as one of the world’s top 100 music schools.

Partnering with more than 4,200 companies, UCSI runs one of Malaysia’s widest university-industry networks, providing students and staff with internships, job opportunities, knowledge transfers and joint research arrangements. It is Malaysia’s fourth best university in the 2019 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.

UCSI University is rated ‘Tier 5: Excellent‘ by the Ministry of Higher Education (MQA SETARA 2017).

 It is also awarded Rank 442 Out of the Top Universities in the world In QS World University Ranking 2020. Also 122 in the QS World University Ranking Asia.

UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

  • Library

  • Laboratories

  • restaurants, squash courts, badminton courts, a football field, a gymnasium, volleyball courts, basketball courts, a futsal court and a swimming pool.

TUITION FEES

Average tuition fees per year & living costs per year

Tuition fees:

1-Undergraduate: RM18,980
2-Postgraduate: RM8,230
Application fees: USD 50 / RM200
Living costs: MYR 12,000
Accommodation costs: MYR 7,050



ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

Types of Program

Minimum TOEFL Score

Minimum IELTS Score

Foundation & Diploma Programs

  • Internet Based Test: 65
  • Paper Based: 513
  • Computer Based: 183

5.5 Academic

Bachelor, Master& PHD Programs

  • Internet Based Test: 79
  • Paper Based: 550
  • Computer Based: 213

6 Academic 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Academic Requirement for admission in UCSI University Malaysia 

Bachelor Programs

  • high school, secondary school or A-Level with minimum CGPA of 2 out of 4  or Pass
  • if you want to apply for engineering program must pass mathematics , physics and chemistry during high school

Master Programs 

  • A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, in a related field 
  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2 to 2.5 out of 4 , in a related field can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in relevant field 
  • NOTE: Only for master of accounting they required Minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.

PHD programs

  • A Master’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, in a related field 
  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2 to 2.5 out of 4 , in a related field can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in relevant field

ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES

There are two options for UCSI University accommodations:

  • On-campus Accommodation – (Residential Halls)

  • Off-campus Accommodation – (Angkasa Condo)

The on-campus residential halls are on the campus while the off-campus accommodations are located within walking distance to the University. These premises have easy access to many amenities such as public transportations, banks, the post office, restaurants, supermarkets, the money changer and others.

LOCATION