UCSI University is a comprehensive university in Malaysia's capital of Kuala Lumpur. At the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, UCSI offers medicine, pharmacy, engineering, information technology, applied sciences, business, architecture, music, social sciences, creative arts, and hospitality.

UCSI University History

Dato' Peter Ng founded UCSI in 1986 as a computer training institute in Petaling Jaya. To accommodate growing student numbers, it quickly relocated to new premises in Kuala Lumpur, and more academic programmes were added. The Ministry of Education (Malaysia) granted UCSI college status in 1990, university college status in 2003, and full-fledged university status in 2008, making it Malaysia's second private university. Previously, the institution was known as Sedaya.

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UCSI University Campus Facilities

UCSI University has four campuses, three of which are major educational providers in Malaysia's various locations. The main campus is in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, and the other two are in Kuching, Sarawak, and Terengganu, Malaysia. All of the campuses are located in areas where you can easily access buses, stationery stores, restaurants, and cafes, among other things.

Kuala Lumpur campus facilities

This is the institute's main campus, where the majority of programmes and facilities are available to students.

The campus includes a library and resource room, a conference room, a multipurpose hall, an auditorium, a discussion room, a training room, and study space, among other things.

There are applied science labs, architecture labs, creative arts & design and hospitality facilities, engineering labs, music & mass communication facilities, medicine, and social science & pharmacy labs on the campus.

Sports facilities on campus include a gymnasium, a badminton and basketball court, a swimming pool, and so on.

Other common amenities include a cafeteria, student support, malls and shops, and so on.

Applied sciences, business and management, engineering, technology and the built environment, hospitality and tourism, medicine and health sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, social sciences and liberal arts, creative art and design, computer science and digital innovations, and music are among the programmes available on campus.

Terengganu Campus facilities

This institute's campus is one of the best in Malaysia, located on the beautiful east coast. This campus has  multipurpose halls, lecture theatres, conference rooms, a student lounge area and TV rooms, a library, a volleyball and tennis court, a futsal court, a gymnasium and cafeteria, and student rooms.

The campus offers academic programmes in the subdomains of business and management, medicine and health sciences, and pre-U studies.

Kuching Campus Facilities

This campus in Kuching, Sarawak, provides students with a dynamic and stimulating environment. The facilities available are as follows:

A counselling room, board room, housekeeping suites, culinary and pastry lab, learning and digital hub, library and resource room, gastronomy lab, restaurant training, and front office training (hotel receptions), student lounge, off-campus accommodation, gymnasium, swimming pool, and discussion area are all part of the campus.

The campus offers programmes in the subdomains of pre-U studies, business and management, hospitality, and tourism management.

UCSI University Top Programs

Engineering, medical, business, creative arts, information technology, hospitality, and tourism are just a few of the programmes available at the Institute. The institute provides foundation, diploma, bachelor's and master's degrees, honours degrees, and Ph.D. programmes.

• At all campuses, UCSI offers nearly 100 programmes in the subdomains of engineering, bachelor of nursing, doctor of medicine, bachelor of petroleum engineering, executive diploma in real estate, bachelor of mechanical and environmental engineering, diploma in management, bachelor of classical music, master of science, master of business administration, and so on.
• Some postgraduate programmes required work experience as a prerequisite.
• Most programmes have different course locations, fees, and requirements. Before applying, applicants should visit the official website to learn more about the programmes.

Here are some of the university's top programmes:

UCSI University Fee Structure

Tuition fees at UCSI University range from RM 24,810 to RM 429,500 for the entire programme, depending on the programme and sometimes campus. The institute provides on-campus and off-campus facilities, so the cost will range between RM 1,400 and RM 16,400 per semester (only rent). The cost of living at the institute ranges from RM 1450 to RM 1750 per month, depending on your needs. For more information, go to the university's official website as well as the Malaysian government's website.

UCSI University Scholarship

UCSI University Trust Scholarship, UCSI University Trust A-Level Scholarship, UCSI University Trust SACE International Scholarship, UCSI University Trust Graduate Scholarship, Graduate Assistantship, and UCSI University Trust Education Grand 2021 are some of the scholarships available at the institute.

• On the basis of merit, the Institute awards scholarships to deserving international candidates to study in Malaysia. Because scholarships are limited, candidates must face an interview in order to be considered for them.
• After meeting all of the requirements, the scholarship will be awarded to students who excel in academics and demonstrate leadership qualities.
• To be eligible for the scholarship, students must enrol in the appropriate programmes and demonstrate exceptional academic performance.
• Students needed to fill out the form and submit it before the deadline to be eligible for the scholarships.

UCSI University Placements

Throughout the programme, the institute holds regular sessions on interview preparation and provides students with internship opportunities. To provide job placement opportunities in Malaysia, the Institute has formed alliances with a wide range of industry partners and companies.

• To assist students in finding a suitable job, the institute provides training and internship programmes such as the complementary competency programme, Employment and Co-Op Placement Centre, and so on. The institute also holds career fairs and assists students by providing information on job portal websites, among other things.
• According to the Graduate Employability Ranking 2020, UCSI University is one of the best Malaysian universities for graduate employability.

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