About UCSI University
UCSI University was founded in 1986 and currently hosts more than 10,000 students from different countries worldwide. This provides students with a multicultural international educational environment. As one of the top private universities in Malaysia, the university continues to play its role in graduating skilled professionals through a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, offering specializations in fields such as medicine, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, architecture, music, and arts.
Located in the beautiful green area of Cheras, Malaysia, UCSI University is situated about 11 kilometers from the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, approximately a 15-minute drive away. The Bandar Tasik Selatan subway station is 5 kilometers from the university, about an 8-minute drive, with easy access provided through university transportation services.
University Name in English: UCSI University
Malay Name for the University: UCSI University
Official Abbreviation: UCSI
Type of University: Private
Year of Establishment: 1986
Campuses
UCSI University has three campuses equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to meet student’s needs as follows:
Kuala Lumpur Campus: Located on a 20-acre area, it includes banks, restaurants, transportation services, recreational facilities, student housing facilities, a comprehensive library, computer laboratories, an anatomy museum, clinical skills laboratories, a petrochemical laboratory, organ system and pharmacology laboratories, and sports facilities such as basketball courts, badminton courts, a gymnasium, a football field, and a swimming pool.
Sarawak Campus: Situated in the Kuching area of Sarawak, it provides an advanced environment suitable for studying hospitality, tourism, and international trade. The Sarawak campus has close ties with major industrial institutions such as the Sheraton Hotels & Resorts worldwide, the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, and the Sarawak Tourism Board, ensuring students receive intense training courses to develop their skills.
Spring Hill Campus: Built on a 40-acre area, the modern campus is designed to be a leading center for education and learning in various disciplines.
University Vision
To be an advanced university that maintains intellectual flexibility and plays a significant role in actively participating in the development of industry and society.
University Mission
- To graduate students with successful personalities in both professional and personal life, characterized by integrity, efficiency, and a desire to contribute to society
- To provide applied education through practical application centers
- To innovate and excel in teaching methods
- To promote a culture of research, innovation, and practice, in collaboration with industrial and community stakeholders
Advantages of Studying at UCSI University
- According to the QS World University Rankings 2020, the university is among the top private universities in Southeast Asia.
- Respects cultural and intellectual diversity, welcoming students from all over the world.
- Boasts a faculty with extensive experience in dealing with international students from diverse cultures, some of whom have advisory roles in various sectors and public bodies.
- Establishes continuous partnerships with foreign universities, research institutes, and leading multinational companies, enhancing opportunities for students and faculty in research and development, exchange programs, and job opportunities.
- Offers student exchange programs that allow students to explore other cultures, engage in academic study, and conduct research projects with partner universities worldwide, providing students with international experiences and developing their competencies and skills.
- The UCSI University library contains a comprehensive collection of the latest printed and electronic books and references. It also provides the latest databases in the electronic library, enabling students to access a wide range of audiovisual references.
- UCSI University provides students with opportunities to acquire practical knowledge and enhance their practical skills, leading to a successful professional future through vocational training in various industrial sectors.
- The university houses a research center aimed at enhancing research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and applied research. The center also encourages practical applications of research and students and faculty development of research projects.
OK TAMAM highly recommends studying at UCSI University, one of the oldest private universities in Malaysia, offering a wide range of academic disciplines. We particularly recommend studying at this university in the fields of engineering, architecture, biotechnology, nutrition, management, and music.
