How to Choose the Best Private University or College in Malaysia to Study after your SPM, O-Levels, A-Levels, STPM or UEC

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Below are a list of the best private colleges and universities in Malaysia to study after your SPM, STPM, A-Levels or UEC.

When choosing a university and college in Malaysia, it is important for students to visit the campus and see the facilities and feel the culture of the students to see if it fits you. The environment should be one where students speak mostly in English so that you can improve your English and communication skills.

Talk to the lecturers and find out from the counselors there if the courses have been accredited by MQA and other external bodies like the Board of Engineers Malaysia or Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia.

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Choosing the Best Private University or College to Study after SPM

The best universities and colleges have excellent facilities, years of experience running the programme, strong student support services, and experienced lecturers. Don’t choose a university just because someone told you that it is good. Ask why is it good? Don’t choose because a university is “famous” because it has put out a lot of advertisements.

The best university in Malaysia will focus on quality, have award winners for the particular courses, years of experience offering the particular course, highly experienced lecturers, a good study environment (not a party university) and good facilities.

A student with 10As from Muar that I know had joined a famous college in Subang for Pre-University. He had wanted to

go for dentistry but now is planning to go for a Business course because he did not get the necessary grades to enter dentistry.

Furthermore, he said that his results was one of the best in his class and half of them had to re-take the Pre-U at other colleges because they had failed.

So, if you do not have the self-control, it is better to choose a university that has less distraction or partying students so that you achieve success.

Just because a university has a lake or has a beautiful campus doesn’t necessarily mean that the quality or environment is the best for you.

Remember the best university doesn’t mean it is the best university for you.

The best university is one that fits your career goals, your personality and can push you to a higher level of success.

The university that you choose now can either equip you with the knowledge and skills to have a successful future or not enough skills ending up in joblessness.

Cost of studying at that college or university in Malaysia

• What type of college do I like? (Large, medium, small, city, suburbs, or outer city) Some people like small colleges where

  

  you get a community feel while others like large colleges where they get to meet lots of people.

• Know yourself, if you like city life, don’t choose a college far away from the city even though the facilities are great. However, if you have a discipline problem in having too much fun, studying away from the city may be a good choice
• Facilities – computer labs, computers, science labs, student centre, job placement centre, etc. Note – You should expect to get what you pay for.
• If you like sports, you may not want to choose a college without a football field or gym.
• Is it near public transportation? This is important if you do not have transportation.
• Note that you get what you pay for, if you pay for a Kancil don’t expect a Mercedes service. Nothing wrong with a Kancil, it’s just being realistic with your “purchase” however that does not mean that you should get lousy service from that college.

Choosing the Right Course at the University or College in Malaysia

• Is that course popular at that college?

  

• Are the courses recognised and approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Audit (MQA)?Do they have enough students to start a class?
•  How many students do they have studying that course at that college?
•  What is the duration of the course?
•  Quality of lecturers. What are their qualifications? Years of experience.
•  Ask your friends who have studied there. Ask your friends who are studying there.
• How much money do I have? Ask your parents. If you take the PTPTN loan, note that you will need to have enough to pay the tuition fees as well as your cost of living.
• How much are the tuition fees? Does it include the exam and other fees?
• How much does it cost to live in KL?
• How much is on-campus accommodation?
• How much is off-campus accommodation? Note that it might be cheaper to find off campus accommodation on your own with friends. Is the accommodations near eateries, banks, entertainment, public transportation, etc.?

Size of the university in Malaysia and its facilities

• The size of the college also matters to some people as some prefer a small and friendly college environment where you

  

  know everyone’s names. Some may prefer a medium sized college where there are more students to interact with and more facilities to use like a bigger library, student centre, computer labs etc.

• In large universities you might feel lost but there will be more facilities like a football field, gym, swimming pool, basketball courts, etc.
• You just need to understand your personality and then choose the type of college that fits you.
• If you are a sports person, you might want to find one with a football field, basketball courts, gym or swimming pool.
• The language spoken mostly at the college by the students may also matter if you don’t know Mandarin or BM or English. If most of the students speak Mandarin at that university then it will not help you to improve your English. Having a good command of the English language helps you to get good jobs and promotions.
• Be careful of colleges who offer freebies like iPads, computers, etc. They are just marketing gimmicks to get you to register. Look at their quality and ask about their lecturers. I know of one new college who is giving away iPads to the first 100 students but is planning to buy used iPads to give away. This college does not even have any lecturers yet at their city campus. So, as students, you are spending a lot of money therefore you need to be wise.

Below are a list of the best private colleges and universities in Malaysia to study after your SPM, STPM, A-Levels or UEC.

Top Courses offered by the Best Private Universities & Colleges in Malaysia

Best Foundation Programmes in Malaysia at Top Private Universities & Colleges

• Top ranked private universities in Malaysia offering the best Foundation in Arts programme are  Taylor’s University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, UCSI University, HELP University, HELP College of Arts & Technology and KDU College Damansary Jaya.
• Outstanding private universities in Malaysia for the Foundation in Business programmes are Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Taylor’s University, Asia Pacific University, Curtin University Sarawak, First City University College, Berjaya University College of Hospitality & Nilai University
• The Best Foundation in Science programmes at Top private universities in Malaysia are Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Taylor’s University, UCSI University , HELP University, KDU College Damansary Jaya, Nilai University & HELP College of Arts & Technology.
• Students after SPM or O-Levels wanting Top Foundation in Engineering programmes at the best private universities in Malaysia are at Curtin University Sarawak, Taylor’s University, Asia Pacific University and First City University College
• Students after SPM or O-Levels wanting the best private universities in Malaysia for Foundation in Computing or Technology can go to Asia Pacific University, Taylor’s University, Curtin University Sarawak, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, and First City University College
• Best private universities & colleges in Malaysia offering the Foundation in Communication or Media Studies are Curtin University Sarawak, IACT College and Taylor’s University
• Students after SPM or O-Levels wanting to enter the degree programmes in architecture and built environment courses may go for the Foundation in Natural & Built Environments at Taylor’s University
• Best Foundation in Design programmes in Malaysia are offered at Taylor’s University and First City University College
• Top ranked private university in Malaysia, UCSI University, offers the Foundation in Music
• Students after SPM or O-Levels planning to enter the degree in Culinary arts may go for the top rated Foundation in Hospitality at Berjaya University College of Hospitality.

Top Private Universities in Malaysia for Business Administration, Management or International Business Degree Programmes

• The best for Business degree programmes in Malaysia are Heriot-Watt University Malaysia,  Taylors University, Curtin University Sarawak, HELP University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, Asia Pacific University, KDU Penang University College, HELP College of Arts & Technology, Sunway University, & UCSI University
• Outstanding private universities in Malaysia for business administration or business management degree courses are  Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Asia Pacific University, Taylors University, UCSI University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, Sunway University, HELP College of Arts & Technology, KDU Penang University College, First City University College, KDU College Damansara Jaya, HELP University and HELP Academy
• Award-winning private university for the degree in eBusiness is Asia Pacific University
• Premier universities for the Entrepreneurship degree are Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, HELP University and Curtin University Sarawak
• The best private universities in Malaysia for Economics is HELP University and UCSI University
• Top rated Malaysian universities for international business degree courses are Asia Pacific University, Taylor’s University and HELP University.
• KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie uniquely offers the Bachelor of Business with Law (Hons)

Top Private Universities in Malaysia for Actuarial Science Degree Programmes

• Outstanding private universities in Malaysia for Actuarial Science or Actuarial Maths degree are Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Asia Pacific University, UCSI University, Taylor’s University and UTAR.
• Top ranked private university in Malaysia to study Actuarial Science & Finance degree is UCSI University

Top Private Universities in Malaysia for Accounting & Finance Degree Programmes

• Top ranked universities in Malaysia for Accounting degree programs are Curtin University Sarawak, Asia Pacific University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, UCSI University, HELP University , KDU Penang University College and Sunway University.
• Malaysia’s best universities for Accounting and Finance degree courses with ACCA exemptions are  Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Asia Pacific University,  Taylor’s University, Curtin University Sarawak, HELP Academy, UCSI University & First City University College
• Premier private universities for Accounting degree programmes with ACCA exemptions are Curtin University Sarawak, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, HELP University and UCSI University.
• Malaysia’s top private universities and colleges for Finance degree programmes are Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Asia Pacific University, Taylor’s University, Curtin University Sarawak, UCSI University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie,  HELP University, HELP Academy, and HELP College of Arts & Technology
• A great university in for the degree in Accounting & Finance degree with specialism in Internal Audit,  Taxation or FOREX & Investments is Asia Pacific University (APU)
• An excellent private university for the Accounting & Banking dual major is Curtin University Sarawak.
• Top notch private universities in Malaysia for Banking & Finance degree courses are Curtin University Sarawak,  Taylor’s University, Asia Pacific University, UCSI University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie and HELP University
• Malaysia’s leading private universities for Finance & Investment degree programmes are Asia Pacific University & UCSI University
• Top Private Universities in Malaysia for Finance & Economics degree courses are Taylor’s University and UCSI University
• An excellent university to study Investment and Risk Management, Forex and Investments and Financial Planning degree majors is Asia Pacific University
• Eminent universities for the Islamic Banking & Finance degree programmes are UCSI University and Asia Pacific University
• UCSI University is a Top ranked private university in Malaysia that uniquely offers the BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science and Finance degree programme
• Best private college in Malaysia for the 4+0 American Degree Program (ADP) in Finance is HELP College of Arts & Technology

Top Private Universities in Malaysia for Marketing and Human Resource Management Degree Programmes

• Leading private universities and colleges in Malaysia to study Human Resource Management or HRM degree courses are Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Taylor’s University, HELP University, Asia Pacific University and HELP College of Arts & Technology
• Terrific private universities for Media Marketing or Social Media Marketing is Asia Pacific University.
• The best universities & colleges in Malaysia for Marketing at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Taylor’s University, Curtin University Sarawak, UCSI University, Asia Pacific University, HELP University,HELP College of Arts & Technology, First City University College , KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie & HELP Academy.

Top Private Universities in Malaysia for Logistics Programmes

• The best universities in Malaysia to study Logistics Management degree programmes are UCSI University and KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie
• An excellent private university to study Supply Chain Management in Malaysia is UCSI University
• A top ranked university in Malaysia for the Diploma in Logistics Management is UCSI University

Top Private Universities & Colleges in Malaysia for Accounting and Business Diploma Programmes

• First rate universities in Malaysia for students after SPM or O-Levels to study Diploma in Accounting programmes are Asia Pacific University, KDU University College Penang, HELP College of Arts & Technology and KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie
• Malaysia’s outstanding private universities for students after SPM or O-Levels to study the Diploma in Business Administration are Taylor’s University, UCSI University, Asia Pacific University, HELP University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, KDU University College Penang and First City University College.
• Top college in Malaysia for the Diploma in Business Administration is HELP College of Arts & Technology.
• Best private university in Malaysia to study the Diploma in Finance is Asia Pacific University (APU).

Top Private Universities & Colleges in Malaysia for Business Foundation Programmes

• Outstanding private universities in Malaysia for the Foundation in Business programmes are Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Taylor’s University, Asia Pacific University, Curtin University Sarawak, First City University College,  Berjaya University College of Hospitality and Nilai University.
• Malaysia’s MQA Accredited Foundation in Arts programmes can also gain entry to accounting and business degree programmes. Top private universities and colleges in Malaysia offering the Foundation in Arts programme are Taylor’s University, UCSI University, HELP University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie & HELP College of Arts & Technology

Top Psychology Programmes at the Best Private Universities in Malaysia

• Top private universities & college in Malaysia for Psychology degree programmes are HELP University, HELP College of Arts & Technology, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Taylor’s University & UCSI University
• Top ranked HELP University at Subang 2 campus uniquely offers the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Flinders-HELP Joint Degree)
• Best private universities in Malaysia for Business Psychology are HELP University and Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Top Mass Communication Programmes at the Best Private Universities in Malaysia

• Malaysia’s private universities and colleges best for Mass Communication or Marketing Communications are KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, Taylor’s University, IACT College, KDU Penang University College, UCSI University, Curtin University Sarawak, HELP College of Arts & Technology and HELP University
• The best universities and colleges in Malaysia for the Diploma in Mass Communication are KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, Taylor’s University, IACT College, HELP University, First City University College, & KDU Penang University College
• Outstanding private universities and colleges in Malaysia for Media Studies are Curtin University Sarawak, IACT College and HELP University.
• First rate universities and colleges to study advertising & branding are Taylor’s University, IACT College, UCSI University and Asia Pacific University
• Premier private universities to study Public Relations and Communications are Taylor’s University, Curtin University Sarawak, HELP University & KDU Penang University College
• Top notch private universities and colleges for broadcasting are IACT College and Taylor’s University
• Top ranked Taylor’s University in Malaysia uniquely offers the UK Dual Award degree Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) (Public Relations & Event Management) and Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) (Public Relations & Marketing)
• UCSI University is a Top ranked private university in Malaysia that uniquely offers the BA (Hons) English Language and Communication (ELC) Degree programme
• Renowned IACT College uniquely offers the Diploma in Marketing and Advertising
• The best private university in Malaysia for performing arts or entertainment arts is KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie
• Top ranked private university in Malaysia offering the UK Dual Award degree in Social Media Marketing is Asia Pacific University
• Malaysia’s Top Private College, HELP College of Arts & Technology offers the 4+0 American Degree Program (ADP) Bachelor Of Science In Communication degree awarded by University of Upper Iowa (UIU), USA
• Best private universities & colleges in Malaysia offering the Foundation in Communication or Media Studies are Curtin University Sarawak, IACT College and Taylor’s University

The Best Private Universities in Malaysia for Computing, Computer Science, Software Engineering, & Information Communications Technology Degree Programmes

• Outstanding private universities in Malaysia to study Computing and IT programmes are Asia Pacific University, Taylor’s University, UCSI University, HELP University, and KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie and KDU Penang University College
• Top rate Malaysian private universities for Computer Science degree programmes are Asia Pacific University,   Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, KDU Penang University College, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie and HELP University
• The best private university in Malaysia to study  Software Engineering UK Dual Award degree programme in Malaysia is at Asia Pacific University. Other top choices are Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie and First City University College
• The best private universities or colleges in Malaysia for the degree in forensic computing or forensic IT is APIIT and Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus.
• Premier Malaysian private universities for Computing degree courses are at Asia Pacific University, Taylor’s University, UCSI University, KDU University College Penang, HELP University and First City University College.
• Outstanding private universities in Malaysia for Mobile Computing degree courses are Asia Pacific University, HELP University and UCSI University
• First rate private universities in Malaysia offering degree programmes in  Games Development or Computer Game Technology are KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie , Asia Pacific University, KDU University College Penang and HELP University
• Premier Malaysian universities for Business Information Systems are Asia Pacific University, KDU Penang University College, UCSI University and HELP University.
• Top award-wining private university in Malaysia to study the information technology degree specialising in cloud computing is Asia Pacific University (APU).
• First class private university for information systems security and network computing degree programmes is Asia Pacific University.
• Best private university or college in Malaysia for the Computer Security or Cyber Security degree are APIIT and Taylor’s University
• Award-winning university in Malaysia for the UK Dual Award degree in Media Informatics is Asia Pacific University (APU)
• Top ranking Taylor’s University in Malaysia offers the Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) (Internet Technologies)
• The best private university in Penang, KDU Penang University College, offers the UK Dual Award Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) in Computer and Network Technology
• Best university for computer system engineering in Malaysia is Curtin University Sarawak

Top Private Universities & Colleges in Malaysia for Computing, IT or Computer Science Diploma & Foundation Programmes

• Leading private universities & colleges in Malaysia offering computing, computer science, IT or computer studies diploma programmme are Asia Pacific University,  Taylor’s University, KDU Penang University College, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, HELP University, First City University College, UCSI University and HELP College of Arts and Technology
• The best diploma in games design or games technology programmes are offered at KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie and KDU Penang University College.
• Students after SPM or O-Levels wanting the best universities for Foundation in Computing or Technology can go to Asia Pacific University, Taylor’s University, Curtin University Sarawak,KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, and First City University College

Best Private Universities & Colleges in Malaysia for Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering Degree Courses

• Top private universities and colleges in Malaysia offering the Mechanical Engineering degree course are Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Southampton University, Taylor’s University, UCSI University, Curtin University Sarawak, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie , KDU University College Penang and HELP College of Arts & Technology
• Malaysia’s Top private universities offering the Mechatronic Engineering degree programme that’s accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia are Asia Pacific University & UCSI University.
• The best university colleges in Malaysia for Mechatronic Engineering are First City University College and KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie

Best Private Universities & Colleges in Malaysia for Applied Geology, Chemical Engineering & Petroleum Engineering Degree Courses

• Outstanding Malaysian private universities for the Chemical Engineering degree programme are Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Curtin University Sarawak, Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, Monash University, Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), & UCSI University.
• Top ranking private universities for Petroleum Engineering degree programmes are Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Curtin University Sarawak, UCSI University, Asia Pacific University (APU) and Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
• Best university in Malaysia to study the Applied Geology degree programme is at Curtin University Sarawak

Best Private Universities & Colleges in Malaysia for Civil Engineering Degree Courses

• Premier universities in Malaysia for the Civil Engineering degree programme are Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Monash University, Curtin University Sarawak & UCSI University

Best Private Universities & Colleges in Malaysia for Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Telecommunication Engineering Degree Courses

• Malaysia’s top ranking private universities for Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree programmes are Southampton University, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Curtin University Sarawak, Monash University, UCSI University, Asia Pacific University, Taylor’s University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie and First City University College
• Top Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) accredited Telecommunication Engineering degree programmes are Curtin University Sarawak, Asia Pacific University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie and UCSI University

Best Private Universities & Colleges in Malaysia for Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering & Other Engineering Degree Courses

• The best university to obtain an Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering degree is through UCSI University’s twinning programme with the University of Manitoba, Canada.
• Outstanding private university for the materials engineering diploma is UCSI University
• An excellent private university in Malaysia for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Aircraft Engineering is Nilai University
• Best private university in Malaysia for Computer Systems Engineering and Environmental Engineering is Curtin University Sarawak

Top Rated Private Universities & Colleges in Malaysia for Engineering Diploma & Foundation Courses

• Students after SPM or O-Levels wanting Top Foundation in Engineering programmes at the best private universities in Malaysia are at Curtin University Sarawak, Taylor’s University, Asia Pacific University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie and First City University College
• Alternatively, students can take Foundation in Science programmes at Top private universities to enter engineering degree programmes. Premier universities in Malaysia offering Foundation in Science programmes are Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Taylor’s University, UCSI University and HELP University.
• Leading private universities and colleges in Malaysia offering the Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering are UCSI University, Asia Pacific University,  KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, KDU Penang University College, APIIT, and First City University College.
• KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie uniquely offers the Diploma in Telecommunication & Computer Engineering
• Top ranked KDU Penang University College uniquely offers the Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Mechatronic) and Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Microelectronic)
• The best private college in Malaysia for the diploma in mechanical engineering programme is HELP College of Arts & Technology and Nilai University

Top Rated Private Universities in Malaysia for Architecture and Built Environment Courses

• Malaysia’s top private universities offering the Architecture degree accredited by Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia are UCSI University, and Taylors University
• Best private universities in Malaysia for the accredited Quantity Survey degree are Heriot-Watt University Malaysia , Taylors University and UTAR.
• Top ranking UK university in Malaysia for the Construction Project Management degree programme is Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
• Students after SPM or O-Levels wanting to enter the degree programmes in architecture and built environment courses may go for the Foundation in Natural & Built Environments at Taylor’s University or go for Foundation in Science programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Taylor’s University and UCSI University.
• Alternatively, students after SPM or O-Levels interested to enter the degree programmes in architecture and built environment courses at top private universities in Malaysia may go for the Foundation in Arts programme first offered at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Taylor’s University, UCSI University

Study Applied Science and Health Sciences at the Best Private Universities in Malaysia

• Malaysia’s best private universities for the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree are Monash University, UCSI University, Taylor’s University, as well as IMU University.
• Top rated private universities in Malaysia for the Food Science with Nutrition degree programme are UCSI University and Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus
• Premier universities in Malaysia for the degree in Nutrition are IMU and UCSI University
• Top ranked Taylor’s University in Malaysia uniquely offers the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Culinology® and the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons)
• Top ranked private universities in Malaysia, with Tier 5 Rating in SETARA 2013, for the Biotechnology degree programme are UCSI University,  Taylor’s University and Nilai University
• Outstanding private universities for medicine programmes are Monash, Newcastle Medical School, Manipal Medical University, IMU, Taylor’s University and UCSI University.
• Premier private university in Malaysia for Optometry is UCSI University.
• Top ranked UCSI University in Malaysia uniquely offers the Marine Science or Aquatic Science programme.
• Leading private university for Agriculture studies is Nilai University
• Excellent private universities in Malaysia for Nursing are IMU University, Nilai University and  UCSI University

The Best Private Colleges & Universities in Malaysia for Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Events & Tourism Programmes in Malaysia

• Malaysia’s best private universities for Hospitality or Hotel Management degree programmes are KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, KDU Penang University College, Taylor’s University, Berjaya University College of Hospitality, UCSI University, UCSI University Sarawak Isthmus Campus and Nilai University
• Premier private universities in Malaysia for Tourism Management degree courses are KDU Penang University College, Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, Berjaya University College of Hospitality, UCSI University Sarawak, Asia Pacific University, Curtin University Sarawak, HELP University & Reliance College Kuala Lumpur.
• Leading private universities and colleges in Malaysia for Hospitality or Hotel Management diploma programmes are Taylor’s University, KDU Penang University College, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, Berjaya University College of Hospitality,  YTL International College of Hospitality Management, First City University College, Nilai University, HELP College of Arts and Technology, UCSI University, UCSI University Sarawak and Reliance College
• Malaysia’s Top rated private universities and colleges for Tourism diploma courses are Berjaya University College of Hospitality, Taylor’s University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, KDU University College Penang, Reliance College, Nilai University,  UCSI University Sarawak and HELP University
• Malaysia’s best private universities for Events Management degree courses are Berjaya University College of Hospitality, Taylor’s University, and UCSI University Sarawak
• Leading private universities and colleges in Malaysia for the Diploma in Events Management are Berjaya University College of Hospitality ,  Taylor’s University and UCSI University Sarawak
• Students after SPM or O-Levels planning to enter the degree in Hospitality Management or Tourism Management may go for the top rated Foundation in Hospitality at Berjaya University College of Hospitality. Premier private universities such as Taylor’s University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, UCSI University and Nilai University offers the Foundation in Arts programme as the pathway to hospitality management and tourism management degree courses.

The Best Private Colleges & Universities in Malaysia for Culinary Arts & Patisserie Programmes in Malaysia

• Top rated Culinary Schools in Malaysia are KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, Berjaya University College of Hospitality, Taylors University, KDU Penang University College  YTL International College of Hospitality Management, HELP College of Arts & Technology & UCSI University.
• Malaysia’s leading private universities for Culinary Arts degree programme are KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, Taylor’s University, Berjaya University College of Hospitality, and KDU Penang University College.
• Top private universities & colleges in Malaysia for Culinary Arts diploma programmes are KDU Penang University College, Taylor’s University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, Berjaya University College of Hospitality,  YTL International College of Hospitality Management, HELP College of Arts & Technology, Nilai University and UCSI University
• Top rated Berjaya University College of Hospitality uniquely offers the Diploma in Heritage Cuisine
• Outstanding university in Malaysia offering diploma in Patisserie or baking course is Berjaya University College of Hospitality
• Students after SPM or O-Levels planning to enter the degree in Culinary arts may go for the top rated Foundation in Hospitality at Berjaya University College of Hospitality. Premier private universities such as Taylor’s University, KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie, UCSI University and Nilai University offers the Foundation in Arts programme as the pathway to culinary degree programmes.

Top Private Colleges & Universities in Malaysia for Design

• First rate Malaysian universities and colleges for the degree in Graphic Design are Taylor’s University, First City University College and UCSI University
• Malaysia’s best private colleges & universities for graphic design diploma programmes are Saito College, IACT College, First City University College, and UCSI University.
• Malaysia’s top award-winning private universities and colleges for the degree in Interior Architecture are First City University College, UCSI University, KDU Penang University College and Taylor’s University
• Top award-winning private universities and colleges for the diploma in interior design or diploma in interior architecture are First City University College, UCSI University, Taylor’s University, KDU Penang University College, Saito College, Point College and Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA)
• Top ranked private universities in Malaysia offering the degree in Multimedia Design are Taylor’s University, Asia Pacific University and UCSI University
• Premier private universities and colleges in Malaysia for Multimedia Design diploma programmes are The One Academy, Taylor’s University, KDU Penang University College, Saito College, Point College and First City University College.
• Outstanding universities and colleges for product design are First City University College, APIIT and Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA).
• Highly regarded private universities and colleges in Malaysia for 3D Animation degree courses are The One Academy, APIIT,  KDU Penang University College and UCSI University
• Best private universities in Malaysia for the Diploma in 3D Animation are The One Academy, KDU Penang University College and UCSI University
• Top private universities and colleges offering the diploma in fashion design are The One Academy, Raffles College, Saito College, UCSI University and Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA).
• Top ranked private university in Malaysia to study the Fashion Design with Marketing degree is UCSI University.
• The Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA) uniquely offers the Diploma in Illustration and Diploma in Fine Arts
• KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie uniquely offers the diploma in entrepreneurial design
• The best private colleges in Malaysia for Film Studies are Point College & APIIT
• Top ranked private college in Malaysia offering the Transport Design, Visual Effects degree and CGI & Digital Effects degree is APIIT
• Best Foundation in Design programmes in Malaysia are offered at Taylor’s University and First City University College

The Best External Pre-University (Pre-U) Programmes at Top Private Universities & Colleges in Malaysia

All students after SPM have to take a Pre-University course before entering university such as A-Levels, STPM, AUSMAT, Foundation, UNSW Foundation Year, etc.

It can be confusing when choosing the right Pre-University course. When choosing a Pre-U course, you should understand yourself whether you want an exam-based course or a Pre-U course that contains a mix of coursework and exams.

You should also choose the Pre-University Programme based on what you would like to study for your degree, your budget, which country, and recognition.

Below is a list of some of the best universities and colleges in Malaysia offering the Pre-University Programmes.

• The best private colleges in Malaysia for the A-Levels  programme are HELP Academy, Taylors College, KDU Penang University College, KDU College Damansara Jaya and UCSI University
• Top rated private universities in Malaysia for the AUSMAT pre-university course are Sunway University and First City University College
• The best private colleges in Malaysia for South Australian Matriculation (SAM) Pre-U programme are Disted College Penang and Taylors College.
• The best university for UNSW Foundation is KDU College Damansarya Jaya
• Top private universities and colleges in Penang for A-Levels are KDU University College Penang and Disted College
• The best private universities and colleges in Malaysia for the American Degree Program (ADP) are Taylors University, KDU College Damansara Jaya, INTI College, HELP University and HELP College of Arts & Technology.

Top Private Universities in Malaysia For Law, Education & Music Programmes

• Top private universities in Malaysia for Law programmes are Taylor’s University, HELP University and KDU College Damansara Jaya.
• The best private university in Malaysia for the UK Law Degree Transfer (UKT) is HELP University
• The best private college for law degree twinning is KDU College Damansara Jaya
• Top private universities in Malaysia for Teaching English as A Second Language (TESL) or English Education are UCSI University and HELP University
• Top ranking private university in Malaysia offering the Early Childhood Education diploma and degree programmes is HELP University.
• Top ranked Taylor’s University offers the Diploma in Education (Primary Education) and Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) (Hons)
• The best private university in Malaysia for Music degree programmes is UCSI University offering degree programmes in Classical Music and Contemporary Music.

Common Factors in Choosing the Best Private University in Malaysia to Study

Here’s a list of common criteria in choosing a top private university in Malaysia:

• Diploma and degrees offered
• Subjects offered in the diploma or degree (Are they relevant, up-to-date, and help you to achieve your career goals)
• Accreditation by MQA and other relevant professional bodies in Malaysia
• Type of programme (local degree, 3+0 UK or Australian degree, 4+0 American degree, degree transfer programme, etc)
• Entry requirements (Branch campuses in Malaysia have higher entry requirements)
• Location of the university
• Size of the student population
• Student culture (English-speaking environment, ambitious, serious about studies, lifestyle or party university, etc)
• Public vs. Private (STPM is tougher and choice of course & university is determined by the government)
• Costs (tuition, hostel, food, transportation, etc.)
• Financial assistance (Scholarships, PTPN Loan, EPF withdrawal, MARA Loan, etc)
• Campus resources (labs, libraries, wifi, computer access, sports facilities, etc.)

  

• Internship and co-op programs
• Class size (Small class size for personal attention)
• Faculty contact/classes taught by full-time qualified & experienced faculty
• Quality/reputation/ranking of the private university in Malaysia
• Safety (campus, community)
• Make up of the student body (diversity, international students, gender, etc.)
• Extra-curricular activities (Student organisations, clubs, sports, etc.)
• Housing options (on-campus, off-campus apartments)
• Student support services
• Intake dates

Talk to the Best Education Consultant in Malaysia to Help you Make the Right Choice in your Studies

Choosing a course to study after SPM is not a science, it is a process

in finding out who you are and what you are good at. An experienced Education Advisor would be invaluable in assisting you to choose the right course in Malaysia or Singapore.

Students in Malaysia need to talk to the right education counselors so that you get the right information to help you in making this life-changing decision.

Ask the right Education Counselors in Malaysia to help you. Would you ask a Doctor on how to repair your car? Or would you ask a mechanic for medical advise? Although this sounds ridiculous, but many students do listen to advise from young and inexperienced counselors from universities, colleges or agents’ offices.  Talking to an experienced education advisor in Malaysia would help you to navigate through this confusing time of choosing the best course that fits you.

Experienced education counselors are able to analyse your interests, personality and exam results

to help you make a list of possible courses for consideration. EduSpiral Consultant Services staff have more than 15 years experience in counseling students. Having worked in the private education industry, we have in-depth knowledge of each private university and college in what they are good at.

EduSpiral Consultant Services has worked with our partner universities and colleges for many years while the counselors at the private universities or agents’ offices change every few years therefore they would not have the in-depth knowledge of the courses and the university that they are working at.

At EduSpiral Consultant Services, I have worked in the private higher education industry in Malaysia for more than 15 years advising students with facts and evidence on how to choose the right course after SPM. You should carefully think about what are the options available to you. To choose the best course that fits you, students may fill up our EduSpiral Career Assessment form for evaluation.

The EduSpiral Career Assessment form is a simple form designed by us that gathers information from students after SPM, O-Levels, UEC, STPM or A-Levels in order to assess their aptitude helping us to determine the most suitable course and career progression.

How to Choose the Best Private University to Study in Malaysia

The best private universities and colleges in Malaysia have excellent facilities, years of experience running the programme, strong student support services, internships and experienced lecturers.

They are also accredited by MQA and approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Education. Accreditation by the various professional bodies such as the Board of Engineers Malaysia, Pharmacy Board, Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia, Nursing Board, Malaysian Medical Council, etc also indicates the standard achieved.

The best private university in Malaysia will focus on quality, have award winners for the particular courses, years of experience offering the particular course, highly experienced lecturers, a good study environment (not a party university), internships, good mix of international & local students, extra-curricular activities and good facilities. The SETARA ranking is a guide for students to assess the quality of a private university in Malaysia.

When choosing a university and college in Malaysia, it is important for students to visit the campus and see the facilities and feel the culture of the students to see if it fits you.

Talk to the lecturers and find out from the counselors there about the courses and check if the courses have been accredited by MQA and other external bodies like the Pharmacy Board, Nursing Board, Malaysian Medical Council, Board of Engineers Malaysia , Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia or Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia.

The environment should be one where students speak mostly in English so that you can improve your

English and communication skills. If you are weak in English and choose a cheap university where the students speak mainly in Mandarin, it will be difficult for you to improve your English.

Star newspaper has reported that graduates with good English earn 25% higher salary and get faster promotion. The Ministry of Education reported that there were more than 70,000 public university jobless graduates and one of the main reasons was poor command of the English language.

Would you rather suffer for 4 years and get a high salary for 60 years of your work life or an easy 4 years and low salary for 60 years? The decisions that you make now, can change your life forever. Remember the best university doesn’t mean it is the best university for you. The best university is one that fits your career goals, your personality and can push you to a higher level of success.

EduSpiral Consultant Services – Your Personal Online Education Advisor

EduSpiral Consultant Services is a university placement centre that guides students from across Malaysia in mapping their

higher education journey.  Established in 2009, to provide higher education options for school leavers to top private colleges & universities in Malaysia.

EduSpiral Consultant Services represents the best colleges and universities in Malaysia offering a wide range of choices for students to choose from. These colleges and universities offer value for money in the quality of education and excellent facilities that you get.

These universities and colleges are chosen by EduSpiral because they represent the best in their fields in Malaysia and affordable. EduSpiral provides in-depth information and counseling on their courses so that students are able to make the right choice.

If you are still not sure what to study, please contact us and we will send you a free EduSpiral Career Assessment Form.

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