UCSI University

Outstanding University in Malaysia – Top Ranked UCSI University

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UCSI University is a vibrant community of learning and scholarship. With more than 10,000 students from 80 different countries, the University stands out as a melting pot of diversity and learners will supplement their pursuit of knowledge with a keen sense of cultural appreciation – a vital trait in today’s borderless world.

As one of Malaysia’s first private universities, UCSI University has long impacted the national higher education landscape and the University continues to do so with its wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

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UCSI University Ranking in Malaysia and Globally

UCSI University is ranked in the Top 300 Universities in Asia in 2015 by the renown QS University Rankings. UCSI University is ranked as Excellent or Tier 5 in the SETARA 2013 rating system by MQA.

The University’s academic staff are at the forefront of their disciplines and their views are highly sought after on major issues; from business to political science.

Many of their academics have extensive experience working overseas and some play advisory roles in public bodies and various committees. By bringing their experiences into the classroom, UCSI’s academics cater to an exhilarating learning environment and learners will thrive as they balance academic mastery with industrial application.

Since its inception in 1986, UCSI University has been committed to further the discovery and celebration of knowledge.

The Best Pre-University, Degree & Postgraduate Courses Offered at UCSI University

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PRE-UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES at UCSI University

BUSINESS COURSES at UCSI University

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES at UCSI University

  • MSc Technopreneurship
  • BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems
  • BSc (Hons) Computing
  • BSc (Hons) Mobile Computing
  • Dip Information Technology

ENGINEERING COURSES at UCSI University

ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN COURSES at UCSI University

MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCE COURSES at UCSI University

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES COURSES at UCSI University

APPLIED SCIENCE COURSES at UCSI University

SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSES at UCSI University

MUSIC COURSES at UCSI University

ART & DESIGN COURSES at UCSI University

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT COURSES at UCSI University

EDUCATION COURSES at UCSI University

  • BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education
  • BA (Hons) Education & English

 Co-Operative Education Training Programme for Every Year of Degree Studies at UCSI University

With its innovative academic curriculum, UCSI University students also enjoy the unique benefits of its Co-Operative Education Training Programme (Co-Op) that enhances their employability by integrating classroom learning with workplace training in Co-Op employer organisations.

Completing two months’ work experience for every study year, a UCSI University student would have six to eight months’ work experience to stand ready for full-time employment upon their graduation.

With a total of 6 months of internship work experience gained, UCSI University has the longest internship programme amongst all the universities in Malaysia. Currently, UCSI University has more than 1,000 employer organisations registered as heir Co-Op employers and continues to increase each year. With the number rising annually, these partnerships create job opportunities for students to be job-ready upon their graduation.

State-of-the-Art Facilities at UCSI University

Located on a 19-acre piece of land, the Campus is located in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur with convenient access to numerous facilities including banks, restaurants, transportation services, entertainment, and on & off

Food Science lab at UCSI University
Food Science lab at UCSI University

campus accommodation.

UCSI University is about 15 minutes away from KLCC and Midvalley Megamall and a free bus shuttle is provided for students to the Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT station and TBS.

The university is fully wireless and is equipped with the latest cutting-edge technology to access the world of e-learning and e-resources.

Housing 7 different blocks, the Campus includes the Student Centre (Menara Gading), the Resource Centre, the Academic Blocks and Residential Halls to comfortably accommodate a student population of more than 15000.

Sporting facilities in this Campus include: basketball, badminton and squash courts, as well as a gymnasium, a football field, and a swimming pool. Other facilities include the four-level library, an auditorium, a recital hall, a multi-purpose hall, computer laboratories, residential halls, bookstores and cafeterias. Also available on Campus is an Apple Experience Centre.

Students get value for money at UCSI University with access to excellent sports facilities
Students get value for money at UCSI University with access to excellent sports facilities

The Campus faculty-centric facilities include: the Anatomy & Pathology Museum, Clinical Skills Laboratories, Petrochemical

Laboratory, Physiology & Pharmacology Laboratory, Molecular Biology Laboratory, and Microbiology Laboratory, fashion design workshops, Psychology Laboratory, as well as drafting and design studios.

The University is also constantly working with the industry to set up specialised labs which ensure students are updated with the latest industrial practices. Currently, the University has established laboratories jointly with National Instruments and RICOH under the School of Engineering and the School of Information Technology, respectively.

Due to its rapid expansion, an additional 48-storey building will be built on the existing Campus that will include a 5-Star hotel, twelve floors of parking bays and hostel accommodations for UCSI University students, administrative offices, restaurants, a ballroom and also a clubhouse.

Professional Recording Studio at UCSI University

The recording studio located in the Recital Hall is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached

UCSI University's Professional Recording Studio is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached control room.
UCSI University’s Professional Recording Studio is a professional 24-track digital recording and editing studio with an attached control room.

control room that is connected to the Recital Hall for live recording purposes. Equipped to handle small to integrated productions, advanced editing and CD-R burning, it is available for stereo recording, multi-track recording, fully automated mix-down, CD writing or audio/CD-R production and audio postproduction for vision.

Recording applications available include instrument, choir, ensemble, jazz and pop bands, drums, voice-overs, musicals, vocals, backing tapes, background music, minus ones for lip-syncing, minus ones for vocal performances and video soundtracks. A valuable teaching facility, the studio is also used for many of our audio engineering courses to enable students to work in a setting that closely parallels the professional music world.

The recording studio is also used by the Mass Communication and Branding & Advertising students at UCSI University.

Dewan Tan Sri Ahmad Razali (DETSAR)

Fully equipped with air-conditioning and a sound system, the Hall can accommodate up to 660 pax for examinations and 1,000 pax for dinner functions.

Multipurpose Hall (MPH)

The library & computer labs are located inside the Learning Resource Centre at UCSI University
The library & computer labs are located inside the Learning Resource Centre at UCSI University

The Multipurpose Hall can accommodate up to 420 pax for examinations.

Recital Hall

The Recital Hall and the Auditorium are two identical theatres, which are well-designed for professional performances and functions and furnished with theatre-style seating for 450 people. Both are also well-equipped with their own sound systems, audio/visuals, and recording facilities.

Library & Resource Centre

The five-storey UCSI University Library offers a comprehensive collection of all the latest texts and references, both in hardcopy and online. The e-Library provides access to a wide array of references, from academic peer-reviewed international journals to music scores and audio-visual items. Also available are discussion rooms and workstations, as well as supplementary audio references.

Engineering Laboratories at UCSI University

State-of-the-art engineering labs at UCSI University
State-of-the-art engineering labs at UCSI University
  • Chemical Instrumentation Lab
  • Communication Labs 1 & 2
  • Control & Instrumentation Lab
  • Drafting & Design Lab
  • Electrical & Electronics Labs 1 & 2
  • NI Virtual Lab
  • Mechanical Workshop & Lab
  • Mechatronics Lab
  • Microprocessor & Microcontroller Lab
  • PCB Fabrication & Mechanical Workshop
  • Petrochemical Lab
  • Pneumatics & Hydraulics Lab and Robotics Lab
  • Power & Machines Lab
  • R & D Lab

Science Laboratories at UCSI University

Microbiology Lab at UCSI University
Microbiology Lab at UCSI University

UCSI University operates 7 major science laboratories and several smaller research labs which are maintained by the Science Laboratories Department. Located at South Wing, the major labs include the Physical Chemistry & Molecular Biology Lab, the Project Lab, Pharmacy Practice Lab, Physiology & Pharmacology Lab, Micro Biology lab and Chemistry Labs.

  • Anatomy & Pathology Museum
  • Biology Labs
  • Cell and Tissue Culture Lab
  • Chemistry Laboratories 1 and 2
  • Chemistry Labs
  • Fermentation Lab
  • Food Processing Lab
  • Food Technology Lab
  • Media Preparation Lab

    Biotechnology lab at UCSI University
    Biotechnology lab at UCSI University
  • Medical Clinical Skills Unit
  • Medical Problem Based Learning Rooms
  • Microbiology Laboratory
  • Molecular Biology Laboratory
  • Nursing Clinical Skills Unit
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis (Instrument) Lab
  • Pharmacy Practice and Physical Laboratory
  • Pharmacy Project Laboratory
  • Physics Labs
  • Physiology & Pharmacology Laboratory
  • Simulator Community Pharmacy Lab
  • Special Instrument Laboratory

Sports Facilities at UCSI University

  • Students get value for money at UCSI University with access to excellent sports facilities
    Students get value for money at UCSI University with access to excellent sports facilities

    Badminton Courts

  • Basketball Courts
  • Football Field
  • Futsal Court
  • Gymnasium
  • Pool Tables
  • Squash Courts
  • Swimming Pool
  • Table Tennis
  • Volleyball Court

Awards & Recognition for UCSI University

QS University Ranking

  • Top 300 University in Asia

SETARA 2013

UCSI students get to practice their skills at an operating fine dining restaurant and hotel at UCSI's campus.
UCSI students get to practice their skills at an operating fine dining restaurant and hotel at UCSI’s campus.
  • Excellent or Tier 5 Rating

The Brand Laureate

  • Brand Laureate SMEs Chapter Award for the Best Brand in Tertiary Education 2008/09

Ministry of International Trade and Industry

  • Export Excellence Award – Education Services (2008)
  • Special Award for Quality Management (2007)
  • Special Awards for Quality (2006)

Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC)

  • MSC-Status Company (Since 1999)

Small & Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC)

UCSI University houses music practice rooms equipped with grand pianos and other instruments, professional recording studios, music hall, and more
UCSI University houses music practice rooms equipped with grand pianos and other instruments, professional recording studios, music hall, and more
  • Enterprise 50 Award (1999 & 2000)

Malaysia Canada Business Council (MCBC)

  • Company of the Year (2008)
  • Company of the Year (2003)
  • Good Corporate Citizen Award (2002)
  • Entrepreneur of the Year (2002)

Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia

  • Human Resources Minister Award (2003)

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)

  • Export Excellence Award for Services (2004)

Institute of Public Relations Malaysia (IPRM)

  • IPRM Crystal Award

    Squash court at UCSI University
    Squash court at UCSI University

Quality Assurance Agency For Higher Education, UK

  • Top of the Class Commendation

International Organization For Standardization (ISO)

  • ISO 9001:2000 Certification

Spain International Best Image in Industry & Commerce

  • International Best Image Award

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