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UCSI University
KUALA LUMPUR - No. 1, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
# 300QS World University Rankings
58Undergraduate programs
32Postgraduate programs
$5532Average tuition fee
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About UCSI University
Long renowned for its excellent track record in teaching and learning, UCSI University is quickly making a name for itself in research and innovation in university education. The University has been consistently moving up its rankings and has distinguished itself as a higher learning institution with a track record of providing educational excellence since its establishment.
Today, UCSI University offers more than 150 programmes in Engineering, Business , Computing , Medicine , Pharmacy , Hospitality , Applied Sciences , Actuarial Science , Social Sciences , Architecture , Music , and Arts and Design , in the levels of PhD, Doctorate, Master , Degree and Diploma .
UCSI University received a prestigious award for "QS Recognition for Improvement" from QS World University Rankings 2023, establishing it as the first and only in the world to be bestowed with such an honour and for showcasing the most improved university in rankings, on average, climbing 63 spots to be ranked 284th, and placing it among the world’s top 300 universities.
UCSI University continues to be ranked among the top 0.9% of the world’s universities and is in the 6th position among all Malaysian universities . The university is now ranked highest within the private university sector in the country.
UCSI University moved 28 spots to be ranked 77 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2022. Since the year 2018’s exercise, the university has leapt 135 spots, placing it among Asia’s top 80 varsities.
In addition, all UCSI University’s programmes have received a 100% employability score from the Malaysian Higher Education Ministry’s Graduate Employability 2021 survey, making UCSI University graduates highly employable.
Committed to the pursuit of knowledge, UCSI students are annually selected by the world’s best universities like Harvard, Imperial College London, the University of Chicago, and Tsinghua, among others, to advance high-impact research. Its alumni have also achieved greatly, making the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and standing out as some of Malaysia’s leading entrepreneurs, community organisers, artists, and performers. More than 10,000 students from over 110 nations study at UCSI, making the University a vibrant melting pot of culture and diversity.
For more information, visit the UCSI University website at : www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my
About UCSI University
Long renowned for its excellent track record in teaching and learning, UCSI University is quickly making a name for itself in research and innovation in university education. The University has been consistently moving up its rankings and has distinguished itself as a higher learning institution with a track record of providing educational excellence since its establishment.
Today, UCSI University offers more than 150 programmes in Engineering, Business , Computing , Medicine , Pharmacy , Hospitality , Applied Sciences , Actuarial Science , Social Sciences , Architecture , Music , and Arts and Design , in the levels of PhD, Doctorate, Master , Degree and Diploma .
UCSI University received a prestigious award for "QS Recognition for Improvement" from QS World University Rankings 2023, establishing it as the first and only in the world to be bestowed with such an honour and for showcasing the most improved university in rankings, on average, climbing 63 spots to be ranked 284th, and placing it among the world’s top 300 universities.
UCSI University continues to be ranked among the top 0.9% of the world’s universities and is in the 6th position among all Malaysian universities . The university is now ranked highest within the private university sector in the country.
UCSI University moved 28 spots to be ranked 77 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2022. Since the year 2018’s exercise, the university has leapt 135 spots, placing it among Asia’s top 80 varsities.
In addition, all UCSI University’s programmes have received a 100% employability score from the Malaysian Higher Education Ministry’s Graduate Employability 2021 survey, making UCSI University graduates highly employable.
Committed to the pursuit of knowledge, UCSI students are annually selected by the world’s best universities like Harvard, Imperial College London, the University of Chicago, and Tsinghua, among others, to advance high-impact research. Its alumni have also achieved greatly, making the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and standing out as some of Malaysia’s leading entrepreneurs, community organisers, artists, and performers. More than 10,000 students from over 110 nations study at UCSI, making the University a vibrant melting pot of culture and diversity.
For more information, visit the UCSI University website at : www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
PHD
UCSI offers over 100 programmes in various fields. Presently, programmes offered ranges from medicine, social sciences, music, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, applied sciences, business, architecture and built environment, creative arts and design, hospitality and tourism, and information technology.
There 11 faculties and specific centres for English Language, and Pre-U studies. Periodically, the University revises and revamps its course structures and programmes, including introducing new and relevant programmes to meet the demands of the future workforce.
This is evident with the introduction of programmes such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
As a Praxis University® that emphasises the application of knowledge, UCSI has its finger on the industry’s pulse. The University’s abiding ties with the industry foster an entrepreneurial spirit on campus, encouraging students and staff to launch their own start-ups and business ventures. Incubator sessions are also held regularly to test and refine business ideas. No stone is left unturned and many UCSI students are now making a name for themselves as entrepreneurs and seed planters.
In July 2021, the University kicked off the Artists-in-Residence (AiR) programme where industry players were invited to be with UCSI for a period to provide insightful talks and workshops to students alike.
The programme aims to welcome established and emerging artists from various industries to engage closely with UCSI’s academics and students through scholarly activities.
Additionally, UCSI enjoys numerous partnerships with reputable universities around the world giving students the opportunities to experience the diverse culture of studying abroad in a different setting. These links empower UCSI students with options to gain international experiences at the following universities through semester abroad or articulation programmes.
Applied Sciences (11)
BSc (Hons) Aquatic Science
BSc (Hons) Biotechnology
BSc (Hons) Food Science with Nutrition
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
BSc (Hons) Nutrition with Wellness
Architecture & Built Environment (11)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Interior Architecture
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons)
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture
Business and Management (11)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Supply Chain Operations Management
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Logistics Management
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Branding and Advertising
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Commerce
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Marketing
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Marketing
Bachelor of Financial Economics (Hons)
Bachelor of Financial Technology (Honours)
Bachelor of International Business (Honours)
Bachelor of International and Sustainable Business (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Science and Finance
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Finance and Investment
Computer Science and Innovation (11)
BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) Mobile Computing and Networking
Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science with Honours
Creative Arts & Design (11)
BA (Hons) Fashion Design With Marketing
BA (Hons) Game Design
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BA (Hons) Multimedia Design
BCA (Hons) 3D Animation Design
Engineering, Technology & Built Environment (11)
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) with Honours
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Electronics Engineering (Communication) with Honours
Bachelor of Environmental Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering with Honours
Hospitality & Tourism Management (11)
BA (Hons) Hospitality Management (A Dual Award with HTMI Switzerland)
BA (Hons) in Event and Tourism Management (A Dual Award with HTMI Switzerland)
Bachelor of Hospitality Administration (A Dual Award with HTMI Switzerland)
Medicine & Health Sciences (11)
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)
Bachelor of Optometry (Hons)
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Music (11)
Bachelor of Classical Music (Hons)
Bachelor of Contemporary Music (Hons)
Pharmaceutical Sciences (11)
Bachelor of Formulation Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)
Social Sciences and Liberal Arts (11)
BA (Hons) English Language & Communication
BA (Hons) Mass Communication
BA (Hons) Psychology
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours)
Postgraduate education at UCSI revolves around one thing: smarter solutions for a smarter planet. In science, business and the arts, UCSI devotes itself to address society’s biggest challenges and prepares postgraduate students for leadership in today’s world of end-to-end responsibility. And as you obtain a defining credential, you will see how a UCSI education gives you an edge to make your next giant leap.
Research at UCSI is vibrant as it is diverse. Postgraduate students and academics work hand-in-hand each day to create new knowledge, advance fundamental know-how and formulate solutions that address the many needs and issues concerning society, the industry and the environment.
As a postgraduate student at UCSI, you can look forward to working with research supervisors who push the frontiers of knowledge in their respective disciplines. Like them, you will enjoy avenues to publish your findings in high-impact journals, work with modern facilities and participate in international conferences.
The focus on the practical application of research underpins UCSI’s approach to research. The University’s ethos of promoting interdisciplinary endeavours also fosters the cross-fertilisation of ideas from staff and peers in our postgraduate community. This supports the immersive environment that makes UCSI an exciting place where new ground is broken on a regular basis.
UCSI constantly hosts some of the world’s most influential minds in science and the liberal arts such as Harvard’s Professor Gordon Harold Williams, former Visiting Professor at King’s College London Dr N. Sreeharan, Professor of European Public Health’s Martin McKee, and many more.
Postgraduate teaching at UCSI is delivered in a multi-mode format for full-time and part-time students. Programmes are either research or coursework-based and students are required to complete a range of core and optional courses that are supported by lectures and seminars during their course of study.
Performance in research-based programmes is evaluated by findings, the way results influence fundamental knowledge and the impact factor of one’s research. Students who opt for the coursework-based route are generally assessed through a combination of assignments, written exams and dissertations.
Presently, UCSI is home to 8 Fellows of Academy of Sciences Malaysia and the number of Scopus/ISI publications tripled from 2015 (151) to 2020 (464).
Applied Sciences (12)
MSc Applied Sciences by Research
MSc Biotechnology
MSc Biotechnology with Business Management
MSc Food Science with Business Management
MSc Nutrition with Management
Architecture & Built Environment (12)
Master of Architecture
Master of Philosophy in Built Environment
Business and Management (12)
Master of Science (Actuarial Management) - (Mixed Mode or Coursework)
Computer Science and Innovation (12)
MSc in Technopreneurship
Creative Arts & Design (12)
Master of Arts And Design
Engineering, Technology & Built Environment (12)
Master of Philosophy in Engineering
Hospitality & Tourism Management (12)
Master in International Hospitality Management
Medicine & Health Sciences (12)
MSc (Healthy Aging, Medical Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine)
Music (12)
MMUS in Perfomance Studies
Pharmaceutical Sciences (12)
MSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry
MSc Pharmaceutical Technology
Master of Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Master of Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Social Sciences and Liberal Arts (12)
Master of Child Psychology
Master of Clinical Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Teaching (PGDTT)
UCSI Graduate Business School (12)
MSc Logistics Management
Full-Time MBA (2)
MBA
MBA (Blue Ocean Strategy)
Online/Distance MBA (2)
MBA (ODL Mode)
Applied Sciences (5)
Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
Architecture & Built Environment (5)
Doctor of Philosophy in Architcture
Business and Management (5)
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences
Engineering, Technology & Built Environment (5)
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
Industrial PhD in Engineering
UCSI Graduate Business School (5)
DBA (Doctor of Business Administration)
Doctor of Philosophy (Business Management)
University information
UCSI offers more than just certificates and qualifications. Dedicated to grooming students to prepare them for the world, the University is committed to raising scholars, explorers and unique individuals who aspire to discover and actualise their talents.
Briefly, Malaysian students would need to complete an online registration form with the relevant academic qualification certificates and other documents. For postgraduate programmes, applicants would need to submit their resumé, and a personal statement of not more than three pages consisting of their goals, objectives and how the programme they are applying for will help them meet these targets.
As for international students, additional steps are required for the application process. This includes, submitting a copy of passport, health declaration form, declaration letter from the home country, no objection certificate issued by the Sudan Embassy in Kuala Lumpur for Sudanese, and eligibility letter by the Iran Embassy in Kuala Lumpur for Iranians. More information for international students’ admission available here.
Master
Recently, UCSI invested over RM40 million on its facilities to give students a better experience of learning. The investment, among others, include a new set of Artificial Intelligence-powered engineering labs, the media and broadcasting centre (MBC), which is of industry standards, and an upgraded information and communication technology (ICT) system.
The University has almost completed building 15 engineering labs at its sprawling 28,000sqft learning space and they would be equipped with a building management system (BMS) and face recognition, among others, making the facility one of the first of its kind in the country.
The state-of-the-art facilities offer building information modelling (BIM), augmented reality and virtual reality technologies.
Meanwhile, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Libreral Arts’ (FOSSLA) MBC was completed in 2019 as a broadcasting centre for communication students to display their creativity in becoming a TV broadcaster or a journalist. MBC comprises a radio studio, TV studio, voice recording room, photography studio, as well as changing room and make-up room – standards equivalent to a real newsroom studio.
The centre uses the latest high tech equipment such as green screen, 4K camera, professional software, acoustic room and photography lab among others.
As for the UCSI Clinical Psychology Lab, it comprises of five different rooms – the assessment studio, observation room, discussion room, psychotherapy studio and group therapy studio.
For the assessment studio, there are 11 types of different psychology tools used to cater to different clients including IQ and personality tests while the observation room consists of two different rooms equipped with cameras and a two-way mirror.
With the Covid-19 pandemic changing the living landscape and demanding for a quicker transition to embracing digital technologies in the learning and teaching spaces, UCSI was among the first to offer a seamless digital learning space even before the global pandemic.
The University invested heavily to prepare various information and communication technology (ICT) tools and equipment in its classrooms. UCSI has over three decades of record in providing a quality higher education that adhered to, and sometimes, supersedes the requirements of the regulatory quality agency and other professional bodies.
Student life
Students’ activities and recreation provides and enhances the students’ educational experiences at UCSI with diverse opportunities for practical experience through co-curricular activities.
These activities provide valuable hands-on experience for leadership and character development through social, cultural, intellectual, recreational, community services and campus governance programmes.
Among the services offered through this include overseeing and providing guidance for extracurricular learning experience courses that promotes and encourages students to participate in activities beyond the classroom walls.
Youth Beyond Boundaries (YBB) is another initiative led by students for students in driving game-changing ideas into consequential outcomes. The purpose of YBB is to empower UCSI’s scholars with holistic leadership development. To date, YBB has provided students the edge in garnering leadership experience through various involvement under youth and development, environment, community, and entrepreneurship.
The University’s Student Ambassador Programme is another platform that enables students to connect and share their UCSI experience with prospective students; learn invaluable new skills; create their own online branding; and represent the University on public platforms.
UCSI students are given opportunities to gain industry exposure and knowledge as well as improve their skills for employability and career advancement. The University provides integrated services to all students towards an invaluable and rewarding career journey that demands continual learning and integration.
The University runs one of the largest employment and co-operative placement (Co-Op) programme which provides employment support services for undergraduates and graduates, including alumni.
At present, the University has over 4,500 industry partners globally. Aside, for job placement and internship, UCSI acts as a liaison between students, employers, and the different faculties to establish and facilitate employment opportunities by supporting and training students and alumni build their careers.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
UCSI University is one of the top private universities in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is ranked #300 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
QS World University Rankings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
Asian University Rankings
Asian University Rankings - South Eastern Asia
QS World University Rankings
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FAQs
UCSI is committed to providing our students with a secure, comfortable and clean living environment, with the assurance that our residents have opportunities for personal development and growth.
There are two options for UCSI University accommodations:
On-campus Accommodation - (Residential Halls) and UCSI Off-campus Accommodation - (Angkasa Condominium).
More information can be obtained here.