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UCSI University

UCSI University is one of Malaysia's first private universities, founded in 1986. Its main campus is located in Cheras, a southeastern suburb of Kuala Lumpur. The university has long been renowned for its high level of teaching and learning, and in recent years has been actively strengthening its position in research and innovation.

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Southeastern suburb of the capital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Number of students - 12000
International students - 30% International students - 30%
Acceptance rate - 80% Acceptance rate - 80%
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#265 in the world QS World University Ranking
#14 among Asian universities QS Asian University Rankings - South Eastern Asia
#51-100 in Hospitality and Leisure Management QS World University Ranking By Subject 2025

Quick Facts

Southeastern suburb of the capital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Southeastern suburb of the capital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Number of students - 12000 Number of students - 12000
International students - 30% International students - 30%
Acceptance rate - 80% Acceptance rate - 80%

About University

In 2023, UCSI University became the first and only university in the world to receive the prestigious "QS Recognition for Improvement" award from the QS World University Rankings . The university received this recognition for its impressive rise in the rankings—an average of 63 spots, reaching 284th place and entering the top 300 best universities in the world.
Today, UCSI is ranked among the top 0.9% of universities in the world and 6th among all universities in Malaysia . In addition, UCSI became the first private university in the country to receive full accreditation for its Nursing program.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

Faculty of Business and Management

11+ programs
Bachelor of Financial Economics (Hons) Bachelor of Financial Technology (Honours) Bachelor of International and Sustainable Business (Honours) Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Administration (Global Entertainment) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Finance and Investment Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Science Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Science and Finance Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons) Bachelor of Business Analytics (Honours) Bachelor in Human Capital Management (Honours)

Faculty of Marketing, Communications and Media

7+ programs
Bachelor of Digital Media Production and Broadcasting (Honours) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Supply Chain Operations Management BA (Hons) Mass Communications Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Logistics Management BA (Honours) Multimedia Design Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Marketing Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Branding and Advertising

Faculty of Computer Science and Technology

6+ programs
BA (Hons) Game Design Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) Bachelor of Computer Science in Artificial Intelligence with Honours BCA (Hons) 3D Animation Design Bachelor of Computer Science in Cyber Security with Honours Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science with Honours

Foundation in Arts

8+ programs
Accounting / Finance / Economics Management Information Technology Social Sciences and Liberal Arts Hospitality and Tourism Management Built Environment Arts and Design Actuarial Science

Foundation in Science

4+ programs
Pharmaceutical Sciences Medical Sciences Engineering Applied Sciences

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Winter 2026

Winter 2026

Deadline: 29 Dec, 2025
Open

Summer 2026

Summer 2026

Deadline: 23 Apr, 2026
Open

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 30 Aug, 2026

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

English Language Level

IELTS

5

TOEFL iBT

42

Foundation

Basic Requirements

English Language Level

IELTS

5

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Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$9,000/year
Includes academic materials
Dormitory accommodation (per year)
$4,800/year
Off-campus housing rentals
$3,800/year
Nutrition
$2,600/year
Transport
$480/year

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Modern campus and student facilities

World-class facility