MILA University is situated on a 142-acre campus in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, which is 45 km from Kuala Lumpur and 15 km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Previously known as Manipal International University, the institute underwent a change in ownership in 2023. The university is recognised as South East Asia’s first "Green" University, with a campus that reflects its commitment to fostering technology and innovation while producing socially responsible future graduates.

The university aims to develop competent and socially conscious individuals for the 21st century. Its mission is to build a world-class institution, create programmes that are aligned with economic development, establish lasting industry relationships and learn from top universities worldwide.

MILA University’s rankings and achievements

QS World University Rankings

• MILA University is ranked #88 in the QS World University Rankings: South-Eastern Asia 2024
• In the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2024, the university placed at #551-600

MILA University received the highest SETARA rating from the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) in 2022, categorising it as a competitive university. In the same year, two academicians from MILA received the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) to support their research. One is from the School of Management and Business (SoMB) and was granted RM75,500 for their project titled "Modelling the Tacit Domain of Engineers towards Technopreneurships in ICT Industries in Malaysia".
 

Business programmes at MILA University

School of Management and Business

The School of Management and Business (SoMB) at MILA is committed to cultivating a competent, innovative and socially conscious workforce for the globalised job market. The school has a comprehensive range of internationally recognised programmes, from pre-university to postgraduate level to ensure that their graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to excel in their chosen field. SoMB also offers two Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes that can be taken fully online from anywhere and anytime.

The school offers the following business programmes:

Foundation programmes:

• Foundation in Business Studies

Diploma programmes:

• Diploma in Business Administration (ODL) 
• Diploma in Business Management

Bachelor’s degrees:

• Bachelor of Business Management (Honours)
• Bachelor of Business Management (Honours) (International Business)
• Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) (ODL)

Master’s degrees: 

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Business - By Research

PhD programmes:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Business

MILA University admission requirements and process

Admission requirements

Undergraduate programmes

Foundation in Business Studies

• A minimum of five credits in SPM or O-Level; OR
• A minimum of three Bs in UEC; OR
• Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

Diploma in Business Administration (ODL)

• A minimum of three credits in SPM; OR
• A minimum grade of C (GPA 2.00) in any subject in STPM; OR
• A minimum grade of Maqbul in STAM; OR
• A minimum Level 3 in SKM in a related field; OR
• Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
• English language requirement for international students: 
  • Band 3 in MUET; OR
  • Low B2 in CEFR or equivalent

Diploma in Business Management

• A minimum of three credits in SPM; OR
• A minimum grade of C+ (GPA 2.33) in two subjects in STPM or A-Level; OR
• A minimum of five Bs in UEC, including mathematics; OR
• A minimum grade of Maqbul in STAM; OR
• A minimum Level 3 in SKM in a related field; OR
• Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
• English language requirement for international students: 
  • A minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS; OR
  • A minimum score of 500 for TOEFL; OR
  • High B1 in CEFR or equivalent

Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance

• A minimum grade of C+ in two subjects in STPM or A-Level; OR
• A minimum of five Bs in UEC, including mathematics; OR
• A minimum grade of Jayyid in STAM; OR
• A minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00 in matriculation or foundation; OR
• A diploma in accounting or a diploma in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00; OR
• Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
• English language requirement
  • Local students: 
    • Band 2 in MUET
  • International students: 
    • A minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS; OR
    • A minimum score of 500 for TOEFL; OR
    • High B1 in CEFR or equivalent

Bachelor of Business Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Business Management (Honours) (International Business)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) (ODL)

• A minimum grade of C in two subjects in STPM or A-Level; OR
• A minimum of five Bs in UEC, including mathematics; OR
• A minimum grade of Jayyid in STAM; OR
• A minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 in matriculation or foundation; OR
• A diploma or an advanced diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00; OR
• An International Baccalaureate (IB) with at least 24 points; OR
• Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 70 and a grade B in two subjects in SAM; OR
• An average of 70 per cent in six subjects in CPU; OR
• Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
• English language requirement for international students: 
  • A minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS or equivalent

Postgraduate programmes

Master of Business Administration

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualifications as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
• A bachelor’s degree not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 but above the CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualifications may be accepted, subject to the HEP rigorous internal assessment (may include tests, interviews or portfolio); OR
• A bachelor’s degree below a CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualifications may be accepted, subject to a minimum of five years of working experience in a relevant field
• English language requirement
  • A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS or equivalent

Master of Science in Business - By Research

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent
• English language requirement
  • A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS or equivalent

Doctor of Philosophy in Business

• A master's degree in a related field or equivalent; OR
• A student with a first-class honours degree can request to convert their master's by research within one year of study based on merit of achievement and recommendation by the faculty and subject to approval by the Senate
• English language requirement
  • A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS or equivalent
     

The application process

Step 1: Application form

• There are four different ways to obtain the application form and get in touch with the university counsellors
  • You can visit the university in Nilai to receive assistance in registering for your chosen programme
  • You can visit the university website to submit an enquiry form
  • You could call the toll-free university number for assistance
  • You can also email the university
• An accommodation application form can be provided to you if needed

Step 2: Documents

• Upon receiving the application form, you have to submit it along with the documents listed below:
  • A copy of your MyKad or Identification Card (IC) for local students
  • A copy of your passport for international students
  • A copy of all of your relevant academic or examination results, including high school results, college transcripts and any other applicable records
  • Four passport-size photographs
• Your documents should be scanned and attached with a completed application form for online submission.
• You can also send physical copies of your application form and documents by post to the university
• Ensure that all your certificates and documents are certified as true copies by the relevant authorities in your home country, such as a solicitor, notary public, Justice of Peace or any person authorised to take a statutory declaration
• If any of the documents are in a language other than English, it is mandatory to have them translated into English

Step 3: Review of application
After receiving all the required documents, the university will evaluate your eligibility for enrollment in your chosen programme. If you meet all the necessary entry requirements, the university will issue a letter of offer to you, as well as the student bill for the relevant costs for the first semester
If you are qualified for any scholarship, you will receive a separate scholarship letter

Application fees

Local students are not required to pay any fees during the application process. Registration fees will only be charged upon approval of the application.

International students will need to pay the fees listed below when sending in their application.
 

Intake dates

Scholarships and financial aid

Scholarships

Currently, MILA University offers one scholarship scheme which is available to all Malaysian students undertaking foundation and undergraduate studies. The eligibility for the scholarship is determined by the student's final exam results, as well as any other academic requirements established by the university. 

Additionally, students should not receive any other scholarship from external organisations. The scholarship amount will vary based on CGPA and the programme taken. To continue receiving the scholarship for every following semester, students must maintain the relevant CGPA. 

Other forms of financial aid

Sibling incentives

MILA provides a sibling discount to students with siblings enrolled in the university's academic programmes. The offer is available to all students pursuing foundation and undergraduate studies. The discount amounts to 7.5 per cent of the net chargeable tuition fee and can be applied to each semester's payable fee during the eligibility period.

To qualify for the discount, all siblings must attend the university at the same time and for the regular course duration. Only the second and subsequent siblings will receive the discount, while the first student will pay the regular fee. All fees for a family's children must be paid by the due date to be eligible. 

Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN)

PTPTN is an agency under the Ministry of Education that provides study loans to students pursuing higher education in Malaysia. The loan is available to students in both public and private institutions of higher learning.