UCSI University has expanded its academic offerings and grown remarkably since it was first established as a computer training institute in 1986. The institution was granted full-fledged university status by the Ministry of Higher Education in 2008 and became one of Malaysia’s first private universities.
Today, the university delivers accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a broad scope of fields, including business, engineering, medicine, architecture, creative arts and more.
Through higher education, the university strives to strengthen the bond between its academic communities, society and global industries. Owned by the UCSI Group, a conglomerate that operates in education, healthcare, property and technology, UCSI University forms an essential part of the Springhill township in Negeri Sembilan.
In addition to the university’s 40-acre campus in Springhill, UCSI also has a 20-acre campus in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur and state-of-the-art campuses in Kuching and Bangladesh, catering to the academic needs of more than 12,000 students.
UCSI University rankings and achievements
UCSI University is ranked #14 in the QS Asian University Rankings - South Eastern Asia 2024 and #300 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. The institution’s programme accreditations, research work as well as academic and industry partnerships have contributed to UCSI University ranking among the top 151-200 universities in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 for Business and Management Studies.
Professional accreditations
Internationally recognised professional bodies accredit UCSI University courses. The institution’s Faculty of Business and Management has received programme accreditations from the:
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia
- Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Financial Planning Association of Malaysia
- Certified Tax Institute of Malaysia
- Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA)
- Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Awards and recognition
UCSI University’s exchange programme allows students to spend several semesters abroad at reputable higher education institutions worldwide.
You can transfer your credits directly to its partner universities, including:
- University of Queensland, Australia: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Administration
- University of the West of England, United Kingdom: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Accounting and Finance
- Montpellier Business School, France: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Administration
Through the university’s Co-Operative Placement programme, which has partnership agreements with around 4,000 global companies, every student has the opportunity to undergo two months of invaluable internship training each year. The university’s industry partners include Accenture, CIMB, Citibank, Deloitte, DHL, Ernst & Young, Hewlett-Packard, HSBC, KPMG, Maybank, Nestle, Samsung, Schlumberger, Standard Chartered, Ogilvy, P&G, PETRONAS and PWC.
Academic programmes and faculties at UCSI University
All UCSI University courses are approved and accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).
| Programme type | Programme name |
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| Diploma courses |
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| Bachelor's degrees |
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| Master’s degrees by coursework |
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| Master's degrees by research |
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| PhDs by research |
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UCSI University admission requirements and process
Business programme admission requirements
To enrol in UCSI University courses, you must meet one of the following in the criteria list below.
Applicants must achieve a specific CGPA, grade, credit or score in their qualifications and English proficiency assessment, as determined by the requirements of each course. For more admission requirement details regarding a particular business programme, check out the selection of courses at the top of this page.
Diploma courses
- SPM/O-Level; OR
- UEC; OR
- STPM; OR
- A-Level; OR
- A qualification that the university accepts
Bachelor's degrees
- Foundation certificate; OR
- STPM; OR
- A-Level; OR
- UEC; OR
- National matriculation; OR
- International Baccalaureate; OR
- Canadian Pre-U; OR
- AUSMAT/HSC/ SACE/TEE/WACE; OR
- Diploma; OR
- A qualification that the university accepts
Master’s degrees by coursework
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR
- A qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree that is accepted by the university
Master’s degrees by research
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR
- A qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree that is accepted by the university
PhDs by research
- Master’s degree; OR
- A qualification equivalent to a master’s degree that is accepted by the university
2024 intake dates
| Programme level | Dates |
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| Diploma courses |
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| Bachelor's degrees |
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| Postgraduate degree by coursework |
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| Postgraduate degree by research |
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Enrolment process
The university has an online registration platform. Please follow the application steps below:
- Hover your mouse over the ADMISSIONS tab on the university website’s navigation bar.
- Select "Malaysian Students" or "International Students" in the dropdown menu based on your nationality. Depending on your selection, this will lead you to either the “Malaysian Students” or “International Students” admission overview page.
- There are admission guides for Malaysian and international students, which you can find below.
Admission guide for Malaysian students
- On the “Malaysian Students” admission overview page, click on the “Admission Procedure” section.
- On the online registration form, fill in your details and select your course and campus.
- You will be asked to submit digital copies of your identity card, a passport-size photo, academic qualifications, academic transcripts and other relevant documents.
- Postgraduate programme applicants will need to include their curriculum vitae (CV) and application essay.
- Before submitting the form, arrange payment for the registration and tuition fees. You can pay online, by cheque, or in person. For payment instructions, click the “Tuition Fees” tab on the “Admission Procedure” page. Then check out the “Payment Mode” section.
- The letter of acceptance will be issued and sent to students within two weeks of the application processing date.
Admission guide for international students
- On the “International Students” admission overview page, click on the “Admission Procedure” section.
- On the online registration form, fill in your details and select your course and campus.
- You will be requested to submit digital copies of your passport, a passport-size photo, academic qualifications, academic transcripts and other relevant documents.
- International students will have to submit copies of their completed health declaration form, medical report form and accommodation application form.
- Please arrange payment for the application fee and tuition fees. For payment instructions, click the “Tuition Fees” tab on the “Admission Procedure” page. Then check out the “Payment Mode” section.
- Upon receiving your application and payment, UCSI University will email you a scanned copy of the conditional letter of offer (CLO). Then, the university will proceed to apply for your visa approval letter. This process will take approximately eight to ten weeks.
UCSI University scholarships and financial aid
Local and international students who seek financial support may be eligible for scholarships offered by UCSI University. You can also opt for a low-interest Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) loan.
There are other funding options available too. Students can withdraw funds from their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Account 2 to finance their studies. Alternatively, you can consider a bank loan.
University scholarships for local students
Tan Sri Ahmad Razali Merit Scholarship Award
You are eligible for this scholarship if you are a Malaysian student with excellent academic results and a record of active participation in extra-curricular activities and community service.
The university will invite shortlisted candidates to attend an interview. To be eligible for this scholarship, you will have to meet the following academic requirements:
- A-Level: Four As in subjects that are relevant to the student’s chosen university course
- STPM/diploma/foundation: CGPA of 4.00
- UEC: At least eight A1s in subjects that are relevant to the student’s chosen university course, including English
- SACE/AUSMAT: ATAR 95
- IB: 40 and above
UCSI University Trust Scholarship and UCSI College Scholarship
Malaysian students enrolled in a foundation course, diploma or degree at UCSI University or UCSI College are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Applicants have to possess outstanding academic results, demonstrate good leadership skills and actively participate in extra-curricular activities and community service. They also have to fulfil the following academic requirements:
| Qualification | Tuition fee waiver | Partial tuition fee waiver |
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| SPM | 10 A+/As in subjects that are relevant to the student’s chosen university course, including English | 7A+/As in the relevant subjects, including English |
| IGCSE O-Level | 8 A*/8 As in subjects that are relevant to the student’s chosen university course, including English | 6 A*/As in subjects that are relevant to the student’s chosen university course, including English |
| STPM/diploma/foundation | Minimum CGPA of 3.80, with relevant subjects taken into consideration | Minimum CGPA of 3.50, with relevant subjects taken into consideration |
| A-Level | A, A and A in subjects that are relevant to the student’s chosen university course | A, B and B in subjects that are relevant to the student’s chosen university course |
| UEC | 8 A1/A2 in subjects that are relevant to the student’s chosen university course, including English | 5 A1/A2 in subjects that are relevant to the student’s chosen university course, including English |
| SACE/AUSMAT | ATAR 90 | ATAR 85 |
| IB | 40 and above | 36 and above |
UCSI College Pre-U Scholarship (A-Level)
Malaysian students studying for the Cambridge GCE A-Level at UCSI College can apply for this scholarship. You will have to attain a minimum of five As in SPM or three As in the IGCSE O-Level.
| SPM | IGCSE O-Level | Scholarship Amount* (Malaysian) |
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| 9 A+/As (minimum of 8A+) | 8 As and above (minimum of 6A*) |
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| 9 A+/As (minimum of 6 A+) | 7 As and above (minimum of 4 A*) |
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| 9 A+/A/A- | 7 As |
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| 8 A+/A/A- | 6 As |
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| 7 A+/A/A- |
5 As |
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| 6 A+/A/A- | 4 As |
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| 5 A+/A/A- | 3 As |
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UCSI University Trust Pre-U Scholarship, UCSI College Pre-U Scholarship (foundation) and UCSI College Pre-U Scholarship (AUSMAT)
The scholarship is offered to new Malaysian students studying in pre-university courses such as the Foundation in Business or the Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT).
Applicants must achieve at least five As in SPM or three As in the IGCSE O-Level examination. Only a grade A for subjects relevant to a student’s chosen university course will be considered. Scholarship amounts by foundation course are listed in the table below.
| SPM achievements | IGCSE O-Level achievements | Foundation in Science /Arts | Foundation in Business | Foundation in Science | Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) |
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| 9 A+/A (Minimum of 8 A+) |
8 A*/A (Minimum of 6 A*) |
RM18,000 | RM13,320 | RM13,320 | RM16,000 |
| 9 A+/A (Min. of 6 A+) |
7 A*/A (Min. of 4 A*) |
RM10,000 | RM7,000 | RM7,000 | RM10,000 |
| 9 A+/A/A- | 7 A*/A | RM9,000 | RM6,000 | RM6,000 | RM8,000 |
| 8 A+/A/A- | 6 A*/A | RM8,000 | RM5,000 | RM5,000 | RM7,000 |
| 7 A+/A/A- | 5 A*/A | RM5,000 | RM4,000 | RM4,000 | RM6,000 |
| 6 A+/A/A- | 4 A*/A | RM4,000 | RM3,000 | RM3,000 | RM5,000 |
UCSI University Trust Sports Bursary and UCSI College Sports Bursary
Malaysian state or national athletes enrolled in foundation, diploma or degree programmes should apply for this bursary.
Successful state athlete applicants will be granted a partial tuition fee waiver, while national athletes may receive up to a full tuition fee waiver during their undergraduate studies at UCSI University or UCSI College. To be eligible for the bursary, applicants must be verified as state or national athletes by the National Sports Council of Malaysia and their respective sports associations.
UCSI University Trust Graduate Scholarship (programmes by coursework or mixed mode)
Malaysian students enrolled in a UCSI University master's degree or PhD by coursework or mixed mode can apply for the scholarship. Successful applicants will receive a complete or partial tuition fee waiver for postgraduate studies.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you will have to fulfil the criteria below:
- Students who are applying for a master’s degree scholarship must have a bachelor’s degree (with at least an upper second class honours and a minimum CGPA 3.30)
- Candidates who are applying for a PhD scholarship must have a master’s degree or an equivalent qualification
This application is open to students who have enrolled in full-time postgraduate studies at UCSI University.
UCSI University Trust Graduate Scholarship (programmes by research)
The scholarship is awarded to eligible Malaysian students enrolled in a UCSI University master's degree or PhD by research. Successful applicants will receive a complete or partial tuition fee waiver for their postgraduate studies.
Selected candidates may also receive a monthly stipend for a specified duration, depending on the availability of funding and approval from the selection committee.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you will have to fulfil the criteria below:
- Students who are applying for a master’s degree scholarship must have a bachelor’s degree (with at least an upper second class honours and a minimum CGPA 3.30)
- Candidates who are applying for a PhD scholarship must have a master’s degree or an equivalent qualification
This application is open to students enrolled in full-time postgraduate studies at UCSI University. The applicant’s research project proposal must be a part of UCSI’s project under the supervision of the respective faculty.
UCSI University Trust Education Grant 2024 and UCSI College Education Grant 2024
Malaysian students who enrol in 2024 for UCSI University foundation courses, diplomas and degrees are eligible for this grant.
- Candidates must have excellent academic achievements and actively participate in extra-curricular activities. Successful applicants will receive a partial waiver of tuition fees. The waiver is applicable for the first year of your foundation, diploma or degree programme
- To continue receiving the education grant, recipients must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 for every semester. Failure to do so will result in the revocation of the grant
UCSI University Trust financial assistance
This programme offers financial aid to Malaysian students from rural areas, families in the B40 group and single-parent families with low household incomes. Individuals with disabilities (OKU) and those facing similar financial challenges are also welcome to apply.
Applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
| Assessment | Criteria |
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| Field of study | Any pre-university studies leading to a degree, diploma or degree |
| Financial assistance | This financial assistance is granted in the form of a tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of study at UCSI University or UCSI College. The financial assistance amount is to be decided by the bursary committee. |
| Financial assistance criteria | Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of their respective programmes. |
| Financial background | The applicant’s family income should be less than RM6,000 a month. All applicants need to submit supporting documents regarding their family income and expenses. |
| Recommendation | Eligible students can put in an application to the UCSI University Trust along with the necessary supporting documents. Recommendations from relevant authorities such as the school principal and the presidents of respective associations are also required to verify the applicant’s financial background. |
| Ongoing eligibility |
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University scholarships for international students
UCSI University Trust Scholarship and UCSI College Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students enrolled in a foundation programme, diploma or degree at UCSI University or UCSI College. Successful applicants will receive a partial tuition fee waiver throughout their undergraduate studies.
Applicants have to maintain remarkable academic results, showcase leadership qualities and actively participate in extra-curricular activities and community service. You are required to fulfil the following academic requirements:
- IGCSE O-Level: Six A*/As and above in relevant subjects, including English
- Diploma/foundation: Minimum CGPA of 3.50, with relevant subjects taken into consideration
- A-Level: A, B and B in subjects that are relevant to the student’s chosen university course
- SACE/AUSMAT: ATAR 85
- IB: 36 and above
UCSI College Pre-U Scholarship (AUSMAT)
International students in the Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) programme at UCSI College are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants have to achieve at least three As in the IGCSE O-Level examination.
| IGCSE O-Level | Scholarship amount (international) |
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| 8 As and above (minimum of 6 As) | RM8,000 |
| 7 As and above (minimum of 4 As) | RM5,000 |
| 7 As | RM4,000 |
| 6 As | RM3,500 |
| 5 As | RM3,000 |
| 4 As | RM2,500 |
| 3 As | RM2,000 |
Only grade As for relevant subjects will be considered.
UCSI University Trust Education Grant 2024
International students enrolling in a course for 2024 can apply for this grant. Eligible applicants must attain remarkable academic results and actively participate in extra-curricular activities.
- The grant is offered based on academic achievements. A tuition fee waiver will be given to successful applicants for the first year of their diploma or degree programme at UCSI University or UCSI College
- Due to a limited amount of education grants, offers are made on a first-come, first-served basis
- Grant applicants have to submit an application form, a letter of acceptance from their faculty, relevant academic transcripts and supporting documents for assessment