Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) was founded in August 1999. Administered by the state of Selangor, one of Malaysia’s key economic contributors, UNISEL is the country’s first state-owned university. The university is part of the state’s initiative to transform Selangor into a regional education hub.

UNISEL delivers a broad scope of accredited courses, including foundation, diploma, bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes. Students can enrol in business-related courses at the university’s main campus in Bestari Jaya or its city campus in Shah Alam.

UNISEL achievements

Professional accreditations

UNISEL has obtained programme accreditations from professional organisations such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Malaysia Institute of Accountants (MIA)

Awards and recognitions

The university has pushed the boundaries of innovation when it comes to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education. STEM UNISEL, the university’s research arm that focuses on promoting STEM education, has received recognition at national and regional levels.

At the Malaysia Technology Expo 2021, the STEM UNISEL team won two gold accolades in the Asian Youth category and a special award from the Chinese Innovation and Invention Society. They were acknowledged for developing STEM learning support kits, namely the STEM Microworld Kit and STEM Plant Biotechnology Kit.

STEM UNISEL, which includes lecturers and students from the Faculty of Business and Accountancy, has continued to triumph in subsequent Malaysia Technology Expo showcase events with their research work. In 2022, they received a gold award for the STEM @ Home module, a tool that facilitates schooling during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

At the Malaysia Technology Expo 2023, they were honoured with two more gold accolades and a special award for creating a virtual forensic module.

Academic and industry partnerships

Universitas Bina Darma (UBD), a university in Indonesia, is one of UNISEL’s distinguished academic partners. The institution has an inbound mobility programme where UNISEL students can gain international exposure by studying at UBD.

The university has also collaborated with companies nationwide, such as Sungai Harmoni, a subsidiary of the Taliworks Corporation. Through knowledge exchange and research, both parties work together to develop sustainable water supply and treatment solutions.

Academic programmes and faculties at UNISEL

All UNISEL courses are approved and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

UNISEL admission requirements and process

UNISEL business programme admission requirements

To enrol in UNISEL courses, students must meet one of the following in the criteria list below.

You will need to attain a particular CGPA, grade or score in your qualifications and English language evaluation to qualify for admission into your chosen programme. For more specific admission requirement criteria, refer to the courses at the top of this page.

Diploma courses

• SPM; OR
• SKM (level 3) in a related field; OR
• Certificate (level 3, MQF); OR
• STPM; OR
• STAM; OR
• A qualification that is accepted by the university

Bachelor’s degrees

• STPM; OR
• STAM; OR
• Foundation/matriculation/diploma; OR
• Malaysian Skills Diploma (DKM) and other vocational qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government; OR
• United Examination Certificate (UEC); OR
• A qualification that is accepted by the university

Master’s degrees by coursework

• Bachelor’s degree; OR
• Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL); 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
• Relevant work/research experience; OR
• A qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree that is accepted by the university

PhDs by research

• Master’s degree from a local or international university that is recognised by the Malaysian Government; OR
• A professional qualification equivalent to a master’s degree that is approved by the university (along with relevant work experience)

Intake dates for 2024

Enrolment guide

You can apply for courses online by following these steps:

1. Hover your mouse over the Admission tab on the UNISEL website’s navigation bar.
2. In the dropdown menu, click Apply Now Online.
3. Click the Undergraduate or Postgraduate tab.
4. Pick the appropriate student category: Malaysian or Non-Malaysian.
5. Select your type of programme. In the Undergraduate section, you have different options to choose from including foundation courses, diploma courses and bachelor's degrees. For the Postgraduate section, you have a few choices such as postgraduate certificates, master's degrees by coursework, master's degrees by research and PhDs.
6. After choosing your programme type, submit your identity card (IC) number or passport number on the following page.
7. An online application form will appear. Fill in your details and academic qualifications.
8. Select your preferred programme.
9. After submitting your application, you can return to the webpage to check your application status. 
10. The university’s finance department will provide you with further details regarding the payment of your registration and tuition fees.

UNISEL registration fees

When students enrol in their chosen UNISEL course, they need to pay a one-off registration fee. International students are required to pay various admission-related charges too. 

Local students

International students

UNISEL scholarships and financial aid

If you are looking for financial assistance to fund your studies, consider these viable options:

• UNISEL scholarships
• Low-interest loans from the Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN)
• Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Account 2 withdrawal

University scholarships

Biasiswa Program Asas UNISEL (UNISEL foundation studies scholarship)
This scholarship is available to students enrolled in UNISEL foundation courses. Recipients will receive a full tuition fee waiver for their foundation studies.
Applicants must fulfil the following criteria:

• Be a Malaysian citizen
• Enrol in a UNISEL foundation course

UNISEL’s Biasiswa Bestari scholarship
The scholarship is offered to UNISEL diploma and bachelor’s degree students. Successful applicants will receive a tuition fee waiver between RM2,000 and RM5,000 for one semester.
Applicants are required to fulfil the following criteria:

• Successful applicants must continue their studies until they graduate
• Students must reimburse all scholarship expenses if they do not complete their studies
• The scholarship cannot be combined with any other UNISEL offers

UNISEL Research Impact Scholarship (URIS)
This scholarship is available to students enrolled for full-time research studies in a master’s degree or Doctor of Philosophy programme. Successful applicants will receive a certain amount of tuition fee waiver that the university will determine.

Applicants will have to meet the following criteria:

• Be a full-time master’s degree or Doctor of Philosophy candidate
• Have a research proposal approved by a supervisor
• Have not received any financial assistance such as scholarships or research grant

Funding is automatically revoked if a candidate is found to have deferred their studies or received any form of scholarship or financial support which was not specified during the application.

Master’s degree candidates must also have:

• A bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Malaysian Government

Candidates with articles previously published in reputable journals or conference proceedings will be given priority.

Doctor of Philosophy candidates must also fulfil these requirements:

• Graduate with a master’s degree by research
• Have published work in indexed journals for the past three years
• Possess a master’s degree in mixed-course mode with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Malaysian Government