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UCSI University: Courses & Admission

Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia · Private · #269 · QS World University Rankings 2026

UCSI University is a private higher-education institution in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This profile documents 7 faculties and 4 specialisations from the university's own website, alongside the admission, fee and scholarship information the university publishes itself.

Quick facts

City
Kuala Lumpur
Country
Malaysia
Institution type
Private
Founded
Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university.
Ranking
#269 · QS World University Rankings 2026
Language of instruction
Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university.
Documented faculties
7
Documented specialisations
4

Sources last reviewed: 2026-09-07

University directory

University overview

The largest documented academic areas at UCSI University are Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Engineering, Technology & Built Environment, Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management among others. Documented programmes by level: 1 bachelor's, 2 master's, 1 doctoral.

UCSI University operates inside Malaysia's higher-education system: Malaysian higher education is overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education. Institutions are either public universities (IPTA) or private institutions (IPTS), which include private universities, university colleges and branch campuses of foreign universities. Academic accreditation is handled by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Why study at UCSI University?

  • Breadth of choice: 7 documented faculties covering 4 specialisations, which leaves room to move between related tracks inside one institution.
  • A postgraduate route inside the same institution (2 master's and 1 documented doctoral programmes).
  • Location in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital and largest urban centre, and holds more institutions in this directory than any other city.
  • A published ranking position from a named ranking body: #269 · QS World University Rankings 2026.
  • The university runs a dedicated international-student page on its own site, a practical sign that there is an office handling applicants from outside the country.
  • The university publishes its own scholarships page, so the conditions can be checked at source before applying.

Location and city

UCSI University is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital and largest urban centre, and holds more institutions in this directory than any other city. It is a multicultural city with sizeable Arab and Muslim communities, and it is served by LRT/MRT rail lines alongside ride-hailing apps.

Fees differ substantially between public universities, private institutions and foreign branch campuses, and between medical and non-medical fields. Exact figures are published on the university's site for each intake year.

University directory

Faculties and specialisations

UCSI University's documented academic structure: 7 faculties and 4 specialisations across bachelor's, master's, phd level. The names below come from the university's own website; language of instruction and requirements are set per programme.

Faculty of Applied Sciences

  • Faculty of Applied Sciences

Faculty of Business and Management

  • Faculty of Business and Management

Faculty of Engineering, Technology & Built Environment

  • Faculty of Engineering, Technology & Built Environment

Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management

  • Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management

    • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Management·Bachelor's
    • Master in International Hospitality Management·Master's
    • Master of Science in Gastronomy·Master's
    • Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality and Tourism·PhD

Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

  • Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Faculty of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts

  • Faculty of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts

English-taught programmes

Most private-university and branch-campus programmes are taught in English, while some public-university programmes use Malay, particularly at bachelor's level. The language of instruction is set per programme. Per-programme language of instruction has not been recorded for this institution yet and must be confirmed on the programme's own page.

International students

Yes — UCSI University maintains an international-student page on its own website, and that page is the authoritative source for requirements, documents and deadlines. Conditions vary by programme and study level.

International students study on a Student Pass approved through EMGS and Malaysian Immigration, usually submitted by the university after admission. The conditions and fees are set by those authorities.

Every accredited programme has an entry in MQA's register (MQR), so an applicant can verify accreditation for the specific programme — not just the institution — before applying.

Admission requirements

  1. 1Choose the programme and confirm its accreditation in the MQA register.
  2. 2Read the international-admission conditions on the university's own site.
  3. 3Apply directly to the university with the required documents.
  4. 4Receive the offer letter and confirm the place following the university's instructions.
  5. 5Apply for the Student Pass through EMGS — the university normally submits this on the student's behalf.
  6. 6Medical screening and final enrolment after arrival.

Documents normally required

  • High-school certificate or previous qualification with transcripts.
  • Valid passport with sufficient validity.
  • English-language evidence (IELTS, TOEFL, or what the university accepts).
  • The EMGS form and the medical screening required for the Student Pass.

Fees and scholarships

Tuition fees

Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university. Fees differ substantially between public universities, private institutions and foreign branch campuses, and between medical and non-medical fields. Exact figures are published on the university's site for each intake year.

Scholarships and financial support

UCSI University publishes its scholarship conditions on its own scholarships page; we do not assume every international student is eligible, and the conditions should be read at source. Government scholarships for international students are limited and concentrated at postgraduate level (for example the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme), but many universities publish their own scholarships and fee discounts, with conditions set per programme.

How to apply

  1. 1. Choose the programme and confirm its accreditation in the MQA register.
  2. 2. Read the international-admission conditions on the university's own site.
  3. 3. Apply directly to the university with the required documents.
  4. 4. Receive the offer letter and confirm the place following the university's instructions.
  5. 5. Apply for the Student Pass through EMGS — the university normally submits this on the student's behalf.
  6. 6. Medical screening and final enrolment after arrival.

Campus and accommodation

Campus and student life

Campus, facilities and student-activity details for UCSI University are published on the university's own about pages, which is the only reference used here — we do not describe facilities the university has not published.

Accommodation

UCSI University publishes an accommodation page covering options and how to apply; prices and availability change each year and must be confirmed with the university.

Career and employability

The documented specialisations at UCSI University map onto fields such as Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Engineering, Technology & Built Environment. We publish no employment rates or salary figures because the university does not publish them; career and internship services, where they exist, should be checked on its own site.

University strengths

Academic areas
Faculty of Applied Sciences · Faculty of Business and Management · Faculty of Engineering, Technology & Built Environment · Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management · Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Study levels
Bachelor's (1) · Master's (2) · PhD (1)
Ranking
#269 · QS World University Rankings 2026
Institution type
Private

Things to consider

  • Per-programme language of instruction is not recorded for UCSI University; if you need a fully English-taught programme, that is the first thing to confirm.
  • Fees are not recorded in the directory, so a cost comparison needs the university's fee page or a question to us.
  • Kuala Lumpur is among the more expensive cities in Malaysia for housing and living costs — worth budgeting alongside tuition, not after it.
  • Visa and residence requirements in Malaysia are set by the authorities and change; do not plan around outdated information.

UCSI University

Frequently asked questions

Where is UCSI University located?

UCSI University is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital and largest urban centre, and holds more institutions in this directory than any other city. It is a multicultural city with sizeable Arab and Muslim communities, and it is served by LRT/MRT rail lines alongside ride-hailing apps.

Is UCSI University public or private?

UCSI University is a private institution within Malaysia's higher-education system.

Malaysian higher education is overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education. Institutions are either public universities (IPTA) or private institutions (IPTS), which include private universities, university colleges and branch campuses of foreign universities. Academic accreditation is handled by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

What programmes does UCSI University offer?

The directory documents 4 specialisations across 7 faculties, led by Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Engineering, Technology & Built Environment.

The full list is in the faculties and specialisations section on this page, and every name comes from the university's own website.

Can international students apply to UCSI University?

Yes — UCSI University maintains an international-student page on its own website, and that page is the authoritative source for requirements, documents and deadlines. Conditions vary by programme and study level.

International students study on a Student Pass approved through EMGS and Malaysian Immigration, usually submitted by the university after admission. The conditions and fees are set by those authorities.

What are the admission requirements for UCSI University?

Requirements are set per programme and level, and normally include the previous certificate, transcripts and language evidence. The binding requirements are the ones on the university's own admissions page.

High-school certificate or previous qualification with transcripts. · Valid passport with sufficient validity. · English-language evidence (IELTS, TOEFL, or what the university accepts). · The EMGS form and the medical screening required for the Student Pass.

How much is tuition at UCSI University?

Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university. Fees differ substantially between public universities, private institutions and foreign branch campuses, and between medical and non-medical fields. Exact figures are published on the university's site for each intake year.

Does UCSI University offer scholarships?

UCSI University publishes its scholarship conditions on its own scholarships page; we do not assume every international student is eligible, and the conditions should be read at source. Government scholarships for international students are limited and concentrated at postgraduate level (for example the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme), but many universities publish their own scholarships and fee discounts, with conditions set per programme.

Does UCSI University provide student accommodation?

UCSI University publishes an accommodation page covering options and how to apply; prices and availability change each year and must be confirmed with the university.

How do I apply to UCSI University?

You apply directly through the university's own admission system inside its published application window, then complete the visa and residence steps after admission.

Choose the programme and confirm its accreditation in the MQA register. → Read the international-admission conditions on the university's own site. → Apply directly to the university with the required documents. → Receive the offer letter and confirm the place following the university's instructions. → Apply for the Student Pass through EMGS — the university normally submits this on the student's behalf. → Medical screening and final enrolment after arrival.

Official sources

National authorities

Apostrophe Academy is not an official representative of this university. Admission conditions, fees and deadlines are set by the university and the official authorities and change yearly; we check them at their official source at the time of applying.

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