First City University College, previously known as KBU International College, is a private higher education institution established by the First Nationwide Group, the owner and developer of the 1000 acres integrated township and commercial district of Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Quality education has always been the hallmark of First City UC. The institution has a fine tradition of providing quality and affordable higher education to Malaysian and international students since its establishment in 1990.
With an exemplary track record of over 33 years in providing private higher education of high quality in Malaysia, First City UC’s graduates and alumni are now positioned globally as successful professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry award winners.
First City UC is ideally located in the vibrant and bustling township of Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya. The institution offers students with a 13-acre, full-fledged campus with on-campus accommodation and a modern and well-equipped Sports Centre.
First City University College has achieved a significant milestone by becoming one of the top-tier higher education institutions in Malaysia, receiving a "Competitive" rating in the SETARA 2022 assessment
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Campuses
First City University College's main campus is Bandar Utama.
Studying in Bandar Utama(Main)
- Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- Nearby: 1 Utama Shopping Centre; Centrepoint Bandar Utama; surrounded by commercial and entertainment amenities; urban green spaces.
- Getting here: Access via Bandar Utama MRT station; served by buses, taxis, e-hailing; campus provides a shuttle service from designated pick-up points
- Faculties: Business, Hospitality & Communication; Design & Built Environment; Engineering & Computing. Also offers foundation, diploma, degree and postgraduate programmes
- Established in 1990 (as KSBU), upgraded to University College; rated “Competitive” under SETARA 2022. The university provides the modern facilities including labs for AI, IoT, creative studios, student accommodation (“First City Residence”), 24-hour security surveillance, sports & recreational facilities.
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First City UC Merit Scholarship
Fee Waiver Up to 100%
Requirements
Students must meet the minimum requirement:
- SPM: 1A
- IGCSE: 1A
- STPM: CGPA 3.00
- A-Level: BBC
Awards Details
Up to 100% fee waiver for first year only
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