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Han Chiang University College of Communication

Georgetown, Penang

Han Chiang University College Of Communication (HCUC) is a non-profit institution of higher learning that offers quality education at affordable fees; it was established in 1999 and has become a renowned College in the country catering to the educational needs of local and international students

HCUC originated from the journalism programme offered by Han Chiang High School through its post-secondary education back in 1978.

The programme successfully produced a good number of journalists for the media industry.; from then onwards, the College has expanded its horizons and dived into other disciplines such as Mass Communication, Business Management, Information Technology, Chinese Studies and Multimedia -Han Chiang College received a formal invitation from the Ministry of Education Malaysia (now Ministry of Higher Education – MoHE) to be upgraded to a University College in 2014

Now, Han Chiang University College Of Communication currently offers one Foundation, nine Diploma and homegrown programmes.

Assets of the college include:

Programmes that are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

Programmes that are also recognized by many overseas universities, many of whom provide articulation routes for our diploma programmes

Offers R&D research grants to staff and students

87%
Employability (MOHE Tracer Study)

Courses

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University Minimum Requirements

for undergraduate (Guide only)

A-Level
EE
Estimated fee / year
RM 12,120

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Campuses

Han Chiang University College of Communication's main campus is Georgetown.

Studying in Georgetown(Main)

Living cost with rent
RM 2,000 - 2,400
Rent / month
RM450 - RM1,200
Han Chiang University College of Communication
Han Chiang University College of Communication
  • Location: George Town, Penang, Malaysia
  • Nearby: Situated in the George Town area with urban amenities; local shops, eateries, and cultural / heritage surroundings. Campus-life shows lots of events in George Town.
  • Getting here: Official site gives the address, contact info. Public buses (Rapid Penang) and free Central Area Transit (CAT) buses operate in George Town which likely serve or pass near the campus area
  • Faculties/Schools: Communication & Media; Business & Management; Applied Creative Arts & Design; Chinese Studies; Centre for Languages
  • Han Chiang University College of Communication (HCUC), with over 100 years of educational heritage, was established in 1999 and became Malaysia’s first university college of communication in 2017. As a non-profit institution, it offers programmes in communication, creative arts and design, business, management, and Chinese studies, including the first diploma to postgraduate options in Chinese studies in northern Malaysia. HCUC focuses on industry-relevant education, sustainability, and holistic development, producing highly employable graduates ready to make a positive impact on society and the environment.

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Fee Waiver Up to 100%

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Requirements

  • Must meet one of the following minimum criteria:
  • For Foundation/Diploma programmes:
    • SPM/IGCSE: min. 3As
    • UEC: max.12 points (3 best subjects)
  • For Degree programmes:
    • STPM/Foundation/Diploma = CGPA 3.50
    • UEC: max.16 points (5 best subjects)

Awards Details

Up to 100% waiver on tuition fees

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