City University Malaysia

City University Malaysia

City University Malaysia

Established in 1984, City University Malaysia was founded by a group of scholars with extensive global academic experience and a passion to empower the next generation. Originally known as Petaling Jaya Community College, the University has made significant advances over the years towards fulfilling its Vision of being a globally renowned industry-focused institution. As one of Malaysia’s earlier private higher education institutions, the University attained full university status in 2016 and now has more than 7,500 students with over 38,000 alumni.

Rated in the most recent Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education SETARA-2022 as Competitive, City University Malaysia has an outstanding record for academic quality. Aligned with its industry focus, the University was in year 2022 ranked 13th amongst ASEAN private universities for applied higher education. Our staff have an outstanding academic profile, with each faculty holding a doctorate within a relevant field, ensuring students are exposed to the latest knowledge within their studies.

Established in 1984, City University Malaysia was founded by a group of scholars with extensive global academic experience and a passion to empower the next generation. Originally known as Petaling Jaya Community College, the University has made significant advances over the years towards fulfilling its Vision of being a globally renowned industry-focused institution. As one of Malaysia’s earlier private higher education institutions, the University attained full university status in 2016 and now has more than 7,500 students with over 38,000 alumni.

Rated in the most recent Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education SETARA-2022 as Competitive, City University Malaysia has an outstanding record for academic quality. Aligned with its industry focus, the University was in year 2022 ranked 13th amongst ASEAN private universities for applied higher education. Our staff have an outstanding academic profile, with each faculty holding a doctorate within a relevant field, ensuring students are exposed to the latest knowledge within their studies.
Key Information
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Year Established
1984
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Student Population
>7,000
icon Intake 2024/25
Foundation
  • 2 Jan 2024
  • 6 May 2024
  • 26 Aug 2024

Diploma and Degree
  • 2 Jan 2024
  • 6 May 2024
  • 7 Oct 2024

icon Year Established : 1984
icon Student Population : >7,000
icon Rankings
icon Intake 2024/25
Foundation
  • 2 Jan 2024
  • 6 May 2024
  • 26 Aug 2024
Diploma and Degree
  • 2 Jan 2024
  • 6 May 2024
  • 7 Oct 2024
Strengths & Highlights
Why you should consider City University Malaysia
Why you should consider
City University Malaysia

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  • 40 Years of Producing Employable Graduates.
  • Malaysia Setara-2022 Ranking - Competitive
  • Get Job-focused Training from Our Industry
  • More than 38,000 Graduates to Date
  • Over 70 Programmes on Offer
  • Over 95.3% Graduates Hired by Local and International Companies
  • Best Interior Design School - Nippon AYDA Award
  • 3rd Best Design School in Asia Pacific
  • Dual Award MBA

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The campus is located at the heart of the Petaling Jaya town and is visible from the Federal Highway, so students are always just a stone throw away from the vibrant city lifestyle. 

Explore Courses
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Accounting and Finance 8 Courses
Accounting & Finance
Architecture and Built Environment 7 Courses
Architecture & Built Environment
Business 14 Courses
Business
Communication and Media Studies 9 Courses
Communication & Media Studies
Computing and IT 7 Courses
Computing & IT
Creative Arts and Design 4 Courses
Creative Arts & Design
Education 7 Courses
Education
Engineering 6 Courses
Engineering
Foundation 9 Courses
Foundation
Hospitality and Services 8 Courses
Hospitality & Services
International Pre-University 5 Courses
International Pre-University
Language and Social Studies 1 Course
Language & Social Studies
Medicine and Allied Health Sciences 8 Courses
Medicine & Allied Health Sciences
Science and Mathematics 2 Courses
Science & Mathematics
Explore Courses
Popular Courses that this University Offer
Accounting and Finance
8 Courses
Accounting & Finance
Architecture and Built Environment
7 Courses
Architecture & Built Environment
Business
14 Courses
Business
Communication and Media Studies
9 Courses
Communication & Media Studies
Computing and IT
7 Courses
Computing & IT
Creative Arts and Design
4 Courses
Creative Arts & Design
Education
7 Courses
Education
Engineering
6 Courses
Engineering
Foundation
9 Courses
Foundation
Hospitality and Services
8 Courses
Hospitality & Services
International Pre-University
5 Courses
International Pre-University
Language and Social Studies
1 Course
Language & Social Studies
Medicine and Allied Health Sciences
8 Courses
Medicine & Allied Health Sciences
Science and Mathematics
2 Courses
Science & Mathematics
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Scholarships

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City University Industry Scholarship - Vatel Hospitality Scholarship
Degree
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100%
City University Post-Graduate Research Scholarship
Postgraduate
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10%
City University Loyalty Award
All Levels
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RM 18,000
City University National Grant Bursary
All Levels
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100%
City University High Achiever Scholarship - Foundation/A-Level
Foundation/A-Levels
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100%
City University Sports Scholarship for Active National Sportsman/Sportswoman
All Levels
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100%
City University Foundation to Degree Scholarship
Foundation
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RM 300
Uni Enrol-Xilnex RM300 Bursary
Any level
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RM 4,000
City University High Achiever Scholarship - Diploma
Diploma
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80%
City University Scholarship for Outstanding Student
Degree
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100%
City University Leadership Excellence Scholarship
All Level
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RM 15,000
City University Post-Graduate Promotion for School Teachers
Masters and PhD
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100%
City University Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
Degree
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N/A
City University High Achiever i-Scholarship
Foundation and Diploma
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100%
City University Pro-Chancellor Scholarship
Degree
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100%
City University High Achiever Scholarship - Degree
Degree
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RM 12,000
City University Government Employee Scholarship
Degree and Master
Scholarships
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100%
City University Industry Scholarship - Vatel Hospitality Scholarship
Degree
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100%
City University Post-Graduate Research Scholarship
Postgraduate
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10%
City University Loyalty Award
All Levels
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RM 18,000
City University National Grant Bursary
All Levels
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100%
City University High Achiever Scholarship - Foundation/A-Level
Foundation/A-Levels
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100%
City University Sports Scholarship for Active National Sportsman/Sportswoman
All Levels
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100%
City University Foundation to Degree Scholarship
Foundation
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RM 300
Uni Enrol-Xilnex RM300 Bursary
Any level
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RM 4,000
City University High Achiever Scholarship - Diploma
Diploma
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80%
City University Scholarship for Outstanding Student
Degree
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100%
City University Leadership Excellence Scholarship
All Level
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RM 15,000
City University Post-Graduate Promotion for School Teachers
Masters and PhD
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100%
City University Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
Degree
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N/A
City University High Achiever i-Scholarship
Foundation and Diploma
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100%
City University Pro-Chancellor Scholarship
Degree
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100%
City University High Achiever Scholarship - Degree
Degree
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RM 12,000
City University Government Employee Scholarship
Degree and Master
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