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UCSI University

 
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UCSI University
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Motto The University.The Experience
Established 1986
Type Private University
Chancellor Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Abdul Rahman
Location Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Website www.ucsi.edu.my

UCSI University is a university located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was previously known as University College Sedaya International. On 6 October 2008, University College Sedaya International was being conferred university status by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and officially registered as UCSI University.

UCSI is an acronym stands for Unwavering Commitment to Serve Intentionally which is a self-explanatory statement of UCSI University's mission to serve its community of students and scholars with unreserved commitment and with the express intention of providing best-quality education.

Established since 1986, UCSI University is amongst the few Malaysian private universities to offer a wide spectrum of academic studies ranging from Engineering to Information Technology and Business, Applied Sciences to Pharmacy and Medicine, Social Science to Music, Architecture to Hospitality.

UCSI University offers its own university honours degrees in the above disciplines, and upon completion of these degrees students may transfer to a internationally recognised university for postgraduate studies. UCSI University degrees can also allow student transfers to other foreign universities for completion of the undergraduate degree.

UCSI University main campus is strategically located in Taman Connaught, Cheras, some 10 km South of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Thus, students have convenient access to banks, financial institutions, eateries, transportation services, entertainment, and accommodation.

Also renowned for its cosmopolitan and unique international culture, UCSI University comprises both local and international students from China, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Pakistan,Sri Lanka, Bangaladesh, Kenya, Congo, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Mauritius and Uzbekistan. With this setting, a student can expect to not only gain academic knowledge, but also be exposed to cross-cultural communication skills to enhance their future career pathways locally or internationally.

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Faculties

UCSI University is divided into few faculties: The Faculty of Medical Sciences; the Faculty of Applied Sciences; the Faculty of Management and Information Technology and the Faculty of Music, Social Sciences and Design are situated at South Wing Campus, Taman Connaught, Cheras. The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Built Environment is situated at North Wing Campus, Taman Tayton View, Cheras; the Faculty of Industrial Business is situated at Terengganu Campus; the Faculty of Hospitality is situated at Kuching, Sarawak Campus. UCSI University offers Certificates, Diplomas, Foundations, Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

History

On 13 September 2003, Sedaya International College was awarded university college status by the Ministry of Education and became known as University College Sedaya International (UCSI).On the 23 October 2008, it was proclaimed as a full university and is known as UCSI University by the Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin. This is indeed a landmark achievement for an institution of higher learning that made its mark as a provider of higher education in Malaysia.

UCSI University began as the Canadian Institute of Computer Studies, a computer-based training centre located in SS2, Petaling Jaya, after which it became known as Sedaya College, when it was accorded the College status in 1990. In 2002, it evolved into Sedaya International College, reflecting its increasing international focus. When it was accorded university college status in 2003, it was known as University College Sedaya International (UCSI). After the full university conferment, it is now known as UCSI University. UCSI University's campus in Cheras, which cost RM80 million, was completed in May 2004. In addition to academic buildings, the campus also provides various facilities for student recreation and relaxation.

In Kuala Lumpur, UCSI University has two campuses, known as the South Wing Campus and the North Wing Campus, which are collectively known as UCSI University Kuala Lumpur Campus.There is also a industrial business's and medical's campus in Kuala Terengganu which is known as UCSI University Terengganu Campus and another campus, hospitality campus in Sarawak known as UCSI University Sarawak Campus.

UCSI University Programmes

Faculty of Medical Sciences
Doctor of Medicine (KN 4407; 11/2009)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons.) (KA 5809; 05/2010)
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons.) (A 1712; 08/2009)
Diploma in Nursing (A 1711; 07/2009)
A-Levels (A 3707; 02/2012)

Faculty of Applied Sciences
M.Sc. Applied Science, by Research (KA 10188; 07/2014)
M.Sc. Biotechnology (KA 9411; 05/2014)
M.Sc. Biotechnology with Business Management (KA 9903; 08/2014)
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (A 4410; 12/2008)
B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Science & Nutrition (A 4713; 04/2009)
Foundation in Science (A 1457; 01/2009)

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Built Environment
M.Sc. Electrical Engineering (KA 9869; 04/2014)
B.Eng. (Hons.) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (KN 4411; 03/2009)
B.Eng. (Hons) Communication & Electronic Engineering (KN 4412; 03/2009)
B.Eng. (Hons.) Mechatronic Engineering (KA 6204; 11/2010)
B.Eng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering (KA 8666; 05/2013)
B.Eng. (Hons.) Chemical Engineering (Petrochemical) (KA 8663; 05/2013)
B.Eng. (Hons.) Petroleum Engineering (KA 8931; 05/2013)
Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (KA 5631; 11/2009)
B.A. (Hons) in Interior Architecture (KA 6317; 08/2010)
B.Sc. (Hons) in Architectural Technology (KA 6303; 08/2010)
Diploma in Interior Architecture (KA 6304; 07/2010)
Diploma in Architecture Studies (KA 6301; 07/2010)
Foundation in Architectural Studies (KA 6302; 07/2010)

Faculty of Management and Information Technology
D.B.A. KA 10091; 07/2014
Master in Business Administration (A 1696; 09/2012)
Master of Science in Logistics Management (KA 6982; 05/2011)
B.A. (Hons.) Business Administration (A 1765; 12/2008)
B.A. (Hons.) in Accounting & Finance (A 1766; 12/2008)
B.A. (Hons.) in Accounting (A 1763; 12/2008)
B.A. (Hons.) in Marketing (A 1764; 12/2008)
B.A. (Hons.) Event and Tourism Management (KA 7867; 06/2012)
B.A. (Hons.) Logistics Management (KA 8248; 12/2012)
ACCA Professional Scheme (KA 8247; 06/2012)
Diploma in Management (KA 4889; 08/2011)
Diploma in Logistics Management (A 1262; 12/2012)
B.Sc. (Hons.) Computing (A 1400; 01/2009)
B.Sc. (Hons.) Business Information Systems (A 4873; 04/2009)
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mobile Computing (KA 7783; 03/2012)
Diploma in Information Technology (KA 5293; 08/2009)
Foundation in Arts (A 1456; 11/2009)

Faculty of Music, Social Sciences and Design
Bachelor of Music (Hons.) Classical (A 4416; 03/2012)
Bachelor of Music (Hons.) Contemporary (A 4415; 03/2012)
B.A. (Hons.) in Mass Communication (A 4560; 07/2012 )
B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology (A 1459; 03/2009)
B.A. (Hons.) in English Language & Communication (KA 5783; 03/2013)
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Hons) in 3D Animation Design (KA 7329:11/2011)
B.A. (Hons.) in Fashion Design with Marketing (KA 8551; 04/2013)
Foundation in Music (A 1458; 12/2008)
Certificate in English (A 1263; 11/2008)
Fashion Course
Modelling Course

Faculty of Hospitality & Management
B.A. (Hons.) - Commerce (KA 9777; 04/2014)
B.A. (Hons.) - Event & Tourism Management (KA 7867; 03/2013)
B.A. (Hons.) - Hospitality Management (KA 9811; 08/2014)
Dip. in Hotel Management (KA 9778; 04/2014)
Foundation Studies (KA 9780; 04/2014)
GCE A-Level

Faculty of Industrial Business
B.B.A - Oil & Gas Management (KA 9800; 04/2014)
Foundation Studies (KA 9751; 07/2014)

UCSI Education Group

UCSI University Kuala Lumpur Campus

UCSI University Terengganu Campus

UCSI University Sarawak Campus

UCSI Blue Ocean Strategy Regional Centre

UCSI Child Development Centre

UCSI Christien Lavin Productions

UCSI Communications

UCSI Computech

UCSI Extension

Laurent Bleu Skin Science Centre

Sri Sedaya School

UCSI University Campuses

UCSI University Kuala Lumpur Campus

UCSI University Kuala Lumpur is located in Taman Connaught (South Wing), Cheras, some 10 km South of Kuala Lumpur,and in Taman Taynton View (North Wing), Cheras,Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Thus, students have convenient access to banks, financial institutions, eateries, transportation services, entertainment, and accommodation.

UCSI University Terengganu Campus

Faculty of Industrial Business. It is also a campus for 3rd to 5th year medicine students.Terengganu campus has their own on-campus accommodation, library, lecture hall, multipurpose hall.

UCSI University Sarawak Campus

Faculty of Hospitality. Sarawak Campus provides off-campus accommodation, library, laboratary, auditorium.It is just 5 minutes drive to Kuching International Airport and 10 minutes to city. Nearby, students may find convenient access to bank, restaurants, entertainment. Somewhere near Sarawak Campus, there are few top institutions such as INTI College Sarawak, Swinburne University (Sarawak Campus), FTMS and etc.

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