70-80%
Acceptance Rate
5,000
Total International Students
98%
Placement Rate
20:1
Student Teacher Ratio
Overview
UCSI University, established in 1986 as one of Malaysia’s earliest private higher education institutions, serves over 12,000 students from more than 110 countries across its campuses in Kuala Lumpur, Sarawak (Kuching), and Springhill (Seremban/Port Dickson). The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and postgraduate programs spanning fields such as Medicine, Engineering, Business, Hospitality, Music, Architecture, and Applied Sciences. Its faculty comprises industry-experienced academics with international exposure, fostering a culture of praxis-based learning and strong industry engagement
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Ranks
UCSI University has been ranked within the world’s top 1% of universities for several consecutive years. It climbed to #269 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, after previously ranking 265th in 2025 and 300th in 2024. UCSI also received the QS Recognition for Improvement Award in 2023, being the only global university to earn this title after jumping 63 spots to enter the top 300
Intakes
UCSI University runs multiple intake periods to accommodate diverse academic programs. Foundation, diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate coursework programs at the Kuala Lumpur campus typically start in February, May, and September, with orientation occurring shortly before the commencement dates. Specific professional programs such as the Bachelor of Nursing, Optometry, Pharmacy, and various diploma specializations may follow alternative intake cycles, including January, July, or October, depending on program requirements and capacity