StudyQA — City University College of Science and Technology — Kuala Lumpur — Malaysia: Fees, Rankings, Courses, Admissions

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City University College of Science & Technology (City U) is one of the oldest private institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. It was first established in 1984 as PJ Community College (PJCC) in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. In 1989, it was acquired by Selia Group of Companies and continued to operate as PJCC until 2003 when it was renamed Unity College International (UCI). Following an excellent track record for 10 years under the Selia Group Management, UCI was invited by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) to become a university college. Thus in 2010 and after due process, UCI became known as City University College of Science & Technology (City U) with its new campus along the Federal Highway, Petaling Jaya.

Today City U stood proud as a choice institution of higher learning with seven different faculties including Architecture, Engineering & Built Environment, Information Technology, Education & Liberal Studies,Nursing & Health Sciences, Business, Hospitality & Tourism and Art & Design. City U offers programmes ranging from Diplomas through to Bachelors, Masters and PhDs with a strong niche in MBA and DBA programmes. One unique feature of City U is that apart from the normal programmes, it also offers "credit transfers" arrangement with its overseas university partners so that it is possible for students in some selected programmes to receive double degrees; one from City U and the other from an overseas university.

Faculty of Business

City Business Faculty aim is to provide and unlock opportunities in business and management by providing a learning environment that allow the students to be able to integrate classroom learning rigor with the reality of business world in order to succeed in a wide variety of enterprises. The school is committed to provide the students with a fulfilling and exciting study experience. To achieve this, the courses are designed to equip the students with both soft and technical skills that are most demanded by employers. The deliveries of the courses are by a team of experienced and professional faculty that will be able to show students those key issues in present business world and how to solve them.

In addition, all the programmes are accredited by MQA (Malaysia Qualifications Agency) and contents of each programme are being constantly updated by the school industrial panel to keep up with the needs of the industry.

Faculty of Business offers a comprehensive and professionally relevant set of pre-university, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a variety of business and management subjects, including accounting, finance, management, marketing, Human Resources and operation management that are relevant to the contemporary business environment.

Graduates of City U’s diploma can earn credit transfer when they pursue to a bachelor degree programmes which allow them to cut down their length of studies and an opportunity for a better carrier.

To enhance the employability of our students after graduation, we have close links to local, national and international businesses and industry through our work placements programme.
Faculty of Information Technology

Faculty of Information Technology was established to produce knowledgeable, high skilled and competitive graduates within the sphere of software engineering, Information Technology, Computer Graphics & Multimedia. The faculty is currently among the competitive based IT programme in Malaysia for its quality of education, soft skills and technology based skills.

The faculty has come a long way since its inception. Faculty of IT has gone from strength to strength and you students can be proud that the qualification that they are going to have is of the highest quality. All the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the faculty have been carefully designed to prepare graduates to meet rigorous demands of the national and international job market, especially in highly specialised areas.

All programmes are fully accredited from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) emphasized strong integration between theory and practice. As a firm believer of lifelong continuing education, the faculty hope that student would internalise and live by the quote “don’t go through life, grow through life”. In the course of students’ life with City U and the faculty, they will be able to grow holistically and strike a balance between academic endeavours and social life.
Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Engineering at the City University College of Science and Technology is dedicated to advancing the integration of architecture. Students are encouraged to explore the visual, functional and compositional possibilities associated with design within our physical, natural and social environments.

Engineering programme offered by the faculty aims to produce knowledgeable and innovative engineers. Civil engineers belong to one of the most interdisciplinary engineering fields. The curriculum combines both theory and practice. Civil engineering professionals design, construct and maintain society's infrastructure-buildings, bridges, roads, airports, dams, water supplies and environmental systems. With the intricacy involved in creating and updating infrastructure designs and projects, civil engineers must take into account not only construction costs but project completion time, government regulations and potential environmental hazards.
Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment

Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment at the City University College of Science and Technology is dedicated to advancing the integration of architecture. Students are encouraged to explore the visual, functional and compositional possibilities associated with design within our physical, natural and social environments.

Architectural programme integrates many of the evolving fundamentals of the green movement in educating students to be environmentally conscious with both design and materials. A variety of teaching and learning strategies are employed. Students learning experience of the programmes includes lectures, practical works, tutorial, workshops, studios and site visits to construction sites, historical and cultural interest and manufacturing industries. The annual exhibitions, student events and student clubs is to ensure our students have an all-round education. The Faculty provides students with a relevant intellectual to their technical needs and develops skills for a lifetime of employment.
Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies

The faculty was established in 2009 which consists of two departments, i.e. Department of Education and Languages and Department of Communication and Liberal Studies. Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies focuses on developing language proficiency and communication skills in the field of education (i.e. English Programmes), Public Relation, Advertising and a broad range of Communication Programmes. It is a great milestone, that today the faculty are proud to offer good academic programmes with the highest quality such as Bachelor of Education (Hons.) in TESL, Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in English and Professional Communication, Bachelor of Communication (Hons.) in Journalism, Bachelor of Communication (Hons.) in Corporate Communication, Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons.), Diploma in Corporate Communication, Diploma in Mass Communication and Foundation of Arts along side with the Intensive English Programme. Armed with top notch and experienced academicians, the faculty aims to produce graduates who are able to compete and excel amongst other graduates in the field.
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences offers nationally accredited graduate programmes in Allied Health Sciences. We provide extensive foundation, diploma, and degree programmes in nursing and health sciences with a conducive learning environment equipped with laboratory facilities.

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences also provides foundation program. The foundation is a preparation programme for students in order to gain admission into first year degree courses, with basic course component of health sciences, mathematics and English. Currently, Faculty of Nursing and Health science provides eight (8) professional programmes in different levels such, i.e. Diploma and Bachelor, which are very popular as these professions are the backbone of the health sectors.

The learning benefits at school of Nursing & Health Sciences is:
• Value-added intensive English programme
• Computer Based Training
• Scholarships for suitable candidates
• Exceptional, well-qualified professional academic staff
• Entry into degree programmes
• Conducive classroom environment

Therefore the program produced students that are well-rounded and highly sought-after medical and healthcare professionals in the global industry.
Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism

Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management, offers programme such as Culinary Arts, Hotel Management and many other programmes that will be introduced at later stage, that will provide theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to excel in today's fast growing hospitality and tourism industry.

The lecturers and instructions are from respected industry leaders which gives advantage to the students on sharing of knowledge and industry trends. The faculty method of teachings are not just theory conducted in lecture hall, students in Culinary Arts will get lots of practice in facilities such as a well-furnished kitchen and demo labs. Students in hospitality courses will benefit in getting a unique learning and working environment exposures of full service on-site restaurant and travel and tours agency.

Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management have high aspiration in producing the best quality graduates who are equipped with necessary skills and knowledge of the industry. Hospital and tourism is a fast growing industry therefore students will have high employment opportunity and with the good connection and industry placement; students will easily establish a connection even before they graduate.
Faculty of Art and Design

The Faculty of Art & Design is the newest faculty formed in 2012. Its aim is to provide outstanding graduates who embrace creativity and innovation in technology, which later able to develop talents and skills to make a difference in their chosen field. Creativity has no boundaries. From one single line to a creation of master pieces, students may apply art and design knowledge to subject of interest on canvas, paper or via computer. Art and design have gone a long way flourishing in tandem with the evolving technology. Therefore students have various choices to pursue their dream career. Courses offered starting from Foundation in Arts, Diploma in Multimedia, Diploma in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Graphic Design and Bachelor of Multimedia. In the future, the faculty has vision to offer more course that are relevant and in high demands within the field such us Fashion Design, Music, Photography, Video and Animation.

City University College of Science and Technology (City U) (or formerly known as Unity College International) was founded in April 1984 by a group of scholars with extensive experience in both local public universities and reputable overseas universities. Registered with the Ministry of Higher Education under the former Education Act 1961, City U was known then as the Petaling Jaya Community College (PJCC). It was established at a time when there was a growing awareness that it was necessary for the private sector to complement the national education effort. Its aim item was to equip high school leavers with extensive academic exposure to the American degree system moderated by the Consortium of American Universities and Colleges (CAUC).

This was done through a biennial meeting in the United States. Since 1984, PJCC has successfully transferred over 20 batches of students to more than 100 universities and colleges throughout the United States, with many gaining places into the Ivy League universities for degrees in engineering (electrical, civil, mechanical and computer), journalism, business administration, finance, banking, accounting, marketing, insurance, economics, information systems, computer science, psychology, pharmacy, music and TESL. Although there were several private higher institutions in Malaysia, PJCC was the pioneer in the field for preparing students for transfer to the American universities. The University College was acquired by the Selia Group in 1998 as part of the company's desire to be a responsible corporate citizen. Under the new management, City U extended its international education cooperation with universities from England, Scotland, Wales, Australia, United States, Indonesia and several Malaysian public universities to cater for the expanding demand for higher education.

Our Vision

To be a University that is recognized as among the leading institutions of higher learning with a steadfast commitment to excellence and perfection.

Our Mission

To provide high quality industry and market driven educational courses / programs with the aim of producing knowledge-based, social responsible leaders and managers.
To produce quality graduates, well-balanced with the employability attributes of professionalism,communication skills, intellectual curiosity, ethical behavior and life long learning.