City University Malaysia

Private | Malaysia
Asia Ranking 2025
Edu Rank Ranking 853
Location
Malaysia
Number of campus
Petaling Jaya, Cyber Jaya, Kota Kinabalu regional Center, Johor Bahru
Programs
<p>70+</p>
Founded Year
1984
Schedule Preferences
Full Time / Part Time
Employability Rate
99%
Intake
January, February, May, June, September, October
About University
International Program
Required Documents

About University


City University Malaysia was founded by a group of scholars with extensive experience in local and international universities in April 1984. Registered with the Ministry of Higher Education under the former Education Act 1961, City University was known then as 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.

PJCC’s aim 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 then, 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.

Under its new management, City University College extended its international education cooperation with universities from England, Scotland, Wales, Australia, United States, Indonesia, China and several Malaysian public universities to cater for the expanding demand for higher education.

Armed with a track record of 39 years of education excellence, the University College was awarded ‘University’ status in 2016, to be recognized today as CITY UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA.

International Program


Foundation Program 

Foundation Studies in Science (Life Science)

Foundation in Arts (Communication)

Foundation in Arts (Fashion Design)

Foundation in Arts (Graphic Design & Multimedia)

Foundation in Arts (English)

Foundation in Business

Foundation in Information Technology

Foundation in Arts (Built Environment)

Foundation Studies in Science (Physical Science)

 

Diploma Program 

Diploma in Environmental Health - 3 Years

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology - 3 Years

Diploma in Nursing - 3 Years

Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health - 3 Years

Diploma in Corporate Communication - 3 Years

Diploma in Mass Communication - 3 Years

Diploma in Fashion Design - 3 Years

Diploma in Graphic Design - 3 Years

Diploma in Early Childhood Education - 3Years 

Diploma in Culinary Arts - 3 Years 

Diploma in Hotel Management - 3 Years 

Diploma in Accounting - 2Years 4 months

Diploma in Business Management - 3 Years 

Diploma in Human Resource Management - 3 Years 

Diploma in Islamic Banking - 2.5 Years 

Diploma in Management - 2.5 Years 

Diploma in Office Management - 3 Years 

Diploma in Information Technology - 2.5 Years 

Diploma in Architectural Technology - 3 Years 

Diploma in Interior Design - 3 Years 

Diploma in Civil Engineering - 2.5 Years 

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - 3 Years 

 

Bachelor Program 

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons) - 4 Years 

Bachelor of Environmental Health (Hons) - 4 Years 

Bachelor in Nursing (Hons) - 4 Years 

Bachelor of Occupational Safety and Health - 4 Years 

Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours - 4 Years 

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours -  4 Years

Bachelor of Communication (Hons) - 3 Years 

in Corporate Communication

Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) - 3 Years 

Bachelor of Communication (Hons) (Journalism) - 3 Years 

Bachelor of Fashion Design (Hons) - 3 Years 

Bachelor of Graphic Design (Hons) - 3 Years 

Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons) - 3 Years 

Bachelor of Applied Psychology (Honours) - 3 Years

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) - 3 Years

Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Hons) - 3 Years

Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) - 3.5 Years 

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - 3 Years

Bachelor of Engineering Management (Hons) - 3 Years

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Accounting and Finance) - 3 Years

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)(Software Engineering) - 3 Years

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) - 3 Years

Bachelor of Interior Design (Hons) - 3.5 Years 

Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Architectural Design) - 3 Years

Bachelor of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language (Honours) - 3 Years

 

Master (by Research) 

Master of Science in Business Administration - 2 years

Master of Sport Studies - 2 years

 

Master (by Coursework)

Master of Information Technology - 1 Year

Master of Business Administration - 1 Year

Master of Business Administration (ODL) - 1Year 8 Months 

Master of Mechanical Engineering - 1Year 

Master of Education - 1Year 

Master of Accountancy - 1Year 

Master of Architecture - 2 Year 

Master of Architectural Project Management  - 1Year 

Master of Creative Industries & Communication - 1Year 

Postgraduate Diploma in Education - 1Year 

 

PHD Program 

Doctor of Philosophy in Education - 3 Years 

Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration) - 3 Years 

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology- 3 Years 

Doctor of Philosophy in Design- 3 Years 

Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Studies- 3 Years 

Doctor of Philosophy in Performing Arts- 3 Years 

Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment- 3 Years

Doctor of Business Administration - 3 years

Doctor of Education - 3 years

Required Documents


Foundation Program

• Student must complete 11 years of schooling and obtain general pass in Secondary

School Certificate / Cambridge / Pearson IGSCE O-level or equivalent with minimum

5 credits including Mathematics & English;

• Students applying for Foundation in Science are required to have credits in the

following subjects: Mathematics, 2 Science Subjects, English.

 

Diploma Program

• Student must complete 11 years of schooling and obtain general pass in

Secondary School Certificate / Cambridge / Pearson IGSCE O-level or

equivalent with minimum 3 credits in the relevant subjects;

• IELTS 4.0-5.0 or equivalent OR Letter of Medium of Instruction for students

whose previous education was in English medium.



Bachelor Program

• Student must complete 12 years of schooling and obtain general pass

in the Higher Secondary Certificate / Cambridge / Pearson General

Certificate of Education (A-level) or equivalent with min Grade C

in 2 subjects and pass in Mathematics & English in their Secondary

School Certificate / O-level or equivalent;

• IELTS 5.0 -5.5 or equivalent OR Letter of Medium of Instruction for students

whose previous education was in English medium;

• Students applying for Art related programmes such as Graphic Design,

Fashion Design, Architecture, Interior Design will be required to submit

portfolio or complete a drawing task.

Scholarship


Exchange Programm


2 + 2 Program


Global Partnership


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