UCSI University

UCSI University is a private university in Malaysia, with campuses in Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, and Springhill (Seremban/Port Dickson).

UCSI University was founded in 1986 as the Canadian Institute of Computer Studies (CICS), a computer training institute in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. It was founded by Dato' Peter T. S. Ng, who is still the Executive Chairman of the UCSI Group today.

In 1990, CICS was renamed Sedaya College, and in 1996, it was renamed Sedaya International College. The college offered a wide range of computer science and business programs, and it quickly became one of the leading private colleges in Malaysia.

In 2003, Sedaya International College was granted university status by the Malaysian government, and it was renamed UCSI University. The university continued to expand its range of programs, and it soon became one of the most popular private universities in Malaysia.

Today, UCSI University has three campuses in Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, and Springhill (Seremban/Port Dickson).

UCSI University is also known for its diverse and multicultural student body. Students from over 110 countries come to UCSI University to pursue their education. This creates a vibrant and enriching learning environment for all students.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, UCSI University is positioned as the #300 top university in the world, which makes it the #7 top university in Malaysia.

University Profile

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2024 Ranking	#7
University Name	UCSI University
Year Established	1986
Governing Type	Private (For Profit)
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Urban

Location

The university is located in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor. Find the address and map of the university below.

Address	Taman Connaught, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia
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Phone	603) 9101 8880
Fax	603) 9102 2614
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Programs and Courses

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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
Arts & Humanities			n/a	n/a
Business & Social Sciences				n/a
Engineering				n/a
Language & Cultural Studies		n/a	n/a	n/a
Medicine & Health			n/a	n/a
Science & Technology				n/a

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Ranking History

UCSI University has persistently ranked as the 7th top university in Malaysia throughout the last 4 years.

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