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Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Rankings:
  • 5 SETARA 2013
Campus setting Urban
Living cost RM 1,800 per month
Student population Large (More than 10,000)
International students 11%
Institution type Private

About Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) is the leading university in engineering technology that aims to upgrade the status of technical education in Malaysia. To that end, we endeavour to equip you with strong technological knowledge and astute entrepreneurial skills that will enable you to soar higher in life and pursue your dream career.

Our 12 branch institutes offer various foundation, diploma undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and we strategically located all over Malaysia. 

UniKL is managed by Universiti Teknikal MARA Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) or Council of Trust for the People. MARA is a government agency under the Ministry of Rural & Regional Development. 

Campus information

UniKL provides world class learning and campus facilities. These facilities range from multimedia equipments, workshops, multimedia studios to high technology laboratories. To ensure students enjoy learning in UniKL, our lecture halls are equipped with the latest technology complete with systematic high-definition audio and visual system. UniKL campuses are equipped with the latest technologies.

  • Room (Lecture Theater / Discussion / Training / Meeting Room / Hall)
  • Hangar (Aviation)
  • Dock Yard (Marine & Shipbuilding)
  • Laboratory
  • Workshop
  • The Library
  • Sport & Recreations

There are 12 campuses throughout Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malacca, Perak, Kedah and Johor including

  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur (House of Chancellery)
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France Institute (UniKL MFI)
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur British Malaysian Institute (UniKL BMI)
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology (UniKL MIAT)
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Spanish Institute (UniKL MSI)
  • Malaysian Institute of Information Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, City Campus (MIIT, UniKL City Campus)
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bio-Engineering Technology (UniKL MICET)
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (UniKL MIMET)
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP)
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur Institute of Product Design And Manufacturing (UniKL IPROM)
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology (UniKL MITEC)
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur Institute of Medical Science Technology (UniKL MESTECH)
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School
  • Institute for Research and Postgraduate Studies, Universiti Kuala Lumpur City Campus (IRPS, UniKL City Campus)

UniKL City Campus and the Chancellery is situated right smack in the middle of the vibrant ever-changing city of Kuala Lumpur, at the junction of Jalan Sultan Ismail  and Jalan Kelab Sultan Sulaiman, a stones throw away from Kg. Baru the oldest Malay settlement in Kuala Lumpur dating back to almost 100 years.

  • Monorail towards Titiwangsa: Medan Tuanku 
  • KTM towards Batu Caves: Bank Negara
  • LRT towards Gombak: Dang Wangi 

Accommodation

The accommodation at UniKL is able to cater almost 10,000 students from all over UniKL campuses. The ambiance in the student apartment helps build camaraderie and encourage friendship among students of diverse racial and religious backgrounds. Good quality off-campus accommodation are also available at reasonable rates. UniKL will make an effort to house all students on campus for at least one year. There are accommodation officers available to help students find their own accommodation and to provide advice on housing problems.

On-campus Accommodation 

  • Most on campus accommodation is located within each campus with the exception of students from IPROM and MIIT, both based at City Campus in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Female students from these two institutes are housed in university accommodation in Jalan Tanduk, in Bangsar while accommodation for male students are at Block 10 in Lembah Pantai and Kampung Baru.
  • Buses are provided for these students to travel to  and from the City Campus.  
  • Accommodation is guaranteed to all first year students who have a firm offer from the university. Students from 2nd year onwards are encouraged to find their own  accommodation although rooms maybe available on campus on case to case basis.
  • It is very cheap to stay on campus as the accommodation is heavily subsidized by the  university. The rental that is charged is from RM120-RM150 monthly. The accommodation  is on quad sharing basis and only basic necessities are provided to each student such  as, bed, wardrobe, mattress and study table. 

Private Accommodation 

  • Private accommodation is also available with most being at least two miles from campus. Renting privately can work out extremely economical particularly in a shared house or apartment.
  • In Kuala Lumpur the rental for a two-bedroom unfurnished flat can range from RM600- RM 1,000 depending on the area. Private housing in our branch campuses will be approximately 20-30% lower than in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Living cost will vary according to the type of accommodation, the number of people and the area.

Additional info

ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS - LOCAL STUDENTS:

  • Fill-In Application Form (ONLINE - Postgraduate)
  • Attach Supporting Documents (1 passport size photo, 1 certified copies of IC, 1 certified copies of academic transcript, 1 certified copies of degree scroll, 1 set of Curriculum Vitae)
  • Research Proposal 
  • Submit Application Form
  • Bank-In slip for processing Fee (Copy of bank slip or receipt for payment of processing fee RM20.00 (to UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MARA SDN BHD - Account number: 8000275972; Bank : CIMB Bank Berhad)
  • Mail Supporting Documents to Us : INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (IPS), UniKL

ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

  • Fill-In Application Form (ONLINE - Postgraduate)
  • Copy of Bank-In slip for processing Fee (Copy of bank slip or receipt for payment of processing fee RM100.00 to UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MARA SDN BHD - Account number: 8000275972; Bank : CIMB Bank Berhad)
  • Passport page (1st page only with validity more than 2 years)
  • Academic transcript (Bachelor & Master) – All certificate must be attested by the Ministry of Higher Education/Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and/or Malaysian Embassy/Consulate
  • Academic certificate (Bachelor & Master) – All certificate must be attested by the Ministry of Higher Education/Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and/or Malaysian Embassy/Consulate
  • Research Proposal 
  • 1 passport size photo, 
  • 1 set of Curriculum Vitae
  • Submit Application Form
  • Mail Supporting Documents to Us : INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (IPS), UniKL

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Courses available 10

Aviation 1 Business, Management 4 Engineering 5 MBA 1

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Reviews 15

1/5
Located in center on KL, friendly people, good marketing to enroll students. Other than that not much of positive highlights so far, only disappointments.
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4/5
Up to this point, I found that UniKL is unique and interesting. I am studying at UniKL MIAT, Sepang. Although, my course is quite challenging but with the help of lecturers and support from my friend here, I am up for this challenge. Currently, enjoying the campus and the lifestyle. Everyone should…
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