


City University Malaysia
Malaysia
# 5 | QS Stars University Ratings | |
55 | Undergraduate programs | |
20 | Postgraduate programs |
Overview
Institution type | Private |
Year established | Data not available |
Campus setting | Urban |
Student population | Medium (1,001 to 10,000) |
foreign students | Data not available |
Nationalities | Data not available |
About City University Malaysia
Established in 1984, City University Malaysia is one of prominent low-cost private universities in Malaysia. It is known for its commitment to providing quality and afforadable education. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including business, engineering, technology, health sciences, and social sciences.
The university operates two campuses, with the Business faculty and all postgraduate studies located in PJ, while all other faculties are based in its new Cyberjaya campus.
City University Malaysia is recognized and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The institution emphasizes industry-relevant curricula, practical learning, and research opportunities, aiming to equip students with the skills required to succeed in their respective fields.
Top Faculties at City University
PJ Campus (Business and Postgraduate Studies)
1. Business and Management
2. Postgraduate Studies
Cyberjaya Campus
1. Engineering and Technology
2. Health Sciences
3. Hospitality and Tourism
4. Arts and Social Sciences
5. Bachelor’s degrees and diploma programs in Media, Public Relations, and Communication
Admissions
IELTS | Data not available |
TOEFL | Data not available |
For admission requirements and intakes for each individual course/programme please refer to course details.
Or, contact us for more informationCity University Malaysia courses and fees 75
City University Malaysia offers Pre-university, Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses and programs. The list of courses and their fees are listed below.
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Diploma In Accounting |
28 months |
From RM 26,010 |
Diploma In Accounting 28 months From RM 26,010 |
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Diploma in Islamic Banking |
30 months |
From RM 29,960 |
Diploma in Islamic Banking 30 months From RM 29,960 |
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Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) |
42 months |
From RM 43,680 |
Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) 42 months From RM 43,680 |
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BSc in Accounting & Finance (Hons) |
3 years |
From RM 36,350 |
BSc in Accounting & Finance (Hons) 3 years From RM 36,350 |
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Master of Accounting |
1 year |
From RM 19,120 |
Master of Accounting 1 year From RM 19,120 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Foundation in Science |
1 year |
From RM 11,800 |
Foundation in Science 1 year From RM 11,800 |
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Foundation Studies in Science (Physical Science) |
12 months |
From RM 11,800 |
Foundation Studies in Science (Physical Science) 12 months From RM 11,800 |
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Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology |
3 years |
From RM 45,440 |
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology 3 years From RM 45,440 |
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Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons) |
4 years |
From RM 56,420 |
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons) 4 years From RM 56,420 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Foundation in Arts (Built Environment) |
1 year |
From RM 11,800 |
Foundation in Arts (Built Environment) 1 year From RM 11,800 |
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Diploma in Architectural Technology |
3 years |
From RM 26,550 |
Diploma in Architectural Technology 3 years From RM 26,550 |
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Diploma in Interior Design |
3 years |
From RM 29,040 |
Diploma in Interior Design 3 years From RM 29,040 |
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BSc (Hons) in Architectural Design |
3 years |
From RM 43,050 |
BSc (Hons) in Architectural Design 3 years From RM 43,050 |
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Master of Architecture |
2 years |
From RM 16,740 |
Master of Architecture 2 years From RM 16,740 |
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Master of Architecture Project Management |
12 months |
From RM 16,740 |
Master of Architecture Project Management 12 months From RM 16,740 |
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PhD in Built Environment |
3 years |
From RM 39,800 |
PhD in Built Environment 3 years From RM 39,800 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Foundation in Business |
1 year |
From RM 12,000 |
Foundation in Business 1 year From RM 12,000 |
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Diploma in Business Management |
3 years |
From RM 25,740 |
Diploma in Business Management 3 years From RM 25,740 |
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Diploma in Human Resource Management |
36 months |
From RM 25,740 |
Diploma in Human Resource Management 36 months From RM 25,740 |
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Diploma in Management |
3 years |
From RM 25,740 |
Diploma in Management 3 years From RM 25,740 |
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Diploma In Office Management |
36 months |
From RM 25,830 |
Diploma In Office Management 36 months From RM 25,830 |
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BBA (Hons) |
3 years |
From RM 37,560 |
BBA (Hons) 3 years From RM 37,560 |
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BBA (Hons) – ODL |
3 years |
From RM 25,500 |
BBA (Hons) – ODL 3 years From RM 25,500 |
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MBA |
12 months |
From RM 19,120 |
MBA 12 months From RM 19,120 |
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MBA – ODL |
20 months |
From RM 16,890 |
MBA – ODL 20 months From RM 16,890 |
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MSc in BA |
2 years |
From RM 16,740 |
MSc in BA 2 years From RM 16,740 |
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DBA |
3 years |
From RM 40,920 |
DBA 3 years From RM 40,920 |
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PhD in Business Administration |
3 years |
From RM 35,820 |
PhD in Business Administration 3 years From RM 35,820 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Foundation in Information Technology |
1 year |
From RM 11,400 |
Foundation in Information Technology 1 year From RM 11,400 |
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Diploma in Information Technology |
30 months |
From RM 26,010 |
Diploma in Information Technology 30 months From RM 26,010 |
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Bachelor of Information Technology |
3 years |
From RM 42,900 |
Bachelor of Information Technology 3 years From RM 42,900 |
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Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons) |
3 years |
From RM 44,580 |
Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons) 3 years From RM 44,580 |
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MIT |
1 year |
From RM 16,740 |
MIT 1 year From RM 16,740 |
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PhD in IT |
3 years |
From RM 39,800 |
PhD in IT 3 years From RM 39,800 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Foundation in Arts (Fashion Design) |
1 year |
From RM 11,800 |
Foundation in Arts (Fashion Design) 1 year From RM 11,800 |
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Foundation in Arts (Graphic Design & Multimedia) |
1 year |
From RM 11,800 |
Foundation in Arts (Graphic Design & Multimedia) 1 year From RM 11,800 |
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Diploma in Graphics Design |
3 years |
From RM 29,040 |
Diploma in Graphics Design 3 years From RM 29,040 |
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Bachelor in Graphics Design (Hons) |
3 years |
From RM 44,640 |
Bachelor in Graphics Design (Hons) 3 years From RM 44,640 |
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Bachelor of Fashion Design (Hons) |
3 years |
From RM 54,600 |
Bachelor of Fashion Design (Hons) 3 years From RM 54,600 |
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Bachelor of Interior Design (Hons) |
3 years |
From RM 42,350 |
Bachelor of Interior Design (Hons) 3 years From RM 42,350 |
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PhD in Design |
3 years |
From RM 35,820 |
PhD in Design 3 years From RM 35,820 |
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PhD in Performing Arts |
3 years |
From RM 38,240 |
PhD in Performing Arts 3 years From RM 38,240 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Diploma in Early Childhood Education |
36 months |
From RM 29,960 |
Diploma in Early Childhood Education 36 months From RM 29,960 |
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education - ODL |
36 months |
From RM 21,700 |
Diploma in Early Childhood Education - ODL 36 months From RM 21,700 |
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Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Early Childhood Education |
3 years |
From RM 36,400 |
Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Early Childhood Education 3 years From RM 36,400 |
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Master of Education |
1 year |
From RM 16,740 |
Master of Education 1 year From RM 16,740 |
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Doctor of Education |
36 months |
From RM 35,820 |
Doctor of Education 36 months From RM 35,820 |
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PhD in Education |
3 years |
From RM 35,820 |
PhD in Education 3 years From RM 35,820 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Diploma in Civil Engineering |
30 months |
From RM 25,830 |
Diploma in Civil Engineering 30 months From RM 25,830 |
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Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
36 months |
From RM 27,360 |
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 36 months From RM 27,360 |
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Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons) |
4 years |
From RM 53,280 |
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons) 4 years From RM 53,280 |
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Bachelor of CS in Software Engineering |
36 months |
From RM 42,900 |
Bachelor of CS in Software Engineering 36 months From RM 42,900 |
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Bachelor of Engineering Management |
3 years |
From RM 38,920 |
Bachelor of Engineering Management 3 years From RM 38,920 |
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Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) |
4 years |
From RM 50,580 |
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) 4 years From RM 50,580 |
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Master of Mechanical Engineering |
1 year |
From RM 16,740 |
Master of Mechanical Engineering 1 year From RM 16,740 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Foundation in Arts (English) |
1 year |
From RM 11,800 |
Foundation in Arts (English) 1 year From RM 11,800 |
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Bachelor of Education (Hons) in TESL |
36 months |
From RM 40,460 |
Bachelor of Education (Hons) in TESL 36 months From RM 40,460 |
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Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) |
4 years |
From RM 42,600 |
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) 4 years From RM 42,600 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Diploma in Environmental Health |
36 months |
From RM 45,440 |
Diploma in Environmental Health 36 months From RM 45,440 |
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Diploma in Nursing |
3 years |
From RM 46,160 |
Diploma in Nursing 3 years From RM 46,160 |
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Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety |
3 years |
From RM 45,440 |
Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety 3 years From RM 45,440 |
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Bachelor of Environmental Health (Hons) |
4 years |
From RM 56,420 |
Bachelor of Environmental Health (Hons) 4 years From RM 56,420 |
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Bachelor of Occupational Safety & Health (Hons.) |
4 years |
From RM 56,420 |
Bachelor of Occupational Safety & Health (Hons.) 4 years From RM 56,420 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Diploma in Culinary Arts |
3 years |
From RM 28,440 |
Diploma in Culinary Arts 3 years From RM 28,440 |
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Diploma in Hotel Management |
3 years |
From RM 29,040 |
Diploma in Hotel Management 3 years From RM 29,040 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Bachelor of Applied Psychology (Hons) |
3 years |
From RM 44,640 |
Bachelor of Applied Psychology (Hons) 3 years From RM 44,640 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Foundation in Arts (Communications) |
1 year |
From RM 11,800 |
Foundation in Arts (Communications) 1 year From RM 11,800 |
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Diploma in Corporate Communication |
3 years |
From RM 26,600 |
Diploma in Corporate Communication 3 years From RM 26,600 |
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Diploma in Mass Communication |
3 years |
From RM 26,600 |
Diploma in Mass Communication 3 years From RM 26,600 |
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Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Corporate Communication |
3 years |
From RM 39,840 |
Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Corporate Communication 3 years From RM 39,840 |
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Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) |
3 years |
From RM 41,580 |
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) 3 years From RM 41,580 |
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Bachelor Of Mass Communication (Hons) |
3 years |
From RM 41,600 |
Bachelor Of Mass Communication (Hons) 3 years From RM 41,600 |
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Master of Creative Industries and Communication (MCIC) |
1 year |
From RM 16,740 |
Master of Creative Industries and Communication (MCIC) 1 year From RM 16,740 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Master of Sports Studies |
2 years |
From RM 16,740 |
Master of Sports Studies 2 years From RM 16,740 |
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PhD in Sport Studies |
3 years |
From RM 38,240 |
PhD in Sport Studies 3 years From RM 38,240 |
Application and other fees
Foreign students
Description | Amount |
---|---|
Visa & Application Fee (EMGS) | RM 3,150 |
International Fee | RM 8,000-RM 10,000 |
Completion Processing Fee | RM 1,000 |
Living cost
Data not available
Average living cost in Malaysia
The amount is indicated taking into account the average cost of food, accommodation, etc in Malaysia for 2025
Food | Data not available |
Accommodation | Data not available |
Others | Data not available |
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City University Malaysia rankings
City University has achieved QS Stars ratings in key areas.
- Teaching
- Employability
- Academic Development
- Specialist Criteria: Social Policy & Administration, Inclusiveness, and Online Learning.
Additionally, it received a "COMPETITIVE" rating from the Ministry of Higher Education in the SETARA 2022 rankings.
# 5 | QS Stars University Ratings 2024 |
Accommodation
City U has reserved three hostels for their students: Damai Court in Puchong, Subang Bistari in Kota Damansara/Shah Alam, and Kasturi Idaman, Section 8, Kota Damansara. Security is very tight in the hostels, as each hostel is guarded by its own management of wardens. Students therefore must abide to all hostel and university rules and regulations.
Students must firstly decide on the type of accommodation they wish for. Room/unit rent costs vary from RM500 to RM2000 or more, depending on the budget. Students are offered a choice of location and accommodation type, like an apartment, condominuim or terrace house, and whether the accommodation is for single or shared use. The IO officer will assist you throughout the process.
City University offers a range of comfortable student accommodation options to meet various budget needs. The on-campus housing is designed to give students a safe and convenient living environment, allowing them to be within walking distance of lecture halls, libraries, and other facilities.
For those who prefer living off-campus, there are various nearby rental apartments and houses that are popular among students, providing flexibility in terms of pricing and lifestyle preferences.
- Fully furnished rooms
- Affordable rental rates ranging from RM 400 to RM 900 per month, depending on the room type
- 24/7 security and surveillance
- Internet access (Wi-Fi)
- Common facilities like study rooms, laundry areas, and recreational spaces
Campus
City U is equipped with many facilities for student use.
- Computer rooms: with most up to date computer equipment and all the addictional and useful hardwears such as scanners, Laser printers,CD writers and so on.
- Libarary: It is professionally managed with all the books, journals and other material required for our courses.
Modern facilities:
- library (with e-book system)
- IT lab
- Arts Studio
- Engineering Lab
- Wi-Fi
- Auditorium
- Multipurpose Hall
- Nursing Clinical Unit
- Cafeteria
- Student Lounge
- Student activity areas
City UC is located In the heart of Petaling Jaya town, ten minutes from Kuala Lumpur. City UC is very close to facilities such as public transportations and has easy access to the main road. The nearest LRT station is the Asia Jaya LRT Station.
Student population
Medium (1,001 to 10,000)
Total population
Undergraduate students | Data not available |
Postgraduate students | Data not available |
foreign students | Data not available |
Additional Information
The mission of the University College is to contribute to society through programmes of education excellence, lifelong learning and research by:
- Collaborating with world class educational institutions
- Fostering leadership development to build future leaders
- Working with decision making bodies
- Providing professional development opportunities
Awards and Achievements
- Accreditation and Recognition: The university has received multiple accreditations from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and other international bodies, ensuring its programs maintain high educational standards.
- Research Excellence: City University was awarded the International Quality Award for its significant contributions to research, particularly in engineering and technology.
- Student Competitions: Students excel in competitions, including first place in the 2022 Malaysia National Business Plan Competition and notable performances in the National Robotics Competition.
- Community Engagement: In 2023, the university received the Community Service Excellence Award for outreach programs addressing local health and education issues.
- International Partnerships: Collaborative efforts with global institutions have enhanced educational quality through joint research initiatives and student exchanges.
City University Scholarships
High Achiever Scholarship: Available for both Foundation and Diploma/Degree levels, this scholarship rewards exceptional academic performance, providing up to a 100% tuition fee waiver for students who meet specific qualifications based on examination results or forecasts.
Pro-Chancellor Scholarship: This degree-level scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievements, granting up to a 100% tuition fee waiver to deserving students based on their performance and successful applications.
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship: This scholarship supports degree students who demonstrate high academic excellence, offering significant tuition fee waivers for eligible candidates.
CityU Industry Scholarship: Designed for students excelling in industry-related activities, this scholarship provides financial assistance for degree-level students.
Sports Scholarship: This scholarship aids talented athletes pursuing their education at the degree level while competing in sports.
Post Graduate Research Scholarship: Available for postgraduate students, this scholarship supports research projects that have a strong industry focus and contribute to significant advancements.
FAQ
1. Is City University Malaysia recognized?
Yes, City University Malaysia is recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), ensuring that its programs meet national educational standards. It also holds accreditations from various international bodies, which further validate the quality of education provided. The university's collaborations with international institutions enhance its reputation and recognition globally.
2. What is City University's ranking in Malaysia and globally?
City University has achieved QS Stars ratings in several key areas, including Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Specialist Criteria: Social Policy & Administration, Inclusiveness, and Online Learning. Additionally, it earned a "COMPETITIVE" rating in the SETARA 2022 rankings by the Ministry of Higher Education, highlighting its strong standing among Malaysian universities.
3. Is City University Malaysia private or government?
City University Malaysia is a recognized private university and one of the first higher education institutions established in the country. It is registered with the Ministry of Higher Education, ensuring compliance with national educational standards.
4. How can I apply for a Master's program at City University Malaysia?
To apply for a Master's program at City University Malaysia:
- Check the specific admission requirements for your desired program.
- Submit your academic transcripts, proof of degree, and relevant documents.
- Ensure you meet the required English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) or equivalent.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
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5. How much is the tuition fee at City University Malaysia?
The tuition fees at City University Malaysia depend on the program and level of study. For undergraduate programs, the fees typically range from RM 20,000 to RM 50,000, while postgraduate programs, including Master's degrees, generally fall between RM 25,000 and RM 60,000. International students may have different fee structures.