City University Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Est. 1984
Private University
PJ Campus
Near Kuala Lumpur
81%
Graduate Employability
Overview
About City University Malaysia
City University Malaysia (City U) is a private university established in 1984, with its main campus at Menara City U in Petaling Jaya — minutes from Kuala Lumpur. Known for affordable, MQA-accredited programmes across business, engineering, health sciences, design, and IT, City U attracts international students from 40+ countries. The urban campus offers easy access to LRT/MRT links, clinical labs, studios, and a practical, employability-focused learning environment.
Why Choose
Why This University?
- Affordable private-university tuition with a wide range of diploma, bachelor’s, and postgraduate pathways
- Strategic Petaling Jaya location with strong public-transport links to Kuala Lumpur
- MQA-accredited programmes in business, engineering, nursing, IT, design, and hospitality
- International student community from 40+ countries with dedicated support services
- Scholarships and bursaries available for high-achieving international applicants
- Industry-oriented curriculum with labs, studios, and professional skills training
81%
Graduate employability rate
Financial Aid
Scholarships & Awards
International Merit Scholarship
Tuition fee waivers and bursaries for international students with strong academic results. Packages vary by programme and intake.
Early Bird / Intake Promotions
Periodic fee promotions for selected foundation, diploma, and degree programmes — confirm latest offers with admissions.
Progression Awards
Discounts for City U diploma graduates progressing to bachelor’s programmes at the university.
What You Need
Entry Requirements
Foundation / Diploma
- O-Level / SSC / HSC equivalent as required by the programme
- Minimum subject passes per MQA & university guidelines
- IELTS 4.0+ (or Linguaskill equivalent) for many diploma pathways
Undergraduate
- Senior high school / HSC / A-Level or recognised foundation/diploma
- Programme-specific science subjects for engineering and health sciences
- IELTS 5.0–5.5+ (or equivalent) for most bachelor’s programmes
Postgraduate
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 (or equivalent)
- Relevant work experience may be considered for CGPA 2.00–2.50 applicants
- IELTS 5.0–5.5+ for Master’s; higher for some research programmes
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
Diploma & Foundation
- IELTS Academic: from 4.0 overall (programme dependent)
- Linguaskill / MUET / TOEFL equivalents accepted
- Intensive English available if scores fall short
Degree & Postgraduate
- Bachelor’s: IELTS typically 5.0–5.5 overall
- Master’s / PhD: IELTS typically 5.5–6.0+ overall
- Medium-of-instruction letters considered case-by-case
Costs
Tuition Fees
Typical First-Year Package (International)
- Foundation: approx. RM 25,000–RM 26,000 including EMGS & admin fees
- Diploma: approx. RM 22,000–RM 26,000 first-year package
- Bachelor’s: approx. RM 23,000–RM 35,000 first-year package depending on major
- Packages often include EMGS, application, resource, and international fees
Ongoing Tuition Guidance
- Undergraduate programme totals commonly RM 20,000–RM 50,000 overall
- Postgraduate programmes commonly RM 25,000–RM 60,000 overall
- Fees vary by faculty — confirm latest SST-inclusive quotations with admissions
Programmes
Available Courses
Explore a selection of programmes available at this university for international students.
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