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UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur is a private Malaysian university with a broad scholarship program for local and international students, including academic excellence awards and scholarships for talent in sports and the arts, usually as partial or full tuition waivers. Awards are renewable based on academic performance, and conditions vary by program. Applications are made through the university's online scholarships portal.
Available programmes
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UCSI University Trust Graduate Scholarship
Master, PhDPartially Funded26 majorsDeadline varies by university or programme
Life and living
Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
Life and living
Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
Living in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia’s capital and business hub — a multicultural city where much of university life is in English, home to Universiti Malaya and many private universities.
Student housing
Universities help students find housing on campus (residential colleges) or in shared flats. EMGS estimates food at about USD 200 and transport at about USD 15 a month.
Transport for students
Rapid Bulanan 30-day pass: RM150 for unlimited Rapid KL rail and bus, open to non-citizens. The RM50 My50 pass and the 50% student concession are for Malaysians only (2026).
Top landmarks
- Petronas Towers
- KL Tower
- Merdeka Square
- National Mosque
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:DOSM – Department of Statistics MalaysiaMalay Mail – Rapid KL passes 2026EMGS – Cost of living in Malaysia
Studying and living in Malaysia
Costs and living
Tuition for international students varies widely by university and programme, and many universities publish it for the whole programme: • Public universities: for example, a bachelor’s at UTM costs about RM 46,000–76,000 in total, and at USM US$1,560–3,125 per semester; medicine costs much more. • Private universities: usually RM 65,000–165,000 for a whole bachelor’s, with international discounts of 10–50%. • A 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) has applied to international students’ fees at many universities since July 2025. Living costs: about RM 1,500–2,600 a month (around US$320–560): accommodation RM 400–800, food 600–900, transport 100–200, utilities and internet 100–200, personal 200–400. Off-campus housing (2–3-bedroom flat) costs RM 700–1,500 a month plus a three-month deposit.
Working while studying
International students at universities may work part-time up to 20 hours a week with prior Immigration approval; EMGS and universities state this applies during semester breaks. Work is allowed only in approved sectors: restaurants, petrol stations, mini-markets, hotels and on campus. Working as a cashier, singer, musician, masseur, receptionist or student-recruitment agent is not allowed, and breaking the rules can lead to cancellation of the student pass. Credit-bearing internships are permitted. Family: master’s and PhD students can bring a spouse and children on dependant passes; dependants may not work.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in MalaysiaFaculties and programmes
13 faculties · 44 programmes
Faculties and programmes
13 faculties · 44 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Business and Management
BachelorENEnglish- Accounting
- Business Management
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
UCSI Graduate Business School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Business Management
Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Hospitality Management
Faculty of Applied Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
- Chemistry· Master, PhD
- Nutrition and Dietetics
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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- General Medicine· Bachelor
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Nursing· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Pharmacy
Faculty of Engineering, Technology and Built Environment
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering· Bachelor, Master
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering· Bachelor
Institute of Computer Science and Digital Innovation
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· Bachelor
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· Bachelor
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor
Institute of Actuarial Science and Data Analytics
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Mathematics
- Statistics· Bachelor
Faculty of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction· Master, PhD
- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor, Master
- Journalism· Bachelor
- Languages and Literature· Bachelor
- Psychology
- Public Relations· Bachelor
Institute of Music
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Music
De Institute of Creative Arts and Design
BachelorENEnglish- Digital Media
- Fashion Design
- Game Development
- Graphic Design
- Environmental Science
- International Relations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Full or partial tuition waiver.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: UCSI Trust application form, Statement of purpose, UCSI offer letter and transcripts.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#269
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